Meet the Atlanta Dog Trainers at Peachtree Dog Training

Christina Dore- Head Dog Trainer & Owner

Christina Dore has always had a love and a natural understanding with dogs. It was only a matter of time before Christina became the professional Atlanta dog trainer and behavior specialist that she is today.

Dogs have always played an important role in Christina’s life. Since her introduction to canines and the hardships they can often face, due to completely treatable behavior issues, Christina always knew she wanted to assist dogs in some way or another. The deep connection and love she felt with dogs was not only a steady source of comfort, but also motivation. Christina pursued creative and technical writing, offering her services to artists, students, non-profits, and with local and national publications. Eventually, Christina also took up employment in a doggie daycare, where she made great friends and learned a lot about dog behavior, both good and bad. Consequently, her desire to understand the root of dog issues was strengthened, and she knew it was her time to aid her canine pals.

Her dog at the time, Moses, was also a key inspiration to Christina and Peachtree Dog Training. Moses’s loving personality and excellent behavior motivated Christina and many of her training clients, but she also taught Christina everything on demonstrating on patience, compassion (for animals and their people), and unconditional love.

Combined with the many years of personal experience Christina has had with dogs, she has gone through a highly challenging dog training course with John Van Olden of Canine Trade Group. The course includes a thorough study of the scientific theories behind the modification of dog behavior and all areas of training from simple to complex. After completing hundreds of hours of training with all kinds of dogs and their owners under the mentorship of John , she is ready to set any one and any dog on the right path.

Christina starts all of her training in your home and gradually progresses into having lesson in places full of distractions. This professional, commitment-based training method ensures that your dog will be able to follow your commands anywhere, under any circumstances. She doesn’t just give you a set number of lessons, or provide you a limited amount of help with your dog either. Commitment-based dog training with Christina means that she will be available to help you until all of your goals are met with you and your dog.

She is also certified through PetTech to perform and teach Pet Rescue and CPR (dogs AND cats!) to pet owners and pet businesses that want to be prepared in cases of serious emergencies!

Christina has volunteered her training services for a variety of local rescues and non-profit organizations, such as Angels Among Us Pet RescueW-Underdogs, and more! She has a majestic black cat named Lord Asriel, and a goofy Pitbull named Agador Spartacus (pictured above), who sometimes attends training lessons with her to act as her assistant! When Christina’s not busy working, she likes to dance, garden, read, and travel the world.

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Laura Harris – Atlanta Dog Trainer

Being a passionate dog advocate, I started caring for and training dogs as a child. Alongside my parents we competed in dog shows on weekends and during the summer. During this time I learned what good behavior and handling was all about. Always having a dog at home developed my natural talent and taught me how to read and communicate with my canine friends. With a total of 35 years of owning, training, and caring for dogs, I have worked with a wide variety of breeds and pride myself in knowing the strengths and traits of each. I use this knowledge along with positive reinforcement to help every dog and owner modify behavior. I have experience with correcting aggression, potty training, anxiety and basic commands like sit, stay, down, and heel. It is important to assess the behavior and environment of each dog and owner to determine the best approach for training. I believe that keeping to a day to day routine helps dogs and owners be on their best behavior.

In 2007 I went in search of a place to care for my rambunctious Labrador puppy. Recognizing this as a need in my community, I started thinking about owning my own daycare. That same year I purchased The Dog House daycare and successfully operated for 9 years. In 2015, I started with a local training and walking company visiting approximately 15 clients on a weekly basis. I have rescued over 10 shelter dogs. Some with injuries or ongoing health issues needing special attention developing my experience with special needs canines. I am certified in CPR, first aid, & AED for canines through the American Red Cross. Regardless of the behavior issues, your dog will always be treated with loving kindness and most humane training methods effective for the behavioral issues. I currently have two Bullies and a Walker Coon Hound in my home. We are definitely a big happy family.