Meet our team of professional dog trainers
Susie Aga
Susie is the founder of Atlanta Dog Trainer. Every so often you meet a dog trainer and you realize, “Wow, it’s like she knows what the dog is thinking!” That is one of the most common expressions that clients who meet her.
Rick Carpenter
Alongside his wife, Rick has fostered 90 dogs over a span of 7 years with gratifying results. He believes their passion for dogs allows them to remove the dogs from the instability of their previous lives and socialize them enough to go into their forever home.
Diane Culpepper
Diane Culpepper is a U.S. Air Force Veteran who served just under 20 years. She taught survival techniques and learned how to track animals, animal behavior and how animals think. It was having this training that led her to fulfill a career that she dreamed of as a child.
Rachel Dudash
Rachel Dudash is a Professional Dog Trainer who specializes in obedience training and advanced behavior modification. With intensive training from CATCH Dog Training Academy and years of hands-on experience, Rachel excels in developing personalized solutions for challenging dog behaviors. Her expertise spans from puppy development to advanced obedience, with particular success in reactive dog rehabilitation and therapy dog training. She is an AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator as well. Rachel's unique background in communication helps her create strong partnerships with both dogs and their owners, ensuring lasting results.
Trish Carpenter
Trish Carpenter has spent the past 10 years as a tireless animal advocate through several rescue organizations, primarily Labrador Friends of the South. She has worked with dozens of dogs in order to help them transition from a shelter environment into a stable family life.
Emma Burke, Manager & Trainer
As the Manager and Trainer at Atlanta Dog Trainer, Emma has always had a passion for working with dogs. Growing up, she started her own pet-sitting and dog-walking business at a young age. With over 10 years of professional experience, Emma truly loves her career working with dogs and their owners. She believes she is constantly learning from both the dogs and clients she works with, and values the bonds she forms with them.
Shelby Waxer
Shelby is a dedicated canine behavior specialist with a deep understanding of dog psychology. From a young age, Shelby was surrounded by a pack of family dogs, which sparked her passion for helping dogs overcome behavioral challenges. At home, she enjoys life with her two mixed-breed dogs, Blaze and Bobby Boucher.
DJ Joseph
DJ Joseph is a certified canine behavioral and obedience specialist known for his fun, energetic, and knowledgeable approach to dog training. With a specialization in reactivity training and years of mentorship under Susie Aga, DJ is passionate about transforming every dog into the perfect companion for their family.