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Whether you're frustrated with a new puppy's antics, puzzled by your dog's phobia of vacuums, or are experiencing more serious behavioral problems with your dog, 

Unleash ATL will provide you with the tools you need to live in harmony with your furry family members!

 

 

My mission is to provide evidence-based, force-free, effective training that both you and your dog will find rewarding. 

Get started on your dog training journey today with a complimentary phone consultation! Visit the CONTACT page to request your consultation.

 

 

 

I'm Rachel Callery, a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA, FFCP) and behavioral consultant based in Atlanta. My methods draw on both the science of behavior and the practical experience needed to help people meet their own goals with their dogs.

 

I've always known I'd work in animal behavior and training! My mother, a veterinarian, brought me to help in her clinic nearly every weekend in my childhood. I credit her for teaching me the importance of compassion and patience in animal care. 

 

I attended the University of Georgia to study Psychology for my undergraduate degree with an emphasis in Animal Behavior. I entered UGA's Primate Cognition and Behavior Lab as a research assistant, and also performed comparative research in UGA's Infant Lab. I graduated in 2013 with a BSc in Psychology, and dual minors in Cognitive Science and Biology. After earning my bachelor's degree, I moved to Atlanta to join my doctoral program at Georgia State University. While continuing my research in animal behavior, I also began dog training professionally.

 

While I loved the rigor of my academic environment, I realized that I was missing a more hands-on career in animal behavior. The sense of community and seeing my clients' life-changing results made it clear; it was time to transition to full-time dog training! Nothing is more fulfilling than seeing my canine students making progress, meeting their training goals, and developing more understanding with their humans.

Meet Rachel

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Meet Grizzly

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Grizzly is the Unleash ATL puppy-mentor and mascot!

 

He enjoys helping with training and will often assist in sessions to set a good example for my canine students or help work with dogs who are afraid of other dogs. 

 

When he's not working, Griz loves to swim, go on hikes around Atlanta, and learn new things. Grizzly's most recent accomplishment has been learning to scent-track and indicate the location of my car keys! 

 

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