Meet the Trainers

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. She currently partners with Angels Among Us Pet Rescue, Golden Retriever Rescue Atlanta (GRRA), Ahimsa House, and more! She has a majestic black cat named Lord Asriel, a silly fluffball cat named Lord Grey, and a goofy Pitbull named Agador Spartacus, 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.

Brenley Merritt

Atlanta Dog Trainer

Brenley’s love of dog training started when she was young with a 4-pound Maltese. In high school, she discovered Southeastern Guide Dogs, where she raised four dogs and developed a passion for working with and training animals.

Brenley worked at dog daycares until she decided to attend Starmark Academy, where she gained valuable hands-on experience and expanded her training skills. After graduating, Brenley started her own dog training business and successfully ran it for three years in Chattanooga, Tennessee, before moving back to Georgia. She then joined the Guide Dog Foundation, traveling throughout Georgia and Florida to help volunteers raise puppies that would become guide dogs. Throughout all of these experiences, Brenley gained a deep understanding of dog behavior and developed the skills to work with dogs of varying breeds, personalities, and training needs.

After spending time on the road, Brenley decided to settle down in Georgia and began working at a boys’ youth group home. Even so, her passion for dog training never faded, which is what prompted her to apply and accept a dog trainer position at Peachtree Dog Training. Trained under Peachtree Dog Training’s owner, Christina Dore, Brenley is ready to help all dogs who need positive behavioral change!

At home, Brenley shares her life with two dogs: Eddie, her black Labrador, who was the final dog she raised through Southeastern Guide Dogs and later adopted; and Archie, her black German Shepherd mix. They continue to inspire Brenley’s passion for training and deepen her understanding of the human-canine bond.

Kit Morris

Atlanta Dog Trainer

Kit Morris has always had a passion for animals since she was younger. Growing up in a house with several animals taught Kit the importance of training. She got her start in a dog daycare before transferring her passion to animal welfare in local shelters.

While working in the shelter setting, Kit studied dog body language and learned about how to help the shy and fearful dogs open up and learn to trust others. She met one of her best friends and companions through this shelter, where training him was imperative. His training needs taught Kit not every dog responds the same and how to adapt training styles based on the dog’s responses.

Through the years Kit has moved between training facilities, growing her skills and passion for the work. Now with Peachtree Dog Training, Kit is now providing in-home training for all dogs in Atlanta and surrounding areas! Whether it’s a puppy or a fearful reactive dog, Kit takes each case with care and patience as if it’s her own dog.

Outside of training, Kit loves to go dancing or hiking with her family pack.