Our Team

Evan Dunbar

Evan Dunbar is the founder of Full Contact K9 and a highly regarded Atlanta based dog trainer working with discerning clients across all breeds. His work is trusted by professionals, public figures, and families who value discretion and exceptional results. 

Evan is a balanced, modern trainer who draws from a wide range of techniques to tailor training to each dog and household. His approach emphasizes interactive and play based training, creating dogs that are enjoyable to live with and owners who feel confident handling them in any environment.

In addition to companion dog training, Evan has deep experience and ties to working dog sports, including French Ring and Schutzhund. This background has shaped his approach to creating reliable outcomes with any dog, regardless of drive or intensity level, and impacts how he builds consistency in everyday settings.

Evan is also highly sought after for the placement of fully trained executive an familyprotection dogs. He works closely with clients seeking well prepared dogs and thoughtful, hands on guidance throughout the selection and ownership process.

An extensive world traveler, Evan holds a degree from Mercer University and maintains strong professional relationships with renowned trainers and colleagues across Europe. These long standing connections bring an international depth of experience to his work.

With well over a decade of experience serving Atlanta’s most dedicated pet parents, Evan continues to set the standard for professionalism, discretion, and excellence in the dog training industry.

If you are looking for an  Atlanta Dog Trainer.  Call us today.

Chuck Rawlings

Chuck Rawlings is the Training Director at Full Contact K9, bringing years of hands on experience working with civilian clients, families, and law enforcement agencies. He provides all breed dog training with a focus on clear communication, consistency, and reward based learning that translates into everyday life.

Chuck is known for his calm, patient, and encouraging approach. He works closely with owners to help them better understand their dogs and develop practical handling skills.

During his career as a trainer, Chuck also worked in the veterinary field, giving him valuable insight into canine health, behavior, and overall well being. This background adds an extra layer of care and awareness to how he approaches training and problem solving.

Chuck primarily works with clients located south of downtown Atlanta, including the McDonough area. As a husband and father of five, he understands the realities of busy households and family dynamics and prioritizes training solutions that are realistic and sustainable.

Continuing Education:

2017 Police K9 Conference, Las Vegas, NV

• Police K9 training fundamentals
  
• The Four Parts of K9 Aggression Instinct and the Pack/Bonding Instinct
  
• Reality Based Detection Training
  
• Unraveling Misunderstood and Misconceptions about Scent Training AIDS
  
• Decoy and Bite Work
  
• Developing a Reliable Out
  
• K9 Aggression and Decoy
  
• Transferring Bite Work to the Reality of the Street