ABOUT OUR TRAINERS

Rob Summe is an Atlanta native and United States Marine Corps Veteran.  He spent 20 years in Law Enforcement and maintains his GA P.O.S.T. certification.  Rob worked the uniform patrol division, criminal investigation division and was a member of the SWAT team.  Rob was also a canine handler for 8 years and a police canine trainer for 4 years.  He is a certified trainer in the areas of obedience, aggression control, tracking/trailing, article searches, area/building searches and narcotic detection.  Rob is also the owner of a security consulting business called Konflikt K9 LLC.  Rob has dedicated his life to training and working with all types of dogs.  He thoroughly enjoys helping build the relationship between dog and owner.  Check Out Some of Rob’s Before & After Videos!

Savanna Hicks is from Islamorada, Florida moving to North Georgia at 16 year old. Her mother is a dog groomer, so Savanna practically grew up in her moms dog grooming shop! Having trained and competed in equestrian sports all her life, Savanna just became very involved in training and competing in various dog sports over the last few years, to include flyball, agility, dock diving, lure coursing, rally obedience, barn hunt, trick dog, and some scent work! She currently has 7 (yes 7!) of her own pups but each has their own particular job “dog sport”. Savanna is extremely passionate about working with senior dogs and she competes regularly with her 9 year old, mixed breed Axle Ray, placing 2nd overall in the veterans division for the Dock Diving National Championships with a 26’ jump!! Savanna has a Bachelors Degree in Biology from the University of North Georgia and worked as a veterinary assistant for a several years. Her border collie mix, Marley, originally brought her to Off Leash K9 Training and the training methodology resulted in a life-changing experience! She also wants all to know she has a small farm with mini pigs and horses to round out her life. Savanna is now committed to helping others build a loving, working relationship with their own dogs! Check Out Some of Savanna's Before & After Videos!

Sharon Summe was born and raised in Georgia.  She has always been an animal lover and care giver.  From a young age she has always had a passion to help all of her furry friends.  Sharon attended Gwinnett Technical College in Lawrenceville, GA and obtained an Associates Degree in Veterinary Technology; took the VTNE and became a registered veterinary technician.  Sharon has spent well over a decade working in the ER and ICU departments of one of the most renowned emergency/specialty veterinary hospitals located in Atlanta.  After assisting her husband Rob, a fellow OLK9 trainer, she was excited to see that training was another avenue to help owners with their dogs, this way improving the bond between dogs and their owners.  Sharon finds that training the dogs that are lacking in confidence the most rewarding.  She likes seeing the transformation of a dog that comes out of their shell and emerges a more confident, obedient and happy dog.  Check Out Some of Sharon’s Before & After Videos!

Paige Williams was born and raised in Nicholson GA. I have had a love for animals since I was young, I grew up with a Cocker Spaniel and a German Shepherd at home. My love for animals took me to the veterinary field where I was a veterinary assistant for 11 years. I have also worked as a groomer and doggie daycare manager. I am married to my husband David, who I met while working at a vet office. Together we have a Chihuahua named Poncho, a Jack Russell Terrier named Coco and an American Pitbull Terrier named Legacy. I have a love for terrier breeds especially Jack Russell Terriers. To me, life is better with a Jack Russell around. I've had all kinds of animals from snakes to horses but dogs are my passion and becoming a trainer has only made that passion grow. I was introduced to training when I shadowed my friend and fellow trainer Savanna. I was inspired by Savanna and the way the Off Leash Training methodology worked. I knew instantly that this is the career path that I have been waiting for. I love being able to help people strengthen their bond with their dog and I also love to see the dogs' personalities and confidence grow as the continue to learn during training. Check Out Some of Paige’s Before & After Videos!

Blake Rogers was born and raised in Augusta, GA but spent some time in Blairsville, PA where he attended Wyotech for High Performance Automotive Technology. For 7 years Blake pursued his career as a master tech mechanic until his girlfriend, Kirsten, introduced him to the world of dog sports. Together, with their golden retriever Enzo, they have competed in trick dog, agility, flyball, and in 2019 they competed in the National Championship for Dock Diving! Blake’s all about learning new skills and living life to the fullest! His favorite part of working with Off Leash as a trainer is that it allows him to help so many families build better bonds with their dogs, presents tons of opportunities to experience different areas of training, and allows him to still be involved with cars and traveling. Check Out Some of Blake’s Before & After Videos!

Thomas Cervone "Tommy" was born and raised in Connecticut and also spent a few years living on the East Coast of Florida before settling down in Georgia.  Thomas has always had a dog or two in his household growing up leading to a love for dogs.  He has held other careers previously, but when his good friends and trainers introduced him to the world of dog training, there was no turning back.  Thomas has a passion for training so that families get the most out of the joy of having a dog in their home.  He also has a beautiful wife, two small sons and a Lab at home.  Thomas loves having the kids grow up around so many dogs. Check Out Some of Tommy’s Before & After Videos!

Ellen Cervone was born and raised in Connecticut, after spending three years in Florida she and her husband have now settled down in Georgia with their two small children. Along with being a mother and wife, Ellen has always had a passion for helping people. She’s worked with special needs, the elderly, and children but her passion has and always will be dogs. Ellen has had a love for animals for as long as she can remember. She’s always had a dog in her life whether it was her pet, a stray she rescued or a neighbors that she was pet sitting. Ellen found her way to the dog training business after her husband started working for Off Leash K9 Georgia. She started as a camera woman but couldn’t resist getting more involved when she saw how rewarding being a dog trainer is. Since joining the company Ellen has fulfilled her true passion in life. By becoming a dog trainer she is able to help people and their adorable pets live their life’s to the fullest! She is hoping to make a difference in as many people’s and pet’s life as possible. Check Out Some of Ellen’s Before & After Videos!