About our Trainers
Rachel Rich
Owner
Dog Trainer & Behavioralist
Rachel started training in 2015 when she unknowingly rescued a dog that had severe aggression issues. Working through the issues as a client, she quickly developed a passion for the world of dog behavior and went through a 6 month long, hands on certification course to become a dog trainer.
Before becoming a dog trainer Rachel was a Lieutenant in the Coast Guard, where she served for 9 years. It was during her last year in service that she became a Dog Trainer part time. After 6 years working under her training mentor, in 2021 Rachel decided to start her own business, Vertex K9 Training.
Her specialty is working with severe behavior cases, and her passion remains rehabilitating the dogs others consider a “lost cause.” Rachel also does basic on and off leash training.
Email: rachel@vertexk9training.com
Phone: (678) 787-5628
Skylar Nowlin
Obedience Trainer
Skylar has grown up with dogs his entire life. He was born and raised in a small town in Illinois and moved to Georgia with his family in 2019. In 2021 he graduated from North Forsyth.
Skylar’s first exposure to the world of dog training was in 2019 when his family was referred to Rachel by their vet after their dog was attacked on leash by another dog in the neighborhood. During the training program Rachel noticed his natural skill and offered him a position as an Assistant Trainer.
In 2022, after a 6 month long certification process, Skylar was brought on as a full time Obedience Trainer. Skylar loves his job and all the dogs and people he has the opportunity to work with.