Roman Rodriguez & Raven K9 Handler // Therapy Dog @Raven_K_9"I am a Marine Combat Veteran that suffers from my service connected disabilities. It has been difficult to adjust my lifestyle and work life balance due to my disabilities. Lu … read more

Brad Kervin & K9 Chase K9 Handler // Patrol K9@K9_chase19 "I’ve always wanted to be part of a K-9 unit, so once I got out the military and got in law enforcement I realized k9 was my end goal. After a few years on the street I went and … read more

Andrew Sheets & Fiona Roxette K9 Handler // Working Dog "Fiona Roxette was a fluke. My wife considers her a "unicorn", and not just because of her one ear. I have been wanting a partner to be on the boat with me since our then 16 1/2-year-o … read more

John Slye & Timon K9 Handler // Patrol K9 @Hakuna_441"Timon and I joined forces in October of 2021. After nearly 18 years of dreaming of becoming a handler, it finally became reality. And, I don’t think I could’ve asked for a better first partner … read more

Lynn Ellison II & K9 LokiDisabled K9 Trainer // Service Dog & Competitor@lynn_ellison"In 2017 I was almost killed, and nearly lost my left leg. After an accident I was flown out to the nearest trauma hospital, and from what I can rem … read more

Aspen Oliver & Aster Handler // Companion Dog@stripedsalvation "Aster came to me at 16 weeks old as one of the most promising puppies of her litter. She is my first Standard Poodle and is learning to be my eyes as a service guide dog, af … read more

Evan Crosby & ColtHandler // Companion Dog "After 2020 and all the changes that took place, due to COVID, our family was not mentally in a good place. The kids were in and out of depression, I was battling with depression myself, and my wife … read more

Brett Schwartz & Finn K9 Handler // Service Dog Team @finnstagram.2017 "I brought Finn home as a puppy in 2017 after going through one of the darkest bouts of depression and anxiety that I had ever experienced. My initial intention … read more

Michael Shedd & Coss @K9_Coss K9 Handler // Multipurpose Police K9 "K9 Coss and I have been together for right at one year as a team. Coss has been certified in narcotics detection, tracking, evidence search, building sear … read more

Roland Williams & K9 Team Handler & Decoy // Police K9 & Schutzhund "I started in the K9 training business in 1973, and since that time I have served as the training director for several Schutzhund Clubs along with … read more

Mike Mull w/ Butch & LoboUSAF SPS K-9 // Military Working Dogs@Mullhaus Kennels"I have used your equipment since 1972, when I began my training program at Lackland AFB. I served at Ubon RTAFB in Thailand, with my dog Butch 35M5 for over a … read more

Kelly Smith & Mata K9 Handler // Multipurpose K9 - Patrol, Narcotics, Tracking @kelly_smith_and_k9mata "When I completed my Marine Corps tour, I want immediately into law enforcement. I have been in LE for 24 years now, and like … read more

The last thing K9 handlers want to think about is their dog being injured in the line of duty. But police and military personnel need to know how to respond in an emergency situation. That’s why North American Rescue Simulation (NARS) developed th … read more

Joe Gionti & Loki K9 Trainer // Face of K9H4H & SAR @K9H4H "K9 Heroes 4 Heroes was started in 2021 to provide service dogs to veterans and first responders. Loki z Diehlomov is the face of K9H4H. He is a 1 year old GSD out of D … read more

Tristan Townley & Yagami Handler // Service & Competition Dog @shinishepherd "I got Yagami, my working line German Shepherd, to train as my service dog when I was recovering from a number of debilitating medical issues. At the … read more

Toni Matthews & Bulleit Handler & Decoy // Retired SAR & PSA @k9bulleit "Truth be told it all started with my family. My family was deeply involved with law enforcement in our area (in a good way). During my fathers c … read more

Howard Young of White Beard K9, Inc. K9 Trainer & Instructor // Owner of White Beard K9, Inc. Howard is a civilian police k9 trainer located in Shelby NC. From a young age he had a passion for working dogs along with a hunger to learn. … read more

Worthless Handler CEO "WH" has always known his calling in life: defending the innocent from evil. This is an ideology that he has worn on his sleeve not only in his personal life but in his career as well. From a Cav Scout in the military (with t … read more

Lisa Traxler & RadarTrainer // Service Dog@mals_radar_pyrah_rock"After losing my soul mate Siberian Husky back in 2009, I finally decided to get back into having my own dog again 9 years later. I happened to stumble upon Woof Project, a Belgian Ma … read more

Jeffery Anderson & Mr. Whispers Military Police // Service Dog "Living alone and suffering from PTSD along with other muscular skeletal injuries, due to my military service, I struggled to find happiness and peace. In July of this year, t … read more

Kashea Estrada & DjangoK9 Officer & Handler // Patrol K9 "In police officer training there was a day where we got to watch K9's train and bite. Since that day I have wanted to be a K9 officer. I am Officer Estrada with the Pleasant … read more

Lisa Pittarelli & Giggles SAR Handler & Retired FBI // Retired MWD, NoseWork, Dock Diving, & SAR @gigglesthemalinois "I first met Giggles (aka, Giggles R372) at Lackland AFB, San Antonio, TX, in 2014. Giggles, a Belgi … read more

Matt Nero and Joe Lutkowski are joint-owners of Blueline K9 Training, a K9 training facility designed around K9 handlers teaching K9 handlers. Matt has 18 years of law enforcement experience and is partnered with his third working dog … read more

Ed Farac with Rogue & Neera Breeder & Trainer // Personal Protection, Detection, & Agility "It all started back in 1983 with my first Pit, Angel, dangling from our maple tree out front. From an old garage door spring and a  … read more

Brian Peals & Vito Sheriff's Deputy & SRO // Detection & SAR K9 "I am a Sheriff's Deputy, currently assigned as a School Resource Officer (SRO) at a high school in Central Texas. One random day, school Administrators went to Hill … read more

Mike Lambert & Ace Trainer & Handler // Family Companion & Protection "The best friend I've ever had (aside from my wife, of course) was Ace. We got Ace because my previous German Shepherd was hurt and ultimately put down as a r … read more

Jon "Chris" Lindsey & Jas ("Hauss") MPC Handler // K9 Patrol & SPD SWAT @j_chris_l19 "I had the honor of serving as a Multi Purpose Canine (MPC) handler while a member of the 75th Ranger Regiment (1/75.). After I left the Army, I spe … read more

Tony Villalobos & Mission K9 Rescue: Adopting Retired Working Dogs Tony Villalobos is both a military veteran and a veteran K9 handler. He has been working with Mission K9 Rescue for over five years, helping find forever homes for retired working … read more

Dale McClellan & Storm Handler // Therapy Dog & Companion @frogdogstorm "As a former Navy SEAL, it has been an honor and a privilege working with several organizations providing demonstration and raising awareness for Veterans. These orga … read more

Andrew Hanus & MWD Beni Handler & Retired Air Force // Retired MWD "MWD Beni and myself were first united in 2012, serving 9 years in the U.S. Air Force. After my separation from active duty, MWD Beni continued to serve until he was fit for re … read more

Ed Abrahamson & Dez @soldiers6mn Retired Law Enforcement // Service Dog "Dez was born and raised with the intended purpose of being in law enforcement. He started his police career with my brother in law at about 18 months … read more

Luke Timmons & Burt@chattk9Police Dog Handler // K9 Patrol "I have been partnered with K-9 Burt for 5 years. We got him green when he was 14 months old and I was involved with every aspect of his training. I am very proud of the things we h … read more

Jake Stanley & Axel @dogsandjake Dog Handler // Retired Military Working Dog "Military Working Dog Axel N677 was my first MWD when I was a handler in the US Navy. We had great times working together and I was thrilled to adop … read more

Ted Summers: Making An Impact Ted Summers is the co-host of the Working Dog Radio podcast, an informational series focused on police K9 and working dogs. He’s also the program training director for HRD Police K9 and owns Torchlight K9 based in Tuls … read more

Jonathan & Coyote Dog Handler // High Anxiety Rescue "We rescued the 2 year old Australian Cattle dog from a local shelter after hearing the dog's story. It was said that he was living in someone’s garage for 2 years, not having much human int … read more