• Position: Lead Trainer

Jeffrey’s passion for dog training developed throughout his career as a United States Marine. As he progressed, his appreciation for dogs and their capabilities grew. It was during his deployment to Iraq where he genuinely understood the unique bond that could be developed between a dog and its owner. This can best be described through an exert from a poem written by Beth Norman Harris titled ‘A Dog’s Prayer’…”Treat me kindly by beloved master, for no heart in all the world is more grateful for kindness than the loving heart of me.” Jeffrey is beyond excited to be afforded the opportunity to share my knowledge and passion with the prestigious K9 Basics Dog Training.

• Military Police Officer, K-9 Handler/Trainer, Special Reaction Team (Full-time)Supervised and trained multiple kennel facilities to include handlers and Military Working Dogs (MWD)
• Developed the curriculum for the Combat Tracking Dog (CTD) program at the Department of Defense Dog Training Center located at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, TX
• Trained CTDs in human scent and article tracking
• Trained dual-purpose (detection/patrol) MWDs
• Handled over 20 MWDs that were trained in narcotics detection, explosive detection, and patrol training