About the Owner/Trainer

Troy has been training dogs since 1993 while living in Illinois. Wanting to further his skills and knowlege Troy enrolled in an intensive 12 month internship program at Pro-Canine School for Dog Training. A graduate of Pro- Canine School for Dog Trainers ( Sept 27, 1997 ) where he studied extensively under one of the world's leading canine trainers. At Pro-Canine School for Dog Trainers he  completed a 12 months ( 1920 hours )  of extensive, hands-on training program in the areas of  Basic and Advance Obedience, Behavior Modification, Personal and Home Protection, Basic Police K9 and Kennel Management ( click here for certifications ) earning him a certificate of completition and certification.

While living in Illinois Troy has studied in the sport of Schutzhund, 

( Tracking, Obedience, Protection )  and Personal/Home Protection with his dogs, has performed as the local club decoy ( agitator ) for protection dog training. Upon moving to Texas Troy founded the Southeast Texas Working Dog Club in 2005 where members meet to train in all three phases such as obedience, tracking and protection. We train for Schutzhund, PSA, and many other K9 working dog sports.

Troy's personal experiences alone give him tremendous insight into dog training, however, his formal education qualifies him as one of East Texas most accomplished and well-credentialed trainers available to the public. Troy is also an American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen Evaluator

# 38753. Troy continues his training by attending seminars and workshops given by APDT and other well known trainers.

In 2009 Troy began teaching Service dogs for those with disabilities. If you are interested in this program please contact us.

Troy continues to improve on his trainig methodology by attending seminars and conventions regarding dog behavior and current training techniques.

* Training Director Southeast Texas Working Dog Club

* AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaulator # 38753

* Certified Professional Dog Trainer # 092797

* Member International Association of Assitance Dogs

* Member Association of Pet Dog Trainers # 75597

* Member of Schutzhund USA

* Member of GSDCA- Working Dog Association

All American K9 Academy

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