Sergio Jaimes
Sergio Jaimes, a skilled and experienced K9 instructor and certifier. He trains the Army and National Police of Colombia and is certified by the International University of Florida. A Master K9 Trainer from USK9 Academy, he has worked with police in Michigan, South Carolina, and Wyoming. With over 300 global seminars and training in tracking, narcotics, and explosives, Sergio supplies top police canines to 20+ countries, ensuring law enforcement excellence worldwide.
Peter Nuñez
Peter Nuñez, an experienced K9 instructor and certifier. He is the lead instructor for the DEA of the United States and is certified by the International University of Florida. Peter has trained many police departments, including Miami Dade and Miami Beach. He is known for providing high-quality police dogs to the U.S. Government and other countries, ensuring the best training and support for law enforcement worldwide.
Robert W. Van Buren III
Robert W. Van Buren III, a highly experienced K9 professional with a distinguished background. He served in the 113th Air Support Operations Squadron of the Indiana Air National Guard and as a Sergeant K9 handler at the Clay County Sheriff's Office, training dual-purpose K9s. As a Master K9 Trainer at Northern Michigan K9 Inc., he certifies law enforcement agencies across the northern U.S. Robert also served as a K9 handler for the Rockville Police Department, showcasing his expertise and dedication to the field.
Joshua Araujo
Joshua Araujo, an accomplished K9 instructor with extensive experience in canine training and education. He has led seminars for the Department of Defense on using canines in Close Quarter Battle, trained law enforcement in scent theory and man trailing, and conducted groundbreaking odor detection research. As a TSA Canine Training Center Instructor, he exceeded explosive detection standards and developed training guidelines. A former U.S. Marine Corps Instructor, he also contributed to SSD programs for Mine Detector Dogs for the Marines and Army.
Stefan Juntke
Stefan Juntke, a highly experienced and accomplished dog trainer with a distinguished career. He served as the explosives detection dog trainer for President Vladimir Putin of Russia and as a K9 military trainer for the German Socialist Armed Forces. Stefan also gained expertise training mine detection dogs in Africa and has trained military and police canine units worldwide, including in Israel, Mexico, Russia, Italy, Peru, and South Africa.
He has developed 8 world champion IPO dogs and serves as an International FCI Judge. Dedicated to excellence, Stefan has made significant contributions to the training and safety of canine units and the protection of individuals and nations globally.
Sergio Jaimes Lopez
Sergio Jaimes Lopez, an International K9 Certifier for the USA and Latin America and a Certified Master K9 Trainer in the USA. As a K9 Instructor from the United States K9 Academy and Police Dog Training Center, Sergio brings over 45 years of expertise in police and military canine training, earning recognition as a leading authority in the field.
Aubrey Lewis
Aubrey Lewis, an experienced K9 instructor and evaluator with a strong background in training and certification. He is the K9 instructor and certifier at Florida International University in Miami and the lead K9 officer and trainer for the Jacksonville Police Department in Florida. Recognized by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Aubrey also served as a master K9 trainer in Iraq for government contractors, contributing significantly to public safety and security worldwide.
Sid Murray
Sid Murray, a former K9 graduate of the Canadian Armed Forces and a United Nations-certified trainer and handler for mine detection dogs. Sid has trained mine detection dogs for the British Army and for the governments of Bosnia, Herzegovina, and Croatia in war zones. As a trainer and handler for Canadian Customs, he specialized in explosive detection to combat terrorism. Sid also served as a K9 police officer in Welland, Ontario, and with the Niagara Royal Canadian Mounted Police K9 Task Force.
Mark Vierig
Mark Vierig, a former Chief of Police and K9 Trainer for the Cokeville, Wyoming Police Department, and a United States Marine Corps veteran (2002–2011). Holding the rank of Sergeant, he served as Chief of Canine Trainers at Camp Lejeune Military Base, North Carolina, from 2008 to 2011.
Mark deployed to Afghanistan as a Combat Tracker/Terrorist Search handler, working with tracking and combat canines. He advised commanders on the training and deployment of military working dogs and operated with MARSOC special forces in key regions of Helmand Province.
He conducted operations with NATO and local commandos, including combat patrols, tactical building raids, and tracking missions for IEDs, enemy combatants, and weapons caches. Mark is recognized for implementing advanced tactical and combat tracking procedures, showcasing his expertise in canine training and military operations.
Brian Gregory
Brian Gregory, a highly accomplished K9 professional with a proven track record in training and managing police K9 units. As the former chief and lead K9 trainer for the Clare Michigan Police Department, Brian specializes in SWAT K9 training and certifying K9 teams in narcotics, explosives, cadavers, and patrol detection. Dedicated to excellence, he continues to set high standards in K9 training and management across the northern United States.
Javier Baeza Trejo
Javier Baeza Trejo, a highly skilled K9 instructor recognized for his contributions to law enforcement in Chihuahua, Mexico. He trained the Chihuahua State Police K9 Traffic Unit and established the K9 unit for the Juarez Municipal Police Investigation Division. Javier also created the first K9 anti-narcotics unit at the Autonomous University of Chihuahua, earning respect in the K9 training community for his expertise and dedication.
Shain Nickerson
Shain Nickerson, a United States Marine veteran with extensive experience in canine operations. He served in Afghanistan as a Sergeant canine handler for explosive detection and combat with the MARSOC special forces group and was also a dual-purpose handler with the RECON special forces.
Shain has instructed USA Army teams in mine, explosive, and combat detection, led the canine unit at Cherrypoint Base, and trained combat canines at Camp Lejeune. Additionally, he was a lead trainer and provider for TSA detection dogs and is certified by the ATF.