Meet Our Instructors
Robert Sanchez - An Accomplished Dog Trainer with Over Three Decades of Experience
- Robert Sanchez's Expertise: Highly skilled and experienced dog trainer with over 35 years of dedication to shaping well-rounded and obedient dogs.
- Law Enforcement Journey: Commenced career with Springdale Police Department, achieving Utility Dog Certification with K-9 partner Pele, marking a testament to expertise and dedication.
- Head of K-9 Program: Held pivotal role overseeing Springdale Police Department's K-9 program for over 25 years, ensuring high standards in K-9 law enforcement.
- Certifying Official: Contributions at Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy, upholding training standards for police dogs in the state.
- Civilian Impact: Over 30 years of transforming dogs and owners' lives, training thousands of dogs to become well-mannered companions.
Robert Sanchez's wealth of experience, understanding of canine behavior, and dedication have made him highly respected in dog training. Whether with police dogs or civilian pets, his expertise shapes harmonious relationships. If you seek a skilled and dedicated dog trainer, Robert Sanchez is the ideal choice.
Claire Reed - Training dogs for Over Half of Her Life
- Claire's Expertise: Dedicated dog trainer with a bachelor's degree in early childhood education and a master's degree in teaching.
- Years of Training: With 19 years attending dog training classes and actively training for 15 years, Claire nurtures well-behaved and obedient canines.
- Competitive Skills: Showcased talents in AKC obedience ring with trusted companion Cindy, demonstrating teamwork and precision in competitions.
- AKC Evaluator: Earned prestigious AKC Evaluator title, proficient in AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program, Canine Good Citizen, AKC Community Canine, and Urban CGC programs.
- Therapy Dog Training: Trained therapy dogs for personal use, schools, nursing homes, and universities, empowering communities with therapy dog services.
Claire's guidance has transformed numerous dogs into socially adept companions. Her dedication to canine behavior and commitment to industry standards have garnered respect. For those seeking a skilled trainer, Claire's competitive experience and AKC Evaluator status make her an ideal choice for comprehensive training and obedience.
David Reed
- David's Position: Former K-9 handler for the Springdale Police Department.
- Achievements: David and Rizo, his, K-9 partner, were certified by the National Narcotic Detector Dog Association after only two weeks of being a team.
- Contributions: Successful narcotics detection, suspect tracking, and SWAT operations.
- Impact: As a team, David and Rizo made numerous felony arrests. On one narcotics search alone, Rizo located four pounds of meth that Officers were able to seize off the streets with a value of up to $100,000.
David was born and raised in Springdale. Shortly after graduating from Harber High School, David joined the United States Marine Corps where he spent the next four years.
After the Marine Corps, David joined the Springdale Police Department in 2015. Just a few years into his career David was selected to be a K-9 Officer for the Police Dept. and David spent the next five years patrolling the streets of Springdale with his new K-9 partner, Rizo.
Rizo was deployed numerous times for narcotics detection, suspect location, SWAT calls, tracking lost or fleeing people, and public demonstrations. Rizo retired in November 2023.
In his spare time, David has a variety of hobbies, including mentoring young outdoorsmen through the Youth Fishing Federation, hunting, traveling, and dog training with The Alpha School of K9 Obedience.