K-9 Consulting
Tier One Eagle Tactics has world renowned instructors that train international and national Combat Application Dogs (CAD) tactically for Combat, but Law Enforcement (LE) as well. Our instructors conduct buy trips in Belgium, Holland, Germany, and Slovakia in search of canines that surpass the expected standards of normal K9 outfitters.
Our training consists of:
Obedience work is performed daily and tailored towards the client’s needs. Obedience language preferred will be taught to the canine. Detection training can focus on drugs, objects, or human search. Dual purpose training can be requested and completed in a timely manner depending on the canine’s ability.
Canine discrimination tactics can be integrated into Assault tactics for Military or LE. Canine target discrimination is very difficult when dealing with entering a structure through multiple entry points and assaulters or officers working to clear the structure at the same time as the canine. We have developed techniques for canine discrimination that have proven effective on and off leash and in lighted and darkened structures. Another area we focus on is off-lead area searches for individuals, narcotics, or item search. Dual purpose canines are an asset whether on the battlefield or on the streets here at home.
Our training can consist of a seminar, 2-3-day training course, or Intro training with sustained sessions over a period of time. Depending on the needs of the client we can assist, train, and help procure the right canine for the job.
Meet the Team

• Shooting Instructor for: Special Operations, Velocity Training, The Range Complex, Oak Grove Tactical Facility, and Federal and Sate Law Enforcement. Qualified NRA Pistol, Rile, Shotgun and Home Protection Instructor and North Carolina Concealed Carry Instructor.
• Military Schools and Awards: Special Forces Tab, Ranger Tab, Special Operations Target Interdiction Course, Master Parachutist Badge, Military Freefall Jumpmaster, Combat and Expert Infantry Badge, Personal Security Detail Course, Surveillance Training, Anti-Terrrorism Drivers Training


After retiring worked in civilian sector as special operations K9 project manager, tactics and shooting instructor, assault climbing instructor. Contract trainer for BORTAC national team, Naval Special Warfare Training Group 2, 75th Ranger Regt., and multiple law enforcement agencies.

- 27 years working and training K9s as a Law Enforcement Officer and with the Department of Defense
- Decorated Police Officer
- Internationally recognized K9 subject matter expert assisting elite military units to implement working dog programs
- Selected and trained hundreds of K9s and successfully placed them in the field
- Developed many training philosophies that are utilized today in the working dog world
- Implemented and provided training for numerous government K9 programs in the United States and Abroad
- Trained dogs for the Department of Justice's "International Criminal Investigation Training Assistance Program" in Tirana, Albania
- Lead K9 trainer for Afghan President Hamid Karsai's protection detail in Kabul, Afghanistan
- Co-founder of American Working Dogs
- Co-publisher of American Working Dogs Magazine
- Qualified expert witness with the United States Federal Courts on the subject of protection dogs

- 1997-2004 US Army
- 2004-2006 Worked as a Trainer at Adlerhorst int.
- Assisted other trainers in Basic Patrol, Narcotics and Explosive courses.
- Made numerous European Canine procurement trips.
- 2007 Invited by the US Special Operations Command, to assist with a 4-month Basic Handler course at FT. Bragg NC.
- 2007-2011 Created and Implemented 5 Special Operation Forces (SOF) Canine specific handler courses. Handlers from US Army and Navy SOF units as well as Canadian and German Units.
- 2011-2016 Worked as a Canine Trainer at US Special Operation Command.
- 2016-Present owner at Adlerhorst int.





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