Kurt Randall
I have dedicated most of my professional career to training and working with search dogs. It never ceases to amaze me to witness a dog go from knowing nothing to accomplishing a task that would typically require a dozen or more people. What's even more incredible is that dogs do it with ease and efficiency.
I provide a no-holds-barred method to dog training. I offer clients a condensed guide to proper dog training, similar to the proverbial "Cliff Notes." I want to make it clear that I am not a trainer who solely relies on social media. I make it known to my clients that their dog's problems cannot be solved in one session. Our training sessions are not like watching a YouTube video, and their issues will not be resolved in 15 minutes. This is the real deal; it involves getting your hands dirty and putting in the work. I will not do the work myself because it doesn't make sense for me to do so. The problems lie with their dog(s), not with me. I will make sure that the client and their dog(s) work as a team to achieve the goals they have asked me to help accomplish.
I will demonstrate the proper canine training techniques to the client, to enable both the client and the dog to accomplish their desired goal. I will ensure that the training is enjoyable and positive at the same time. By making the training fun, exciting, and educational, it allows for faster and more productive learning.
UNITED STATES NAVY- MILITARY WORKING DOG (MWD) PROGRAM
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I started working canines in 2000 when I was in the US Navy. After graduating Military Working Dog school, I reported to Commander Naval Region Southwest as a
military police canine officer (Patrol/Attack). While
stationed at 32nd Naval Station, San Diego, CA I
patrolled all of the US Navy bases located in San Diego
including El Centro Naval Air Station. As a bomb dog
handler, I used my bomb detector K9 when I responded
to over 32 bomb threats. Conducting actual bomb clearing
tactics on aircraft carriers and buildings using my canine
was an amazing experience and one few will ever
experience. I also conducted daily vehicle patrol which
included numerous K9 vehicle searches. I also used my
my canine to do random building searches as well as
other tasks associated with working my dog. I became
proficient at clearing unsecured buildings using tactical
methods associated with canine entry and clearing
tactics. Training my dog was conducted daily to maintain
proficiency in bomb detection, patrol and attack methods.
Making sure my dog was kept in proper health and
weight standards was a daily event. Making sure my
partner was healthy was crucial to us as a team.
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UNITED STATES CUSTOMS BORDER PROTECTION​
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After completing my military service, I joined the US Customs Service (now US Customs and Border Protection) in 2003 as a Canine Enforcement Officer (CEO). Following my
graduation from the 13-week Basic Customs Canine Academy
in Front Royal, VA, I was assigned to work at Los Angeles
International Airport (LAX). During my time as a Canine
Enforcement Officer at LAX, I gained a lot of experience. I
became skilled at searching commercial carrier warehouses,
using my canine partner to search through thousands of tons of
cargo. Additionally, I became proficient in searching both large
and small aircraft operating at LAX, as well as thousands of
pieces of luggage and any conveyances being carried by
international aircraft. Our responsibilities extended beyond the
airport, and my canine partner and I were also tasked with
searching the seaport, including incoming containers and
container ships, as well as US international mail at various
facilities. Furthermore, I collaborated with other US Federal
agencies to handle federal cases. I also worked at the San
Ysidro Port of Entry, the largest port of entry in the United States, where I utilized my canine partner to search through thousands of vehicles, people, and tons of cargo. At this port of entry, I worked with both narcotic detector dogs (NDD) and NDD/Human Detector Dog (HDD) dogs. My partner was trained to search for humans being smuggled into the United States.​
PRIVATE SECTOR CANINE WORK
In 2010, I left my job as a US Federal Canine Enforcement Officer to
become a private security contractor in the private sector. Before going
overseas, I had to undergo additional training courses for bomb dogs,
even though I already had experience. The dogs I trained were
single-purpose bomb dogs, and I attended courses at The Vohne
Liche School for Single Purpose Bomb Dog and The US Department
of State Canine Order Recognition Course. After completing the bomb
dog course, I worked in various locations in Iraq. As a private security
contractor, I worked for several companies and had the opportunity to
work with many canines. This experience helped me better understand
different dog breeds and address common breed-specific issues.
While most canine handlers work with 1 to 3 canines in their careers,
I have trained and worked with over 8 dogs of different breeds. I consider myself fortunate to have encountered and learned to address problems with a wide variety of dogs.
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In 2016, I earned my Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the University of Phoenix. Although learning the theoretical aspects of business was enlightening, I was eager to apply what I learned. Combining my years of experience working with and training canines with the knowledge gained from the university, I felt prepared to start my own business.
The core values that guided me throughout my years working with
canines continue to underpin my business today. Punctuality, honesty,
and ethics are the foundation of my business. My primary goal is to
provide my clients with the best possible service. Every training session
with a client is productive and educational. I aim to share the knowledge
I've gained from over 15 years of working with canines to make the
process seamless and enjoyable for the client.
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