Dustin began his career in 1999 as a United States Marine Corps Working Dog Handler when he graduated from the 341st Training Squadron, Military Working Dog Handler Course in Lackland Air Force Base Texas. During his active duty career in the Marine Corps, Dustin was sent or deployed to "Ground Zero", Saudi Arabia, and Afghanistan in support of the Global War on Terrorism and Operation Enduring Freedom. After his active duty service Dustin continued his career as a canine trainer with private security companies tasked with the physical protection of U.S. dignitaries in the Middle East. In 2012 Dustin left the Middle East and took a position as a Multi-Purpose Canine (MPC) trainer with Naval Special Warfare where he served for two years before taking a position with Marine Corps Special Operations Command as an MPC Instructor. During the course of the last 23 years, Dustin has honed his dog training skills and developed a unique training style through experiences and lessons learned. His passion for dog training and desire to create an unbreakable bond between dog and owner is second to none.
