Is the Founder of Quality K9 Concepts, with a decorated 11-year career in the U.S. Army as a K-9 handler were he built an extensive foundation of knowledge through situational and combat experience. Matt is a combat veteran having served in Bosnia , Kosovo , Afghanistan , and Iraq . If there was a need for a dog team in the past decade Matt was there. Wheather it was protecting the front lines standing next to Special Op's operators in Afghanistan or providing security for the President of the United States. Matt was also called on to work at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City , UT.

Is the CO-Founder of Quality K9 Concepts and heads up our breeding program. Dena has gained knowledge and experience in the areas of breeds, breeding, bloodlines, medical care, marketability, trainability and disposition of desirable canine partners.

Is our head obedience instructor and Division Chief for the South East. Jerry is a Master Trainer with over 40 years experience in companion, bird hunting and protection training. Matt will joke and tell people that Jerry has forgotten more about dogs then most will ever know. Jerry has an incredible gift being able to understand what dogs are thinking, and communicate this to the handler making Obedience training quick and painless. Not to mention he is the nicest person you will ever meet.

Is the main decoy at QK9C where he has gained the knowledge and understanding of training dogs in patrol and protection work. Jay picked up Decoy work fast and has never looked back. Being able to read dogs and work them in a manner needed and consistent with that of the handler's wishes.

Mac is a 27 year Army veteran (13 years active and 14 years Reserve). Serving in some of the most elite units provided Intel for Special Forces units. Mac joined the Homestead Police Dept and retired with multiple decorations after 21 years.

Mel started training horses and dogs about the time she learned to walk. Mel owns and operates K-9 Kampus is Malvern, AR. K-9 Kampus merged with QK9C in February of 2008 as partner kennel in the south. Mel is one of the best Search and Rescue trainers in the business today.