Meet the Team

The love and affection that Rob shows to his dogs are beyond impressive. There is no better example of what a personal protection dog is if you were to meet his beloved Ado. Rob has always had a love of dogs and this drew him into the K9 world. He is a good handler and takes the time to travel the country and sometimes the world to attend as many seminars as he can to continue learning different techniques and current training methods to keep his dogs on their toes. Competing in Protection Competitions has become a new found passion for Rob and his dogs. Rob served an honorable 4 years in the Army as Military Police. following that Rob served an additional 3 years in the civilian law enforcement sector.

Zeke was born and raised in Arkansas. In 2007 he left the nest to join the world’s most elite warriors The United States Marines. During his tenure he deployed to distant lands and travelled many a sandy mile. When he returned to the states and was released he had no direction other than up. Zeke has moved several times and held a plethora of jobs but in 2018 he found a dog and rescued him. Little did he know this dog (who would later be known as Buck) would change his life forever.

Hanna was born with a love of animals regardless of species, or size. In high school, she started focusing more on her handling skills with dogs. She has worked in grooming salons, doggie daycares, pet boutiques, and even as a puppy sitter.

Hanna has always had a passion for learning as much as she can about Canine behavior and will always strive to continue her knowledge. This led her to attend Purdue University to receive a degree in Animal Behavior and Wellness. Soon after graduating, she travelled to Starmark Academy in Texas, where after hard work and dedication, she is proud to have the title of a Certified Canine Trainer and Behavior Specialist.

Hanna has been accompanied on these adventures by her two dogs, Willow and Valko,  who help push her to be the best trainer she can be!

Bryan is an Oklahoma native who has spent most of his life in Arkansas. His passion for dogs has led him to a 5 year career immersing himself in animal health. This intense drive has only grown his love for them and has inspired him to pursue a lifelong commitment in mastering and training dogs. Bryan has joined the Joint Forces K9 team and is excited to become proficient in all aspects of training dogs for your every need.

Ever since she can remember, Abby has always had a passion for animals. Her passion for animals extends beyond cats and dogs, however. She has owned almost every animal you can think of, from rodents to snakes and even arachnids. Abby is originally from Virginia but moved to Arkansas in early 2018. She grew up between the city and the country and has a melting pot of interests and hobbies.

Cody was raised in Worthington, Ohio. In 2008 he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served until 2013. Cody has always had a passion for dogs and knew he wanted to find a way to make It a career. In May of 2014 he attended Starmark Academy in Hutto, Texas and completed the Canine Behavioral Specialist program. Since then, Cody has trained at a couple organizations in Ohio where he continued to hone his ability to read and understand dog behaviors. In 2016, he moved to Arkansas and became the head trainer for a non-profit placing service dogs with Veterans who have PTSD. 

Cody’s passion for working with dogs grows with each family that benefits from his training and he  knows this is his lifelong career.