Our Team
JOSHUA
A Marine Corps veteran and the first American born of his family who originally migrated from Brazil. While actively serving, his sole job and area of focus was to train potential canine candidates on off-leash explosive detection in conjunction with off-leash obedience. This training functionality was highly sought after and allowed Joshua to train canines for and alongside both foreign and domestic military. He transitioned from his military career to training canines for the Department of Homeland Security. There he took multiple leadership roles to aid in missions regarding the advancement of the utilization and implementation of canines. In addition, Joshua aided the San Antonio Police Department in homicide cases with Layka, his now-retired cadaver dog.
RACHEAL
A Colorado native and a Marine Corps veteran. While serving our country, Racheal specialized in training potential canine assets to conduct controlled bite work (patrol) and detection of explosive/narcotics. She was later requested to aid foreign nationals in a variety of missions and was hand-selected to lead multiple canine teams while abroad. After the Marine Corps, Racheal worked as a lead trainer for a dog training facility in San Antonio. Based on her attention to detail and care for canines, she was promoted to facility manager. Rachael then transitioned to work for the Department of Homeland Security where she continued to train potential canine assets and take on multiple leadership roles. Racheal also aided San Antonio Police Department in homicide cases with her cadaver dog.