Jeffrey Somers
Grand Haven,MI
Summary
Seasoned K9 Unit Deputy Sheriff from Ottawa County Sheriff's Office and entrepreneurial owner of Lakeshore K9 Training, I excel in crisis management and relationship building. With proven expertise in advanced obedience and aggression training, I've consistently achieved national certifications and am recognized for exceptional talent development and team oversight in high-stakes environments.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Lakeshore K9 Training
Grand Haven, MI
01.2010 - Current
- Owner and head trainer.
- Specializing in obedience training.
- Specializing in aggression training for dogs, educating handlers and owners. Applying training methods to defensive, territorial, and resource guarding.
Deputy Sheriff, K9 Unit
Ottawa County Sheriff's Office
West Olive, MI
01.1996 - 09.2022
- Conducted searches for suspects or missing persons utilizing scent article tracking techniques with assistance from the K9 unit.
- Trained police working dogs and handlers to be proficient as a team.
- Achieved national certifications each year through USPCA, NAPWDA, IPWDA, and NAPCH.
- Attended yearly 40-hour training seminars on K9 behavior.
- Expert in handling aggressive and biting dogs.
- Expert in scent detection of narcotic and explosive odors.
- Acknowledged as an expert witness in a court of law in K9 behavior.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Law Enforcement
Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste. Marie, MI05-1994
Skills
- Crisis management
- Relationship building
- Small business operations
- Verbal and written communication
- Client service
- Talent development
- Team oversight
Timeline
Owner
Lakeshore K9 Training
01.2010 - Current
Deputy Sheriff, K9 Unit
Ottawa County Sheriff's Office
01.1996 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Law Enforcement
Lake Superior State University
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