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Patrick Mullooly

Collinsville,TX

Summary

Honorably discharged Marine with four years of active service, bringing military discipline and focus to a new career in advanced canine training. Progressed from hands-on development to teaching at seminars across the country, with extensive experience supporting police departments and military units with multi-purpose canines. Respected for adaptability, continuous learning, and commitment to excellence in canine-handler teams.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Lead Trainer

True North Canine
Collinsville, Texas
12.2024 - Current
  • Designed and implemented realistic training scenarios for canine teams in collaboration with police departments across Texas and Oklahoma.
  • Developed tailored training plans for dogs and handlers to enhance performance.
  • Coordinated logistics and scheduling for client appointments to ensure efficient service delivery.
  • Conducted evaluations to assess behavior and training needs for police and civilian clients.
  • Recommended enhancements to existing training processes for Police K-9 units as necessary.
  • Collaborated across departments and administrations to deliver impactful training sessions.

Multi Purpose Canine Trainer

Cobra Canine
Coronado , CA
11.2020 - 04.2024

• Serves as a Subject Matter Expert in all areas of canine training, specifically Multi-Purpose Canine (MPC) Teams at Naval Special Warfare Group 1 (NSW G-1) and the management of over 2.2 million dollars of assets, equipment, and infrastructure.

• Instruct complex subject matter in order to effectively and efficiently deliver basic and advanced canine training techniques.

• Review, recommend, and develop improvements to existing training techniques and processes.

• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with Federal, State, and Local agencies.

  • Managed all Training/ employment of MPC/Handler at over 15 SOUC (Special Operations Urban Combat) trainings.
  • Mentor Handlers on training methodologies and best practices in order to improve the quality of the asset provided.
  • Used role-playing, lectures, and simulations to present information in variety of instructional techniques and formats for education and safety procedures.
  • Conducted interviews to assess candidate qualifications and fit for various roles.

Assistant Canine Trainer

Cobra Canine
Coronado, CA
11.2019 - 11.2020
  • Provided daily care, feeding, and exercise for Multi-Purpose Canines, ensuring peak health and operational readiness.
  • Assisted handlers and trainers in obedience, detection, and protection training by supporting setups and reinforcing commands.
  • Ensured accurate recordkeeping of feeding schedules, medications, and training logs in compliance with kennel operating procedures.
  • Sustained physical readiness through kennel PT program to meet job demands.
  • Assisted in veterinary care and surgical procedures, supporting MPC health and recovery.

Owner/Lead Trainer

Valhalla K9 Elite
Moncks Corner, South Carolina
03.2018 - 11.2019
  • Founded and operated a dog training business, developing skills through hands-on experience, industry seminars, and professional classes.
  • Proactively sought out advanced training opportunities nationwide to expand knowledge in obedience, behavior modification, and working-dog applications.
  • Progressed from student to instructor, traveling across the country to teach at dog training seminars and share expertise with handlers and peers.
  • Built a reputation for continuous learning and professional development within the canine training community.
  • Maintained a resident trainer position with Charleston County Sheriff’s Office for one year, assisting on every training day to strengthen both personal expertise and the agency’s canine program.

Education

Ranger Jungle School With MPC (MPC Trainer)
O’ahu Hawaii
01-2022

MARSOC SME Training
Camp Pendleton, CA
06-2020

NAPWDA Certification Week (Decoy)
Charleston, SC
10-2019

AWD K9 Olympics Decoy Judge -

Vohne Liche Kennels
08-2019

Master Dog Trainer Program -

Highland Canine Training
Harmony, NC
06-2019

Ulster County Decoy Seminar (Instructor)
Ulster County NY
05-2019

Mount Airy Decoy Seminar (Instructor)
Mount Airy, GA
01-2019

Air Force Decoy Seminar (Instructor)
Charleston, SC
12-2018

Alpharetta Decoy Seminar (Instructor)
Alpharetta, GA
12-2018

Lawrenceville Decoy Seminar (Instructor)
Lawrenceville, GA
12-2018

Warren County Decoy Seminar (Instructor)
Warren County NJ
12-2018

Albany Decoy Seminar (Instructor)
Albany, NY
10-2018

NAPWDA Certification Week (Decoy)
Charleston, SC
10-2018

Vohne Liche Kennels AWD Olympics (Decoy)
Vohne Liche Kennels
08-2018

K9 Cop Magazine Conference
St Louis, MO
07-2018

Warren County Community College
Washington, NJ
05-2012

Skills

Canine Explosive/Drug Detection

Canine Obedience/Gunfire Training

Canine Patrol/Law Enforcement Training

Tactical Canine Employment Tactics

Explosive Safety and Handling

Canine First Aid

Instructor Development

Canine Team Development

Kennel Operations & Health Management

Curriculum development

Scenario Based Canine Training

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Owner/Lead Trainer

True North Canine
12.2024 - Current

Multi Purpose Canine Trainer

Cobra Canine
11.2020 - 04.2024

Assistant Canine Trainer

Cobra Canine
11.2019 - 11.2020

Owner/Lead Trainer

Valhalla K9 Elite
03.2018 - 11.2019

Ranger Jungle School With MPC (MPC Trainer)

MARSOC SME Training

NAPWDA Certification Week (Decoy)

AWD K9 Olympics Decoy Judge -

Vohne Liche Kennels

Master Dog Trainer Program -

Highland Canine Training

Ulster County Decoy Seminar (Instructor)

Mount Airy Decoy Seminar (Instructor)

Air Force Decoy Seminar (Instructor)

Alpharetta Decoy Seminar (Instructor)

Lawrenceville Decoy Seminar (Instructor)

Warren County Decoy Seminar (Instructor)

Albany Decoy Seminar (Instructor)

NAPWDA Certification Week (Decoy)

Vohne Liche Kennels AWD Olympics (Decoy)

K9 Cop Magazine Conference

Warren County Community College
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