TOM TACKETT
Tom Tackett is a behaviorist and competition dog trainer in CA since 1977. As a recognized authority on obedience and protection training, Tom has appeared as an expert witness in court cases and on numerous local television programs. Competitive in Schutzhund Trials, he won the first all Rottweiler National Schutzhund III Trial in Florida in 1985 with a perfect score (100) points in protection.
While in Germany acquiring “Arras Zur Spielmans-Au”, the 1985 European Champion & World Champion Rottweiler, Tom was certified as a Schutzhund Trial Decoy by the German Rottweiler Club (ADRK). He was president of the Southern Counties Rottweiler Club from 1992-1995.
With an emphasis on continued education, he has sponsored numerous Police seminars. Additionally, he has composed nationally distributed audio tapes on dog behavior for veterinarians; written articles for the Orange County Register entitled, ”Dogged Dilemmas”from 1992-95.
California & Orange County Rehabilitation Programs recognized Tom’s school for Trainers from 1988-96. In August of 2006, Tom and his Black Lab, “Kona” were certified as a “Certified Mold Detection Team” at Vom KaiserhofeTraining Center” in Lawrence, Ks., as well as with the “World Detector Dog Organization” based in Vincent, AL.
Tackett Service Dogs specializes in training Service Dogs for our wounded veterans with PTSD and TBI. We also train obedience, behavior problem solving, housebreaking & puppy training.
In December 2009, Tom & “Hark Vom Schwarzen-Eis” completed the“BH” title. That is the obedience & traffic sure title pre-requisite for Schutzhund. Tom is also a CGC evaluator for AKC, a member of APDT, IACP and certified evaluator for the Foundation of Service Dog Support, Inc.
Tackett Service Dogs, Inc. has been recognized by the “Wounded Marine Semper Fi Fund”, “Wounded Warrior Battalion”, “Wounded Warrior Project” and the “Patriotic Service Dog Foundation”.
While in Germany acquiring “Arras Zur Spielmans-Au”, the 1985 European Champion & World Champion Rottweiler, Tom was certified as a Schutzhund Trial Decoy by the German Rottweiler Club (ADRK). He was president of the Southern Counties Rottweiler Club from 1992-1995.
With an emphasis on continued education, he has sponsored numerous Police seminars. Additionally, he has composed nationally distributed audio tapes on dog behavior for veterinarians; written articles for the Orange County Register entitled, ”Dogged Dilemmas”from 1992-95.
California & Orange County Rehabilitation Programs recognized Tom’s school for Trainers from 1988-96. In August of 2006, Tom and his Black Lab, “Kona” were certified as a “Certified Mold Detection Team” at Vom KaiserhofeTraining Center” in Lawrence, Ks., as well as with the “World Detector Dog Organization” based in Vincent, AL.
Tackett Service Dogs specializes in training Service Dogs for our wounded veterans with PTSD and TBI. We also train obedience, behavior problem solving, housebreaking & puppy training.
In December 2009, Tom & “Hark Vom Schwarzen-Eis” completed the“BH” title. That is the obedience & traffic sure title pre-requisite for Schutzhund. Tom is also a CGC evaluator for AKC, a member of APDT, IACP and certified evaluator for the Foundation of Service Dog Support, Inc.
Tackett Service Dogs, Inc. has been recognized by the “Wounded Marine Semper Fi Fund”, “Wounded Warrior Battalion”, “Wounded Warrior Project” and the “Patriotic Service Dog Foundation”.
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DEL HART
TRAINING DIRECTOR 
Del Hart met Tom Tackett in early 2013. She was already working with dogs and was looking to further her knowledge in animal behavior and training concepts. When she learned of Tom’s training program and the "Patriotic Service Dog Foundation," her interests were peaked and asked Tom if she could help in any way. Tom took her under his wing and began teaching her how to be a more effective dog handler and trainer. From that day forward Del dove right in and hit the ground running. Her enthusiasm for teaching was noteworthy. She showed up every day first thing in the morning and always arrived early. Before she knew it, Del was training a multitude of varieties of dogs, working with clients, conducting private and in home lessons, leading classes, and guiding volunteers and other staff trainers through the stringent process of properly training a dog. Tom, impressed by her perseverance and dedication, offered her the position of "Training Director" for Tackett Service Dogs, Inc. Working with dogs has been a blessing in itself, but having the opportunity to help our veterans and others who may benefit from a service dog has been a fantastic privilege and a "dream job" come true for Del.
Since she began volunteering Del has worked in a wide variety of training styles including personal protection, therapy dogs, basic obedience, service dogs, and competition dogs. Del is also a CGC evaluator for AKC, Professional Premium member of APDT, and an Associate member of IACP. Tackett Service Dogs, Inc..has been recognized by the “Wounded Marine Semper Fi Fund”, “Wounded Warrior Battalion”, “Wounded Warrior Project”, “The Foundation for Service Dog Support, Inc.” and the “Patriotic Service Dog Foundation”. |
MILAN FRANKLIN
STAFF TRAINER 
Milan Franklin first came to Tackett Service Dogs, Inc. as a client in 2013 to raise and train his service dog, a Fox Red Lab named "Brodey." Milan, after being injured and separated from the United States Marine Corps, had always wanted to do more to help other veterans like himself. Having experienced first hand the pain and hardship of returning from the war a completely different person than when he left and finding himself quickly out the door and forced to transition back into civilian life, Milan was inspired by Tom's selfless actions and unrelenting drive to help those in need. It wasn't long before he left his job, vowing never to return to corporate America ever again, and decided to pursue his ambition of helping others by becoming Tom's apprentice and learning to train dogs.
Since then, Milan has trained countless dogs with various temperaments and behavioral problems and has personally helped train numerous certified service dog and therapy dog teams from Tackett Service Dogs, Inc.. Milan is also a CGC evaluator for AKC, a Professional Premium member of APDT, and an Associate member of IACP. Tackett Service Dogs, Inc. has been recognized by the “Wounded Marine Semper Fi Fund”, “Wounded Warrior Battalion”, “Wounded Warrior Project”, “The Foundation for Service Dog Support, Inc.” and the “Patriotic Service Dog Foundation”. |
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