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”.
DIEGO OCHOA
STAFF TRAINER
STAFF TRAINER

Diego Ochoa came to Tackett Service Dogs in early 2017.
His love for dogs began as a young child, he was a natural dog
handler. While training his Belgian Malinois, Midas he found
his passion and started out on a quest to further his knowledge
in animal behavior and training concepts. This led him to
Tom Tackett and Tackett Service Dogs. Diego volunteered his
free time after school and on weekends to fulfill his passion
to become more involved in Obedience and Service Dog Training .
You will see Diego here now working as a trainer for Tackett Service Dogs and
conducting private and group lessons for obedience and Service Dog Training.