Meet Our Training Team
We’re passionate dog trainers dedicated to helping your furry friends learn with kindness and patience every step of the way.


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Chandler Hunt
Founder | Lead Trainer | Sentinel K9
Chandler Hunt is the founder and lead trainer at Sentinel K9, bringing a disciplined, results-driven approach rooted in military leadership and real-world application. A U.S. Army Military Police Officer and experienced operator, Chandler specializes in obedience, behavior modification, and handler development.
Chandler believes elite dogs are built through structure, accountability, and clear communication—training both the dog and the handler to perform confidently in real-world environments.


Alex Schmucker
Training Director | Special Projects
Alex Schmucker is a certified K9 trainer with over four years of experience working with dogs of all breeds, temperaments, and working backgrounds. His training style emphasizes consistency, clarity, and accountability to produce reliable, confident dogs and capable handlers.
With a background influenced by military discipline and structured leadership, Alex excels in behavior rehabilitation, working K9s, protection training, and advanced obedience.


Dalton McCarthy
K9 Trainer | Obedience & Behavior
Dalton McCarthy is a National K-9 certified trainer with nearly four years of experience specializing in obedience training and behavior modification. He works with dogs of all breeds and temperaments, focusing on consistency, trust, and clear communication.
Dalton actively trains with his personal dog, Roman, ensuring his skills stay sharp while reinforcing strong dog–handler relationships that last beyond training sessions.


