12/12/2024
Let’s continue to meet our amazing trainers here at Ridgeside K9 Charlottesville, with our owner and fellow trainer, Trent.
Trent’s journey with dogs began in the desert southwest, where he grew up training and running hunting line dogs. His passion for animals and the outdoors led him to attend Oregon State University, where he earned dual degrees in both Biology and Law & Policy.
While attending OSU, Trent was introduced into the working dog world through a multi-year internship with a local law enforcement agency. There, he had the incredible opportunity to learn from some of the brightest minds in the field, sparking his passion for the complex world of police canines.
Trent launched his law enforcement career as a patrol deputy before finding his way to Virginia, where both he and his wife transferred to the region for their respective agencies. It was here that his passion truly took flight. As a police officer in the DC Metropolitan Area, Trent worked his way up to become a police canine handler, training and working multiple dual-purpose canines throughout his career.
Trent’s passion for continuous education and sharing his passion for training continued into his law enforcement career, where he earned a number of certifications, including being a certified state instructor, sharing his wealth of knowledge and experience with the next generation of police officers and canine handlers.
Throughout Trent’s professional canine training career, including the past 5+ years with Ridgeside K9, he has had the opportunity to work with hundreds of dogs of all breeds, sizes, ages, and temperaments; he is constantly continuing his education by attending seminars and working groups led by some of the biggest names in the dog training industry. In 2024, Trent made the transition with his family, to open Ridgeside K9 Charlottesville.
