BarNone K9 Bio
I am Robert โRobiโ Taylor, owner of BarNone K9, LLC. Like most, my love for dogs began at an early age. I had three golden retrievers growing up, but it was not until I was 29 years old that I acquired my own dog, Nala. Little did I know; my life was about to change dramatically.
To be honest, I was clueless on how to properly train my dog. I became obsessed with learning anything and everything I could to teach my puppy. I became so consumed with dogs that I began to volunteer at local shelters, obtain apprenticeships, work with police dogs (including taking bites), and anything else that would benefit me as a dog enthusiast. My passion for learning about dogs was growing each day and I knew I wanted to take the next step and turn my passion into a career.
As I was concluding my career in the United States Air Force, I was certain of the path I was going to pursue. I enrolled into the most accredited dog training school, StarMark Academy in Austin, Texas. Upon finishing the academy, I was selected for their apprenticeship program. During my nine-month apprenticeship, I had the opportunity to expand my experience with training over 300 dogs in agility, behavior modifications, dock diving, obedience training from novice to advanced, nosework, trick training, and much more!
Upon returning to Las Vegas, I considered working for a big-box dog training facility where I could continue to gain experience, while feeling "safe." Very quickly, I realized that wasnโt for me and I could offer so much more to the dog community by working on my own. It was then I decided to open BarNone K9 and I havenโt looked back!
Since opening BarNone K9, I have continued my education by attending another major accredited k9 school, multiple seminars, and online classes. Most notably I graduated from American K9 Interdiction where I earned the title โCertified Patrol/Explosives Dog Trainer.โ
