Umvikeli K9

Working Mastiff Breeder. All Dog Breeds Trainer. Umvikeli = Protector

09/22/2025

Mnandi has officially reached her 3-year anniversary working in the Emergency Department — with over 2,600 documented hours as a service animal in one of the most high-stress fast, paced environments. 💙

In that time, she has been a source of peace and calm not only for me, but for countless patients navigating some of the hardest days of their lives. Her ability to bring comfort in the middle of chaos is nothing short of extraordinary.

And as if that weren’t enough, Mnandi also continues to excel as a certified detection dog, tracking dog, and instructor-level demo dog — a true example of a dedicated multi-purpose K9.

“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.”
~ Mahatma Gandhi

Thank you, Mnandi — for the thousands of hours already given, and the many more ahead. 🐾❤️

09/21/2025

When you just want to sit in your porch chair. Apparently he was too far away and had to be closer… the side effect of stress work and balancing on various things.

09/15/2025

The reality of being a demo dog is that sometimes you work harder than you need to—not for your own growth, but for the growth of another dog.

In this case, Speirs helped a client dog learn neutrality by pushing through some pretty deep stress in the presence of other dogs. That meant he also had to endure and recover from those stress states.

Because of his stable genetics from both parents and the solid foundation of his training program, Speirs was able to handle the challenge, recover quickly, and bounce back with enthusiasm. That’s the power of stability, resilience, and proper training. 💪🐕

09/12/2025

I love showing owners that their dogs are capable of so much more than they ever imagined. Every dog has untapped potential—it just takes the right training to bring it out. 🐾💪

08/29/2025

✨🐾 My very first litter turns TWO today! 🐾✨

I couldn’t be more proud of the dogs I’ve produced. Updates from their families keep coming in, and the feedback is everything I hoped for:
✔️ Stable and balanced
✔️ Incredibly biddable
✔️ Devoted to their families
✔️ Eager to work
✔️ Truly happy dogs

When you start with healthy parents who have outstanding temperaments, you create pups that carry forward those same amazing qualities. This litter has proven exactly that.

Watching them grow has brought me lots of joy.

08/12/2025

5mile ruck during sunset and it was still 90F out. I am blessed to have fit obedient dogs to exercise with. Even though Speirs is bigger than his father (white Dogo) you can definitely see where his head shape comes from. Even more similar when you watch them run through the brush. The bigger b***d mastiffs stay close while the Dogos range and run the whole time.

08/06/2025

Always an honor to be part of this group

The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others. ~Gandhi

07/27/2025

Somethings just deserve to be hung up on the wall. I’m not one to decorate much, but all three of these earned their place.

The top one took 13 months away from home, traveling back and forth to complete the Master Trainer Academy under one of the best dog trainers I’ve ever met—someone I’m lucky to call both a mentor and a friend.

The middle one took Mnandi and me 15 months of countless training sessions, sweat, and setbacks before we earned her BH IGP title. That work became the foundation for everything she does today.

The bottom one, and the most recent, took Speirs and me 20 months and more than one attempt to finally achieve. It’s a testament to what I’m trying to build with my breeding program: performance mastiffs capable of the modern working tasks.

Nothing that matters comes easy—but the journey is what makes it worth it.

07/21/2025

It was a weekend of learning and working for Speirs. 🐾✨ Everyone Deserves Protection

This past weekend, we worked our first job as an Explosives Detection Dog team at the Portland Pride Festival. The genetics of his stability truly shone through as he encountered more stimulation than you could ever fully train for — tight crowds, loud parades, colorful and creative outfits, and one of the most public, dog‑friendly venues around.

As I reflect on the weekend: were we perfect? No. Do we have things to work on and grow from? Absolutely. And that’s how we get better.

I bred this boy, and I’m proud of the work we’ve done together — and how decisions made years ago are now bearing fruit. 🌱💪

07/15/2025

Today I have been testing out my Necto Cellular Temperature Sensor for my car. I knew/know that cars get hot, but I didn’t think to this extent. Outside temps were a mild 81°F — but look what happened inside my car: 134.9°F. That’s over 50 degrees hotter.

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