A Trainer of Dogs and People

Randy Hare is living his lifelong dream of working with animals and people. Experience and talent in dog training have landed him spots on regional television, in various K-9 Magazine articles, and on national television. In 1987 he appeared on “Late Nite with David Letterman” to perform with his dog a complicated trick he had taught his (then) six year old German Shepherd. Randy’s real start, in the late 1970’s, was with training hunting dogs. Then, in the early 1980’s he attended a Professional Dog Trainers School where he gained a solid foundation for training dogs in Obedience, Protection, Police Dog Training, and Tracking. By invitation Randy returned to the school as an instructor for one semester helping to train other dog trainers.

While Randy continued to further his education into dog training, the school was his first professional experience with training dogs. In 1984 Randy opened his first training center in Monroe, Louisiana where he trained Obedience, Protection, Police Dogs, and Narcotics Detection Dogs. His very first police dog, trained for the Monroe City Marshall’s Office, finished 15th in the nation from a field of 140 dogs at the United States Police Canine Association (USPCA) National Police Dog Trials in Detroit, Michigan. This accomplishment earned him an award from the Ohio Dog Training School, the first award of this kind to be given by the group. Then, after training hundreds of dogs, Randy became interested in police dogs and law enforcement. In police dog training he experienced his work in action : real criminal apprehension, real tracking, real detection work, real handler protection, and, last but not least, real obedience.

While still training dogs for private citizens, Randy trained and competed against other handlers and trainers with his personally trained police dogs while competing successfully in Schutzhund competitions. In his first National Police Dog Trial, Randy finished 7th out of 150 top dogs in that year’s national event held in St. Cloud, Minnesota. This began a 5-year span of over 30 competitions where Randy won or finished in the top percentile in 96% of the competitions: those competitions were Police Dog Trials, Schutzhund Trials, and Narcotics Detection Dog Trials and involved four different self-trained dogs.

Randy says he now has a gift for learning from everyone he meets and from every dog he trains.

“I went through a period early on when I thought I knew everything. I really grew as a trainer and a person when I faced the fact that you never stop learning and you never know it all. Thanks to a close and dear friend of mine, Walter “Buzzy” Tomlinson, for finally making me understand that. I believe the dogs that I have trained have probably taught me more than I have taught them.”

During Randy’s twelve years in Law Enforcement, Randy attended every major seminar (within reach) conducted by world class trainers from the United States and Europe. He learns what each trainer has to offer, combines the best of their styles and techniques with his own, and now he shares his method. Each dog he trains benefits from his experience and knowledge. Few trainers can match his EXPERIENCE, TALENT, and LOVE for training dogs, as shown by his “Recognition and Achievements” (listed below) through national police k-9 organizations such as the National Police Canine Association and the United States Police Canine Association where he served as a judge for both organizations. Randy is now the proud owner of the Alpha Canine Training Center and co-owner of Canine Intercept, Inc. a business featuring Narcotic Detection Dogs for hire with offices in New Orleans, LA and Jackson, MS.

The following accomplishments (unless totally coached by Randy Hare) are achievements reached solely by Randy Hare. Randy does not take credit for accomplishments, money seizures, contraband seizures, or competition placements achieved by other handlers who handle dogs that Randy trained. Any accomplishments achieved by these handlers are almost always a result of the hard work and effort on the part of those particular handlers. Good dogs come only through good handlers.

1985

• Trained first Police Dog for the Monroe City Marshalls Office in Monroe La. This K-9 finished 15th overall in his first USPCA National Competition held in Detroit Michigan.(95 Dogs Competing) (Coached by Randy Hare)

1988

• Voted Most Valuable Narcotics Officer by the “Dual State Drug Task Force” with K-9 Awesome for South Arkansas and North Louisiana
• Finished 5th place in USPCA Regionals (Region 10) Patrol Dog (Baton Rouge La)
• 2nd Place Obedience in USPCA Regionals (Region 10)
• 3rd Place Scentwork in USPCA Regionals (Region 10)
• Awarded “Rookie Dog of the Year” for 1988 (Region 10)
• 1988 USPCA National Field Trials held in St Cloud Minnesota - 7th Place overall out of 126 competing (very first National Trial / top 20 honored)

1989

• 3rd Place USPCA Region 10 Regional Police Dog Trials (Patrol Dog) (Shreveport La)
• Co-Champion “Metro Narcotics” Detection Dog Competition - May 5, 1989 in West Monroe, La
• 5th Place in Search (out of 150 competing / top 20 honored) in 1989 USPCA Nationals in Greenwood Colorado (Patrol Dog)

1990

• 3rd Place in USPCA Region 10 Regional Field Trials held in Shreveport La (Patrol Dogs)
• 19th Place (out of 160 competing top 20 honored) USPCA National Field Trials held in Duneden Florida (Patrol Dog)
• 4th Place Obedience (out of 160 competing / top 20 honored) USPCA National Field Trials held in Duneden Florida (Patrol Dog)
• 5th Place Agility (out of 160 competing top 20 honored) USPCA National Field Trials held in Duneden Florida (Patrol Dog)

1991

• Regional Champion at USPCA Region 10 Field Trials held in Slidell, La (Patrol Dog)
• 2nd Place Criminal Apprehension at USPCA Region 10 Field Trials held in Slidell, La (Patrol Dog)
• 16th Place Overall USPCA National Field Trials held in Mansfield Ohio (Top 20 Honored 130 Competing) (Patrol Dog)
• 5th Place Obedience USPCA National Field Trials held in Mansfield Ohio (Top 20 Honored 130 Competing)
• 3rd Place Search USPCA National Field Trials held in Mansfield Ohio (Top 20 Honored 130 Competing)
• Regional Champion NNDDA Narcotic Detector Dog Trials held in Broussard La (Narcotics Dog)
• TOP DUAL PURPOSE DOG honor at NNDDA Regionals in Broussard La (Narcotics Dog)

1992

• Regional Co-Champion in USPCA Region 10 Trials held in Longview Texas
• USPCA Region 10 “Rookie Dog of the Year” Longview Texas
• 1st Place Article Search USPCA Region 10 Trials held in Longview Texas
• 3rd Place Obedience USPCA Region 10 Trials held in Longview Texas
• 2nd Place Agility USPCA Region 10 Trials held in Longview Texas
• USPCA Nationals in Washington DC (Member of Region 10 Team) (5th Place Team Trophy) out of 25 Teams

1993

• Regional Co-Champion USPCA Region 10 Police Dog Trials held in Livingston La
• 1st Place Box Search USPCA Regional Trial in Livingston La
• 2nd Place Obedience USPCA Regional Trial in Livingston La
• “High In Trial” at Greater New Orleans Schutzhund Association Trial held in New Orleans LA
• “High in Schutzhund I” Greater New Orleans Schutzhund Association
• “High in Trial” Greater Houston Schutzhund Club held in Houston Tx
• “High Schutzhund II” Greater Houston Schutzhund Club in Houston Tx
• “High in Trial” Biloxi Schutzhund Club in Biloxi Ms
• “High in Tracking” Biloxi Schutzhund Club in Biloxi Ms
• “High in Obedience” Biloxi Schutzhund Club in Biloxi Ms

1994

• “High in Trial” at Iron Mountain Schutzhund Club in Bastrop La
• “High Schutzhund I” Iron Mountain Schutzhund Club Bastrop, La

1997

• 4th Place Narcotic Detection Dog Competition - Broussard La - NNDDA Sanctioned

From 1984 to 2004

• Initiated over 50 Major (at least 50 Pounds of Contraband or over $100,000.00 in US currency) Narcotics Cases consisting of Hi-Way Interdiction Cases utilizing self-trained Narcotics Detection Dogs.
• Served as Judge and instructor in both USPCA sanctioned trials as well as NPCA certifications and seminars. Note: While I appreciate and respect both of these organizations, I am no longer interested in being a member or certifying official for outside organizations.
• Assisted and trained hundreds of K-9 and Handler teams involved in Police K-9, Narcotics Detection, and Schutzhund to titles, certifications, and Patrol Work.
• Contracted by Canine Training Systems, Inc in 2002 to complete a three tape video series on new and innovative methods for training Detector Dogs.

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