About Us
All American K9 Academy is a premier destination for all-breed dog, dedicated to equipping owners with the skills necessary to conquer challenges encountered in real-world situations. Our specialized programs are designed to address and transform undesired behaviors, providing effective and lasting solutions. Schedule an appointment with us today and experience immediate results that will positively impact your dog’s life from the very first day of training. Trust in our professional approach to unleash the full potential of your canine companion.
Meet Our Team!
Facility Trainers:
Lead Trainer - Hannah Saunders
Hannah is the lead trainer at All American K9 Academy. With over a decade of experience in dog training and handling, combined with her background in dog rescues, she emphasizes the importance of clear communication in effective dog training. Hannah is certified as an AAK9 evaluator, handler, trainer, and group trainer, and she also holds certifications in pet CPR and First Aid. In addition, she is a second-degree black belt and instructor in Tae Kwon Do, with extensive experience teaching both children and adults.
Trainer - La'Raine Langford
Rain is a trainer at All American K9 Inc., where she brings several years of experience from All American K9 Academy. She specializes in group training classes and holds a third-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and Kung Fu. Additionally, Rain has a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and Psychology and is certified to teach Lifeguarding, CPR, First Aid, and AED. She is also certified as an AAK9 evaluator, handler, trainer, and group trainer as well as holds certificates in pet CPR and First Aid. With over a decade of teaching experience, Rain is passionate about both learning and education.
Trainers - Emily & Rachel Ducharme
Emily and Rachel aka “The Twins” are trainers at AAK9. They began their journey in the Pawrate program in 2020 with their dogs Stella, Oreo, and Chip. After successfully completing the program with all three dogs and training two of them as therapy dogs, they pursued further education as trainers at AAK9 to assist other dog owners. Emily and Rachel specialize in group training classes.
Both hold bachelor’s degrees in Education and Psychology, as well as a master’s degree in Special Education. They are certified as AAK9 evaluators, handlers, trainers, and group trainers, and they also hold certifications in pet CPR and First Aid.