NK9

The National K-9 Training Center was established in 1975 in Columbus, Ohio. National K-9 founder Scott Mueller began by training dogs for both families and businesses throughout central Ohio. In 1977, Mueller was credited with revolutionizing support dog training when he trained a dog to aid a client who suffered from Muscular Dystrophy. Based on this and early support dog expereinces, Mueller co-founded the non-profit organization, Support Dogs for the Handicapped, Inc. This organization trained dogs to aid individuals who were physically challenged. Dogs were taught to retrieve objects, assist with wheelchairs and doors, provide physical support and stability, and to perform other physical necessities to make life easier for their humans. Support Dogs for the Handicapped, Inc. eventually merged with Canine Companions for Independence (CCI), based in California. National K-9 also developed its Working Dog Division to train dogs for scent detection, protection, and law enforcement.....

Primary location: Columbus United States