Dave Blosser, Owner/Trainer
As a police officer and K9 handler for his department, Dave knows first hand what it takes to make top notch police dogs and effective handlers. Dave started training working dogs in 1993. In 2001, he was compelled to start Tri-State Canine Services after seeing many questionable teams while working on the road. Most of the dogs he came in contact with were from the well-known kennels and handlers. However, they did not possess the superiority expected in a quality working dog. As a civilian, Dave felt he had to prove his dogs were as good as any other trainer he had come across.
As a civilian police K9 trainer, it was unheard of to compete in the Muncie Police K9 Olympics. In 2002, Dave was the first. That year, Dave placed 12th in narcotic detection out of 32 teams. Only a year later, Dave took 1st in that same category. After 2003, Dave had placed in the top 5 of many of the competitions. To Dave, the K9 Olympics was a way to field-test his dogs and their capabilites among people outside of his usual training routine.
Since that time, Dave has assisted many police departments with their monthly maintenance training, implementing new programs and canine placement, and K9 instruction and sales.
Not only has Dave become a skilled trainer in police canine services, he has also put his past work experiences to work in his new business venture. Prior to becoming a police officer, Dave worked as a certified welder for a large corporation. He felt his skills in welding could work hand-in-hand with the services he provided through Tri-State Canine Services. Starting with just a sketch on a piece of paper, Dave built his first aluminum k9 crate. Since then, many custom aluminum crates have been produced for the general public, police departments, and various government agencies.