SERVICES

Behavior Modification

Any command is obtainable. Having an obedient dog can make a world of difference. We educate by showing and teaching you how to train your dog the right way. We create the perfect, disciplined dog that comes when they are told, stays when needed and makes having them around easy and enjoyable.

Personal Protection Dogs

It takes a special dog to be a Devine K9s Personal Protection Dog. Puppies are selected based on individually created profiles—and you choose the perfect dog for you and/or your family. From extensive agility training to a smooth transition into your home, this program is custom to your needs.

Tactical K9 Consulting

We use our experience training dogs for SEAL teams to bring you the most advanced techniques in dog training. Whether you're looking for individual one-on-one training assistance or a seminar for your law enforcement agency K9 team, our cutting-edge reality based training seminars deliver proven results.

““John’s dogs are expertly trained. You can tell the difference from an average trainer to John’s techniques. It’s a world of difference and I couldn’t be happier with my experience. He clearly explains the why behind everything he does and I highly recommend him.””
— Erin

Meet John Devine

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Navy SEAL Veteran | Barrington, Rhode Island
Trainer and Behaviorist

During his career in the Military, John was selected to join the United States Navy SEAL K9 Teams. Throughout multiple deployments, John trained multi-purpose K9s, including dogs to search and clear hostel combat areas for any explosives or potential hazards. Knowing and understanding a dog’s behavior is extremely critical in these situations—and John is an expert on reading a dog’s behavior and their body language. This expertise allowed John to successfully train and handle one of the most capable multi-purpose K9s in the NAVY SEAL K9 teams.

John has had the opportunity throughout his career, to attend countless training seminars and workshops across the country led by industry greats, including Bob Bailey. He has also been given the opportunity to work alongside many of the elite trainers, such as Mike Ritland, the author of Team Dog: How to Train Your Dog—the Navy SEAL Way.

John is well versed in family dog training techniques ranging from simple obedience training, to the more complex tasks of correcting aggressive behaviors. Another skill John has perfected is selecting, training and implementing family personal protection dogs.

John Devine’s experience, knowledge, and training is what makes his dogs top quality and reliable. He understands the difference between what makes a good dog and a great dog—and can see ways to modify behaviors before training ever begins.