About Us

About Paws Canine Academy 

We care about the relationship you have with your canine companion and the welfare of your dog.  

Jeff, owner and trainer at Paws Canine Academy, is a retired Police Officer with 28 years of experience. He has worked with and trained dogs for over 25 years. During those years he was a K-9 handler (of 4 different Police K-9s) and the K-9 unit supervisor and head trainer.  

He is a Master Trainer with the National Association of Professional Canine Handlers and a Certified AKC Evaluator. 

Paws Canine Academy looks forward to the chance to work with you and your dog. 

K9 Jax - Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety

Police K-9s we've trained

"I will lay down my life for you and expect nothing but love in return. I protect all officers with my life, and would gladly take a bullet in their place. I am sent in to find lost children and fugitives on the run. I am first sent in and often the last to leave. I protect and serve and would die for any and all officers. I only ask for love and care." 

K9 Robi - Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety

K9 Murphy - Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety

K9 Rokko - Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety

K9 Ozzy - Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety

K9 Axl - Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety

K9 Zoro - Portage Department of Public Safety

K9 Case - Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety

K9 Lex - Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety

K9 Echo - Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety

K9 Rex - Spectrum Hospital

K9 Tole - Dowagiac Police Department

K9 Riggs - Portage Department of Public Safety

K9 Rhett - Portage Department of Public Safety

K9 Ace- Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety

K9 Ronan - Portage Department of Public Safety

K9 Blu - Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety

Dogs we've Trained