Matt's Bio

2007-present kennel manager, K-9 trainer Von der haus Gill

2008- Cadaver dog handlerTraining

Basic K-9 handler course- Von der haus Gill Police K-9 Academy

2009 NAPCH National Training Seminar -Alpena, MI- Instructor Assistant/ handler -Cadaver Detection Team

2010 NAPCH National Training Seminar- Alpena, MI Instructor/ handler- Cadaver Detection Team

2010 NAPCH National Training Seminar- Alpena, MI- Received Trainer Certification- Patrol/ Narcotics/Explosives/Cadaver

2010 Pennsylvania State Sheriff's Association Seminar

2011 NAPCH National Training Seminar- Alpena, MI- Instructor/ handler

2011 NAPCH Certified Trainer- Patrol/Explosives/Narcotics/Cadaver

2013 NAPCH/ APCA/OPOTA Certification with K-9 Grimm Patrol/ Explosives team for Allen County Sheriff's Office

2013 NAPCH Certified Master Trainer of Patrol/Narcotics/ Explosives/ Accelerants & Cadaver

2013 Allen County Sheriff's Office/ NW Ohio Regional Bomb Squad- Bomb Squad member and Haz Mat Team

2014 NAPCH National Training Seminar- Alpena, MI- Instructor/ Participant

2015 ATF NORT Certification

2015 NAPCH National Training Seminar- Alpena, MI- Instructor /Handler

 

OTHER ACTIVITIES/ ASSIGNMENTS/ AND FUNCTIONS

National Assoc of Professional Canine Handlers

American Police Canine Association

Ohio Peace Officers Training Academy certified K-9 handler- Patrol/ Explosives Detection

United States Air Force- flight crew chief KC135

Matt is a  Deputy Sheriff with the Allen County Ohio Sheriff's Office. Matt works a Patrol/ Explosives detection K-9 for Allen County Sheriff's Office.  He is a former Police Officer for Cridersville, Ohio Police Dept. and Cadaver K-9 handler. Matt has 3 daughters who love spending time with the dogs as well.

E-mail: matt@gillsgermanshepherds.com