Veteran Dog Training
Our Training Experience:
Torre Willadsen
From puppies to military dogs, our founder and president, Torre Willadsen, leads Dogs2DogTags with an extensive background and a wide range of dog training experience.
He has produced Department of Defense (DOD) canines for bomb detection, Homeland Security Search Dogs, TSA Bomb and Drug Search Canines, Special Forces Dual and Single purpose teams, and local and national police search units from Los Angeles to Washington DC Capital Police.
He also mentored under the best Hunt Test, Field Trial, Military Working Dog (MWD), and Master Trainers in the country.
Torre’s qualifications include DOD Certified Dog Trainer, Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) Certified Military Dog Trainer, Department Of Defense K-9 Handler trainer, Certified Drug and Explosive K-9 Handler, and Police K-9 Handler.
Jon Arndt
Jon enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1995 where he completed boot camp, combat training, and the military police academy. His postings included Japan and the Pentagon, and he received advanced FBI training. In 2000 he transitioned to the Air Force where he gained further FBI certifications and K-9 handler qualifications.
Throughout his career, Jon worked with multiple military dogs across various bases and deployments. He advanced to trainer and Kennel Master roles, completing additional training in animal psychology, veterinary sciences, and combat life-saving.
Jon’s combat deployments included multiple tours in Afghanistan, Iraq, Kuwait, and the UAE. He is credited with three combat life saves.
Following his retirement in 2016, Jon volunteers at Dogs2DogTags as a part-time dog trainer and actively participates in veteran and community organizations, including the American Legion, VFW, and Marine Corps League.
