Tom Hendrickson

Tom has dedicated his life to dog training and the training of their human partners. He has worked for one of our local police departments for over 34 years and worked and trained dogs for the department for 30 years. Over the years Tom has had five different K-9 partners that were credited with numerous criminal apprehensions, detection of illegal narcotics and confiscation of monies and property as a result of criminal activities. With Tom being as proud as he is of his partners for the above achievements he will say that his last two partners gave him his greatest reward by each saving a life.Tom has been a Master Trainer certified through American Society of Canine Trainers International for over fifteen years and has the ability to certify all Law Enforcement dogs, Patrol & Bloodhounds. His certifications also allow him to train, certify and evaluate therapy dogs, public arena obedience and mentor up and coming Trainers. Tom has a extensive background in K-9 medical first aid, trauma care and CPR. Every year he travels to Farmington, Connecticut to instruct and train Police K-9 Handlers from all over the country at the K-9 event put on by the Hometown Foundation. The event is satisfying work for Tom and his work partner K-9 Buckshot (certified Tracking Dog / Therapy Dog) who spends part of their time spreading love and joy to the Special Olympian's that also attend the event.Tom looks forward to working side by side with his best friend and wife Becky providing you with top notch innovative ways to train your dog and build a strong bond that will last a lifetime. Tom and Becky share a passion to provide for those that can't control situations that they have been thrust into - children. On Command Dog Training has partnered with The Kennek Foundation to provide Trouble the Dog to first responders to have on hand to give to children that are victims of crimes, injured or put into situations that they cannot help. Please feel free to ask us about 'Trouble' and how you can make a donation to this wonderful organization.