About Us
Jason and Kimberly
Jason and Kimberly have been married for over 10 years and love working together.
Jason served in the United States Marine Corps for 8.5 years and was medically retired as a Sergeant. During that time, he served in multiple overseas combat and non-combat deployments as an Infantry Rifleman.
Jason began training dogs at the end of 2013. He began actively serving the Verde Valley community shortly after moving to Arizona in 2017. Jason is a volunteer with Jerome Police Department as a K9 handler. He is also a volunteer with Jerome Fire Department and specializes in Technical Rope Rescue and Handles K9 Logan. Jason and his K9 partner Logan received a Life Saving accommodation in 2021.
Kimberly has a degree in Creative Arts Therapy. For 6 years she dedicated herself to the special needs community working as an Art Instructor at an adult day program specializing in adults with autism and other disabilities in Massachusetts and California.
They are passionate about bringing integrity and professionalism to their community!
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Why Ardent K9 Training LLC?
Ardent, by definition, is enthusiastic and passionate.
Ardent K9 Training LLC is a disabled combat veteran owned and operated business. Jason and Kimberly make it a priority to educate within their training curriculums and go out of their way to provide quality attention to the needs of their clients. Empowering owners in how to handle, train, and thrive with their relationships with their dogs.
Jason had acquired certifications in the specialty areas of K9 Trailing and Imprinting, K9 Trailing and Scent Theory, Scent Evidence and Crime Scene Processing, MPC Combat Tactical Tracking, Trailing Trainers Course, Detection Trainers Course, K9 Health and Welfare, K9 Nutrition and Wellness.
