meet your trainers

Mya Collier

Dogs have always been my passion. Throughout my formative years, I volunteered in the service dog program 4Paws4Patriots. I not only learned about dog care and handling, but ever since then, dogs have always had a piece of my heart.

American K9 Interdiction (AK9I) is where I took a 13 week course and became a professional dog trainer And learned most of what I know today. Our family now have three dogs and my days definitely revolve around all of them. We have a Red Siberian Husky, Belgian Malinios, and a German Shepherd.

Training dogs can be challenging but I love the work and seeing the dog improving is worth every minute.

Currently residing in Waikoloa, HI

Owner and Founder of Big Paws Protection

808-895-8468

Jay Collier

I am a retired Army Veteran. I have had dogs my entire life. I got my Service dog at 8 weeks and trained him myself with 4Paws4Patriots. He is now 8 years old and off leash trained. I recently trained my own Personal Protection Dog with American K9 Interdiction (AK9I), graduating from their 13 week course.

Now I am full-time accredited dog trainer with AK9I. Michael Ellis is where I get my inspiration for dog training and what started me on my journey to train professionally.

A healthy relationship with a dog has both Love and Leadership. I look forward to working with energetic and large dogs!

Currently residing in Tooele, Utah

Co-Founder of Big Paws Protection

808-493-6159

Kobak

Kobak is a working dog trained to find and detect firearms/ammunition. She is also Mya‘s personal protection dog. Damini has high drive and loves everything to do with the ball. She is 4 years old.

Ammo @redhawaiianhusky

Ammo is a service animal and was trained with 4Paws4Patriots for a year. He is now 8 years old and still working hard. He loves going out on adventures with the family.

Hades

Hades is Jay’s Personal protection dog that is trained to find and detect narcotics. Hades loves being put to work and getting tested everyday. He is 4 years old.