Albany NY Owner/Head Trainer Scott Alkinburgh
In Scott's words; "dog training for 40 years. Started by training and competing in Schutzhund trials with my first love, a female black and tan German Shepherd named "Storm." While training various dogs in basic obedience as well as advanced off leash obedience, I became heavily involved in pitbull rescues. As a police officer, I trained and assisted multiple law enforcement agencies and officers with training their K9 units. I, along with my wife, Tiia Alkinburgh, currently have 4 dogs, 3 male Labrador retrievers, Wyatt, Josey, and Blondie and our newest pack member, a female blue heeler named, "Dixie." I have no children other than dogs, and have spent my entire life learning and teaching how to communicate with them to build a healthy relationship and enjoy every minute of their loving time with us. I started Pawesome Dog Training 3 years ago and have helped over 600 clients build great bonds with their dogs."
Myrtle Beach, SC Owner/Head Trainer Hanna Land
Hanna Land is originally from Long Island, New York. She moved to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina in 2016 and is a graduate of Carolina Forest High School. Hanna continued her education earning a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from The Citadel in Charleston. Hanna has had a passion for working with dogs from a young age and always dreamed of being a K9 handler. She accomplished that goal and became the first female K9 handler in the history of the Myrtle Beach Police Department. She was certified through NAPWADA at Shallow Creek kennels with her K9 partner in the following; narcotics detection, article searches, tracking, and apprehension. Additionally, Hanna taken courses in K9 emergency care and has a wide range of experience in training dogs to include obedience training and hunting purposes such as bird retrievals, and shed hunting. She has two four legged children at home Ghost, a Belgian Malinois and Rain, a Chocolate Labrador. Hanna is excited to join the Pawesome Dog Training family and looks forward to helping you train your pup without giving up!