About the Trainers

Mike Bullock began working dogs as a young man, competing in field trial hunting dog events as a hobby. In 1984, Mike joined the U.S. Air Force and started working with k-9s, at Lackland AFB Then he went on to March AFB and continued his training knowledge. He has trained with some of Europe’s finest KNPV, and Schutzhund trainers. He has maintained a DEA registered kennel since 1989. Many states recognize Mike as a court expert in police K-9 training and tactics. CourtTV had Mike as an expert guest in 1992.  He recently held a seat on the board of directors, with Drug Beat, only resigning to assume the responsibilities of Vice President, of  the American Working Dog Association. Mike has trained numerous canines, all over the country, and is one of the very few able to certify arson K-9s, as well as, patrol, narcotics, and explosives detection. His ability to work with departments has given him a special insight into the world of drug interdiction and vehicle concealment techniques in current use on our nations interstates and highways. Of the hundreds of K-9 teams trained at Bullocks K-9 Kennels & Training, the vast majority go on to certify with organizations such as NAPWDA, USPCA, NNDDA, AWDA. Mikes commitment for canine excellence has made him a leader in canine quality and training standards.

Assistant Trainer

Mike Snody has been with Bullock’s K-9 Kennels since Feb. 2003.  He came from the Currituck County Sheriff’s Office.  After training with Bullocks k9 and purchasing his own dog, Mike developed such a love and respect for this aspect of law enforcement, that he left his position in the Sheriff’s office to become involved in the training aspect.

Mike, a fellow North Carolina native, is a veteran of the Marine Corps where he was an instructor in land mine warfare and demolitions.  He served in Beirut, Lebanon with the Multi- National Force 1n 1983 and 1984.

Mike is currently sworn as a part- time Deputy with the Sheriff’s Offices of Hyde and Tyrrell Counties, as a drug interdiction  and K-9 officer. His law enforcement education includes certificates in interdiction from DEA, NCEA, EPIC, and the famed Sgt. Mike Lewis (MSP). In addition he finds time to ride along with other agencies on I-95, and I-85. Mike’s K-9, Bart, is certified with NAPWDA, (Dual Purpose) and Drug Beat(Narcotics & Tracking) as well as the AWDA(Dual Purpose). Mike also keeps a close eye on K-9 case law and the legal aspects involved with handling police service dogs.