Meet Tony Gravley

The proud Owner and Founder of Next Generation K9, TWG Group LLC, Tony is a sought-after instructor, trial official and workshop presenter with over 30 years of experience as a Trainer, Instructor, Manager and Handler of Police and Military Working Dogs.

ACCOLADES

CNWI
Fully Accredited Master Trainer, United Police Work Dog Association
AKC Scent Work Expert Judge
NACSW Judge
Instructor for several NACSW National Competitors
U.S. Marine Corps Military Police K9 Handler
Graduate of:
-Military Working Dog Patrol Dog Course
-Military Working Dog Explosive Detection Dog Course
-Military Working Dog Supervisor Course
-Air Education and Training Instructor Course

Meet Tony Gravley

Bio

You probably already know him, Tony Gravley, is the Owner and Founder of Next Generation K9, TWG Group LLC. Tony has over 30 years of experience as a Trainer, Instructor, Manager and Handler of Police and Military Working Dogs.

Here are some of Tony's abbreviated highlights below:

Owner and Head Trainer Next Generation K9 which holds multiple Government contracts such as Department of Defense, U.S. Customs and Border Patrol.

Through these contracts Next Generation K9 provides fully trained Patrol Explosive Detection K9s, Single Purpose Explosive Detection Dogs, Patrol Narcotics Detection K9’s along with “Green’ Dual Purpose Canines.

Tony has also conducted countless workshops centered on Nose Work/Detection and has been a guest Instructor for several Police K9 Conferences.

Next Generation K9 is averaging over 100 working dogs a year placed with Government Agencies this includes selection, importing and training.

Tony has also managed and instructed for various groups including protecting the Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq; NATO, American and Canadian interests in Afghanistan and Kuwait. Tony Provided training of Explosive/Narcotic Patrol Dogs to the Department of Defense and Federal and Local Law Enforcement Agencies.

Tony also taught all Military Working Dog Courses to include Patrol, Detection, Supervisor Course.
Additionally, Tony has the following credentials:

  • Fully Accredited Master Trainer, United Police Work Dog Association
  • NACSW Nose Work Judge
  • Active in CNWI Program
  • AKC Scent Work Expert Judge (highest level judge and instructor/teaching judge)
  • Numerous K9 Nose Work Titles
  • Qualified and Invited to 2016 AKC Obedience Nationals
    Instructor for several NACSW National Competitors
  • Multiple Students achieved K9 Nose Work Elite Titles
  • U.S. Marine Corps Military Police K9 Handler

Graduate of:

  • Military Working Dog Patrol Dog Course
  • Military Working Dog Explosive Detection Dog Course
  • Military Working Dog Supervisor Course
  • Air Education and Training Instructor Course


LEARN WITH TONY

Below you will find the online courses, seminars, webinars, eBooks, video reviews and private video consultation services Tony offers through Scent Work University.
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Trial Prep Program
You Can Crush Pooling Odor! Webinar
Instructor: Tony Gravley

The dreaded pooling odor has been the cause of many painful “NO”s ! Learn how to crush this odor puzzle in this webinar!
Trial Prep Program
The Power of Pairing: Search Monster Webinar
Instructor: Tony Gravley

Learn the power of pairing and Tony's unique system that has afforded his clients to enjoy epic results where dogs consistently drive to source, avoid fringing and are not tripped up by distractors.
Trial Prep Program
Elevated Hides Webinar
Instructor: Tony Gravley

Elevated hides commonly trip up many dog and handler teams. In this webinar, Tony will highlight how to help dogs better understand and tackle elevated hides.
Trial Prep Program
Inaccessible Hides Webinar
Instructor: Tony Gravley

Inaccessible hides can be tricky for many dog and handler teams. In this webinar, learn how to train for these hides, avoid common pitfalls and how handlers can better read their dogs.
Common Issues
Conquering Converging! Webinar
Instructor: Tony Gravley

Are you and your dog struggling with solving converging odor puzzles? Gain an understanding of what converging is, the various types of converging and learn Tony's step-by-step training plan designed to give your dog the skills they need to conquer converging odor!
Trial Prep Program
Corner Hides Webinar
Instructor: Tony Gravley

Corner hides can be exceedingly challenging for dog and handler teams. In this webinar, Tony will breakdown how to help your dog understand and tackle corner hides.
Trial Prep
Hunt Drive Webinar
Instructor: Tony Gravley

What is actual hunt drive? Does your dog have adequate hunt drive and how can you get the most out of your dogs hunt drive? Learn all of this and more in this informative webinar.
Trial Prep
Are You Getting Any Better? Webinar
Instructor: Tony Gravley

Do you know if you and your dog are progressing in your skills and abilities as expected? Learn to assess if you are on track, stagnanting or backsliding in this webinar!
Live Webinar
Don’t Let the Q in Detective be a Sleuth; How to Prep for Success! Webinar
Date: December 3rd at 4:30M PT/7:30PM ET
Instructor: Tony Gravley

That oh so elusive Q in Detective! “I missed it by just one” seems to be a statement that goes hand-in-hand with Detective. Learn the skills necessary for the dog and handler to master to be more successful in this challenging class.
Live Virtual Symposium
Improving Scent Work Trials Virtual Symposium
Date: February 21st at 3:30PM PT/4:30PM MT/5:30 CT/6:30PM ET
Instructor: Holly Bushard, Kayla Dever, Michele Ellertson, Tony Gravley, Michael McManus and Lori Timberlake

There are realities of Scent Work trials across all competition organization. Join us for an exciting evaluation of how trial officials, trial hosts and accomplished competitors can all improve these events for all involved.
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