Del Hart
TACKETT SERVICE DOGS, INC.
Training Director

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Del Hart met Tom Tackett in early 2013. She was already working with dogs and was looking to further her knowledge in animal behavior and training concepts. When she learned of Tom’s training program and the "Patriotic Service Dog Foundation," her interests were peaked and asked Tom if she could help in any way. Tom took her under his wing and began teaching her how to be a more effective dog handler and trainer. From that day forward Del dove right in and hit the ground running. Her enthusiasm for teaching was noteworthy. She showed up every day first thing in the morning and always arrived early. Before she knew it, Del was training a multitude of varieties of dogs, working with clients, conducting private and in home lessons, leading classes, and guiding volunteers and other staff trainers through the stringent process of properly training a dog. Tom, impressed by her perseverance and dedication, offered her the position of "Training Director" for Tackett Service Dogs, Inc. Working with dogs has been a blessing in itself, but having the opportunity to help our veterans and others who may benefit from a service dog has been a fantastic privilege and a "dream job" come true for Del.
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Since she began volunteering Del has worked in a wide variety of training styles including personal protection, therapy dogs, basic obedience, service dogs, and competition dogs. Del is also a CGC evaluator for AKC, Professional Premium member of APDT, and an Associate member of IACP. Tackett Service Dogs, Inc. has been recognized by the “Wounded Marine Semper Fi Fund”, “Wounded Warrior Battalion”, “Wounded Warrior Project”, “The Foundation for Service Dog Support, Inc.” and the “Patriotic Service Dog Foundation”.​

​For more information about Tackett Service Dogs, Inc. Please visit our website at www.tackettservicedogs.com

​Patriotic Service Dog Foundation          P. O.  Box 2461 Orange, Ca. 92859 
info@patrioticservicedogfoundation.org     714.608.1077