Our Team of Professionals
At Sobek K9 Solutions, we believe no single organization has every answer. We partner with proven professionals who share our commitment to performance, accountability, and operational readiness, so the teams we serve get the most complete training available.
With more than 30 years of training dogs and 20 years of service as a police officer, Rich Hardin has spent a lifetime doing what he loves: working with dogs and teaching others to build strong, trustworthy relationships with them. From obedience and apprehension to detection and tracking, he has dedicated his career to helping dogs and handlers reach their highest potential, both on the job and in everyday life.
Along the way, Rich has taught at the college level, worked alongside military and law enforcement units, and mentored countless trainers and handlers. Beyond these accomplishments, what drives him most is his faith in God and the support of his wife, Lee Ann. Together, they strive every day to live with integrity, honor the gifts they've been given, and help others do the same.
At The Working Dog Depot, Rich has built a program rooted in experience, shaped by discipline, and inspired by a passion for making a difference for the dogs, their owners, and the teams that rely on them.
The WOrking DOg Depot
QRF Solutions K9 is a full-service working dog training organization led by Master Trainer Nick Russo, a Marine Corps veteran and Virginia DCJS K9 instructor. Their team brings experience across odor detection (explosives, narcotics, HRD, electronics), patrol, and tracking, along with a licensed training facility and third-party certification through AMPWDA.