With 15 years of industry-leading experience and a foundational background of 8 years of service in the British Military, Ash has built a global reputation built on precision, discipline, and uncompromising standards. As the Owner and Head Trainer of Trident Elite, he is the visionary behind one of the most successful canine training empires in the world.

Ash's unique background allows him to blend military-grade strategic execution with elite canine behavioral science. Under his leadership, Trident Elite Family Protection has grown into one of the world's premier family protection dog businesses, placing real-world, highly capable, and socially safe K9 guardians with families across the globe.

Simultaneously, Ash has conquered the pet dog sector. He has successfully scaled the largest pet dog training business in the UK and is actively expanding one of the most highly sought-after board-and-train companies across both the UK and Florida.

Despite his massive success as a business owner, Ash remains a trainer first and foremost. He actively competes in high-level dog sports, continually sharpening his mechanics against the best in the world. Whether he is developing an elite protection dog to defend a family or rehabilitating a stubborn household pet, Ash's training methodology is rooted in clear communication, realistic expectations, and proven results.

Why Learn From Ash?

For students entering the Trident Elite trainer education program, learning from Ash offers a rare, dual-sided advantage. You aren't just learning from a master trainer; you are learning from a globally successful entrepreneur who knows exactly what it takes to build a thriving dog training business from the ground up.

When you book a course with Ash, you will gain invaluable insights into:

Real-World Protection & Sport: The mechanics of building powerful, confident, and clear-headed protection and sport dogs that perform under pressure.

Elite Pet Dog Training: The proven board-and-train systems and behavior modification strategies that built the largest pet training company in the UK.

The Business of Dog Training: How to scale your operations, build a premium brand, and successfully market your services to a global clientele.

"Ash represents the absolute pinnacle of what is possible in the dog training industry. His ability to produce elite K9s for the home and the competition field—while simultaneously building a massive international business—makes his mentorship invaluable to any aspiring trainer."

Whether your goal is to master the mechanics of high-level working dogs, become an exceptional pet dog trainer, or learn how to scale a highly profitable training business of your own, Ash provides the exact blueprint for success.

With over 25 years of hands-on experience, Mo is widely recognized as one of the most respected and sought-after figures in the global dog training industry. A true veteran of the craft, he brings an unparalleled depth of knowledge, precision, and passion to the Trident Elite education platform.

For decades, Mo has operated at the highest tiers of canine behavior and performance. As a top-level sport dog trainer, he understands the intricate mechanics of drive, grip, obedience, and high-stakes competition. Yet, his expertise extends far beyond the working field; he is equally celebrated as an outstanding pet dog trainer, possessing a rare ability to bridge the gap between high-performance K9s and balanced, well-mannered family companions.

Beyond his work in sport and pet obedience, Mo serves a critical role within our sister division as the Head of Canine Development for Trident Elite Family Protection. In this capacity, he oversees the selection, raising, and rigorous training of world-class protection dogs, ensuring they meet the uncompromising standards required to keep families safe.

Why Learn From Mo?

As a Senior Instructor for Trident Elite’s trainer education program, Mo is now opening his playbook to the next generation of professionals. Students who book courses with Mo gain exclusive access to a masterclass in canine psychology and training mechanics.

When you learn from Mo, you aren't just learning how to teach commands—you are learning:

The Nuance of Drive: How to build, cap, and channel a dog's natural instincts, whether for top-tier sport or elite personal protection.

Behavioral Problem Solving: Field-tested techniques refined over a quarter of a century to rehabilitate and balance everyday pet dogs.

The Art of Handling: How to read a dog's micro-behaviors and adjust your timing and mechanics for flawless execution.

"To train under Mo is to learn from a living legend in the industry. His decades of experience in both the living room and the protection field provide students with an elite, well-rounded foundation they simply cannot get anywhere else."

Whether you are looking to start your career in pet dog training or elevate your skills to the absolute pinnacle of working dog sports and protection, Mo provides the mentorship, truth, and expertise to get you there.

With 15 years of experience operating at the absolute pinnacle of canine performance, Megan Kersey is an undeniable industry leader and a powerhouse in the world of dog training. As a Senior Trainer and Senior Instructor for Trident Elite’s education platform, Megan brings world-championship-level expertise to every student she mentors.

Megan’s competitive track record speaks for itself. She reached the ultimate summit of working dog sports by taking 1st place in the World Championships for IGP with Team USA, cementing her status as one of the elite trainers on the global stage. Her mastery of IGP—a highly demanding three-part sport testing tracking, obedience, and protection—demonstrates her flawless timing, deep understanding of canine psychology, and unmatched dedication to precision.

Beyond her phenomenal achievements in dog sports, Megan is an exceptionally talented pet dog trainer and a key operational leader for the business. She oversees Trident Elite’s premier Florida facility, directing our highly successful board-and-train pet dog programs. Her ability to translate the high-level concepts of working dog mechanics into practical, everyday obedience makes her uniquely equipped to transform household pets into ideal, well-mannered family companions.

Why Learn From Megan?

For students enrolling in Trident Elite’s trainer education program, Megan offers an extraordinary opportunity to learn from a reigning world champion who is equally adept at running a large-scale commercial training facility.

When you book a course with Megan, you will master:

-Championship-Level Precision: The exact mechanics, shaping techniques, and timing required to build world-class obedience and drive for IGP and other high-stakes sports.

- Board-and-Train Mastery: The proven systems, daily routines, and behavior modification techniques required to successfully run Trident Elite's premium Florida facility.

- Bridging the Gap: How to seamlessly apply the rigorous, high-level standards of working dogs to everyday pet training for faster, more reliable, and long-lasting results.

"Megan is a true force of nature in the dog training world. To be mentored by a World Champion who also runs a top-tier commercial facility gives students a masterclass in both competitive excellence and real-world pet training."

Whether your ambition is to stand on the podium at global working dog events or to elevate your pet dog training skills to the highest professional standard, Megan’s world-class instruction will help you unlock your full potential as a trainer.

With 8 years of dedicated experience and a foundational background as a former police officer, Dan Irving brings a distinctly tactical, real-world edge to the Trident Elite team. As a Senior Protection Dog Trainer and Elite Decoy (Helper), Dan’s expertise is forged in the high-stakes reality of law enforcement and refined at the absolute highest levels of canine protection training.

Dan is a master of canine development, specializing in the entire lifecycle of a working K9. He is heavily involved in the crucial process of shaping raw, high-drive puppies and meticulously developing them into fully functional, elite adult protection dogs. As Trident Elite’s Senior Decoy, his highly technical helper work bridges the gap between competitive sport training and authentic, real-world personal protection. His deep understanding of how to safely apply, manage, and release pressure ensures that every dog he works with is confident, clear-headed, and exceptionally capable.
Known for his unwavering loyalty and commitment to the craft, Dan’s role goes far beyond the training field. He has traveled the world delivering elite-level family protection K9s, personally ensuring these highly trained guardians are seamlessly and safely integrated into their new homes.

Why Learn From Dan?

For students entering the Trident Elite trainer education program, Dan provides an unparalleled, hands-on look into the physically demanding and highly technical world of decoy work and protection development.

When you book a course with Dan, you will learn:

-The Art of Decoy Work: The precise physical mechanics, timing, and pressure modulation required to safely catch, build, and test powerful working dogs in both sport and real-world scenarios.

-Puppy to Protector: The critical developmental milestones and foundational shaping techniques needed to build grip, confidence, and obedience in puppies before they mature.

-Real-World Application: How to draw upon authentic tactical experience to understand the fundamental differences between structured sport routines and the unpredictable nature of real-world family protection.

"Dan is the backbone of our protection development. His ability to read a dog while in the bite suit—knowing exactly when to push and when to yield to build their confidence—is elite. If you want to understand the true mechanics of protection and decoy work, Dan is the mentor you need."

Whether your goal is to master the highly physical art of being an elite decoy or to deeply understand the developmental stages of a working K9 from puppyhood to adulthood, Dan provides the hands-on instruction and real-world mindset to take your skills to the next level.