Our Team

Mike McGowan

Jill Child DVM

Jill Child DVM

Born and raised in the South Bay, Mike has been training high end working dogs for over 30 years. He has trained dogs and dog handlers for the US military, multiple police K9 units, search and rescue dogs, narcotics and ordinance dogs, tracking and trailing dogs and just about every dog sport know to man. His goal is to provide you and your family with the 'perfect' K9 companion.

Jill Child DVM

Jill Child DVM

Jill Child DVM

Dr. Child is one of the most skilled and experienced veterinarians in the South Bay. She has worked at the Humane Society, as an emergency surgeon and is currently the managing doctor at NVA Plaza Del Amo Animal Hospital. She has over 20 years experience caring for high end working dogs and brings a wealth of knowledge to Palos Verdes K9.

Phil Hoelcher

Jill Child DVM

Phil Hoelcher

Phil is one of the top dog trainers in the world.  He has won multiple national and international working dog championships and has trained dogs for the movies and multiple police and military organizations.    Phil is the world wide gold standard for dog trainers.  Phil plays an active roll in selecting the dogs for our clients.

Palos Verdes K9 at Play

    Where does your new family member come from?

    I know the word 'literally' is overused but we literally scour the planet for the most amazing, well bread, highly trained, mentally stable and physically exceptional dogs.  We then import them to the US and move them into our home.  We spend months 'fine tuning' their training and observing their temperment to make sure they are the perfect fit for your family.  Yes, these dogs will protect your family with their lives and yes their level of training is nothing short of perfection, but what sets us apart is that these dogs are the perfect new member of your specific family.  


    Have a few cats?  Then we will make sure your dog is comfortable having cats use them for a scratching post or they will not be a good fit for your family and we will keep working until we find the perfect fit.  Have young kids and lots of birthday parties?  If the dog we are training for you isn't happy playing dress up then we will keep looking until we find your match.  


    We are not just giving you a great dog, we are giving you THE great dog that is right for YOUR home. Additionally, we're neighbors.  We live right here in PV, born and raised.  If you have any questions for the life of your dog, we are a text and a short drive (or walk) away.


    Feel free to call, text or email any questions.

    Bad guys beware

      What we do and what you get at Palos Verdes K9

      Nothing but the best, period. We use only the absolute best dog breeders from all over the world.  No puppy mills, no Johnny come latelys. These are breeders (mostly from Germany) who have been producing the top working line dogs for multiple generations. Our trainers are the absolute top working dog trainers on the planet, the very best of the best. Your dog will be carefully and painstakingly selected, tested, reviewed, trained and tested some more to make sure it is the perfect fit for your family down to the very last detail.  


      Your dog is then brought to the home of one of our trainers (right here in the South Bay) to train and live with them for a month or more (however long it takes) to perfect their training. The dog is then introduced to it's new family with the help of a master trainer and integrated into your home.  


      Over the course of the first week, month and year we make regular checkups to make sure the dog and the family are becoming one. If at any time you have any questions about anything related to your dog, for the life of your dog, one of our trainers (who lives in PV) is a phone call or text away and can usually come see you that day.


      Additionally, our veterinarian who has over 20 years experience caring for high end working dogs will personally oversee your dogs care. This same vet will do an extremely thorough physical exam along with a full body X-ray and comprehensive blood work before you take delivery, so you will know your new family member is in perfect health. They will then see them for regular checkups several times over the first year to make sure their health is tip top.


      We take the grunt work and the guess work out of owning an elite protection dog. Your dog will be delivered with all the equipment needed to support and handle them including but not limited to a crate, leashes, collars, food and water bowls, toys, a food storage container and a months supply of food.  No need to buy anything, go anywhere, do anything. Your new K9 comes ready to rock.

      Super Premium Boarding

      Your best friend deserves a vacation too...

       

      Yes, you could leave your dog at the local boarding facility while the rest of your family goes on vacation. Or, you could send them on a vacation of their own. Leave your family member with our family. Your dog will live in our house, with us. They will have air-conditioning when we do (any time it’s over about 75 outside) and heat any time it’s much below 70. They will get multiple walks every day, as many as they can handle and desire (some of our guests do over 15 miles of walking and hiking a day). They will sleep sound on their own bed, with their own food and water dish and toys. They will get plenty of petting, brushing, play and love. And we will send you multiple daily pictures and videos of your pooch throughout their stay.  


      Our family of four includes a master dog trainer (yes we can do a little training if you want), a veterinarian with over 25 years experience as a lead veterinary surgeon and medical director and two teenagers that love dogs. We will pick up your dog from your house and take their ‘stuff’ so they instantly feel at home. And we'll bring them back whenever your ready for them (freshly bathed if you want). Dog “boarding” does not get any more exclusive than this.

      Because this service is extremely hands on, we only take a very limited number of pets at a time, space fills up fast so book as far in advance as possible. Base price is $200/day (everything above included). Additional fees may apply for multiple dogs and special situations.


      Contact Mike for more details.

      palosverdesk9@gmail.com

      (424) 677-5520

      (424) 677-5520 palosverdesk9@gmail.com