The Southland Team
Vince Reina, Owner and Master Instructor
Vince had early ambitions to be a professional dog instructor. He attended Mandelyn Kennel’s Master Trainers Course in Bakersfield, California. While training in California, Vince had the opportunity to work with trainers from all over the world that were ex-military and police.
With all the knowledge he acquired at Mandelyns, Vince established Southland Dog Training in 1986 at the young age of 23. Vince has been a hands on instructor for Southland the past 20 years, and couldn’t imagine having any other profession.
Mike Cunningham, Instructor
Mike established Green Acre Training Kennel in 1981, which focused on importing and training German Shepards for law enforcement. Mike recently retired from serving as a Sergeant with the State Prison System in 2004, and now has time to focus on his passion, training dogs for families.
Serving The South Lakeland Area 
Christie Mault, Instructor
Christie is a Certified Professional Trainer and graduate of National K-9's Master Trainers course. She is an associate member of the I.A.C.P (International Association of Canine Pro).
During Christie's volunteer work as a Team Lead for the In-Shelter Training Program at the Humane Society, she developed her passion for helping humans and dogs communicate effectively. Christie's ability to communicate with both humans and dogs makes her an exceptional instructor.
Serving Tampa Bay
Brandi Jones, Instructor
At the age of 23 Brandi decided that her passion for dogs was her life and decided to make a successful career of doing what she loved. Brandi attended the National K-9 Learning Center in Ohio, where she graduated the Master Training Course, making her certified in a plethora of K-9 fields.
Her new found journey in life has brought her to Florida, joining the team of Southland Dog Trainers. Here she hopes to not only expand her knowledge of dogs but to also share her knowledge with others.
Serving Manatee and Sarasota counties
Farrah Adams, Instructor
Farrah is a graduate of Triple Crown Academy and a Certified Training and Behavior Specialist. During college she trained racehorses and competed in equestrian events. Her desire to help people understand their dogs and share with them how to create a relationship led her to work with Southland Dog Training. "Southland most closely fit my method of training. In the earlier years of dog training I always had dogs who wanted to work for their paycheck (treat) and not necessarily for me. Once I figured out and was educated on how to create that bond that makes my dogs want to work for me I got much better behaved dogs. I think that Southland reflects the same philosophy of creating an owner a dog wants to work for.. and a dog that reflects what the owner envisions." Farrah lives in Lutz wuth her dogs ChiRho, Happy and Remi. Serving Pasco and Hernado Counties
Casey Roman, Instructor
Casey graduated from National K-9 Dog Training School July of 1998. “Dog Training is my career of choice because of my love for helping people as well as man’s best friend. I chose to work for Southland Dog Training because of my philosophy of dog training goes hand in hand with their philosophy of dog training”.
Before my career as a dog trainer she earned an Associates Degree of Science from Columbus State Community College in Veterinary Technology. I served as the Obedience Chair for Central Ohio Kennel Club.
She has three Vizslas named Dolly (4-years-old), Wilsie (20-months-old) and Gentry (7-months-old). "Dolly is my best success story to date. She is a Canine Good Citizen. She had to complete a number of tasks interacting with me and other people to earn this special certification such as being able to walk through a crowded room under control. Dolly received her Campion Dog (CD) title with a 2nd, 3rd and 4th place."
Casey says "Dogs respond well to balanced praise and correction training. A person can be taught to be a pack leader in their relationship with the dog without being a bully. The dog becomes a better and confident pet with the right tools."
Serving Polk County and Orlando
Vincent Ramos, Evaluator
As a Tampa native, Vincent started working with animals back in 1983 with Petland, Inc. He went on to continue working with some of the premier distributors and manufacturers in the industry till he decided to open his own store, Animal World, in 2000.
Now with over 20 years in the pet industry, Vincent brings his vast knowledge of dog breeds, history, and characteristics to Southland Dog Training.
As the dog training evaluator, Vincent gets the opportunity to share his knowledge of dogs with our customers in helping them find the right training program to suit their every need.
Serving all counties
