PRIORITY 1 CANINE'S STORY

Why Clients Trust Wade & Lori Morrell

Elite expertise. Real-world protection. A husband-and-wife team trusted by families, professionals, and agencies nationwide.

  • ✔ Wade: U.S. Marine Corps Veteran & 20+ Years in Protection K9 Training
  • ✔ Lori: Certified Professional Trainer (CPT) through National K-9®
  • ✔ Featured on Shark Tank, NAT-GEO Wild, and RECOIL Magazine
  • ✔ Experience with Police K9s, Home Protection Dogs & Canine Sports (IPO, PSA, French Ring)
  • ✔ Custom training for each client based on dog behavior & family goals
  • ✔ Trusted by high-net-worth families, law enforcement, and security professionals
Secure Your Family’s Protection
Wade and Lori Morrell - Executive K9 Trainers
“My mission is simple: to help families feel confident, safe, and in control with a dog that truly fits their life.” – Lori Morrell, Certified Professional Trainer

Why Priority One Canine

What sets our dogs apart from the rest? Experience. Precision. Protection you can trust.

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MILITARY & LAW CERTIFIED

Trained and certified through years of military and law enforcement service, ensuring real-world protection standards.

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ELITE K9 TRAINING

Proven effective in both high-risk global deployments and home environments. Wade’s system delivers 100% results.

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SAFE FOR FAMILIES

Every dog is trained to integrate with children and families while still offering elite-level protection on demand.

“A trained dog is more than a deterrent — it's a statement of protection, discipline, and trust.”

– Wade Morrell, Founder

Inside Our Elite Training Program

Every dog goes through a rigorous, multi-phase training process designed to deliver real-world protection, total obedience, and confidence in any situation.

1

Obedience Mastery

Each dog is trained for elite-level obedience and family integration using real-life scenarios.

2

Physical Conditioning

Our canines are conditioned for strength, stamina, and performance to maintain top-level alertness.

3

Engage & Defend

Trained to respond to real-world threats with controlled aggression, on or off leash.

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Real-World Scenarios

Each dog is tested against real-world distractions and threats in home, public, and vehicle settings.

Real-World Training in Action

See our elite protection dogs in real-life drills and scenarios.

As Seen On Shark Tank

Wade Morrell and Priority One Canine gained national attention with a powerful appearance on ABC’s Shark Tank — a testament to the real-world demand and trust in our elite training system.

Real Results. Real Clients.

Hear what local dog owners say about their transformation with Buckeye K9.

"Our rescue pup went from anxious and reactive to confident and well-behaved after just 4 weeks. Incredible change!"

— Jenna M., Columbus

"The private lessons gave me the tools and confidence to lead my dog. We’re finally in sync, thanks to Lori and the team."

— Marcus T., Obetz

"The residency program was worth every penny. Our dog now listens, walks great on leash, and is a joy to be around."

— Dana R., Pickerington

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