Dexavier Sanders
I grew up in the quiet backwoods of Mississippi and nearby states where my beloved identical twin brother Dexavion & I spent our days busy with outdoor activities and working with our dogs.
From a young age, I had a natural gift for understanding animals, especially dogs. What started as a childhood hobby quickly grew into a deep passion and skill for dog training.
Driven by a desire to achieve, my twin brother and I enlisted in the U.S. Army National Guard after high school. There my work ethic, determination, and leadership skills were honed. With the skills I learned, I made it my goal to bring them back home.
Now back in Mississippi, I focus my time on work, hobbies, and family. Some of my hobbies are gardening and riding through dirt trails!! Wherever I am I try to keep that same fun and disciplined nature and I intend to keep it prevalent throughout my new dog training career – a career that I will always be proud of.
The progression of becoming a dog trainer with Allegiance Canine was a gradual one. I met Jacque in 2022 and begin my journey as a client of the company. Over time as my skills and understanding of the business practices developed so did my relationship with the company and I was eventually able to further my relationship when I became a a trainer at Allegiance Canine. Through consistent hard work & a yearning for knowledge I was able to pursue a career in dog training with Allegiance Canine. I intend to bring all I have to offer to Allegiance in hopes of elevating along with the company.
I am passionate about balanced dog training and believe in using clear communication, structure, and motivation to bring out the best in every dog. No two dogs are the same, which is why I am always learning and refining my methods to better serve both dogs and their owners.
I have two working dogs of my own. Rip, my Dutch Shepherd, is training for various protection sports and serves as my personal protection dog. Ven, my Belgian Malinois, is in training for search & rescue, specializing in human remains detection. I’m also working toward my own search & rescue certification to further my expertise in this field.
When I’m not training dogs (which is rare!), you’ll find me outdoors—bowhunting, fishing, or training to compete in fitness and bodybuilding competitions. I also enjoy a good documentary or non-fiction book. While dogs are my life, my love for animals extends beyond them—I also have a betta fish (Swiffer), a cat (Bidi), and two domesticated rats (Mungo & Rumple).
If you’re looking for expert training with a balanced approach, I’d love to help you and your dog reach your goals!