BORN FOR THIS

For Garret, training dogs isn’t just a career—it’s a lifelong calling. His father was a K9 handler for nearly 30 years in one of the largest police agencies in South Florida and raised Garret alongside highly trained working dogs. While most kids were riding bikes, Garret was traveling to police K9 competitions, watching, learning, and understanding what makes a dog perform at the highest level.

Joining the force at the age of 20 years old, Garret Wing served nearly two decades with the City of Miami Police Department, where he rose through the ranks to become a lieutenant and specialized in K9 operations. As a K9 handler, trainer, and supervisor, Garret was responsible for deploying highly trained police dogs in some of the most challenging urban environments in the country. He worked hands-on with dual-purpose K9s trained in detection and apprehension, frequently leading real-world missions that involved narcotics interdiction, suspect tracking, and high-risk takedowns. In addition to fieldwork, Garret played a key role in developing training protocols, mentoring new handlers, and ensuring that both dogs and officers were prepared for the unpredictable realities of street work. His time in law enforcement cemented his belief in realistic, results-driven training — a philosophy that continues to define his work today.

ELITE TRAINING FOR EVERY DOG

Even while training K9 teams for the police and military, Garret was frustrated by the lack of practical training options for everyday dog owners. He started training pet dogs with the same balanced, results-driven approach he used on working dogs and discovered incredible results. 

He created the American Standard Dog Training program, boarding and training dogs of all breeds. He crafted a system that creates lasting behaviors while keeping owners in the loop on their progress.

Hoping to reach even more dog owners, he filmed his training sessions and posted them on YouTube. Dog owners from all over the globe were drawn to his no-nonsense attitude and step-by-step instruction. To meet demand, Garret decided to bring real-world training into people’s homes, and DIYK9 was born. 

With the courses and memberships offered by DIYK9, Garret gives owners specialized training they can learn at their own pace and consistently apply what they’re learning. Today, DIYK9 has helped tens of thousands of dog owners worldwide gain control, build stronger bonds with their dogs, and unlock their full training potential.

CHANGING THE GAME

As DIYK9 took off, another challenge emerged—finding skilled, trustworthy trainers who understood Garret’s no-BS, results-driven approach. In 2024, he launched American Standard Trainers Academy—a hands-on, elite training program that produces the best of the best in the dog training industry.

Garret isn’t just changing the way dog owners train their dogs—he’s raising the standard for professional dog trainers nationwide.