Ron Mckeel
Head Trainer
With 20+ years of experience, Ron Mckeel is our go-to expert for off-leash training, confidence building, and therapy-dog work. A lifelong fan of Rottweilers, Ron has a gift for helping dogs “click” with their training—and for clearly teaching pet parents how to keep that progress going at home. If your dog is paired with Ron, they’ll train at our facility just 30 minutes north of Nashville, and your go-home lesson will be conducted offsite at the Loews in Hendersonville.
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Lillian Duncan
Head Trainer
Meet Lillian Duncan, one of Middle TN K9’s head trainers. With over five years of professional experience, Lillian specializes in puppy development, behavior modification, therapy-dog work, and reliable on-leash behavior. Based in the Fairview area, she leads our private in-home lessons and oversees our boarding and training programs. Lillian has a special place in her heart for German Shepherd Dogs—her own GSD, Wren, often assists as a steady demo dog and training partner, helping dogs and owners build clear communication and confidence. Whether you’re starting a puppy off right or working through challenging behaviors, Lillian’s calm, clear coaching makes training understandable for both dogs and their people.
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Barron Russell
Training Director
With over 10 years of experience working animals of all kinds, Barron considers himself an animal guy. Since childhood, he has shown interest in his love of animals, and now gets to live out his life long dream of working with animals in his professional career.
Middle Tennessee K9 is backed by a talented team of dog training experts with a history of excellent results. Barron has trained dogs across the spectrum of use-cases: home pets, sport performance, personal protection, and more.
Barron holds a Bachelors of Science (B.S.) degree in Animal Science from Middle Tennessee State University. He works for the state of Tennessee’s Department of Agriculture, and has won state awards for excellency in service. He is a certified Regional Helper for the German Shepard Dog Club of America (GSDCA).
Middle Tennessee K9 is open to all comers, and we’d love to hear from you. Feel free to reach out to Barron on social media or via email.
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Morgan Davis
Sales and Onboarding
With 10+ years of dog-training experience, Morgan guides families into the right programs and makes onboarding simple and clear. A working-dog enthusiast who loves Belgian Malinois, she specializes in puppy development, dog placement, husbandry, and behavior—always warm, patient, and a wealth of knowledge.
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Erick Oyemaja
Executive Director
Erick leads Middle TN K9’s day-to-day operations and keeps our programs running smoothly. Known for his strong community presence, he helped launch our therapy-dog pilot program in local schools—building partnerships that bring canine-assisted support to students and teachers.
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