MEET THE OWNERS

Matt & Samantha

Matt and Samantha come from two very different worlds. Matt spent 20 years in law enforcement in Georgia, with the majority of that time dedicated to handling and training Police K9s. Samantha, originally from New Jersey, built a career on Wall Street but found herself increasingly drawn to dog training in her spare time. Her passion led her to study under career trainers

and ultimately devote herself to Search and Rescue K9. You might be wondering: How does a girl from New Jersey and a cop from Georgia end up opening a Working K9 Kennel?
The answer: a shared love for dogs, a passion for training all breeds and temperaments, a love for each other… and a little help from TikTok. (Ask them about their story—you won’t be disappointed.) Together, Matt and Sam combined their deep K9 experience and bold entrepreneurial spirit to create Hurricane Creek K9—a full-service K9 facility unlike any other. Whether it’s training working dogs, boarding beloved family pets, or deploying certified detection teams for real-world missions, HCK9 is built on the belief that if it has to do with dogs, we probably do it.

About Hurricane Creek K9
Located in rural west Georgia, Hurricane Creek K9 is a nationally recognized K9 facility offering:

Police K9 Procurement & Handler Training
Personal Protection Dogs
Board & Train Programs
Private Obedience Training
In-Kennel and VIP Dog Lodging
Private Detection Services (Narcotics, Firearms, Explosives)
K9 Foundation Programs (Donations, Rescue to Resource)
SAR Dog Development & Team Support

HCK9 is proud to serve law enforcement agencies, working dog handlers, and dog-loving families across the country.

Matt and Samantha live right on the property with their pack: Kash, Hawk, Scout, Toby, Gunner, Reika, and Nora—their personal and working pups who are part of the HCK9 heartbeat.

When they do manage to find a rare moment of free time, you’ll catch them traveling, discovering great food, and exploring everything the world has to offer.

They invite you to stop by, say hello, and experience the community and care they’ve built here at Hurricane Creek. Whether you’re dropping off your pup for training, picking up a future K9 partner, or just stopping in for a visit—they hope you feel at home.