Michael S. Gould

Michael S. Gould is a certified canine expert specializing in canine behavior, dog bite analysis, police canine tactics, use of force and scent detection. With over 40 years of experience in training and supervising canine teams, Mike has used his extensive knowledge to testify in civil and criminal court cases across the country. He is also a crime consultant as well as a media commentator and has made appearances on both local and national news outlets to provide valuable insight into top stories across the country. His professional background includes founding member of the NYPD Canine Unit, Commanding Officer of Nassau County Police Department Canine Unit, US Navy veteran and FBI National Academy graduate. He formed Canine Consultants International to provide canine scent detection services to foreign and local institutions. He is the founder of Hounds Town USA, a pet care company with over 100 locations and 4 million pets under its care, as well as the President of Hounds Town Charities. Through both organizations, Michael regularly evaluates the temperaments of dogs of all age, size and breed to determine their suitability for different social environments.

* New York State Bureau of Municipal Police
* Certified Canine Trainer and Examiner of Police Patrol, Tracking and Scent Detection Dogs [Retired]
* New York State Bureau of Municipal Police Certified Instructor [Retired]
* United States Navy Law Enforcement Instructor certification [Retired]
* New York State Certified Law Enforcement Instructor [Retired]
* Professional memberships F.B.I. National Academy, FBNIA United States Naval Reserve, USNR [Retired]
* American Society for Industrial Security, ASIS Nassau County Superior Officers Assoc. NCSOA
* United States Police Canine Assoc., Associate Member [Retired]
* Port Jefferson Station, Chamber of Commerce
* Ronkonkoma Chamber of Commerce
* American Kennel and Boarding Association
* ASPCA APDT