Staff Bios

Meet our friendly staff.

Mary Mattox

She first started training herding dogs over 45 years ago in New Zealand. Not long afterwards, she brought her skills to the United States where her skill set expanded to all breeds and training. She then went on to co-found Service Peace Warriors, a 501c3 nonprofit that raises, trains, and provides service dogs for veterans and then started Mattox Dog Training Academy to help support its mission. Whether it's basic training, high anxiety, separation anxiety, aggression or rehabilitation, anything that your dog needs she has the knowledge to provide.

Chance Mattox

He is proficient in various dog training techniques to correct behavioral problems. He provides specialized training that allows them to become service animals. He has extensive knowledge of A.D.A. guidelines and is experienced in training techniques that mitigate disabilities such as PTSD, epilepsy, mobility issues, and diabetes. He co-founded service peace warriors with his mother and is half owner of Mattox Dog Training Academy.

Rylee

She is an assistant trainer who has worked her way through the ranks at Mattox Dog Training Academy. Helping people and being around animals are some of her passions. Growing up she always had dogs and cats as well as raising animals in FFA. Though at the time she may not have known it was all prepping her for her eventual job at Mattox Dog Training Academy. Since starting she has not only increased her knowledge but shown determination to learn and shown the love and respect for the dogs she trains. Rylee now says training dogs has become her life and is proud to call this place a second home. We look forward to her continual growth and we know your four-legged family member will love her too.

Kari

She is an accomplished Operations Manager bringing years of proven administrative and record-keeping expertise, including scheduling, maintenance of records, and communication with clients She has been with Mattox Dog Training and Service Peace Warriors from the start. Chance and Mary consider her another member of their family.

Randall

He is a former small business owner with 20 years of IT operation and support experience, business administration, bookkeeping, and accounting. He is dedicated to creating an environment that is client-focused while also streamlining processes and procedures to ensure longevity and stability.