Ray is a US Marine veteran who served with the 1st Battalion 2nd Marines STA platoon during Operation Desert Shield / Desert Storm. As a civilian, he now attends multiple tactical shooting courses, including fighting pistol, carbine, and car jacking defense.
After the Marines, Ray attended Illinois State University, where he graduated with a BS in Criminal Justice.
He is certified through Tarheel Canine in North Carolina, having gone through two of Tarheel’s accelerated courses (Professional Dog Trainer, and Personal Protection), and is a Police K9 Instructor Certification through Torchlight K9, with an emphasis on scenario-based training.
Ray Murphy is also the co-owner, Training Director, and Lead Behaviorist of Koru K9 Dog Training and Rehabilitation. One of the largest, and most successful privately owned pet dog behavior modification companies in California (located in five states).
Ray and Nero (pictured) achieved their PDC, PSA-1 title (Protection Work and Obedience), and Canine Good Citizen title before Nero’s untimely and unexpected passing. Ray is now working with his new German Shepherd (Czech lines), Voodoo — training to be future PSA champions!
