Private Investigator Karin TarQwyn
America's K9P.I.
Karin TarQwyn is a highly recognized and celebrated expert in the field of locating missing pets, particularly dogs, with over two decades of experience. Since 2005, she has dedicated her career to assisting families in reuniting with their lost companions. Her expertise extends to working as a certified K9 handler, utilizing the specialized skills of scent dogs to track and find missing animals.
TarQwyn's work has garnered significant media attention, establishing her as a leading authority in the missing pet industry. She has been featured on numerous national and international platforms, including CNN, Good Morning America, ABC's Nightline, Animal Planet, the Today show, The Guardian, People, TIME Magazine, PBS, and Dog Fancy, among hundreds of other TV shows and newscasts across the United States and Canada. Her insights are sought after by media outlets covering the complexities of lost pet recovery and the increasing issue of pet theft.
As an author, TarQwyn has shared her extensive knowledge and proven techniques in her book, "How to Find a Lost Dog: The Pet Owner's Guide". This guide offers practical action plans based on her years of experience in the field.
TarQwyn is also the founder of the Missing Animal Search Dog Network (MASDN), an organization formed to provide the public with access to credible professionals experienced in the investigation and recovery of missing animals. MASDN sets performance standards for scent dog handlers in this specialized field, emphasizing the importance of real-world experience and expertise. Karin TarQwyn is highlighted as a seasoned professional within this network.
Her approach to finding lost dogs often involves K9 profiling and aerial location techniques, demonstrating her innovative methods in the field. She has a particular interest and expertise in recovering dogs that are shy, timid, aloof, reserved, or skittish (STARS), tailoring her strategies to the individual temperament of the missing animal.
Karin TarQwyn's dedication and success have earned her recognition within the pet detective community, with testimonials from other professionals acknowledging her as a top expert in the field. Her work has reunited countless families with their beloved pets, often in challenging circumstances.
Licenses, Certifications & Subjects of Special Study
Licensed Private Investigator in the State of California... CA license #PI 28194
Licensed Private Detective in the State of Nebraska...license #1579
Licensed Private Investigator State of Missouri License # 2014 012295
Licensed Private Investigator State of Iowa #112638 & # 1557NE
Licensed Private Investigator State of Texas License # 51261101
Licensed Private Investigator State of Oklahoma
Licensed Private Investigator State of Kansas
Graduate - American University of Private Investigations
CERTIFIED MASDN - Missing Animal Scent Dog Network
Worked, trained, studied, participated or attended the following:
PRESIDENTS DNA Initiative Crime Scene & DNA Basic
NASDN-NORTH AMERICAN SEARCH DOG NETWORK 2010- 5 day Midwest training
Alameda County SAR
Contra Costa County SAR
Alameda Police Department K9 unit
CARDA California Rescue Dog Association
Human Remains Detection
Evidence Preservation
The Use of K9s in Forensic Investigations
Cold Case Forensic Detection
NASAR Scent Theory
BSAR: Red Cross Emergency Med First Responder
Mantracking CARDA
Wilderness Night Search CARDA
Cadaver; Urban Trailing; Variable Surface Tracking
*active licenses are in bold print