Rofiat Muritala

Cpl. Rofiat Muritala is a Nigerian Army military working dog instructor and handler with more than 14 years of experience at the Nigerian Army Dog Centre. She has completed advanced obedience, K9 patrol and advanced explosive detection certification courses. Her background covers dog selection, foundational training, behaviour shaping and performance evaluation in real operational environments.Her work centres on obedience, detection, protection and operational readiness. She favours proven methods built on repetition, consistency and real-world conditioning, so that both dogs and handlers are prepared for high-pressure tasks.Rofiat represented the Nigerian Army Dog Centre at the Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) 2026, where she led demonstrations in obedience, explosive detection, agility and tactical movement. Through articles, training content and documentaries, she shares field-based insight into how structured training, clear communication and trust between handler and dog affect performance and reliability.She is the author of Beyond the Bark: Inside a Pro Handler's Playbook for Raising the Ideal Dog, a practical guide that helps dog owners and handlers apply professional training principles in everyday situations.