Police K9 Training
You Cannot Train Too Hard for Something that May Kill You!
Training for Every Stage of Your K9 Program
We offer a comprehensive selection of Police K9 training courses and programs to fit your individual or departmental needs. Our courses strive to provide the best in Police K9 handler and trainer education available today. We offer training, seminars and consulting globally for police, military and non-government agencies.
We can also provide customized training programs to address specific problems or to meet the needs of the organization. Our police K9 training programs and courses are taught by subject matter experts with knowledge and experience in the field.
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Police K9 Handler Courses
Our three-and four-week Police K9 Handler Courses combine classroom instruction with practical and hands-on training. Led by current or former law enforcement officers, these programs teach handlers how to develop and maintain their K9’s skills throughout the dog’s working life.
Realistic, scenario-based exercises help teams strengthen problem-solving, decision-making, and field application skills. Instructors guide handlers through each challenge, helping them build confidence and develop an effective working partnership with their dogs.
On-site housing, course materials, and handouts are included, supporting a focused learning experience that prepares handlers for the demands of operational work.
Police K9 Instructor Courses
Our School for Dog Trainers offers Police K9 Instructor, and Detection Trainer courses that combine foundational skills with advanced training methods. Offered four times annually, programs use realistic scenarios to help students apply their knowledge in the field.
Students may bring up to two dogs, with on-site housing available for an additional fee. Free airport pickup and ground transportation are available for out-of-state and international students.
GSA pricing, financing, and eligible GI Bill and VA benefits provide options to support your investment in professional Police K9 training and education.
K9 Supervisor Courses
Our Police K9 Supervisor Training programs help supervisors and administrators manage effective, productive K9 units while addressing operational risks.
Our popular three-day Police K9 Supervisor Course covers dog and handler selection, deployment, resource allocation, unit utilization, liability, and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) issues. Participants learn practical approaches to overseeing K9 teams, making informed management decisions, and supporting responsible field operations.
The course includes the BLUEPRINTS book, providing a practical reference for ongoing supervision and helping leaders apply course concepts to the daily management of their agencies’ Police K9 units.
Police K9 Seminars
Our Police K9 Seminars provide customized training to meet your unit’s current needs. Topics range from our Odor First series of detection seminars to Police K9 and SWAT applications.
Seminars range from one to five days and can take place at our North Carolina training center or your location.
Hosting a seminar brings focused, practical instruction directly to your team. We provide course materials, books, handouts, and training equipment. Your department supplies a classroom, audiovisual equipment, and suitable training venues, making it straightforward to organize relevant training around your agency’s priorities and goals.
Online K9 Training
For handlers and trainers that have already attended basic training programs and are looking to hone their existing skills, we now offer online training on advanced topics. These online training courses are designed to provide K9 handlers with continuing education and give them insight into topics that can help them advance their training and operational readiness.
Our Advanced Detection Development Course is a popular series with many other detection focused courses. We also have topics from our Interdiction Series to Case Law and patrol topics.
Customized & Specialty K9 Training
We develop customized K9 training programs for law enforcement, military, security agencies, and nongovernmental organizations worldwide. Each program is tailored to your organization’s mission, operational environment, and training objectives, whether you need instruction for individual handlers or entire teams.
Training options include detection, patrol, tactical applications, and specialized security work. We also provide dog selection, handler training, certification, testing, and ongoing support.
For agencies establishing or expanding K9 units, our consulting services help shape policies, training schedules, and customized development plans that address your team’s specific needs and operational priorities.