Seminar
"The Assessment"
Operational Fitness Test
This test will evaluate the handler's ability to perform essential duties under physically demanding conditions, ensuring both the handler and their K9 can effectively respond to various operational skills and tasks. K9 handling involves unique demands which blend aspects of law enforcement with the physical and mental challenges of working closely with a canine partner.
Weapons Proficiency Evaluation
Designed to ensure that officers are capable of using their firearms safely, accurately, and effectively under various conditions. This evaluation consists of several components, including both theoretical knowledge and practical skills assessments including: Safety Procedures, Marksmanship, Decision Making, and Stress Shooting.
Dog Team Tactics & Skills
Assessing operational readiness of the K-9 Team and their ability to perform under distractions and environments with high levels of stress. Areas will include obedience, managing interactions with suspects and how the teams navigate hazardous environments.
Medical Contingencies
Simulated scenarios where assessed individuals must balance scene safety with medical aid. The objective is to assess proficiency in basic medical procedures along with the ability to apply medical knowledge under pressure.
Final Culminating Exercise
This final exercise will evaluate the proficiency of each team for operational success, including Medical Skills, K9 Team Effectiveness, Weapons Handling, and Physical Fitness.
This test will evaluate the handler's ability to perform essential duties under physically demanding conditions, ensuring both the handler and their K9 can effectively respond to various operational skills and tasks. K9 handling involves unique demands which blend aspects of law enforcement with the physical and mental challenges of working closely with a canine partner.
Designed to ensure that officers are capable of using their firearms safely, accurately, and effectively under various conditions. This evaluation consists of several components, including both theoretical knowledge and practical skills assessments including: Safety Procedures, Marksmanship, Decision Making, and Stress Shooting.
Assessing operational readiness of the K-9 Team and their ability to perform under distractions and environments with high levels of stress. Areas will include obedience, managing interactions with suspects and how the teams navigate hazardous environments.
Simulated scenarios where assessed individuals must balance scene safety with medical aid. The objective is to assess proficiency in basic medical procedures along with the ability to apply medical knowledge under pressure.
This final exercise will evaluate the proficiency of each team for operational success, including Medical Skills, K9 Team Effectiveness, Weapons Handling, and Physical Fitness.
Designed for direct dialogue where problem-solving is prioritized. It's an ideal setting for those who seek to not only learn advanced techniques but also to understand how to apply these skills effectively in their specific operational contexts.
Our expert instructor will address any issues, offering tailored advice and strategies for resolution. This interactive approach ensures that the training is directly relevant to the individual needs and experiences of each handler and their K9.
Designed to go beyond traditional training, tailored to your professional growth and your K9’s advanced skill development. Led by seasoned professionals with extensive field experience in K9 operations, offering insights grounded in real-world application.
Designed for direct dialogue where problem-solving is prioritized. It's an ideal setting for those who seek to not only learn advanced techniques but also to understand how to apply these skills effectively in their specific operational contexts.
Our expert instructor will address any issues, offering tailored advice and strategies for resolution. This interactive approach ensures that the training is directly relevant to the individual needs and experiences of each handler and their K9.
Designed to go beyond traditional training, tailored to your professional growth and your K9’s advanced skill development. Led by seasoned professionals with extensive field experience in K9 operations, offering insights grounded in real-world application.
Patrol / Explosive & Narcotic Detection / Live Fire / Advanced Decoy Work / Tracking
Advanced Specialized Training
Over the last 16 years of handling and training Military and Law Enforcement Teams, we have developed a passion for teaching beyond the basics skills to handlers that are ready to take that next step in their handling and operational capabilities. Although we understand the need to teach all levels, we are filling the gap that is available to handlers by offering a seminar that pushing teams beyond the basics. We have developed specific lanes to reveal weakness and through scenario based training, allow each handler to understand their true operational capabilities.
Register for SeminarEnhance your K9's proficiency in bite work with a focus on precision, control, and tactical application.
Train in environments that simulate actual patrol situations, including high-stress and unpredictable conditions.
Learn advanced decoy techniques that challenge and develop your K9's skills and resilience to better serve your units.
Understand how your dog will react with not simulated but live fire gun range.
Tackle common and uncommon challenges faced in the field with expert-led discussions and practical solutions.
Prioritize the well-being of your K9 with sessions on health maintenance, injury prevention, and post-operation care.
Chief Trainer
John Michael
Marine Corps Combat Veteran and former Explosive Detection K9 Handler/Trainer with extensive operational experience supporting Marine Special Operations Command. With a career spanning multiple tours in Iraq and Afghanistan and subsequent roles in training explosive dog teams for government agencies and U.S. embassies, his expertise is unparalleled. Currently active in executive protection and security consulting, John Michael brings a wealth of knowledge and real-world experience to the training.
Director of Operations
Natasia
Expertly manages training, logistics, and safety for our organization. With a keen focus on operational excellence, she oversees comprehensive training programs and coordinates all logistical aspects to ensure smooth and efficient operations. Committed to the well-being of the team, Natasia integrates her expertise in meditation and breathwork into wellness initiatives, enhancing mental health and resilience. Her leadership ensures our operations are not only effective but also adhere to the highest standards of safety and compliance.
Seminar designed to elevate the tactical capabilities of the K9 units through advanced scenario-based training. This seminar aims to prepare officers and their K9 partners for the most challenging real-world situations they may encounter in the line of duty.
The course will cover three critical areas:
1. Advanced Detection Techniques: Enhancing K9s' ability to identify and discriminate between multiple scents in complex environments.
2. Live-Fire Exercises and Tactical Scenarios: Integrating K9s into live-fire environments, focusing on safety and operational effectiveness.
3. Combatives and Advanced Scenario Integration: Training on hand-to-hand combatives utilizing a K9 effectively and safely, multiple threat engagements, and full scenario integration for a comprehensive skill set.
*Based on up to (8) Working Dog Handler Slots.