Is it worth it?
Yes, certainly, it is worth it.
From the moment you are introduced to your prospective dog selection, the process begins. You start forming a mental picture of the dog you believe you are choosing temperament, drive, potential, and partnership. That vision is quickly tested the first time you grab the leash of a high drive, overseas working K9 that is pulling in every direction. In that moment, the reality sets in.. this is not a finished product. It is raw capability.
Over the course of 13 weeks, you witness and participate in a complete transformation. The untamed working dog becomes a disciplined, reliable detection partner. You grow alongside the... read full review
June 2025
As a graduate in 2024. I have since returned to recertification of my k9 as a team and from what that visit revealed was a better team of instructors and a great head instructor who takes his job seriously they since have made changes to adapt to real work scenarios I highly recommend this school for any veteran needing a new look of life or anyone needing the same upon graduation in 2024 i started working immediately and have work a lot of events to include the Super Bowl and the draft AK9I has give. Me a new passion of the K9 world I couldn’t imagine doing anything else. So go check them out. Things have changed for the better since 2024 iv seen first hand .
March 2026
This was a great training program and I’m really glad I chose this school. The school genuinely cares about each and every student that comes through, especially the instructors. I went through the 13 week handler/trainer course with Instructor Jan. He went into incredible detail on teaching us everything about handling, and took the time to make sure everyone understood the material before moving forward. I also learned a lot about decoying and bite work. I would recommend this school to anyone looking into becoming a K9 handler. I can’t say enough how happy I am with my K9. I would definitely come back for future training and would hope to have the same instructor... read full review
Is it worth it? Yes, certainly, it is worth it. From the moment you are introduced to your prospective dog selection, the process begins. You start forming a mental picture of the dog you believe you are choosing temperament, drive, potential, and partnership. That vision is quickly tested the first time you grab the leash of a high drive, overseas working K9 that is pulling in every direction. In that moment, the reality sets in.. this is not a finished product. It is raw capability. Over the course of 13 weeks, you witness and participate in a complete transformation. The untamed working dog becomes a disciplined, reliable detection partner. You grow alongside the... read full review
As a graduate in 2024. I have since returned to recertification of my k9 as a team and from what that visit revealed was a better team of instructors and a great head instructor who takes his job seriously they since have made changes to adapt to real work scenarios I highly recommend this school for any veteran needing a new look of life or anyone needing the same upon graduation in 2024 i started working immediately and have work a lot of events to include the Super Bowl and the draft AK9I has give. Me a new passion of the K9 world I couldn’t imagine doing anything else. So go check them out. Things have changed for the better since 2024 iv seen first hand .
This was a great training program and I’m really glad I chose this school. The school genuinely cares about each and every student that comes through, especially the instructors. I went through the 13 week handler/trainer course with Instructor Jan. He went into incredible detail on teaching us everything about handling, and took the time to make sure everyone understood the material before moving forward. I also learned a lot about decoying and bite work. I would recommend this school to anyone looking into becoming a K9 handler. I can’t say enough how happy I am with my K9. I would definitely come back for future training and would hope to have the same instructor... read full review