Independence K9
Law Enforcement K9

K9 handler courses for law enforcement agencies

Led by a retired federal law enforcement officer with more than 40 years of training and working dogs, including detection and patrol dogs.

Police K9 in a K9 unit vest sitting beside a patrol car

Handler Courses

Single-Purpose K9 Course

Length
6 weeks
Discipline
Narcotics or explosives detection
Options
Tracking can be added

Multi-Purpose K9 Course

Length
8 weeks
Discipline
Detection, patrol, and tracking
Quotes
Written quotes for budget approval
Lodging
Available for officers traveling from out of the area
Detection dog alerting on an odor source above its headPolice K9 in harness taking a bite on a decoy

Training at Your Location

Seminars and Hands-On Training

We bring multi-day training to your area, tailored to your needs. Neighboring departments can share one session and split the cost. No special facility needed. Vehicles, a building, and some open ground are all we use.

Help for Your Current K9 Teams

Problem solving and handler training for existing teams, no matter where the dog was trained. Bring your team here, or we'll come to you.

Starting a New K9 Program

We help agencies build a K9 program from the ground up, including policies, procedures, and everything it takes to get started. Available as a consulting service.

Led by Shane Bradley, owner

Meet the IK9 team

Talk to a trainer.

Phone or text434-444-8033
EmailInfo@IK9Training.com
Address912 Staunton Hill Rd
Brookneal, VA 24528
Who we trainLaw enforcement agencies from Virginia and across the country.