K9 TRAINING EVENTS
Location
Carmel, IN – exact location announced later
TIME: TBA
COST:
$100 Working spot -REGISTRATION LIMITED TO 15 working teams.
$50 Audit spots (unlimited)
This training is open to Military/Law enforcement only.
Instructor: Eric Stanbro, VanEss K9 Academy
Eric worked as a K9 handler and trainer from 2005-2018, recently retired as the head trainer from Canton Police Department K9 Unit, along with the Police K9 Association. Eric spent time as a trainer for Naval Special Warfare Group 1 (SEALs) training, America’s elite Multi-Purpose Working Dogs. He is also the co-host of Working Dog Radio podcast, where he interviews trainers and handlers from all over the world.
Instruction:
- Teaching how to start over and undo poor e-collar practices
- Learn how to use the e-collar as a gas pedal as well as a brake.
- How to use the e-collar to remove conflict between you and your working dog.
- Cleaning up your “out” within high stim corrections
https://www.vanessk9.com/
https://www.workingdogradio.com/
Central Indiana K9 Association should be your first stop when searching for training opportunities. In addition to training events for CIK9, we are thrilled to share other statewide training events.
Aug 24-26, 2026 | Training