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Central Indiana K9 Association Training Program is proud of the high caliber and variety of training opportunities it has provided for the canine law enforcement teams.

Take a look at our past events.

cik9-training-events-logoJun 2-5 | Training

Q2  K9 LE Workshop

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TRAINER: K9s United Trainers

 

 

TRAINING  K9 LE Workshop

HOST  CIK9

LOCATION
Plainfield HIgh School
One Pride Dr, Plainfield, IN 46168

TIME  9a-5p pm (lunch provided)

COST  FREE for LE K9 Teams
Limited to 50 Working teams. Audit spots are available.

TOPICS 

This three-day seminar hones the handler’s skill with advanced training, problem solving, and Emergency K9 medicine. 

    Questions

    Training/general inquiries:  Nate Hibschman  training@cik9.org 

    cik9-training-events-logoMar 5-7, 2025 | Training

    Q1  ART OF DETECTION

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    TRAINER: Ford K9/Cameron Ford

     

    TRAINING  Art of Detection – Handler Skills and Communication

    HOST  CIK9

    LOCATION
    TBD/Hendricks County

    TIME  1-8 pm (lunch provided)

    COST  $300 Working Spot (limited to 15)
    $150 Audit spot (unlimited)

    TOPICS 

    This three-day seminar places a strong focus on the handler’s role and development. Throughout the seminar, we will delve into essential aspects of effective communication, precise criteria, impeccable timing, understanding body language, and how to assess and analyze your search environment critically. The seminar will also cover the establishment of effective search strategies in a wide range of environments, enhancing your skills as a handler.

    Furthermore, we will highlight one of the pivotal aspects of being a handler: your ability to interpret your dog’s signals and communication methods. You’ll gain insights into how your dog chooses to interact with you and communicate.

    Additionally, we will explore the dynamics of handler-dog relationships. This involves
    assessing whether you are meeting your dog’s needs, understanding your dog’s unique learning style, ensuring your dog remains mentally and physically enriched, and preparing it for detection work and successful collaboration with you.

    This Seminar will cover the following topics:

    •  How to get to know your dog better
       Relationship fulfillment and how to be a better team
    •  Enrichment building for detection and communication
    •  Clear Criteria and Communication (how to adapt when needed)
    •  Enhancing Handler Observation Skills (Situational Awareness)
    •  The Intersection of Technology and Detection

      *This seminar is suitable for participants of all skill levels and across various disciplines.
      The primary emphasis of this seminar is on education. Consequently, the allocation of working spots each day will be determined according to the specific topic covered on that particular day. This means that the frequency of participation for dog and handler teams may vary depending on their training level and proficiency, allowing for a tailored
      learning experience.

      Questions

      Training/general inquiries:  Nate Hibschman  training@cik9.org 
      Registration questions: Carol Battistini  acctg@cik9.org

      Oct 14-17  2024 | Training

      K9 CARE AND RESCUE TRAINING

      TRAINER: Hanna Yagel, IndyVet Emergency and Specialty Hospital

       

      TRAINING  Medical emergencies

      HOST  Indy Vet

      LOCATION
      IndyVet Emergency and Specialty Hospital
      5425 Victory Dr. Indianapolis IN 46203

      TIME  4-hour sessions (offered 8-12, or 1-5p each day)

      COST  FREE – with free medical kit

      TOPICS 

      Equip yourself with essential lifesaving skills and knowledge tailored for K-9 police units and emergency medical personnel.

      Our comprehensive course includes:

      • Understanding normal health parameters
      • Basic stabilization techniques
      • Narcan administration CPR methods
      • Delve into handling common medical emergencies like Gastric Dilation and Volvulus, heat stroke, hemo-abdomen, and respiratory distress.

      The course features:
      • A detailed classroom session for in-depth learning and Q&A
      • A practical walk-through session covering CPR and bandaging techniques
      • Hands-on bandaging practice on your own K-9 partners to build familiarity and confidence
      • Finish the training with a realistic “run-through” using our K-9 Diesel simulator, designed to prepare you for real-life scenarios.

      Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your skills and be better prepared to save lives!

        Questions

        Training/general inquiries:
        • Leslie Rusk  lrusk@indyvet.com

        Oct 7-11 | Training

        2024 American Tactile K9 Association Conference

        COST:
        $750/team, includes housing & meals
        $400 Audit
        LE and Military Handlers ONLY

        INFO & REGISTRATION: https://atk9.org/2024-conference

        LOCATION
        Muscatatuck Urban Training Center
        4230 E Administration Dr, Butlerville, IN 47223

        CIK9 will pay registration fees for 3 lucky teams this year.  Deadline to enter is August 9.  Applicant and K9 must be an active and certified team working in Central Indiana (Marion County and the 8 surrounding counties).  Winners will be selected randomly. Submit your chance to win here: HERE

         

        Conference sessions include: 

        • Decoying Fundamentals (Armin Winkler)

        • Adaptive K9 Deployment Strategies (Irondog K9) 2-day course

        • Tactical K9 Applications (Direct Action K9)

        • Arminleggan Training System (Police K9 Consultants)

        • K9 Detection Training for Improved Focus and Commitment (Storm Dog Tactical)

        • One-Handed Pistol Shooting for the K9 Officer (War Hogg Tactical)

        • Tactical/Directional K9s (Pat Nolan)

        • Tactical Canine Casualty Care TC3 (Veterinary Tactical Group)

        • Handler Conditioning (Ashley Horner)

        • Detection Team Problem Solving (Simon Prins, Animal Consulting Training)

        • K9 Independence During Detection (Chris Tucker, North Georgia K9)

        • Tracking Formations and Action on Contact (Brad Gillespie Spectrum K9) 2-day course

        • Tactical Rappelling and Rope Access (REVAC USA) 2-day course

        • Scenario Based Muzzle Training (Advanced) (James O’Brien, NCK9, LLC)

        • CQB Fundamentals (Dave Boesch Rogers Rangers)

        • Lower Extremity Targeting (Police K9 Consultants)

        • Explosives Safety and Post Blast Search for Secondaries (Todd Wilber, Precision
          Explosives)

        • Stressvest Reality Based Training & K9 Team Optimization (Justin Cossavant SETCAN)

        • Tactical Obedience and Lethal Cover (Antonio AROD Rodriguez, ORO K9 Services)

        • Laser Directional Training (Thomas Guy, CaniOps)

        • Functional Patrol K9 Deployment from Patrol Vehicle (Jason Stanze Houston K9 Academy)

        • Team Movement with K9 (Bellator K9) 2-day course

        • NePoPo (Joris Kerchof Belgivm’s Finest Canine)

        • Increasing Hunt Drive and Expanding the Building Search (Todd Mona)

        • Gunfire Neutralization (Nic Fontaine Kilo III Consulting)

        • Canine Legal Update: Narcotic Contraband Detection Dog (Mike Kmiecik Sheepdog
          Guardian Consulting)

        • Canine Legal Update: Patrol Dog Liability (Mike Kmiecik Sheepdog Guardian Consulting)

        • High Risk Track/Area Search Planning Considerations (Kevin Vicini Friction Point
          Solutions)

        • Building the Dominant Mindset Through Control (Greg Doud Dog Training)

        • Effective Engagement Precision Control (Ben Rader Howard Young)

        • Hard Surface Tracking (Julie Case/Ultimate Canine LLC)

        • Power Control (Erik Good/Good Family K9)

        October 28-30, 2024 | Training

        K9 Tac Ops – SKIDDS / CATS Class 281

        Registration deadline: September 27
        To Register: Contact Brad Smith, Topdogwck1@aol.com

         

        HOST: K9 Tactical Operations

        Location
        Hamilton County Sheriffs Office
        18100 Cumberland Rd, Noblesville, IN 46060

        S.K.I.D.D.S. / CATS, KATTS and T-MACC are a unique one-of-a-kind K9 tactical course that is designed to educate and train K9 handlers, SWAT teams, Specialty Units, Patrol Officers and Correction Officers and the Military on the deployment of police dogs in a high risk patrol or SWAT Operation. You will participate in numerous slow and deliberate tactical training scenarios. Teams will learn the latest K9 searching methods, deployment and arrest techniques

        The goal of this 3 day course is to educate and train Patrol Officers, SWAT operators, specialty units and K9 handlers on the deployment of a police dog in a high risk tactical operation such as: tactical tracking, barricaded suspects, live gunfire, approaches, entries, blind corners, room clearing, hallways, stairs, attics, crawl spaces, vehicle assaults, arrest techniques and even in a gas environment.

        SWAT, specialty units, patrol officers and supervisors are encouraged to attend but K9 handlers can attend solo.

        Questions & Reservations

        Contact: Brad Smith  TopDogWCK1@aol.com   626-523-4028

        For more information and suggested equipment to bring.  https://k9tacops.com/

         

        cik9-training-events-logoSept 27-28  2024 | Training

        Q4 K9 Casualty Care

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        TRAINER: Evan Nolte Paravet K9

         

        TRAINING  Training for high-stress deployments

        HOST  CIK9

        LOCATION
        Carmel Police Department
        1000 S. Rangeline Rd, Carmel, IN  46032
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        TIME  1-8 pm (lunch provided)

        COST  $100 Working Spot
        There are NO audit spots. 

        TOPICS 

        This will be a 2‐day seminar where the Handler will get classroom and table top demonstrations as well as the opportunity to practice with realistic hands‐on K9 medical simulation mannequins in emergency and casualty scenarios, gaining critical knowledge for critical moments.

        Topics to include basic K9 anatomy & vital signs, point of injury care, bandaging, emergency planning & management, evacuation, narcotic toxicity, heat injury, and gastric dilation & volvulus (bloat).

        Evan Nolte/Owner‐Instructor is a former US Paratrooper and Animal Care Sergeant. The majority of his 14‐year career
        was spent working independently of a veterinarian, providing direct medial support to Special Operation dog teams at
        home and abroad.

          Questions

          Training/general inquiries:
          • Nate Hibschman  training@cik9.org 
          Registration questions:
          • Carol Battistini  acctg@cik9.org

          cik9-training-events-logoAug 27-29 2024 | Training

          Q3 K9 LEGAL UPDATES Patrol & Detection, & Supervisor

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          TRAINERSheepdog Guardian Consulting

           


          TRAINING 
          Training for high-stress deployments

          HOST  CIK9

          LOCATION
          Hendricks County Sheriff’s Office, 189 East Campus Blvd, Danville, IN 46122

          COST 
          $100 Patrol Classes (Aug 27-28, 1p-8p, lunch provided)
          $  50 Supervisor Class (Aug 29, 10a-5p, lunch provided)

          TOPICS 

          This will be a 3-day seminar, two separate classes, K9 legal updates and opinions for Patrol Detection K9 Teams and K9 Legal Updates for Supervisor/Administration.

          Days 1 & 2 are designed for the working K9 team tailored to our jurisdiction and with emphasis on K9 industry standards (training, certification, state-specific and discipline-specific), K9 Use of Force, and Search & Seizure.

          Day 3 is designed for Supervisors of K9 Teams/Units tailored to our jurisdiction with emphasis on police service dog operations, detection dog operations, and relevant Supervisor Liability case law.

          ** These are 2 separate classes, and you must sign up for both if you would like to attend both. **

            Questions

            Training/general inquiries: 
            • Nate Hibschman  training@cik9.org 
            Registration questions:
            • Carol Battistini  acctg@cik9.org

            May 21-23, 2024 | Training

            K9 Tac Ops – SKIDDS / CATS Class 279

            Registration deadline: April 19
            To Register: Contact Brad Smith, Topdogwck1@aol.com

             

            HOST: K9 Tactical Operations

            Location
            Jeffersonville Police Department
            2218 E 10th St, Jeffersonville, IN 47130

            S.K.I.D.D.S. / CATS, KATTS and T-MACC are a unique one-of-a-kind K9 tactical course that is designed to educate and train K9 handlers, SWAT teams, Specialty Units, Patrol Officers and Correction Officers and the Military on the deployment of police dogs in a high risk patrol or SWAT Operation. You will participate in numerous slow and deliberate tactical training scenarios. Teams will learn the latest K9 searching methods, deployment and arrest techniques

            The goal of this 3 day course is to educate and train Patrol Officers, SWAT operators, specialty units and K9 handlers on the deployment of a police dog in a high risk tactical operation such as: tactical tracking, barricaded suspects, live gunfire, approaches, entries, blind corners, room clearing, hallways, stairs, attics, crawl spaces, vehicle assaults, arrest techniques and even in a gas environment.

            SWAT, specialty units, patrol officers and supervisors are encouraged to attend but K9 handlers can attend solo.

            Questions & Reservations

            Contact: Brad Smith  TopDogWCK1@aol.com   626-523-4028

            For more information and suggested equipment to bring.  https://k9tacops.com/

             

            cik9-training-events-logoMay 6-8 2024 | Training

            Q2 Functional Patrol K9 Deployments

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            TRAINERHouston K9 Academy

             

            TRAINING  Training for high-stress deployments

            HOST  CIK9

            LOCATION
            TBD

            TIME  1-8 pm (lunch provided)

            COST  $100 Working Spot (limited to 15)
            $50 Audit spot (unlimited)

            TOPICS 

            This will be a 3-day seminar designed to help the K9 Handler think outside the box when it comes to deployment of K9 using realistic training scenarios based on actual live deployments. Handlers will be given the building blocks needed to develop the K9 Team from basic movements to high stress realistic training scenarios. Topics covered include: vehicle bailouts, door pops away from vehicle, high risk stops and vehicle assaults and will take the training beyond basic level deployments to controlled chaos so when the real high stress deployment occurs, it’s not chaos for the K9 Team.

              Questions

              Training/general inquiries:  Nate Hibschman  training@cik9.org 
              Registration questions: Carol Battistini  acctg@cik9.org

              cik9-training-events-logoMar 11-13 2024 | Training

              Q1  Muzzle Seminar

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              TRAINER: Jim O’Brien, NC K9 LLC

               

              NC K9 logoTRAINING  The World of Muzzle and Problem Solving

              HOST  CIK9

              LOCATION
              TBD

              TIME  1-8 pm (lunch provided)

              COST  $100 Working Spot (limited to 15)
              $50 Audit spot (unlimited)

              TOPICS 

              This 3-day seminar will detail the process of conditioning the dog to the muzzle and working muzzle in all aspects of patrol work including detection and tracking.  K9s will learn that the muzzle is no different than its collar, as part of the daily attire.  This course will benefit those who have not used a muzzle at all as well as those who are already conditioned to work their dogs in a muzzle.  We’ll be covering from basic to advanced techniques in the utilization of the muzzle. 

              Required equipment:  Properly fitted muzzle, toy reward, food reward, long line and anything else utilized on deployments.

                Questions

                Training/general inquiries:  Nate Hibschman  training@cik9.org 
                Registration questions: Carol Battistini  acctg@cik9.org

                Feb 20-21, 2024 | Training

                K9 First Aid, and K9 Team Training

                TIME Feb 20-21, 2-8pm
                No meals provided

                Registration deadline:  2/16/2024

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                INSTRUCTOR 

                Lisa Booth, DVM
                Rob Prichard, PPD

                HOST  Plainfield Police Department

                LOCATION
                Plainfield Police Dept Annex
                4004 Clarks Creek Rd
                Plainfield, IN 46168

                COST  $50 Minimum donation fee
                Restricted to Law Enforcement teams.

                TOPICS

                • K9 FIRST AIDKits for K9s
                  • Free First Aid Kit – You receive a well-stocked field first aid kit.
                  • Trauma Care – K9s get hurt in the line of duty, we give you information to stabilize them before transport.
                  • Canine CPR – Yes, K9s can need CPR. Learn how to do it correctly. It’s different than for humans.
                  • Preventive Care – Preventive care for your K9
                • K9 TEAM TRAINING – Rob Prichard, PPD
                  • Legal Baseline Class
                  • Gear Irrelevancy Drills
                  • Scenario-based training

                Questions & Registration:
                Rob Prichard rprichard@plainfieldpd.org
                Registration deadline 2/16/2024

                 

                Oct  18-21 2023 | Training

                NSI 2023 Fall Seminar:  Wilderness trailing, Urban trailing. Land HRD, Water HRD

                Registration opens February 3

                Click HERE for seminar flyer

                 

                HOST: North Star International K9 Training Association

                Location
                Lakeview Ministries
                13500 W Lake Road, Seymour IN 47274

                Rooms will be assigned a couple weeks before the seminar.  We do try and keep team members in the same cabins, or at least on the same cluster.


                Instructors
                : Click here for trainer bios

                TIME: 8a-5p The camp cooks meals so training the training schedule
                revolves around that. Our training day is usually 8 to 5 with lunch in the field. Fee includes: includes lodging in 4-bed cabin, all meals, full kitchen, & laundry

                COST:
                $435 Seminar
                $ 75 Certification*
                $260 Additional K9
                $220 Audit
                $   0  Waitlist 

                Register for individual Seminar

                • Wilderness Trailing
                • Urban Trailing
                • Land HRD (Human Remains Detection)
                • Water HRD (Human Remains Detection)

                CERTIFICATION

                North Star International K9 Training Association (NSI K9) offers certification in Wilderness Trailing, Urban Trailing, Water Human Remains Detection, and Land Human Remains detection.

                For Certification Standards click here 

                Questions?
                Contact: Michael Sarvich   sarvich@gmail.com

                OCT 16-18, 2023 | Training

                E-collar without conflict (back by popular demand!)

                   Donate      Volunteer

                Click HERE for .pdf handout

                 

                Location
                Camp Camby, 10740 E CR 700 S,  Camby, IN 46113

                TIME: 2p-9p (lunch will be provided)

                COST:
                $100 Working spot – Includes event T-shirt!
                –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/

                 

                Oct  4, 2023 | Training

                K9 Supervisor and Administrator 1-day Seminar

                 

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                Location
                Carmel City Hall
                One Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032

                TIME: 8a-5p  (check-in opens at 7:45am)

                This one day (8hr) seminar covers topics including police service patrol dog operations, narcotic-contraband detection dog operations and relevant case law related to the Supreme court of the United States, United States Court of appeals for the Seventh Circuit and the State of Indiana.

                Any agency member is welcome to attend. Topics geared towards police service and working dog trainers, supervisors, and administrators. Handlers, trainers, and agency attorneys are also encouraged and welcome.

                K9: Case Law
                • Agency, Administrator, Supervisor & Trainer specific
                • Canine Use of Force
                • Canine Search & Seizure

                K9 Industry Standards
                • Certification
                • Training
                • Policy

                COST:
                $150/seat

                CONTINUING EDUCATION
                Officers who successfully complete this course will receive Law Enforcement Training Board continuing education credit of 16 hours.

                Questions?
                Contact: Jennifer@sheepdogguardian.com

                Oct  2-3, 2023 | Training

                Patrol Dog and Narcotic-contraband Dog Detection Dog 2-day Seminar

                  

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                Location
                Carmel City Hall
                One Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032

                TIME: 8a-5p  (check-in opens at 7:45am)

                This two day (16hr) seminar covers topics including police service patrol dog operations, narcotic-contraband detection dog operations and relevant case law related to the Supreme court of the United States, United States Court of appeals for the Seventh Circuit and the State of Indiana.

                K9: Use of Force and Search & Seizure Narcotic-contraband
                • Supreme Court of the United States
                • United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
                • Indiana law

                K9 Industry Standards
                • Certification
                • Indiana-specific
                • Discipline-specific
                • Training

                COST:
                $225/seat

                CONTINUING EDUCATION
                Officers who successfully complete this course will receive Law Enforcement Training Board continuing education credit of 16 hours.

                Questions?
                Contact: Jennifer@sheepdogguardian.com

                Sept 25-29 | Training

                2023 American Tactile K9 Association Conference

                COST: $750/team, includes housing & meals   Audit: $400
                LE and Military Handlers ONLY
                INFO & REGISTRATION: https://atk9.org/2023-conference

                LOCATION
                Muscatatuck Urban Training Center
                4230 E Administration Dr, Butlerville, IN 47223

                Winners will be selected on August 10. Deadline to enter is August 9.  Applicant and K9 just be an active and certified team working in Central Indiana (Marion County and the 8 surrounding counties).

                 

                Conference sessions include: 

                • Tactical Canine Casualty Care TC3 (Veterinary Tactical Group)
                • Handler Conditioning (Ashley Horner)
                • E-Collar (Justin Rigney)
                • Reality-Based Training – K9 Team
                • Operational Optimization (Brad Gillespie Spectrum K9)
                  Tracking Formations and Action on Contact (Brad Gillespie Spectrum K9) 2-day course
                • Tactical Rappelling and Rope Access (REVAC USA) 2-day course
                • The World of Muzzle (James O' Brien, NCK9, LLC)
                • CQB Fundamentals (DCM Consulting)
                • Detection "Working Fundamentals and Pushing the Limits" (Cameron Ford, Ford K9)
                • Explosives Safety and Post Blast Search for Secondaries (Todd Wilber, Precision
                  Explosives)
                • Bitework Conditioning/Troubleshooting (Carlos Ramirez)
                • Tactical Obedience and Conditioning (Antonio "AROD" Rodriguez, ORO K9 Services)
                • Tactical Laser Directional Training (Chris Tucker North GA K9)
                • Functional Patrol K9 Deployment from Patrol Vehicle (Jason Stanze Houston K9
                  Academy)
                • Team Movement with K9 (Bellator K9) 2-day course
                • Tactical High-Risk Route Clearing (Nick Fontaine Kilo III Consulting)
                • Increasing Hunt Drive and Expanding the Building Search (Todd Mona)
                • Canine Legal Update: Supervisor and Trainer Liability (Mike Kmiecik Sheepdog Guardian Consulting)
                • Canine Legal Update: Narcotic Contraband Detection Dog (Mike Kmiecik Sheepdog
                  Guardian Consulting)
                • Canine Legal Update: Patrol Dog Liability (Mike Kmiecik Sheepdog Guardian Consulting)

                Meet your instructors:  https://atk9.org/2023-conference

                Sept 24 – 28, 2023 | Training

                3rd Annual Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Bloodhound Seminar

                 Volunteer

                LOCATION
                Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office
                Indiana Diabetes Youth Camp
                5050 E 211th St, Noblesville, IN 46062

                COST: $200 (20 working spots) – includes onsite lodging, and all meals

                2 instructors per group of 5 teams. 40 hours of class and field work including scenario-based problems from instructors with 140 years of combined experience. Topics to include legal, medical and man trailing.

                 

                REGISTER

                Contact Neal Hoard at kenneth.hoard@hamiltoncounty.in.gov for registration form. Once registration is completed and received you will be notified of acceptance by August 1st, 2023 Do not send fees until notified of acceptance.

                 

                Watch IndyStar video from 2022 training seminar.

                 

                Sept 18, 2023 | Training

                All Things K9

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                INSTRUCTOR  Joshua Brainard   BIO 

                TRAINING  Street Cop Training

                HOST  Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Office

                LOCATION
                Columbus Learning Center
                4555 Central Avenue, Columbus, IN 47203

                COST  $225

                TOPICS

                • Understand how police K9s think, learn, and behave
                • Become fluent as a backup officer for a K9 team
                • Understand odor, how it moves, and how the environment affects it
                • Be prepared for concealment techniques and masking odors
                • Master narcotic sniffs and patrol deployments
                • Improve tracking, trailing, and area searches
                • Effective ways to contain, locate, and apprehend suspects
                • How to Properly utilize a K9 during high-risk deployments
                • Gain awareness of heat injuries and K9 first aid
                • Understand K9-specific case law, preparing for court, and record keeping
                • Prevent handler, supervisor, and department liability
                • Real deployment videos will be shown to explain how suspects were located and narcotics were seized.

                You will leave confident in your ability to handle, train supervise, and assist a K9

                Questions & Reservations
                https://www.streetcoptraining.com/

                 

                Jul 17-19, 2023 CANCELED| CIK9 Training

                HRD / Scenario Based Training Seminar

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                HOST CIK9 High Risk Deployment K9

                LOCATION
                OLD Hendricks County Jail,
                925 E Main St, Danville, IN 46122

                INSTRUCTORS
                • Ray Murphy – Co-Founder, Lead Police K9 Instructor/Decoy
                • Ted Summers – Co-Founder, Director of Training & Lead Police K9 Instructor

                COST  $585 per working K9 team.  Limited to 30 teams.
                $245 audit spots – unlimited CANCELED

                **New Scenarios from 2020 HRD Seminar**
                This will be an intense working seminar to challenge both K9 and Handler. You will be given no-nonsense instruction, valuable feedback, and guidance on how to implement scenario-based training into your training.

                Please bring all standard patrol gear and a muzzle.

                Meals will be provided on-site (drinks, snacks, and lunch). This seminar is available to all levels of experience — from green dogs to experienced patrol dog handler teams.  We scale training exercises based on experience level.

                Questions & Reservations
                • For training or general inquires contact Kyle Schaefer at 317-353-7852 or training@cik9.org 
                • Hotel Info: Comfort Inn, 8229 E US 36, Avon, IN 46123 | tel: (317) 272-8789

                Jun 9-10, 2023 | IN Training

                K9 Operational Medicine

                Click HERE for seminar flyer

                 

                HOST CIK9 with Dustoff K9

                LOCATION
                Whitestown Police Department
                6208 Veterans Dr, Whitestown IN 46075

                INSTRUCTORS
                Dustoff K9, Brady Smith/Director-Lead Instructor, Retired Army Special Forces Medic/K9 Handler with 14 yrs experience

                COST  $450 per working K9 team.  Limited to 20 teams.  
                $100 audit spots – unlimited

                This will be a 2-day seminar focusing on operational and field veterinary medicine, empowering handlers to stabilize their K9 at the point of injury and ready them for rapid transport and effective handoff to formal veterinary care.

                Course topics to include: K9 point of injury medicine (includes different types of trauma, airway, chest wounds, burns, hypothermia), opioid exposure, eat injuries, gastric dilatation volvulus.

                This seminar will include classroom instruction
                as well as hands-on practicums using K9 manikins with basic scenarios on the first day and the more difficult scenarios on day 2.

                Questions & Reservations
                • For registration questions email Carol Battistini – Treasurer at acctg@cik9.org
                • For training or general inquires contact Kyle Schaefer at 317-353-7852 or training@cik9.org

                May 30, 2023 | Training

                TSA-IN Explosive Detection K9 Program
                SCENARIO BASED TRAINING IN EXPLOSIVES, NARCOTICS, PATROL, SAR

                Click HERE for seminar flyer

                HOST: CIK9

                Location: Plainfield High School
                1 Red Pride Dr, Plainfield IN 46168

                COST: FREE FREE FREE

                FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER:
                To register – RSVP with agency name, handler name, and K9 specialty to Keith.M.Gray@tsa.dhs.gov by 5/19/23.

                Please include if you plan on attending the 2nd day.

                For training or general inquires please contact TSA Trainer Eric Hood at 317-665-0180

                 

                This year we are going back to school as TSA Indianapolis will host its 7th Annual Multi-Agency K9 Training Event in partnership with the Central Indiana K9 Association. This event is open to all Federal, State, and Local K9 Teams. K9 Handlers are encouraged to invite their agency’s trainers and command staff to attend so that they may provide individual feedback to their teams.

                There will be trainers representing all disciplines from the public and private sectors running multiple training scenarios throughout the day. Any agency trainer that would like to assist or even run a scenario of their own design is encouraged to include info with their RSVP.

                Handlers are advised to bring with them any specialized gear required for their discipline.

                2nd DAY for Explosive Teams
                May 31, 2023: second day of training in partnership with the FBI to include Intro to Improvised Explosives Presentation, Explosives Range Demonstration, and Bomb Threat Search Presentation (2nd day open to government entities only)

                May 11-13, 2023 | Training

                K9 Tac Ops – SKIDDS / CATS class

                Click HERE for seminar flyer

                 

                HOST: K9 Tactical Operations

                Location
                Evansville Police Department
                15 NW Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Evansville, IN 47708

                Day 1  CK Community Center
                100 E. Walnut Street Evansville Indiana

                S.K.I.D.D.S. / CATS, KATTS and T-MACC are a unique one-of-a-kind K9 tactical course that is designed to educate and train K9 handlers, SWAT teams, Specialty Units, Patrol Officers and Correction Officers and the Military on the deployment of police dogs in a high risk patrol or SWAT Operation. You will participate in numerous slow and deliberate tactical training scenarios. Teams will learn the latest K9 searching methods, deployment and arrest techniques

                The goal of this 3 day course is to educate and train Patrol Officers, SWAT operators, specialty units and K9 handlers on the deployment of a police dog in a high risk tactical operation such as: tactical tracking, barricaded suspects, live gunfire, approaches, entries, blind corners, room clearing, hallways, stairs, attics, crawl spaces, vehicle assaults, arrest techniques and even in a gas environment.

                Questions & Reservations

                Contact: Brad Smith  TopDogWCK1@aol.com   626-523-4028

                Please click HERE for event flyer.

                For more information and suggested equipment to bring.  https://k9tacops.com/

                 

                APR 17-19, 2023 | Training

                E-collar without conflict

                Register      Donate      Volunteer

                Click HERE for .pdf handout

                 

                Location
                Hosted by the Hendricks County Sheriff’s Office
                Camp Camby, 10740 E CR 700 S,  Camby, IN 46113

                TIME: 2p-9p (lunch will be provided)

                COST:
                $100 Working spot – Includes event T-shirt! SOLD OUT
                –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/

                 

                Nov 16-17-18  2022 | Training

                Advanced K9 Tracking

                Register      Donate      Volunteer

                Click HERE for .pdf handout

                 

                Location
                Hosted by the Hendricks County Sheriff’s Office
                Camp Camby, 10740 E CR 700 S,  Camby, IN 46113

                Instructors: Travis Lax, Stoic K9, LLC

                TIME: 2p-9p (lunch will be provided)

                COST:
                $100 Working spot – Includes event T-shirt!
                –REGISTRATION LIMITED TO 10 working teams.  SOLD OUT
                $50 Audit spots (unlimited)

                Travis served 11 years in the Army as an Infantryman, mostly in Infantry Battalion Reconnaissance units. Being active duty military, he moved around quite a bit and have had the opportunity to find dog sport clubs to train with, and learn from across the nation.

                Travis expanded his experience and knowledge to the odor side of working dogs by getting involved in Search and Rescue and handling a Cadaver dog, and have trained trailing dogs within the state that are used in SAR. He has also imprinted and handled a Belgian Shepherd detecting bed bugs, and worked for a local company searching hotels.

                In 2019 Travis certified as a Patrol K9 decoy through Tulsa Police Departments’ decoy seminar. He returned to Oklahoma at the beginning of 2020 and successfully completed an 800 hour dog trainer course through Canine Unlimited of Tulsa, Inc. Travis now works at the same business that he trained under to continue honing his craft, as well as train and supply the finest Police Service Dog’s in the country.

                This training is open to Military/Law enforcement only.

                 

                Nov 7-8, 2022 | Training

                Police K9 Decoy Class

                Hosted by Lawrence Police Department

                LOCATION
                Franklin Township Annex Learning Center
                6019 S Franklin Rd
                Indianapolis IN 46259

                COST:
                $125 Working spots (limited to 10) – includes all meals
                $  75 Audit spots (unlimited)

                INSTRUCTOR:
                Scott LaRoe,
                YouTube Channel
                Facebook Page
                Owner and lead trainer of Magnum K9, Scott LaRoe has been working PROFESSIONALLY with dogs for 24 years! Basically if you have seen a dog do it, this guy has trained it! Bird dogs, shed dogs, competition dogs, police dogs, bomb dogs, arson dogs, service dogs, therapy dogs, facility dogs and pets!

                REGISTER

                Contact Sgt. Adam Hazelwood, Lawrence PD, AHazelwood@cityoflawrence.org, cell 317-414-4617.

                 

                Some of the topics that will be covered are:

                Training and scenario philosophy
                Nerve Classification
                Environmental Neutrality
                Drive Channeling
                Grip and Out Development
                Skills for Decoy and K9

                Oct 21, 2022 | Training

                Multi-Agency K9 Training
                Explosives – Narcotics – Apprehension – SAR

                LOCATION
                Avon Middle School
                1251 N Dan Jones Rd, Avon, IN 46123

                PRESENTED BY
                Transportation Security Administration
                Indiana Explosive Detection Canine Program
                Central Indiana K9 Association

                Click here for .pdf handout

                 

                This event is open to all Federal, State and Local K9 Teams. K9 Handlers are encouraged to invite their agency’s trainers and command staff to attend so that they may provide individual feedback to their teams. There will be trainers representing all disciplines from the public and private sectors running multiple training scenarios throughout the day.

                Any agency trainers who would like to assist or even run a scenario of their own design are encouraged to include that info when they RSVP. Handlers are advised to bring with them any specialized gear required for their particular discipline.

                • For additional information please contact TSA Trainer Eric Hood at 317-665-0180.

                • Please RSVP with agency name, handler name, and K9 specialty to
                Keith.M.Gray@tsa.dhs.gov by 10/16. Participation will be limited to the first 100 teams to register.

                Oct 12-13, 2022 | Training

                Canine Legal Updates and Opinions Seminar
                Patrol Dog and Narcotic-Contraband Dog Detection

                COST:  $225/Seat

                REGISTER: https://www.sheepdogguardian.com/seminar-registration
                To be invoiced please email or call Jennifer at: 630-361-4632 Jennifer@sheepdogguardian.com

                LOCATION
                Carmel City Hall
                One Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032

                PRESENTED BY
                Sheepdog Guardian Consulting

                Click here for .pdf handout

                 

                This two-day (16hr) seminar covers topics including police service patrol dog operations, narcotic-contraband detection dog operations, and relevant case law related to the Supreme court of the United States, United States Court of appeals for the Seventh Circuit, and the State of Indiana.

                Any agency member is welcome to attend—topics geared towards police service and working dog handlers and trainers of patrol and narcotic-contraband detection dogs.  Agency attorneys, prosecutors, supervisors, and administrators are also encouraged and welcome.

                Officers who successfully complete this course will receive Law Enforcement Training Board CE credit of 16 hours. 

                K9: Use of Force and Search & Seizure Narcotic-contraband

                    • Supreme Court of the United States
                    • United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
                    • Indiana Law

                 K9 Industry Standards

                    • Certification
                    • Indiana – specific
                    • Discipline – specific
                    • Training

                Oct 3-7, 2022 | Training

                DLE K9 Seminar – Workshop / Certification
                PATROL – BOMB – NARCOTICS

                COST: $400/team, includes housing & meals
                REGISTERhttps://indianasfinest.wildapricot.org/event-4817323

                LOCATION
                Muscatatuck Urban Training Center
                4230 E Administration Dr, Butlerville, IN 47223

                PRESENTED BY
                Indiana State Police
                Lawrenceburg Police K9 Unit

                Click here for .pdf handout

                 

                MT-3-day Event – Limited Spots – Problem Solving Every Day

                •  Bulk Narcotics
                • Bulk Explosives
                • Tactical simunition training
                • Scenario based training
                • Practical Tracking with John Ivey
                • Night Tracks / Traffic Stops
                • Current Blasting Technology and Explosives with Austin Powder
                • Lecture on the Odor of Explosives with John V Goodpastor, PhD
                • Odor Print Training Aids with Precision Explosives
                • EOD Scenarios with Cpl Michael Sarchet
                • K9 Nutritional Seminar with Kinetic Feed
                • Introduction to muzzle
                • Directional Search / Tactical Obedience
                • And much, much more!

                 

                 

                Sept 25 – 29, 2022 | Training

                Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Bloodhound Seminar

                 Volunteer

                LOCATION
                Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office
                Indiana Diabetes Youth Camp
                5050 E 211th St, Noblesville, IN 46062

                COST: $200 (20 working spots) – includes all meals

                40 hours of class and field work including scenario-based problems from instructors with 140 years of combined experience. Topics to include legal, medical and man trailing.

                 

                REGISTER

                Contact Neal Hoard at kenneth.hoard@hamiltoncounty.in.gov for registration form. Once registration is completed and received you will be notified of acceptance by August 1st, 2022. Do not send fees until notified of acceptance.

                 

                Aug 23-24-25, 2022 | Training

                National Odor Recognition Test 

                LOCATION
                Indianapolis Motor Speedway

                 

                CIK9 will be at the event on Wednesday.  Stop by and say hello, and let the team know that you learned about the event here!

                https://www.atf.gov/explosives/national-odor-recognition-test

                You can find great images from this event on our FB and IG pages!  Be sure to like and follow to stay in the loop!

                July 13-15 2022 | Training

                Advanced Training and Problem Solving for Law Enforcement K9 Teams

                Click HERE for .pdf handout

                 

                Location
                Plainfield PD Annex, 4004 Clarks Creek Rd., Plainfield IN 46168

                Instructors: Howard Young – White Beard K9

                TIME: 2p-9p (lunch will be provided)

                COST: $100 (working spot) ** REGISTRATION LIMITED TO 30 working teams.  $50 Audit spots (unlimited)

                This course will cover everything from selection to tailoring your dog’s training to best meet the high demands placed on law enforcement K9 teams. Every handler has specific strengths and weaknesses, as do their K9 partners.  The course includes discussions regarding a variety of training arrangements and exercises to enhance your dog’s working ability.

                Hard work and sustained effort are essential ingredients but are fruitless if training is poorly designed or not practiced to fidelity.  

                This course takes a deeper look into what makes some teams more successful than others and aims to identify those elements and provide practical training recommendations for the dual-purpose K9.

                This training is open to Military/Law enforcement only.  

                ABOUT THE TRAINER

                Howard is a civilian police K9 trainer located in Shelby NC. From a young age, he had a passion for working dogs, along with a hunger to learn.  This passion put him on a path to assist with training police and protection dogs with an acquaintance at the Shelby NC Police Department.  

                He was offered a job to be a civilian police K9 trainer and for over 25 years, he has been employed to oversee the procurement, development, and training of the Shelby Police Department’s K9 teams. He has since contracted with the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office to oversee the training there, as well.

                 

                Feb 21-22-23 2022 | Training

                K9 Intensification Course

                Click HERE for .pdf handout

                 


                Location
                Hosted by the Hendricks County Sheriff’s Office
                BPD Training Facility, 75 Whittington Dr, Brownsburg, IN 46112

                Instructors: Steve “Zane” Stoops, Zane K9 Dynamics

                TIME: 2p-9p (lunch will be provided)

                COST: $100 (working spot) ** REGISTRATION LIMITED TO 30 working teams.  $50 Audit spots (unlimited)

                This K9 Workshop on K9 Intensification will be a 3-day working workshop consisting of:

                • an explanation on K9 Intensification
                • evaluation of K9s for a confrontation without bite gear
                • development of confrontation.

                Other areas included are

                • principles of E-collar
                • obedience vs. delivery systems
                • indiscriminate biting vs equipment sucking
                • the role of relationship in control
                • tactical considerations and realities

                Finishing up with aggregate training of Zane’s principles and philosophies.

                This training is open to Military/Law enforcement only.

                 

                Nov 8-9-10  2021 | Training
                K9 Behavior Conditioning and Tabletop Aggression

                Click HERE for .pdf handout

                 

                Location
                Hosted by the Brownsburg Police Department
                BPD Training Facility, 75 Whittington Dr, Brownsburg, IN 46112

                Instructors: Jim Hagerty, AFT SRT K9 Trainer

                TIME: 2p-9p (lunch will be provided)

                COST: $FREE!  (working spot) ** REGISTRATION LIMITED TO 30 working teams

                This K9 Workshop is an orientation and introduction to K9 Behavior Conditioning as well as Tabletop Aggression techniques and practices.

                This is a working workshop with all K9 Teams working on the following tasks: table agitation, table civil, drive capping, back-tie, self-outs, long line, e-collar, tone downs, comms on K9, directional with laser and whistle recall.

                These techniques will provide training tools and approaches that allow for capturing and channeling K9 behavior in an effective manner.

                This training is open to Military/Law enforcement only.  Working teams – please bring a Bite Suit and be prepared to DECOY.  Unlimited audit spots.  

                 

                JUL 7-8-9 2021 | Training
                Common Scents “On Target Method” of K9 Detection

                Click HERE for .pdf handout

                 

                Location
                Hosted by the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department K9 Unit,
                3345 W Vermont St, Indianapolis, IN 46222

                Instructors: Randy Hare / Alpha K9 – randyhare.com or alphak9.com

                TIME: 10a-5p (lunch will be provided)

                COST: $50.00 (working spot) ** REGISTRATION LIMITED TO 35 ATTENDEES

                We at CIK9 are excited to announce our 2nd training event of 2021, Jul 8, 9, 10, co-hosted by the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department K9 Unit and instructed by Randy Hare, Alpha K9 founder and international dog trainer.

                Common Scents – “On Target Method” is an orientation and introduction (or refresher to those that have attended in past) to Randy’s On Target detection training system. This course is designed to give the attendee an excellent insight into this training method. This course will review the techniques of Randy’s “On Target Method” and learn how it differs from the traditional methods of detection training.

                Techniques learned will show how the K9s learn for themselves, that their eyes and ears mean nothing when it comes to earning the reward object. Training this way eliminates 95% of the cues that may cause false indications.

                 

                JUN 29-JUL 1, 2020 | Training
                High Risk Deployment Scenario Based Training

                Click HERE for .pdf handout 

                Location
                Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds & Conference Complex 1900 E Main St, Danville, IN 46122

                Instructors: Ray Murphy, Ted Summers, Eric Stanbro

                COST: $500 Working Spot | $225 Audit Spot

                This will be an intense working seminar to help police K-9 learn proper mechanics of bite work development. Decoys must come with a dog that is solid on proper bite mechanics. Please bring a comp or semi-comp bite suit that fits properly.

                Meals will be provided on-site (drinks, snacks, lunch, and dinner.)