About Us
American K-9 Interdiction™, LLC (AK9I™) was founded in 2001 with the focus to produce expertly trained canines to protect and save lives. The olfactory capabilities of canines are unsurpassed!
As a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, AK9I™ is committed to ensuring our canines and handlers/trainers are experienced working in a variety of diverse and challenging environments.
We have forged formalized access agreements with numerous public and private sites, where we conduct realistic training scenarios in all weather conditions and at all hours. We also hold a strategic partnership with Point One, specializing in unmatched EOD and bomb tech training products, allowing our students invaluable insight into explosives.
Our Courses
Patrol Detector Dog Trainer
Academics (40 hours)
Orientation, canine safety, canine health care and grooming, canine kenneling and transportation, Principles of Conditioning, explosives and narcotics safety, storage and transportation.
Basic Obedience (25 hours)
Application of Principles of Conditioning (reward schedules, fixed and variable ratios and intervals) for the commands of “sit, stay, down, heel and come” walking in the heel position and obstacle
Patrol Detector Dog Handler
1. Detector Dog Certification (25 hours)
Final certification of detector dog team in real world environments using our nationally accredited certification standards.
2. Patrol Dog Certification (25 hours)
Final certification of detector dog team in real world environments using our nationally accredited certification standards.
Our Services
Admissions
The Path to a Rewarding Career
Ready to experience the K9 difference? Schedule a visit to our training facility today! We offer tours, meet-and-greets with our trainers, and the opportunity to observe a training session. Contact us to book your personalized visit and discover how we can help you and your dog thrive.
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We encourage you to visit our facility and see firsthand the K9 training environment.