AK9I Admissions | Detection K9 Handler & Trainer Programs | American K-9 Interdiction (AK9I)

AK9I Admissions · Carrsville, Virginia

Train to become a detection K9 handler or trainer

5-, 6-, 8- and 12-week programs with daily time on working dogs, taught at AK9I’s Virginia training campus.

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Accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET). ACCET is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency.

ACCET, 1722 N St NW, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 955-1113

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Why AK9I

You learn by doing: working dogs every training day, instructors who work in the field, and a campus built for K9 training.

Hands-on every day

Kennel care, odor work, obedience and field searches with working dogs, Monday to Friday.

Working instructors

Taught by AK9I instructors who work with dogs every day. AK9I also fields operational detection teams.

Built for K9 training

Indoor kennels, classrooms, training buildings and an obstacle course across 177 acres.

Founded in 2001

American K-9 Interdiction was founded in 2001 to produce expertly trained working dogs.

Programs

Four core programs. Full curriculum and requirements are on ak9i.edu. All programs require a high school diploma or GED.

5 weeks · 200 clock hours

Detector Dog Handler

Detection only. Odor recognition and search work. No bite work or apprehension.

Tuition: $17,500

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6 weeks · 240 clock hours

Law Enforcement Patrol Detector Dog Handler

K9 detection handler training plus patrol work (searches, bite work and tracking) for students preparing for law enforcement K9 roles.

Tuition: $21,600

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8 weeks · 320 clock hours

Patrol Detector Dog Handler

K9 detection handler training plus patrol work: searches, bite work and tracking.

Tuition: $22,700

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12 weeks · 480 clock hours

Patrol Detector Dog Trainer

Learn to train a “green” dog into a detection and patrol K9, including tracking and e-collar work.

Tuition: $27,500

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Tuition as listed on ak9i.edu/courses; all programs have a non-refundable $100 admin fee. Also offered: Static Mobile Detector Dog Handler, Detector Dog Trainer and Pet Dog Trainer (see all courses).