Online K9 Training Programs | Tactical Police K9 Training (2024)

Comprehensive online K9 programs to improve your knowledge and increase operational efficiency

At Highland Canine Training, LLC, we have developed a comprehensive curriculum of K9 handler and supervisor training covering a broad range of topics.

Police K9 Supervisor Course

Law Enforcement Only*

K9 Criminal Interdiction Series

Law Enforcement Only*

NOTE: Classes marked wit * are ‘Law Enforcement Only’ and our team will need to verify your identity before you can enroll in the course.

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A Strategic Approach to Problem Solving in Modern K9 Operations

This class explores common problems faced by K9 teams that are seen in training and deployments. You will learn about strategies to better understand causes of these problems occurring in detection, trailing, obedience & control and patrol.

Detection Courses

Advanced Detection*

This program includes comprehensive lectures covering both basic and advanced detection techniques for today’s K9 teams, in addition to how to maximize training opportunities in your operational environment.

Detection for the 21st Century*

Much has evolved in the way of training, handling and deploying detection dog teams in modern law enforcement. This class explores ways in which we will improve in both our handling and training of detection dogs.

Detection Canine Case Law*

This course helps to explain when a dog can – and cannot – be legally justified in operational deployments. This class focuses on federal rulings that apply to and impact detection canine teams working in the US.

Attacking K9 Cases*

Defense attorneys are working hard to discredit detection dog teams in court. It is vital for law enforcement to understand the strategies being used by these attorneys and how to effectively combat them and win detection cases.

Criminal Interdiction Courses

K9 Utilization on Interdiction Traffic Stops*

Topics for this class include best practices for utilization of detection dogs on criminal interdiction traffic stops (with multiple examples), in addition to relevant canine case law that can influence these stops.

Roadside Interviews & Understanding Human Behavior*

Effective roadside interviews are key to a team’s success in criminal interdiction stops. This class gives you usable techniques for conducting better interviews and understanding human behavior.

Hidden Compartments and Common Concealment Methods*

Smuggling is big business; K9 handlers must be aware of the techniques used to smuggle contraband on highways. This class covers examples of concealment methods and best practices for discovering them on traffic stops.

Strategies for Commercial Motor Vehicle Stops*

For many, commercial motor vehicles can be intimidating and present unique challenges for detection dogs. This course gives you insight to ensure that you can create effective plans when dealing with them during traffic stops.

General Interest Courses

Creating Successful K9 Teams

Designed for agencies who are looking to start a K9 unit, this course explores the planning necessary for K9 teams to be established with success in mind. It also covers topics such as budgeting, resources, reporting and analytics.

Blueprints for Great K9 Teams

Many supervisors and handlers strive to accomplish the same objective with their K9 teams – operational success. This section explores strategies for success, as well as common pitfalls that are seen in the industry and techniques to avoid them.

Risk Management & Liability

Liability is often a major concern for administrators, and K9 units can cause liability in a variety of ways. This section discusses how liability impacts supervisors, agencies, and how best to protect yourself from this risk.

Effective K9 Policy

K9 policy is what guides many of the operations of K9 teams. This section explores vital areas that should be included in K9 policy, and methods to ensure that policy does not become too restrictive for operational K9 teams.

Police Patrol Dogs

Patrol deployments can often be incredibly dangerous and create substantial risk for both handlers and the agency. This section provides guidance on proper handling and deployment of Police Patrol Dogs.

Patrol K9 Case Law

The patrol case law section discusses federal legal precedent which governs how Police K9 patrol dog teams operate. This section is great for those who may be new to K9 supervision or for those looking for a refresher.

Selection & Testing Police Dogs

Proper selection and testing of K9s is arguably the most critical component to the success of most K9 teams. This section discusses key areas to look at when testing and selecting dogs for both detection and patrol functions.

FLSA Guidelines

This section covers the Fair Labor Standards Act. It gives supervisor information on those areas that are compensable under FLSA and how to effectively manage compensation for K9 handlers.

This section explores best practices for managing K9 teams that perform tracking or trailing functions. It discusses the differences between the two types of dogs and gives basic information on how they work.

This section discusses effective strategies and techniques for writing thorough and complete records. Thorough and accurate records are crucial to the success of K9 teams, from developing training plans to courtroom testimony.

Identifying & Resolving Behavior Problems in Working Dogs

This section explores some minor and severe behavioral problems that commonly impact Police k9 teams. The class also offers information on how to effectively identify these issues, and strategies for resolving them.

This course explores the current approach of certifying and validating Police K9 teams in the US. This class offers considerable insight for process improvements when certifying teams to gain the most operational effectiveness.