Working K9 Academy
Online courses for professional and sport canine trainers and handlers.
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We have a variety of short courses, prerecorded webinars, and digital downloads. Please explore!
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Schedules of Reinforcement
CourseThis is a practical video where you’ll learn how to strategically use different reinforcement schedules to shape confident, motivated, and durable behaviors in dogs—whether you’re training pets, sport dogs, or working K9s.
$30
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Training Your Area Search/Wilderness SAR K9
CourseMaster a backchaining method to train your area search dog effectively. Develop skills for training strategies in an easy-to-follow format. We cover the basics of teaching each section of the chain including a find/refind or bark and hold.
$50
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Detection Dog Essential Skills: A Framework
CourseThis course provides a practical, step-by-step framework for developing detection dogs with reliable, confident, and field-ready behaviors. Participants will be read to set their dogs up for long-term success in operational or sport detection work.
$30
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Location Games: Teaching your dog scent/odor theory
Course$30
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Training Your Teenage Detection Dog
CourseUnlock your dog's best behaviors and navigate their adolescent phase with confidence. Build a strong partnership through effective training and play-based reinforcement.
$30
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Search Strategy Development for Canine Detection Teams
CourseMaster search strategy development for canine detection teams. Transform your approach to enhance planning, adaptability, and documentation in exterior environments.
$50
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Off Leash Direction & Control
Digital downloadUnlock your dog's potential with our training guide on sending your dog to remote locations. Gain confidence and skills for FEMA Disaster Dogs, complete with videos for every step of the journey!
$30
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Leveraging the Power of Pre-Alert Behaviors for more Confident Finds
CourseWhether you’re developing a wilderness SAR K9, a sport detection dog, or working professionally in law enforcement or private sector detection, this course will help you see your dog’s search behavior with new clarity and train with greater purpose.
$30
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Using Hunt Games to Increase Confidence
CourseDiscover fun and effective games that enhance your young dog's search and hunt skills, fostering confidence and engagement in your training sessions.
$30
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Scent/Odor Theory & Search Strategy Bundle
CourseThis course combines our two most popular courses into one easy location! Not only do you get the Scent/Odor Theory Fundamentals but also the Search Strategy Patterns and Development Class!
$90
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Odor and Scent Theory Fundamentals
CourseMaster the basics of scent movement in outdoor environments to enhance your dog's training and response strategies.
$50
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K9Sensus Coaching Community
CommunityDesigned for detection dog trainers, handlers, or instructors, and anyone interested in advancing their understanding of human and animal behavior.