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September 2022

Class 2022-5

September 12, 2022 @ 8:00 am - October 21, 2022 @ 5:00 pm
FM K9, 7563 Pokagon Road
Berrin Center Michigan, 42109 United States
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October 2022

Class 2022-6

October 31, 2022 @ 8:00 am - December 9, 2022 @ 5:00 pm
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February 2023

Class 2023-1

February 27, 2023 @ 8:00 am - April 7, 2023 @ 5:00 pm
FM K9, 7563 Pokagon Road
Berrin Center Michigan, 42109 United States
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March 2023

Decoy Technique’s and Training Seminar

March 8, 2023 @ 8:00 am - March 10, 2023 @ 5:00 pm
FM K9, 7563 Pokagon Road
Berrin Center Michigan, 42109 United States
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$200.00

Decoy Technique’s and Training Seminar Sponsored b: F.M. K9 Instructors: Mike McHenry Dates: March 8th, 9th, 10th Location: F.M. K9 7563 Pokagon Road Berrien Center, Mi 49102 Cost: $200.00 per team/per person No onsite housing available at this time Due on first day of class Class Description: The decoy techniques and training will include the proper use and presentation of a hidden sleeve, a normal sleeve, a bite suit, use of line work in training and harness. The focus is…

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April 2023

Class 2023-2

April 17, 2023 @ 8:00 am - May 26, 2023 @ 5:00 pm
FM K9, 7563 Pokagon Road
Berrin Center Michigan, 42109 United States
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Decoy Technique’s and Training Seminar

April 18, 2023 @ 8:00 am - April 20, 2023 @ 5:00 pm
Allen County Sheriff Office K9 Unit Training Center, 5215 East Paulding Road
Fort Wayne, IN United States
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$200.00

Decoy Technique’s and Training Seminar Sponsored by: Allen County Sheriff Office K9 Unit Dates: April 18th, 19th & 29 Location: Allen County Sheriff Officer K9 Training Center 5215 East Paulding Road Fort Wayne IN Cost: $200.00 per team/per person No onsite housing available at this time Due on first day of class Class Description: The decoy techniques and training will include the proper use and presentation of a hidden sleeve, a normal sleeve, a bite suit, use of line work…

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May 2023

2023 Blue Line K-9 Training Conference

May 2, 2023 @ 8:00 am - May 4, 2023 @ 5:00 pm

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June 2023

Class 2023-3

June 5, 2023 @ 8:00 am - July 14, 2023 @ 5:00 pm
FM K9, 7563 Pokagon Road
Berrin Center Michigan, 42109 United States
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July 2023

Class 2023-4

July 24, 2023 @ 8:00 am - September 1, 2023 @ 5:00 pm
FM K9, 7563 Pokagon Road
Berrin Center Michigan, 42109 United States
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September 2023

Class 2023-5

September 11, 2023 @ 8:00 am - October 20, 2023 @ 5:00 pm
FM K9, 7563 Pokagon Road
Berrin Center Michigan, 42109 United States
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Training Offered

  • Basic Utility Canine Course
  • Basic Utility and Narcotics Course
  • Basic Utility and Explosive Course
  • Basic Narcotics Course
  • Basic Explosive Course
  • Basic and Advanced Decoy Training
  • Basic and Advanced Scenario Based Training
  • In Service Training (scheduled) – prices upon request
  • Certification with NAPWDA Utility, Narcotics, Explosive, SAR – upon request

Our Training consists of:

  • Written Pre-Test
  • Weekly Written Quizzes
  • Written Final test (80% or higher is required to graduate training)
  • Oral Discussion and Explanation
  • Training Manual Covering Course Topics
  • Minimum of 40hrs a week in the field training with canine

Our Training Classes are:

  • 7 week class for dual purpose Utility/Explosive
  • 6 week class for dual purpose Utility/Narcotics
  • 5 week class Explosives only
  • 4 week class Narcotics only
  • Certification to North American Police Work Dog Association ( N.A.P.W.D.A.) standards is offered at the completion of class, with membership. Lead trainer, Michael McHenry is a narcotics, explosive and utility Master Trainer with N.A.P.W.D.A and can conduct certifications on site

All below listed topics are covered during class:

  • Obedience
  • Sociability
  • Area Search
  • Article Search
  • Building Search
  • Tracking
  • Aggression Control
  • Officer Protection
  • Narcotic Detection
  • Explosive Detection
  • Court Testimony
  • Legal Aspects
  • First Aid
  • Understanding Health of a dog
  • Proper Bathing and Care of Canine
  • Problem Solving/Solutions
  • Demonstrations
  • Canine Records: Maintaining, Training, Tracking and Usages
  • SAR

Housing:

  • Housing for duration of training, (seven days a week) included in price of purchase of canine and class.
  • Optional offsite housing is available at area hotels.  Contact us for pricing.

Canines:

  • Malinois, German Shepherds, Labs, Dutch Shepherds and specialty breeds
  • Green canine; no training at all. Canine possesses the genetic make up and qualities to successfully complete training in the time allotted
  • Pre-Trained Dogs – completely trained in your choice of: Utility Narcotics, Utility Explosives, Narcotics only or Explosives only (at the request of department/agency) – prices upon request

Our Canine Guarantee:

  • One-year health guarantee certificate issued with canine covering hips, back, spine, elbows and major disease or illness. All canines are x-rayed and cleared by a veterinarian prior to training
  • Health guarantee covers; hips, spine and elbows. All veterinarian approved on each canine before training begins
  • Six month guarantee on training after successfully completing our basic class
  • Free training offered at our facility for working life of teams trained by us
  • Online and phone consultations available for problem solving assistance for working life of teams trained by us

We recommend agencies select their canine(s), 30 days prior to the start of class which allows us to pre-train basic obedience, imprint narcotics or explosives and imprint tracking; preparing the canine for training.

We pride ourselves in training high quality social canine(s) for law enforcement, government and private security.

After the completion of training any team may return for training assistance or refreshers at no charge for the working life of that team.

References available upon request