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April 2020

3rd Class 2020 (03-2020)

April 20, 2020 @ 8:00 am - May 29, 2020 @ 5:00 pm
FM K9, 7563 Pokagon Road
Berrin Center Michigan, 42109 United States
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Single/Dual Purpose Class

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May 2020

2020 NAPWDA National Workshop, Titusville, FL

May 3, 2020 @ 8:00 am - May 7, 2020 @ 5:00 pm

North American Police Work Dog Association 2020 National Workshop May 3rd through May 7th, 2020 Titusville, Florida Hosted by: Titusville Police Department Brevard County Sheriff’s Office This Workshop will cover all of the phases associated with patrol, including tactical techniques and scenario based training. In addition to the above listed phases, narcotics, explosives, cadaver, tracking, trailing and accelerants will be offered. K-9 Teams of all levels of experience are welcome, as training classes are geared to the experience level of…

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June 2020

4th Class 2020 (04-2020)

June 8, 2020 @ 8:00 am - July 17, 2020 @ 5:00 pm
FM K9, 7563 Pokagon Road
Berrin Center Michigan, 42109 United States
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Single/Dual Purpose Class

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July 2020

5th Class 2020 (05-2020)

July 20, 2020 @ 8:00 am - August 28, 2020 @ 5:00 pm
FM K9, 7563 Pokagon Road
Berrin Center Michigan, 42109 United States
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Single/Dual Purpose Class

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September 2020

6th Class 2020 (06-2020)

September 7, 2020 @ 8:00 am - October 16, 2020 @ 5:00 pm
FM K9, 7563 Pokagon Road
Berrin Center Michigan, 42109 United States
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Single/Dual Purpose Class

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October 2020

7th Class 2020 (07-2020

October 19, 2020 @ 8:00 am - November 27, 2020 @ 5:00 pm
FM K9, 7563 Pokagon Road
Berrin Center Michigan, 42109 United States
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Single/Dual Purpose Class

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Decoy Technique’s and Training Seminar

October 26, 2020 @ 8:00 am - October 28, 2020 @ 5:00 pm
FM K9, 7563 Pokagon Road
Berrin Center Michigan, 42109 United States
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$150

Decoy Technique’s and Training Seminar . Sponsored b: F.M. K9 Instructors: Mike McHenry – Master Trainer NAPWDA/ILECA Dates: October 26th – 28th, 2020 Location: F.M. K9 7563 Pokagon Road Berrien Center, Mi 49102 Cost: $150.00 per team/ per person Due on first day of class Includes 24 hours ILECA training credit’s 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…

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February 2021

1st Class 2021-Closed !!

February 15, 2021 @ 8:00 am - March 26, 2021 @ 5:00 pm
FM K9, 7563 Pokagon Road
Berrin Center Michigan, 42109 United States
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April 2021

2nd class 2021

April 5, 2021 @ 8:00 am - May 14, 2021 @ 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 5, 2021 @ 8:00 am - April 7, 2021 @ 5:00 pm
MAAC- Valpo, 4203 Montdale Park Dr
Valparaiso, Indiana 46383
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$150.00

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 on teaching the person how to be a decoy to lower person and canine injuries and build stronger canines for police work. Subject’s attending will be given information on reading canines during apprehension work and proper methods to motivate canines and build control, strength and…

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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