Detection Dog Trainer Course

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Financing Available

We offer simple, affordable financing for our Detection Dog Trainer program.

Comprehensive Program

This program teaches you everything you need to know to train detection dogs.

Realistic Scenarios

You'll discover a variety of training scenarios to prepare you for detection in the real world.

Detection Dog Trainer Program - Key Information

What is the Detection Dog Trainer Program?

Detection work with dogs is gaining popularity throughout the world. From Police K9 to Military Working Dogs to commercial detection dogs, people recognize the value a trained detection canine can bring to their organization. Our Detection Dog Trainer Program is designed to teach the fundamental skills necessary to be successful in the canine detection industry.

Our program teaches students the proper methods of selecting a detection prospect, as well as imprinting and training the detection dog using methods proven to work. Dogs can be trained to detect narcotics, explosives, human remains, or even bedbugs, termites, or mold. Students will learn the foundational skills they need to train a dog with confidence that it will perform in the field. This program also covers canine case law pertinent to detection dogs, record keeping and report writing, maintenance training, proofing and problem solving for detection dogs.

Our trainers and facilities provide realistic training scenarios to prepare both student and canine for real-world detection work. Graduates of our program include Military, Police K9, and Civilian handlers and trainers.

Shorter programs are designed for those who already possess a solid understanding of canine behavior and have a strong background in professional K9 training or handling who are looking to polish their skills.

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Detection Dog Trainer Program Calendar

We offer three programs for you to learn train detection dogs.  Our courses are offered in 6, 8 and 12-week increments to meet your needs.

Our Detection Dog Trainer Courses begin on the first Monday of January, April, July and October. Our programs fill fast and space is limited.

You can view our most recent calendars for our School for Dog Trainers by clicking on the buttons to the right.  Each calendar is a downloadable .pdf

Detection Dog Trainer Program Pricing

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

In addition to the information below, many of our Frequently Asked Questions are also covered on our FAQs page.

Is this Program VA Approved?

Unfortunately, our Detection Dog Trainer Course is not currently eligible for VA benefits.

Do You offer Financing?

We offer simple and affordable financing options and can finance tuition for up to 48 months with payments as low as $151 per month.

Are there Prerequisites?

No.  There are no prerequisites for our Detection Dog Trainer Course.  This program will give you all the skills and knowledge that you need, regardless of experience.

Post-Graduation Support

At the School for Dog Trainers, we pride ourselves on improving the quality of the dog training industry as a whole.

This means that your journey with us doesn’t end when you graduate – instead, we offer a range of initiatives and support to our graduates, from our Alumni Facebook group, ongoing educational opportunities, and more.

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