Police Canine Training
Minnesota Canine Consulting (MCC) is proud to announce its eight-week “Tactical Police Canine Handler’s Course.” This course is cutting-edge and has been developed to incorporate police K9 and their use of force into the 21st Century Policing Model. With an emphasis on dog selection and the key element of canine sociability our training staff will ensure the police service dog candidate is a match that will serve the needs of your agency.
*This course is for licensed law enforcement and corrections officers/agencies only.
Upcoming Courses
Police K9 Leadership & Supervision Course
9 MN POST Continuing Education Credits
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Police Canine Decoy Development
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Tactical Police Canine Handler Course
Tracking tactics and evidence search is the hallmark of our training. Police dogs are a locating tool and we will properly train K9 teams to search for non-violent offenders while maintaining control and reducing risk. We have been recognized as experts in this profile and enjoy a reputation of successfully training teams to become more effective with their tracking work. In addition to the theory of scent and tracking development, we train your team how to approach a deployment in a logical manner. Teams will be trained on how to acquire a track, re acquire and search more efficiently.
We believe that tactics are vital in police canine work. Based on the concepts of contact and cover, backup has proven to be essential not only to keep the handler safe during the search, but also help de-escalate and take suspects that are located by the canine team into custody with minimal use of force. Properly trained canine teams working with tactically sound backup can help reduce risk and minimize injury to officers and suspects alike.
Our obedience is based on a “functional obedience” model. We will train how to achieve control under stress and how to use equipment such as remote trainers and other tools to gain and maintain reliability. The course follows guidance from best practices and case law in the industry. Additionally, we will train environmental agility to build the dog’s confidence. Coming from a functional obedience model, we will train the dog a tactical down, movement with backup officers, as well as working in environments that the dogs will encounter in their deployments.
- Search Work/Tracking
- Tactics
- Obedience
- Criminal Apprehension/Force Option
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Police K9 Contract Training
In the ever-changing and rapidly evolving world of police K9, expert support and guidance is a must. Minnesota Canine Consulting offers a solution for departments and K9 units in need of experienced trainers to develop regular training sessions, as well as a source for problem-solving and support. MCC hosts a four-hour course each month on a variety of topics, including: decoy development, tactics and cover officer training, tracking, detector training, tactical obedience training, bite training, legal updates, and more.
Cost is $125/person to attend the monthly training.
Annual contracts are also available. Pricing is below:
Unit size 1-2 teams = $1750
Unit size 3-5 teams = $3750
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New Course: Handgun Combatives & K9 Cover Officer Search Operations
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TAC21 Patrol Certifications
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Customized Police Canine Continuing Education & Training
Monthly Training for Dual and Multi-Purpose Police K9 Teams and Security Contractors
Minnesota Canine Consulting now offers monthly training sessions for working police and security K9 teams. These sessions are being offered for handlers and departments looking for expert support and experienced trainers to plan and develop regular training sessions. Training topics include:
Obedience (general, operational, and tactical)
Bite Training/Control, “The Out”, Recalls
Detection Training (Narcotics, Explosives, Electronic Media, Currency, GSR/Gun Detection)
Tracking & Evidence Search
Certification Prep
Decoy training
SWAT/K9 Integration
Search tactics/planning and cover officer search operations
Scenario-based training for all disciplines (including detector and tracking)
Fees - $100/person for four hours.
Departments can also purchase long-term contracts.
*Certifications administered by TAC21 Police K9. Certification fees apply.
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FAQs
At the Canine Academy, handlers acquire fundamental skills in dog handling and canine operations; therefore, this is just the beginning. Police canine training is complex, ideally necessitating a support system led by experienced professionals. Minnesota Canine Consulting (MCC) provides that support, offering comprehensive training services to ensure the success of your program.
Yes, however, the trainer’s responsibility is to the contracted department.
No. There are no police canine associations in Minnesota or the Upper Midwest that offer monthly training.Aside from referrals to experts, most police canine associations do not provide ongoing training and support.
They are responsible for showing up and training with a positive attitude!
While there are benefits to being part of a training group, these groups typically lack sufficient
experience and oversight and are loosely organized. MCC trainers have decades of experience in the
selection, training, and development of police K9 teams. We pay close attention to current trends in the
industry and design training sessions to fit your specific needs. We are trainers and experts on retainer, in
effect.
Patrol, tracking, and detector certifications
MCC maintains a list of contacts and training venues. Often, the training should be done within the
agency’s jurisdiction. Tracking, for example, should be trained in the environment in which the team
deploys. MCC would then, whenever possible, conduct the training within that agency’s jurisdiction.
MCC is invested in your unit’s success. This begins with clear communication with the handler,
supervisor, and administration. Most issues are minor, and if a trainer identifies an issue that needs to be
addressed, the trainer will speak directly with the handler. If no noticeable improvement is observed, the
trainer will speak with the supervisor and provide suggestions. Larger, more concerning issues will be
addressed through the chain of command.
provide more information?
Yes. We offer in-person and virtual meetings with handlers, supervisors, and administrators.
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