POLICE K-9 TRAINING PROGRAMS
The Reality-Based Police K9 Training Programs at The JIREH K9 Training Academy are designed by Police K9 Trainers, for Police K9 Handlers. Our course outlines are ever-evolving, living documents, that are often revised with proven training techniques, updated or amended laws pertaining to Police K9 Handlers, and the Real World experiences our Police K9 Trainers live daily. Our K-9 Training Schedule is projected through the end of the year for your convenience.
Graduates of The JIREH K9 Training Academy have gone onto become some of the most productive and widely recognized K9 Units in today's public safety community. All of our course curriculums for Texas Peace Officers are eligible to receive credit from The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE), and most out-of-state law enforcement agencies through Police Officer Standards and Training (POST).
2024 TRAINING SCHEDULE
K9 HANDLERS COURSE 2024-F
Narcotics Detection
October 28th - November 8th
Detection & Tracking
October 28th - November 8th
Detection & Patrol
October 28th - November 15th
Annual Re-Certification
November 4th - November 8th
K9 HANDLERS COURSE 2024-G
Narcotics Detection
December 9th - December 20th
Detection & Tracking
December 9th - December 20th
Detection & Patrol
No Patrol Course
Annual Re-Certification
December 16th - December 20th
2025 TRAINING SCHEDULE
K9 HANDLERS COURSE 2025-A
Narcotics Detection
January 20th - January 31st
Detection & Tracking
January 20th - January 31st
Detection & Patrol
January 20th - February 7th
Annual Re-Certification
January 27th - January 31st
K9 HANDLERS COURSE 2025-B
Narcotics Detection
March 24th - April 4th
Detection & Tracking
March 24th - April 4th
Detection & Patrol
March 24th - April 11th
Annual Re-Certification
March 31st - April 4th
K9 HANDLERS COURSE 2025-C
Narcotics Detection
May 26th - June 6th
Detection & Tracking
May 26th - June 6th
Detection & Patrol
May 26th - June 13th
Annual Re-Certification
June 2nd - June 6th
K9 HANDLERS COURSE 2025-D
Narcotics Detection
July 28th - August 8th
Detection & Tracking
July 28th - August 8th
Detection & Patrol
July 28th - August 15th
Annual Re-Certification
July 4th - July 8th
K9 HANDLERS COURSE 2025-E
Narcotics Detection
October 6th - October 17th
Detection & Tracking
October 6th - October 17th
Detection & Patrol
October 6th - October 24th
Annual Re-Certification
October 13th - October 17th
K9 HANDLERS COURSE 2025-F
Narcotics Detection
December 2nd - December 13th
Detection & Tracking
December 2nd - December 13th
Detection & Patrol
December 2nd - December 20th
Annual Re-Certification
December 9th - December 13th
BASIC POLICE K-9 HANDLERS COURSE (DETECTION)
The Basic Police K-9 Handlers Course for Single Purpose Detection K9 Handlers is a 2 weeks/80 hour training program. Upon completion of this course K9 Handlers will be prepared with the knowledge and skills necessary to return to their areas of responsibility and get straight to work. This course instills a solid foundation for K9 Handlers to build upon for years to come. This course is eligible for 80 hours for Texas Peace Officers (TCOLE) and most out-of-state Law Enforcement Officers (POST). Lodging is provided for attendees through the duration of this course.
DETECTION & TRACKING K-9 HANDLERS COURSE
The Basic Police K9 Handlers Course for Detection & Tracking K9 Handlers is a 2.5 weeks/96 hour training program. Upon completion of this course K9 Handlers will be prepared with the knowledge and skills necessary to return to their ares of responsibility and get straight to work. This course instills a solid foundation for K9 Handlers to build upon for years to come. This course is eligible for 96 hours for Texas Peace Officer (TCOLE) and most out-of-state Law Enforcement Officers (POST). Lodging is provided for attendees through the duration of this course.
DETECTION & PATROL K-9 HANDLERS COURSE
The Basic Police K9 Handlers Course for Detection & Patrol K-9 Handlers is a 3 weeks/120 hour training program. Upon completion of this course, K9 Handlers will be prepared with the knowledge and skills necessary to return to their areas of responsibility and get straight to work. This course instills a solid foundation for K9 Handlers to build upon for years to come. This course is eligible for 120 hours for Texas Peace Officers (TCOLE) and most out-of-state Law Enforcement Officers (POST). Lodging is provided for trainees through the duration of this course.
The Police K9 Trainers Course is a 6 weeks training program. Upon completion of this course, Police K9 Trainers will have trained at least one Police K9. The Police K9 Trainers Course will prepare trainees with the knowledge and hands on experience to build upon for years to come. This course can be taken as a trainee only or an all inclusive option where a trainee takes home a Single Purpose Narcotics K9. This course is eligible for 240 hours for Texas Peace Officers (TCOLE) and most out-of-state Law Enforcement Officers (POST).