2018 – TK9 WORKSHOPS AND LECTURES

TK9 TO CONDUCT 3.5 DAY MAINTENANCE WORKSHOP IN NEW MEXICO WITH THE GALLUP K9 UNIT – JANUARY 2018

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TK9 started the year off with a scheduled 3.5 maintenance workshop with the Gallup K9 Teams.  We certified one of their newest teams during this workshop for narcotics (annual certifications).  Maintenance training included all facets of patrol work as well as detection work.  We are looking forward to our next workshop in April 2018.



TK9 CONDUCTED 5-DAY E-COLLAR WORKSHOP FOR THE HOUSTON K9 UNIT – FEBRUARY 2018

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TK9 Unit conducted training with the Houston Police Departments K9 Unit in February of 2018.  We have been trying to get this class scheduled for some time now.  Much thanks to Sergeant Jeff Bickle.  He has stayed with it for some time now.  His team took the 5-day course a couple of years ago and has been a full supporter of the training ever since.  The class was well received and the folks are looking forward to an advanced class – possibly later this year.



TK9 TO CONDUCT A 5-DAY WORKSHOP OF MAINTENANCE TRAINING FOR THE RICHMOND K9 UNIT – FEBRUARY 2018

TK9 conducted 5-day workshop of maintenance training with the Richmond K9 Unit.  This training also included a new team assigned to the unit.  TK9 contracted a few years ago to conduct their maintenance work throughout the year.  So far this training has been outstanding.  Each team and the unit have advanced dramatically since the first workshop.  We are looking forward to many years of training with these fine unit.

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TK9 TO LECTURE ONCE AGAIN AT THIS YEARS POLICE K9 MAGAZINE CONFERENCE IN LAS VEGAS CALIFORNIA – MARCH 2018

TK9 (CEO Doug Roller) lectured once again at this outstanding event.  We instructed on Basic and Advanced E-Collar use as well as general canine problem solving.  We have committed to this conference for many years now.  This conference has always proven to be an outstanding event and is a much sought out event for handlers throughout the country and the world.  For more information about this conference and Police K9 Magazine please go to attached link.  Police K9 Magazine



TK9 WILL BE CONDUCTING BASIC E-COLLAR AND ADVANCE OFF LEAD TACTICS WORKSHOP – HOSTED BY K9s4COPS and HARRIS COUNTY K9 UNIT – MARCH 2018

Once again we were honored with a request from these two organizations to conduct this training.  Both workshops took place at Schiller Ranch and were hosted by K9s4Cops (CEO Kristi Schiller).  As always this outstanding lady made the training a reality.  Her tireless endeavors allow agencies throughout the country to acquire suitable canines as well as sought after training.  This workshop consisted of two separate workshops.  Approximately 20 teams from various Texas agencies attended.  TK9 instructors Doug Roller and Mike Goosby oversaw the training for both groups.  For more information about K9sCops please go to this link.

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TK9 WILL BE CONDUCTING A 9 WEEK PATROL CLASS FOR THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL STARTING IN APRIL OF 2018

After much planning TK9 was finally awarded a contract with the California Highway Patrol to provide a complete Police Service Patrol Class.  This class started on April 9th and will be completed in approximately two months.  Instructors Mike Goosby and Jeff Miller will be assisting in the training.  This training is unique as the CHP will have their assigned trainers assisting and learning during the class.  The training will focus on off lead search tactics, as well as real world scenarios.  TK9 offers very advanced training techniques and will be be working with Vohne Liche Kennels to provide us with outstanding canines for six new handlers.  Much thanks to Jarrod Page to light the fire !

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TK9 CONDUCTED K9 MAINTENANCE TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS FOR THE GALLUP K9 UNIT / APRIL 2018

Tactical K9 conducted another K9 maintenance workshop for this outstanding unit.  TK9 would like to welcome their newest handler to the unit – Officer Steven Peshlakai.  The unit was run thru all training areas and as usual performed outstanding.  We also certified their newest team.  Much thanks goes to Sergeant Terrance Peketewa – also the unit trainer for his fine work in maintaining his folks.

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TK9 WILL BE LECTURING AND PROVIDING HANDS ON TRAINING AT THE “INTERNATIONAL POLICE WORK DOG ASSOCIATION” IN GRAYLING MICHIGAN ON MAY 13TH, 2018

See attached flyer for detailed information – Franco Angelini will also be attending and instructing at this outstanding event !

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IPWDA 2018 Flyer – Copy



TK9 CONDUCTED A 5-DAY E-COLLAR WORKSHOP HOSTED BY SAN MATEO AND THE SAN JOSE K9 UNITS ON JUNE 3RD THRU JUNE 8TH, 2018

This workshop conducted an introduction to Basic E-Collar with advanced techniques.  The class was well received.  Several teams had some basic E-Collar work and were able to advance further.  San Mateo and San Jose both hosted the full class.  The class was instructed by Doug Roller.

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TK9 CONDUCTED BASIC MAINTENANCE TRAINING FOR THE GALLUP K9 UNIT OF JUNE 24TH THRU 28TH, 2018



Tactical K9 conducted its ongoing maintenance training with this outstanding unit.  Instructor Jeff Miller provided the training.  During this workshop we spent several days partnering with Gallup SWAT Unit to provide K9 integration training.  The training was well received and much thanks to Gallup K9 for keeping their skills up – the teams looked good.

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TACTICAL K9 INSTRUCTED AT THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY POLICE K9 ASSOCIATION – ADVANCED K9 PATROL SEMINAR SEPTEMBER 16TH THRU 21ST, 2018

Tactical K9 has had a long standing relationship with this fine group of Southern California K9 teams.  This years conference is going to focus on patrol operations only and offer advanced training and tactics to attending teams.

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TACTICAL K9 INSTRUCTED THE SANTA CRUZ POLICE K9 UNIT IN K9/SWAT OPERATIONS AND OFF LEAD SEARCH TACTICS, SEPTEMBER 24TH AND 25TH, 2018 

Tactical K9 was approached this summer by the Sergeant Cecena Karina, who oversees Santa Cruz K9 operations.  We discussed K9 / SWAT integration training and off lead search tactics.  Together we decided to conduct a short 2-day workshop, to evaluate and train both units in K9 / SWAT operations.  Instructor Steve Carnevale (Assistant Trainer for the LAPD K9 Unit) assisted in the training.

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TACTICAL K9 – CEO DOUG ROLLER WILL BE INSTRUCTING AT THIS YEARS 2018 IPWDA CONFERENCE IN BUTLERVILLE INDIANA

Tactical K9 was contacted again by board members of this fine organization to instruct on Basic and Advanced E-Collar techniques.  CEO Doug Roller instructed earlier this year at their conference in Michigan. We were very honored to received a second request for this second conference.  Doug will be doing a short lecture and then field work for teo additional days at this working conference.



TACTICAL K9 WILL BE CONDUCTING K9 MAINTENANCE TRAINING FOR THE RICHMOND POLICE K9 UNIT – NOVEMBER 7TH THRU 11TH, 2018

TK9 conducted scheduled K9 maintenance training for this outstanding unit.  We spent much of the time readying a newly assigned handler to the unit (Officer D Gault).  The canine was recently selected from VLK and it is hoped that this new team is certified in short order.  Training went well but there is still much to do.  Selected handlers will be working with Gault and his canine until our next workshop.  TK9 will be out here again in the beginning of February.  Doug Roller conducted this 5 day workshop.

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TK9 WILL BE CONDUCTING ADVANCED TACTICAL K9 TRAINING FOR THE FREMONT POLICE K9 UNIT – NOVEMBER 13TH THRU 19TH, 2018

TK9 has had the honor of working with this fine unit several times over the past few years.  Once again we conducted a 40 hour workshop with these fine teams.  Lead handler Tyler Layfield continues to do a fine job with this busy unit.  We covered some clean up issues and some advanced work as well.  Muzzle work is always a part of this important training.

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TACTICAL K9 WILL BE CONDUCTING A 5-DAY BASIC E-COLLAR CLASS FOR THE MARINES AT CAMP PENDLETON – DECEMBER 10TH THRU 14TH, 2018

TK9 was contacted by the Marines (Program Manager Mike Wells) to once again schedule this training for these fine soldiers.  This class is sometimes open to LE and other military branches – please contact us if interested.  Sometimes there is space available.  TK9 carries a current DUNNS and CAGE No for military contracts.  Thanks again to Mike Wells for the continued trust and faith in our training.  Instructor Mike Goosby will be instructing.  There will be a possible future class at Camp Lejeune later in 2019.

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