American K-9 Interdiction

AK9I offers three main training courses: LEO Patrol Detector Dog Handler, Patrol Detector Dog Handler, and Patrol Detector Dog Trainer — all intensive, 13-week programs designed to certify students as professional K-9 handlers and trainers. These include hands-on training with live dogs, real-world scenarios, and certification. For pet owners, they offer board and train programs with daily training sessions, playtime, and progress updates. Training focuses on obedience, behavior modification, and real-life skills like recall, leash control, and reactivity management. Students leave with the dog they trained, enabling immediate employment or home application.

Pricing Summary

Boarding is $30 per night, with $12.50 for each additional dog in the same kennel. Daycare is $12 per day, $6 for each additional dog. Bath-only is $25; bath/nail trim/ear cleaning is $35. Military, veterans, and first-time customers receive 10% and 15% discounts respectively. Training program pricing is not publicly listed and requires direct inquiry.

Policies

Boarding requires up-to-date vaccination records (DHLPPC, Rabies, Bordetella). Medication must be provided by the owner with clear instructions. No discounts can be combined. Pick-up and drop-off is free with a 3-night minimum stay. For training programs, no explicit cancellation policy is stated, but students are encouraged to contact the school directly for scheduling changes.

American K-9 Interdiction (AK9I) is a service-disabled veteran-owned business that provides professional dog training services for both working dogs and pet owners. They offer board and train programs, group and private training sessions at their facility, and specialized courses for K-9 handlers in law enforcement and security. Their pet services include boarding, daycare, and training for dogs of all sizes and breeds, with no weight or age restrictions. They provide free pickup and drop-off for boarding clients with a minimum 3-night stay and offer discounts for military, veterans, law enforcement, firefighters, and EMTs. Their training methods focus on real-world applications, with instructors experienced in police K-9 work, explosives detection, narcotics, and behavior modification. They also train dogs for recall, reactivity, separation anxiety, and basic obedience, and provide vaccination-required, climate-controlled kennels with daily playtime and medication administration.

AK9I is accredited by ACCET and offers GI Bill®-approved courses for veterans seeking careers as K-9 handlers or trainers. They train dogs for working roles including detection, patrol, and school safety, and also offer pet training that helps owners achieve off-leash control, reliable sits, and improved behavior. Their facility includes spacious runs, dog houses, and outdoor exercise areas, and they emphasize individualized care for each dog.

They also sell fully trained K-9s and provide operational K-9 teams for security and detection services nationwide, including COVID-19 screening dogs.

Their team includes certified instructors like Jared, Tony, Nicole, Tobias, Kenny, and Stephan, who are praised for their expertise, patience, and hands-on teaching style.

Accomplishments

AK9I is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET). They are approved by the Virginia State Approving Agency to offer GI Bill® benefits. They have formalized training agreements with public and private sites for realistic K-9 scenarios and partner with Point One for EOD and bomb tech training. Their teams are deployed nationwide for explosives, narcotics, bed bugs, and COVID-19 detection. They have trained K-9s for law enforcement agencies and school safety initiatives.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients can schedule a facility tour, meet trainers, and observe a training session by booking a visit through their online scheduling link. For boarding, contact the facility to confirm availability and provide vaccination records. For training programs, applicants can enroll via the online enrollment form or contact the school for admissions details.