First State K9

No dog training programs are offered. First State K9 provides professional-grade equipment such as ROCA Sport Bite Suits and protective gear used by K9 handlers and decoys in law enforcement, military, and protection sports training.

Pricing Summary

Prices not listed publicly; products are custom-made with a 7–10 day production time. Orders placed via website or downloadable form. No packages or training rates available since direct training services are not offered.

Policies

No cancellation or rescheduling policies are listed, as no direct training services are offered. Orders require 7–10 days for custom fabrication.

First State K9 is a small family-owned business founded in 2018 that designs and manufactures American-made dog training equipment, primarily bite suits and protective gear for K9 handlers. The owner, David Parker, has 23 years of experience working with working dogs, including roles in search and rescue and law enforcement K9 units, and has trained numerous K9 teams. While the business does not directly offer dog training classes or lessons to the public, its equipment is used by professional trainers and decoys in protection sports, law enforcement, and military K9 programs. The company provides custom-made, handcrafted bite suits and accessories like bicep pads, which are praised by users for durability and safety during training. Dog owners seeking professional-grade gear for advanced training or decoy work may benefit from their products.

David Parker has trained under renowned experts including Franco Angelini of K9BiteDr and has contributed to a DOD research project on K9 scent detection. The business focuses on quality, affordability, and custom sizing, with a 7–10 day production time for orders. First State K9 does not appear to offer direct dog training services to pet owners.

The website includes downloadable order forms for bite suits and features testimonials from users who have purchased protective gear, such as bicep pads, which are described as essential for preventing injury during training sessions.

Accomplishments

Owner David Parker has 23 years of working dog experience, including service with a NASAR-certified search and rescue team and as a law enforcement K9 handler. He has assisted in training multiple K9 teams and contributed to a Department of Defense research project on K9 scent detection. Trained under A.W. “Bill” Castle, III, Franco Angelini (K9BiteDr), Brian Burdette, and the Delaware State Police K9 Unit.

How to Get Started!

Customers can browse and purchase equipment via the online shop or download the ROCA Sport Bite Suit Order Form. Custom sizing requests can be made by phone or message. No initial consultation for training is available, as training services are not provided.