JIREH K9 Training Academy

Offers intensive police K-9 training programs for handlers: 80-hour Basic Detection, 96-hour Detection & Tracking, and 120-hour Detection & Patrol courses. Also offers a 6-week Police K-9 Trainers Course. For pet owners, Pet Obedience Training is provided with structured sessions focused on foundational skills and behavior correction. Training is conducted at their 3-acre facility with hands-on, reality-based scenarios. Ongoing support is provided post-training.

Pricing Summary

Pricing details are not publicly listed. Training programs for law enforcement handlers are offered as intensive courses (80–120 hours) with lodging provided. Working dogs for sale are available at individual pricing based on training level and breed. Pet obedience training packages are offered but specific rates require direct inquiry.

Policies

Policy details for cancellations or rescheduling are not publicly stated. All training programs require registration via JotForm, and lodging is provided for law enforcement course attendees. Working dog purchases and adoption inquiries require direct contact.

JIREH K9 Training Academy is a Veteran and police officer-owned dog training business based in La Vernia, Texas, just outside San Antonio. They specialize in elite police and security K-9 training for narcotics detection, explosives detection, patrol, and personal protection. In addition to law enforcement K-9 programs, they offer Pet Obedience Training for family dogs, led by a team with over 60 years of combined dog training experience. Their facility features a 3-acre, military-grade training grounds with indoor and outdoor training spaces, including a 60×60 workshop designed for real-life scent detection and bite work scenarios. They provide both working dogs for sale and adoptable active pets, and offer ongoing support to clients after training. Their trainers are active Texas Peace Officers and certified police instructors with real-world field experience.

For pet owners, they provide structured obedience training that builds foundational skills and addresses common behavioral issues. Their approach combines professional expertise with a focus on the handler-dog bond, ensuring long-term success. They serve clients across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, and offer training programs tailored to both professional K-9 units and civilian pet owners.

They also operate a K9 Grant Program to help law enforcement agencies offset the cost of acquiring trained working dogs, and maintain a K9 Memorial to honor fallen service dogs.

Accomplishments

Founded in 2011, JIREH K9 has trained K-9 units for numerous law enforcement agencies across Texas and the U.S. Their dogs have been involved in significant narcotics and cash confiscations. Trainers are active Texas Peace Officers and Certified Police Instructors with decades of field experience. They operate a K9 Grant Program that has saved agencies over $9,500 per dog.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients should contact JIREH K9 via phone or email to inquire about training programs, working dog availability, or pet obedience services. Registration for training courses is done through their JotForm links. Pet owners can schedule obedience training by reaching out directly to discuss availability and program options.