JIREH K9 Training Academy

Service area: JIREH K9 Training Academy serves law enforcement, public safety, and pet owners nationwide, including clients from across the US, Mexico, and Canada. Their training headquarters is located in La Vernia, Texas, just 10 minutes east of San Antonio, Texas.

JIREH K9 Training Academy offers diverse programs for both pet owners and K9 units. For pet owners, programs include In-Home Basic and Advanced Obedience, In-Home Behavioral Modification, and On-Site Board & Train options (Basic, Advanced, Behavioral Modification). They also provide On-Site Group and 1-on-1 Individual Training Sessions, all emphasizing owner participation for long-term success.

For law enforcement and private security, the academy provides comprehensive Police K-9 Training Programs, including Basic Police K-9 (Detection), Detection & Tracking K-9, Detection & Patrol K-9, and a Police K-9 Trainers Course. These reality-based programs are designed to prepare K9 handlers and trainers with essential skills for active duty, with annual re-certification courses also available.

Pricing Summary

Training program costs vary by type. In-Home Training Programs start at $90.00 per session, while In-Home Behavioral Modification Training is $150.00 per session. On-Site Board & Train programs start at $1,250.00 per week for Basic/Advanced Obedience and $1,700.00 per week for Behavioral Modification. On-Site Group and 1-on-1 Training Sessions are $75.00 per session, with a $25.00 discount for purchasing 4 weeks in advance. A 10% discount is offered for active-duty military members and first responders with valid ID. For law enforcement agencies, the Police K9 Grant Program provides trained single-purpose narcotics detection K9s at no cost, saving over $9,500 per grant, though agencies are responsible for handler training costs and lodging.

Policies

JIREH K9 Training Academy offers a lifetime warranty on all training administered. If a dog shows signs of regression due to reasons beyond the owner’s control, the academy will recondition the dog at no additional cost. For On-Site Group and 1-on-1 Training Sessions, RSVP is required at least 1 week in advance. All dogs participating in training programs must be up-to-date on vaccines (including rabies), heartworm negative, and on flea, tick, and heartworm prevention (for Board & Train programs).

JIREH K9 Training Academy is a premier dog training business that has been serving clients since 2011. It is proudly Veteran & Police Officer owned and operated, specializing in training K9 units for law enforcement agencies and private security firms nationwide. They also extend their expertise to pet owners, offering comprehensive pet obedience training.

The academy provides world-class training led by active Texas Peace Officers and certified instructors who bring real-world experience to their programs. Their 3-acre training headquarters in La Vernia, Texas, near San Antonio, is equipped with military-grade kennels and a 60×60 workshop designed for realistic training scenarios, including scent detection and bite work.

For pet owners, JIREH K9 offers various programs, including in-home and on-site options, focusing on owner involvement to ensure lasting results. They also have a K9 Grant Program to help law enforcement agencies acquire trained working dogs, and they offer trained K9 working dogs for sale. Additionally, they facilitate the adoption of high-energy dogs that, while not suited for professional working roles, are perfect for active families.

JIREH K9 Training Academy is a licensed, bonded, and registered facility with the Texas Department of Public Safety (TXDPS). They are committed to exceptional customer service and offer a lifetime warranty on all training administered, reconditioning dogs at no additional cost if regression occurs due to reasons beyond the owner’s control.

Accomplishments

JIREH K9 Training Academy was founded in 2011 and is Veteran & Police Officer owned and operated. Their training team consists of active Texas Peace Officers and Certified Police Instructors with decades of real-world experience. CEO Ramiro Guzman has served in law enforcement since 2003, including roles in the K-9 Unit, Department of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), and the U.S. Navy Security Forces, achieving the rank of Assistant Chief and K-9 Unit Commander. Lead Police K-9 Trainer Andy Lopez has over 27 years in law enforcement K-9, working with federal agencies and achieving national recognition in K-9 competitions.

The academy has trained over 60 exceptional working dogs, with notable successes including K-9 Cane, who was named USPCA’s Top Narcotics Dog in both 2017 and 2018, responsible for millions in drug money and hundreds of thousands of pounds of illegal narcotics seized. They trained K-9 Ripp, the first Cell Phone Detector K-9 for the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office, and placed the first Police K-9s with the Fair Oaks Ranch Police Department (K-9 Buddy) and Kirby Police Department (K-9 Jake). JIREH K9 also made history by putting on the first K-9 Emergency Care training course at the Bexar County Constable’s Office Pct. 4 and trained the first working dog for SENTRYSIX Defense Group, Inc.

How to Get Started!

To begin pet obedience training, clients can schedule a free evaluation with one of the academy’s experienced trainers. For K9 training programs, interested parties can register for classes directly. Law enforcement agencies can apply for the Police K9 Grant Program. For immediate assistance, clients can send a text to (210) 379-1396.