K-9 SERVICES
Service area: Serves clients nationwide, with physical training facility located in Edgewood, New Mexico.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Working Dog
- Service Dog
Specialty Focus Areas
- Recall
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Biting / Nipping
- Resource Guarding
Training Formats Offered
- Private Facility
Program Formats
- Intensive Program
Types of Dogs
- Working
- Herding
Age of Dogs Trained
- Adult (2-8 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive with Some Corrections
- ✓ Balanced Training
Equipment:
- ✓ E-Collars
- ✓ Obstacle Courses
Training is delivered through intensive, research-driven programs focused on dual-purpose patrol and detection K-9 teams. Programs include detection of narcotics, explosives, human remains, tracking, patrol, and tactical operations. Training is tailored for handlers and instructors in law enforcement, corrections, and military sectors, with emphasis on field effectiveness and operational readiness.
Testimonials
“Yea Kevin is such a warm loving guy. He like a big bear.”
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About the Trainer
K-9 Services is a professional dog training business owned by Kevin Sheldahl, specializing in training service dog teams for law enforcement, corrections, and military handlers. With over 38 years of experience, they focus on dual-purpose patrol and detection K-9 teams, training dogs in narcotics, explosives, human remains detection, tracking, patrol, and tactical operations. Their service dog candidates include German Shepherds, Malinois, Dutch Shepherds, and field breeds. They also provide instructor training, seminars, and e-collar education focused on tactical operations. While their primary clients are professional handlers, their expertise in high-level working dog training may benefit owners seeking advanced obedience or behavior solutions for working or high-drive dogs.
They do not offer general pet dog training services for typical household pets, nor do they provide grooming, boarding, walking, or other pet-related services. Their focus is exclusively on professional and working dog teams.
This business is not designed for average dog owners seeking basic obedience or puppy training, but rather for individuals involved in law enforcement, military, or service dog roles who require elite-level training standards.
Accomplishments
Kevin Sheldahl has over 38 years of experience training law enforcement, corrections, and military K-9 teams. K-9 Services has produced award-winning teams, including a 1st place finish in Patrol and 4th in Detection at the New Mexico Department of Corrections competition. They have collaborated with Leerburg on training videos and developed standards for police K-9 video.
How to Get Started!
Prospective clients must contact K-9 Services directly via phone or email to inquire about training availability, instructor resumes, and service dog candidate supply. No online booking or evaluation form is available.
39+ Years Experience
Contact Information
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible parking
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