K-9 Specialized Training and Consulting

K-9 Specialized Training and Consulting (K9STAC) offers comprehensive K-9 training programs primarily for Law Enforcement Agencies, focusing on detection dogs. Their core offerings include a mandatory 3-4 week Handler Course for detection dog purchases, which covers mission-oriented, real-world deployments and includes K9STAC certification. They also provide a 4-week Train the Trainer Course and a 4-week K-9 Handler Course for Law Enforcement/Corrections, with initial training at their facility and a final week of in-field training at the handler’s work location. A 2-week private K-9 Handler Course is available for unconventional odor detection such as pest, cell phone, or medical alert.

Additional specialized programs include a 3-day K-9 Team Refresher Course for detection dog teams and a 2-day K-9 Unit Supervisor Course for narcotic and explosive detection dog supervisors. K9STAC also offers monthly maintenance training for detection dogs (16 hours per month) and a “Vacation Tune-Up” service where detection dogs are boarded and refreshed on odors while handlers are away. For general pet owners, K9STAC provides basic obedience training covering commands like sit, stay, come, heal, and walking calmly on a leash, as well as Pet First Aid & CPR classes (4-hour and 8-hour options).

Pricing Summary

The Handler Course costs $3500.00, with an additional $1500.00 for initial canine selection, care, and maintenance during training. Monthly Maintenance Training is available at $200 per K9 Team per month, with discounts for three or more teams from one agency or company. This training is based on 16 hours per month. Pet First Aid/CPR classes are priced at $89.00 for a 4-hour class and $129.00 for an 8-hour PetSaver class.

Policies

K9STAC guarantees the health and working ability of trained detection dogs for one year from the beginning of the Handler Course, provided there are no heavy physical burdens on the canine by the handler or other training influences. The Handler Course is mandatory for purchasing a trained detection dog.

K-9 Specialized Training and Consulting (K9STAC) is a full-service K-9 training facility specializing in highly trained Detection Dogs primarily for Law Enforcement Agencies. Founded by active Law Enforcement Sergeant David Dorn, K9STAC trains Police and Federal Detection Dog Teams, including Federal Protective Services, UC California Police, UC Berkeley PD, and various other Police and Sheriffs Departments.

K9STAC focuses on modern, progressive, and up-to-date techniques for canine selection, training, handler selection, training, and practical application of canine team deployments and supervision. They utilize the “On Target” Detection Dog method, ensuring canines are selected, pre-trained, and reliability tested to easily adapt to new handlers. David Dorn emphasizes that he will not certify a handler or canine he would not personally work with.

The mission of K9STAC is to provide effective, efficient, and reliable Canine Teams, ensuring agencies and handlers are confident and prepared for real-world deployments. In addition to K-9 training, David Dorn also owns and operates Delta Dog Camp, which offers dog boarding, doggie daycare, and training facilities in the East Bay of California. K9STAC also offers Pet First Aid/CPR classes for pet owners.

Accomplishments

David Dorn, the founder and operator of K-9 Specialized Training and Consulting, has over 16 years of experience in Law Enforcement, with 14 years in the San Francisco Sheriff’s Department’s K-9 Unit, which he implemented in 1998. He serves as a Sergeant, handling, training, and supervising the unit. He is also a Canine Trainer, Canine Handler Instructor, and Consultant for various L.E. Agencies in implementing, managing, supervising, and maintaining K-9 Units.

David specializes in Detection Dog Training and Handling for Patrol and Corrections. He is a California POST recognized Canine Team Evaluator, a WSPCA Judge and Certifying Official, and a California Narcotic Canine Association member. He actively handles two working dogs daily (Narcotic Detection Dog and Explosive Detection Dog). David is also an owner and operator of Delta Dog Camp, two dog boarding, doggie daycare, and training facilities in the East Bay of California, with 4 years of hands-on experience overseeing daily operations.

How to Get Started!

To get started with K9STAC, interested parties, particularly for purchasing trained detection dogs and handler courses, should contact Dave Dorn directly for more information. For Pet First Aid/CPR classes, individuals can register through the PetTech site by entering Antioch or Oakley, CA, and make payments via PayPal. For other class requests, a form is available to submit a service request with a requested start date.