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Service Overview

Types of Dog Training

  • Working Dog

Specialty Focus Areas

  • Recall
  • Resource Guarding
  • Reactivity / Aggression
  • Biting / Nipping

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: 

  • ✓ Other

Equipment: 

  • ✓ Obstacle Courses

Pacesetter K9 offers intensive, multi-week handler training courses at their facility in Liberty Hill, TX. Programs include: 2-week Narcotic Detector Dog Handler Course, 3-week Explosives Detector Dog Handler Course, 4-week Dual Purpose Patrol/Detection Handler Course, and 3-day Annual Recertification.

Training combines classroom instruction on legal updates and canine care with hands-on field exercises including vehicle, building, and open-area searches. Certification is required at the end of each course.

They also offer a Police K9 Trainer Course and specialized training in tracking, decoy techniques, and patrol tactics.

Pricing & Policies

Pricing Summary

Pricing is not publicly listed. Clients must contact Pacesetter K9 directly for quotes on dog purchases and training courses, which vary by program length and type (e.g., 2-week narcotics course, 4-week dual-purpose course, 3-day recertification).

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Testimonials

Great K-9’s, intelligent/ respectful/ and funny staff. Definitely a national leader in the industry. This organization is very Veteran friendly,, but this does not mean with discounts. I would recommend them to any green handler.
– Anonymous

Brad and his team are hands down the best facility for any type of k9 handling training/certification. Patient, fun and knowledgeable the diverse instructors allow for a well rounded class and atmosphere. The dogs are healthy and have high drive to work.
– Anonymous

My agency and myself reached out to Brad when we were looking for a specific type of K9. We were jumping into no traditional interdiction (such as truck stop, hotel/motel, airport, and parcel). I knew the type of dog and some traits that I wanted and conveyed that to Brad. Brad went overseas and found the exact dog with the exact drive and temperament i was looking for. fast forward several months later and Brad had me at his awesome training facility before he had even received payment. He worked with my agency every step of the way. I have what I believe to be the greatest single purpose dog in the panhandle for what i do and need him for.
– Anonymous

About the Trainer

Pacesetter K9 LLC is a veteran-owned K9 training business specializing in high-level detection and protection dogs for law enforcement and private industries. They source and train top-quality canines from around the world for narcotics detection, explosives detection, dual-purpose patrol/detection, currency detection, and tracking.

Clients who purchase a dog from Pacesetter K9 attend an intensive on-site handler training course at their 15-acre facility in Liberty Hill, Texas, where they bond with their dog and receive certification in real-world scenarios including vehicle, building, and open-area searches. The facility offers dorm accommodations for handlers during training.

They also provide customized training courses for agencies with existing K9 teams, including recertification, advanced tactics, and trainer certification programs.

Pacesetter K9 does not offer training services for pet dogs or general obedience. Their services are exclusively for professional K9 teams in law enforcement, private security, or government roles. They do not provide services for family pets, therapy dogs, or behavioral modification for household dogs.

Their unique advantage is their focus on elite, mission-ready K9s with proven international sourcing, rigorous training standards, and hands-on certification under real-world conditions. They are licensed by DPS and DEA, and partner with K9s 4 Cops and K9s of Valor.

Accomplishments

Pacesetter K9 is licensed by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS License A-19809) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). They are a proud partner of K9s 4 Cops and K9s of Valor. Their dogs are sourced internationally and trained to meet high standards for law enforcement and private security use.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients must contact Pacesetter K9 directly via phone or email to inquire about dog availability, course schedules, and training program details. Training is by appointment only and requires prior arrangement.

Contact Information

Availability

  • Weekdays
  • Morning
  • Afternoon
  • Evening

Hours

Monday: 9am-5pm
Tuesday: 9am-5pm
Wednesday: 9am-5pm
Thursday: 9am-5pm
Friday: 9am-5pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Certifications

  • Credentialed

Associations

  • Accredited

Languages

  • English

Misc Features

  • wheelchair accessible entrance
  • wheelchair accessible parking

Other Services Offered

  • Dog breeder
  • Kennel
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