Tarheel Canine Training Inc

Tarheel Canine offers a range of programs including 6-month Master Trainers Course, 4-12 week Police K9 Instructor Course, 2-week Accelerated Decoy Course, and 4-week Professional Obedience Trainer Course for professionals. For pet owners, they provide Private 1-on-1 Sessions and Puppy Socialization Daycare. Board-and-train programs last from 23 days to several months, with weekly progress reports and hands-on out-briefings. They also offer Green, Trained, and Handler Course Ready K9s for law enforcement and personal protection. All programs emphasize hands-on experience with high-level dogs and theory-based training principles.

Pricing Summary

Pricing is not publicly listed. Clients are encouraged to contact the office for customized quotes based on program type, duration, and dog needs. Housing and funding options are available for students in training courses. Flat-rate pricing is offered for board-and-train programs, with dogs remaining until mastery is achieved.

Policies

Client dogs remain in training until mastery is achieved, even if it takes extra weeks. Detailed progress reports and out-briefings are provided. Housing and funding options are available for students. No specific cancellation or rescheduling policies are stated publicly.

Tarheel Canine Training Inc. is a professional dog training business based in Sanford, NC, founded and led by Jerry Bradshaw, a nationally recognized expert in police K9 and protection dog training since 1991. They offer personalized training for pet owners, service dog handlers, and professional trainers, with programs ranging from basic obedience and puppy socialization to advanced protection, tracking, and law enforcement K9 certification. Their facility provides board-and-train services, intensive instructor courses, and hands-on training with dozens of dogs daily. They also import and sell high-quality working dogs for police, military, and sport competition. Their unique advantage lies in Jerry Bradshaw’s decades of competitive PSA and Schutzhund experience, his internationally attended seminars, and the Controlled Aggression Podcast and book, which serve as educational resources for dog owners and professionals alike.

They offer private 1-on-1 sessions for pet owners and family protection dogs, as well as puppy daycare and in-board training programs. Their trainers work with all breeds and behaviors, tailoring programs to individual needs. Clients receive detailed progress reports and hands-on out-briefings upon completion. The business also sells training equipment and apparel through affiliated brands.

Tarheel Canine is known for its structured, theory-based training methods rooted in drive and conditioning principles, with a strong emphasis on real-world application and measurable results.

Accomplishments

Jerry Bradshaw has won the PSA 3 National Championships in 2003, 2019, and 2020. He has been training police K9s since 1991 and has placed dogs with agencies nationwide and internationally since 1993. He is a sought-after speaker at international police K9 conferences and the author of the book and host of the podcast “Controlled Aggression.” His facility is recognized for producing top-tier sport, protection, and working dogs.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients should contact Tarheel Canine directly to discuss goals and schedule an evaluation. For pet training, inquire about private sessions or board-and-train options. For working dogs or professional courses, complete the relevant request forms on their website (e.g., K9 Selection Form, Working Dog Request Form, or course inquiry forms).