Business Details
Professional Dog Training & Police K-9 Services
United States K-9 Academy has been a leader in canine training and services for over three decades, specializing in police K-9 programs, civilian dog training, and certified professional courses. Our facility in Hialeah, Florida, offers state-of-the-art training methodologies developed through global experience and partnerships with law enforcement agencies. We pride ourselves on personalized instruction, lifetime training guarantees, and a commitment to advancing canine-handler relationships through science-based techniques.Our team includes internationally recognized experts with decades of field experience, ensuring clients receive unparalleled expertise in narcotics detection, explosives detection, and protection training. We serve local, national, and international clientele, maintaining rigorous standards that have earned us affiliations with institutions like Florida International University's IFRI-NFSTC program.
Services
Dog Training
Police K-9 Sales
Certified Courses
Canine Consulting
Training Seminars
Protection Programs
Narcotics Detection
Explosives Detection
Handler Certification
International Consulting
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in canine training and law enforcement partnerships
- Our training directors are certified by Florida International University's IFRI-NFSTC program
- We offer lifetime obedience training guarantees and free phone consultations
- Our facility provides personalized programs for both civilian and police K-9 needs
- We maintain international recognition for narcotics and explosives detection expertise
Associations and certifications
- IFRI-NFSTC
Services
Dog Training
Our dog training programs utilize modern European methods for obedience, behavior modification, and protection work. We offer 21-day basic obedience courses through advanced personal protection training with lifetime guarantees. All programs include handler education and free lifetime phone consultations for ongoing support.
Police K-9 Sales
We provide trained police K-9s for narcotics detection, explosives detection, and dual-purpose patrol roles. Each canine comes with documented lineage, health guarantees, and handler certification courses. Our international clientele includes federal agencies and local law enforcement departments requiring mission-ready working dogs.
Certified Courses
Our certified training programs range from 4-week civilian courses to 12-week apprenticeships for aspiring dog trainers. Law enforcement options include narcotics/explosives detection certification and patrol dog handler training. All graduates receive professional certification upon passing written and practical exams.
Canine Consulting
We assist agencies worldwide in establishing or improving K-9 units through program evaluations and customized training solutions. Services include canine selection, handler training, and operational protocol development for departments seeking to enhance their law enforcement capabilities.
Training Seminars
Our seminars cover narcotics detection, explosives detection, and patrol training techniques for law enforcement professionals. Conducted by experienced instructors, these programs include observational methods, court preparation, and behavioral analysis to enhance operational effectiveness for police K-9 units.
People
Peter Nunez
Training Director
With over 30 years of experience, Peter Nunez is a globally recognized expert in detector dog training. He developed United States K-9 Academy's European methodology programs and holds certifications through FIU's IFRI-NFSTC program. His expertise has earned international awards and media appearances as a canine training authority.
Questions
What types of dog training programs do you offer?
We offer basic obedience, advanced protection training, narcotics/explosives detection, and police K-9 handler certification programs ranging from 4 weeks to 12-week apprenticeships.
Do you train personal protection dogs?
Yes, we offer personal protection training at two levels including perimeter threat deterrence and controlled bite/release commands for private security needs.
Are your police K-9s suitable for law enforcement agencies?
Our police K-9s undergo rigorous selection and training for narcotics detection, explosives detection, and patrol duties with documented health and performance guarantees.
Do you provide international training services?
We offer global consulting, canine selection services, and on-site seminars for law enforcement agencies in over 20 countries through our experienced instructors.
Can civilians enroll in your training courses?
Yes, our professional dog trainer courses are available to civilians seeking careers in canine training with options for business development and certification.
