"Our mission is to teach K9 handlers to train their dogs to track or trail and advance them to a level of real world deployment readiness."

Our Tracking and Trailing Dog Program

The Canine Training Academy is a professional Bloodhound training and all breed tracking and trailing dog school serving Law Enforcement and Search and Rescue K9 teams. We specialize in training Police Officers and their Bloodhounds to trail but we are not all about Bloodhounds. We are dedicated to the advancement of all dog breeds used in tracking and trailing work. This makes our program unique.

Many different canine breeds are very capable of learning to track or trail with the proper foundation training. All who want to learn this unique skill are welcome to attend. Our team of instructors are dedicated to providing the most complete, comprehensive training program available.

Our program is designed to teach essential training skills and deployment procedures to Law Enforcement and Search and Rescue K9 handlers. We strive to produce the most effective Police and Search and Rescue K9 teams who can meet the most difficult challenges. We seek to maintain a learning environment that is realistic and productive to each individuals needs while providing a complete foundation for K9 handlers and their dogs.

Upon completion of our program, K9 handlers will have a basic understanding of how to start the training process and the skills necessary to continue to advance their dogs.

As we approach the start of our 13th year, we remain committed to providing the most professional, quality-oriented K9 classes available. Click about us to learn more and visit our classes page for a detailed schedule of activities.

We look forward to trailing with you in one of our sessions!