Professional MWD Decoy Course in Gainesville, GA2026-05-20T03:33:00-04:00
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MWD Decoy Course Duration, Schedule and Locations

  • COURSE LENGTH: 1 Week (5 Days)

  • SCHEDULE: MONDAY – FRIDAY. OFF WEEKENDS AND FEDERAL HOLIDAYS (UNLESS TRAINING NEEDS SUPERSEDE)

  • LOCATIONS OFFERS: Custom Canine Unlimited G1 Facility – 3266 Old Cornelia Hwy, Gainesville, GA 30507 or MWD Kennels

MWD Decoy Course Overview

Prepare Your MWD for Mission Readiness

Our MWD Decoy Course is designed to empower MWD handlers, trainers, and non-commissioned officers with the skills and knowledge needed to elevate their Military Working Dogs’ mission readiness. This course combines industry-leading expertise, scenario-based learning, and a hands-on approach to ensure both decoys and dogs are fully prepared for operational success.

“Every bit of my Patrol Dog’s success in my real-world deployments (missions) was as a result of having a tremendously knowledgeable decoy that prepared my dog” -AJ Vargas

What You’ll Learn

At the core of this training, you’ll gain the tools to enhance your MWD’s performance while ensuring safety in every step of the process. Topics covered include:

  • Decoy & Dog Safety: Best practices to protect decoys, handlers, and dogs during training.
  • Equipment Mastery: Understand and utilize gear essential for MWD readiness.
  • Decoy Techniques: Learn and refine techniques to bring out the best in a dog.
  • Canine Drives: Assess and maximize your MWD’s natural instincts and drives.
  • Training Needs Assessment: Evaluate your dog’s skills to determine training priorities.
  • Implementing a Training Plan: Develop and execute effective, goal-oriented training programs.
  • MWD Mission Readiness Training: Prepare the dog for real-world missions using proven methods.
  • Scenario-Based Training: Create real-life scenarios to simulate operational conditions.
  • Muzzle Training: Enhance confidence and control through advanced muzzle exercises.
  • Meeting Objectives: Ensure all training aligns with mission-readiness goals.

Who Should Attend?

This course is tailor-made for MWD handlers, trainers, and NCOs seeking professional development, mission-ready results, and specialized skills to build operational excellence within their teams.

Why Train With Us?

  • Expert-Led Curriculum: Our training team leverages years of industry experience and 1000’s of successful patrol deployments (missions) to deliver actionable insights that matter in the field.
  • Hands-On Learning: Opportunities to practice techniques under the guidance of seasoned experts.
  • Mission-Focused Approach: Training designed to meet real-world operational demands with precision and professionalism.
  • Confidence in Results: Our approach blends adult learning methodologies with canine behavior science to deliver outcomes you can rely on.

Your Mission-Readiness Starts Here

Join the MWD Decoy Course to take your MWD capabilities to the next level. Gain essential skills, refine your expertise, and prepare your team for success.

Enroll now and build the future of mission-ready MWDs.

Subjects Covered in the Course

  • DECOY & DOG SAFETY

  • EQUIPMENT

  • EQUIPMENT UTILIZATION FOR MWD READINESS

  • DECOY TECHNIQUES

  • CANINE DRIVES

  • TRAINING NEEDS ASSESSMENT

  • IMPLEMENTING A TRAINING PLAN

  • MWD MISSION READINESS TRAINING

  • SCENARIO BASED TRAINING

  • SCENARIO BASED TRAINING

  • MUZZLE TRAINING

  • MEETING OBJECTIVES

FAQ’s About MWD Decoy Course In Gainesville,GA

Will Custom Canine Unlimited travel to my kennel to train MWD teams?2026-02-21T07:31:32-05:00

Yes, Custom Canine Unlimited will travel and provide the resources necessary for your kennel to host quality MWD training.

What specific skills and training does Custom Canine Unlimited provide to enhance the capabilities of military working dogs?2026-05-19T07:47:40-04:00

Each MWD Course that Custom Canine Unlimited develops is meant to target specific enhancements of capabilities for each MWD team or personnel.  We suggest to refer to each individual course to view the specific capability enhancements the course targets.

How can I determine which training program is best suited for my MWD team’s needs and mission requirements?2026-05-19T07:49:37-04:00

We would suggest to contact us to speak with one of our RAMs or Trainers.  We can best guide you while speaking with you and asking some key questions.

Are there opportunities for ongoing support or follow-up training after completing a program with Custom Canine Unlimited?2024-09-07T21:17:34-04:00

Yes. Custom Canine Unlimited is built on a core of client-centric focus processes. We maintain a structured follow up processes after each course and we commit to ongoing support for each student we have the privilege to teach.

How does Custom Canine Unlimited tailor the training to meet the unique needs of different MWD teams?2024-09-07T21:11:30-04:00

Utilizing over 8 years of study and participation in the MWD program we have a clear understanding of the core of the MWD program training techniques, procedures, and requirements with this the expertise of our SMEs we build curriculums that are flexible enough to allow on-ground trainers to to make the necessary adjustments to ensure each team reaches the same goals.

TESTIMONIALS

INSTRUCTORS FOR THIS COURSE

AJ Vargas

CEO | Trainer | K9 Handler | Law Enforcement | VA Certifying Official

Szymon Sochacki

Head Trainer | K9 Handler | US Veteran | VA Certifying Official

Keely Hill

Trainer Apprentice / Kennel Master Apprentice

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