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Custom Canine Unlimited’s Explosives & Tracking Dog Handler Course is your pathway to unmatched expertise in explosives detection and K9 tracking. Designed exclusively for law enforcement professionals, this premium course delivers comprehensive training that equips handlers and their K9 partners to excel in real-world scenarios.
Why Choose This Course?
- Unparalleled Standards: Built on Custom Canine Unlimited’s trusted “Reliability Program,” our course ensures that handlers and their K9 partners are prepared for the demands of the job.
- Comprehensive Training: Combining theory, hands-on exercises, and rigorous testing, this course minimizes downtime and maximizes real-world readiness.
- Custom Curriculum: Tailored to industry-leading standards, our proven curriculum identifies and resolves training challenges before teams hit the road.
By the end of this course, you and your K9 partner will be equipped to meet—and exceed—the demands of explosives detection and tracking in the field.
Are you ready to elevate your team’s performance to the next level? Join the course trusted by law enforcement professionals worldwide.
What You’ll Learn:
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What Are the Fees for This Course?Mia Simpson2026-07-30T06:27:34-04:00Please contact us for pricing. You can call us at 877-799-4806 or email us at info@customcanineunlimited.com
Is this course offered online?Mia Simpson2024-12-16T17:04:56-05:00Currently, this course is only offered in-person.
Is Lodging Included in the 2026 Tuition?Mia Simpson2026-05-18T08:09:39-04:00Yes, lodging is included in all 2026 tuition.
I Registered for the Patrol Dog Handler Course Package. What Breed Will My Dog Be?Mia Simpson2026-05-18T08:05:06-04:00The most popular breeds for this course are Belgian Malinois, German Shepherd, Dutch Shepherd, or MalX.
How Long Is the Patrol Dog Handler Course?Mia Simpson2025-04-04T09:16:19-04:00The course is six weeks long (240 hours) to ensure road-ready dogs and fully trained handlers.
How Long is the Tracking Dog Handler Course?Mia Simpson2026-08-11T01:03:43-04:00Tracking dog handler training is 120 hours over three weeks.
How Long Is the Drug and Tracking Dog Handler Course?AJ Vargas2025-04-04T09:28:40-04:00The course takes 160 hours over four weeks.
I’m a Police Officer and Would Like to Become a K9 Handler. Are There Any Classes for Me Since I’m Not Yet Part of the K9 Unit?AJ Vargas2026-02-21T07:27:45-05:00Being part of a K9 Unit is not a prerequisite course requirement. If you want to take a handler course, we can provide a dog for you to use during the course, or you can purchase one of our trained dogs to keep. That is up to you. We provide online courses as well as in-person training programs. Contact us for specific help.
Is student lodging included in tuition?AJ Vargas2024-04-16T08:32:48-04:00No. Unfortunately, lodging costs are not included in tuition.
Can I Get P.O.S.T. Credit for This Course?AJ Vargas2026-05-18T08:46:29-04:00It depends on the specific state. In most cases, the Drug Dog Handler Course does qualify. A P.O.S.T. IT trainer instructs this course, and it qualifies for law enforcement credit in Georgia, South Carolina, and Illinois. Don’t give up if your state is not listed. In most cases, we can help you obtain Law Enforcement credit for this course. We are happy to assist you, so contact us to discuss your specific state.
Is there Financing available?AJ Vargas2026-02-21T07:10:58-05:00Yes, Custom Canine Unlimited partners with several third-party finance companies to provide financial assistance for various courses. Please contact us to learn about the latest financing options available to you.
I Was Checking My P.O.S.T. Training and Noticed That None of My K9 Training Appears on My Records. Do I Need to Submit Something?AJ Vargas2025-04-04T08:57:13-04:00 All certificates contain your hours of training. Submit copies to your CCU training officer, and they will present them to P.O.S.T. for you.
Please contact us for pricing. You can call us at 877-799-4806 or email us at info@customcanineunlimited.com
Currently, this course is only offered in-person.
Yes, lodging is included in all 2026 tuition.
The most popular breeds for this course are Belgian Malinois, German Shepherd, Dutch Shepherd, or MalX.
The course is six weeks long (240 hours) to ensure road-ready dogs and fully trained handlers.
Tracking dog handler training is 120 hours over three weeks.
The course takes 160 hours over four weeks.
Being part of a K9 Unit is not a prerequisite course requirement. If you want to take a handler course, we can provide a dog for you to use during the course, or you can purchase one of our trained dogs to keep. That is up to you. We provide online courses as well as in-person training programs. Contact us for specific help.
No. Unfortunately, lodging costs are not included in tuition.
It depends on the specific state. In most cases, the Drug Dog Handler Course does qualify. A P.O.S.T. IT trainer instructs this course, and it qualifies for law enforcement credit in Georgia, South Carolina, and Illinois. Don’t give up if your state is not listed. In most cases, we can help you obtain Law Enforcement credit for this course. We are happy to assist you, so contact us to discuss your specific state.
Yes, Custom Canine Unlimited partners with several third-party finance companies to provide financial assistance for various courses. Please contact us to learn about the latest financing options available to you.
All certificates contain your hours of training. Submit copies to your CCU training officer, and they will present them to P.O.S.T. for you.
