Our Training Services
At ValkyrieK9 & FIST K9, we offer specialized K9 training solutions tailored for both working dogs and family pets. Our programs are built on experience, trust, and proven methodology.
Pet/ Working Dog Obedience Training
Designed for everyday dog owners, this program focuses on essential manners and commands like sit, stay, heel, and recall. We help eliminate unwanted behaviors like jumping, barking, leash pulling, and more — creating a well-behaved, balanced companion. A foundational program for law enforcement, military, or sport K9s. We emphasize precise, reliable on- and off-leash control under distraction, building the discipline needed for high-performance environments.
Tracking & Trailing
Train your dog to locate missing persons, suspects, or items using scent-based techniques. Suitable for working K9 teams or those interested in sport tracking.
Our training builds focused, confident dogs that can follow scent trails in both urban and rural environments. We cover variable terrain, aging tracks, and distraction-proofing to ensure real-world performance. Whether you’re preparing for law enforcement deployment or SAR certification, we tailor the training to your goals.
Patrol & Protection
This training includes handler protection, area searches, building searches, and suspect apprehension — ideal for law enforcement, security professionals, and personal protection dog owners.
We develop K9s that are not only physically capable but also mentally sound, ensuring reliable performance under pressure. From controlled aggression to clear outs and bite recall, our program emphasizes tactical obedience and real-world deployment scenarios.
The result is a trustworthy and obedient dog capable of defending you or your family without compromising social stability, public safety, or handler control.
Detection (Narcotics & Explosives)
Train your K9 to detect a variety of substances using proven detection methods in realistic search scenarios. We offer both imprinting and advanced detection work for narcotics and explosives.
Our training includes vehicle searches, room clears, luggage and parcel screening, open area searches, and high-distraction environments. Dogs are conditioned to give passive or active alerts based on client preference and operational needs.
A great dog needs a great handler. We provide the knowledge, confidence, and hands-on skills to ensure you're just as sharp as your K9 partner — including practical deployment drills and handler cue control.
Puppy Training & Exposure
Start your pup off right with foundational training and real-world exposure. This program is designed for puppies 8 weeks and older to develop confidence, focus, and social stability during critical early stages.
We cover basic obedience, crate training, potty routines, and desensitization to sounds, surfaces, and environments. Your puppy will also be introduced to leash manners, impulse control, and early engagement games that lay the groundwork for future training success.
Whether your pup is headed for home life or working dog development, we shape well-rounded, confident young dogs ready to take on the world.
"forging elite k9 partnerships through clarity, consistency & purpose. "
At ValkyrieK9 & FIST K9, our training methods prioritize effectiveness and ethics, ensuring the well-being of every dog. We use positive reinforcement techniques and continuously adapt our approaches based on the latest research in canine behavior.