Training & Courses
At K2K9, training is the foundation of everything we do.
Our 125-acre Canine Training Academy in Jackson Springs, North Carolina, was purpose-built to prepare handlers and canines for real-world operations—delivering the skills, confidence, and readiness required to perform at the highest levels.
Excellence in Every Handler and Canine
Canine Handler Courses
K2K9’s handler courses prepare teams to perform a full range of detection and screening services across multiple environments.
Whether you’re a new handler or an experienced operator, our training programs meet the highest standards in the industry.
Courses include:
Person-Borne Explosive Detection (PBED)
Static Explosive and Weapons Detection
Narcotics Detection
Tracking & Trailing
Controlled Aggression / Criminal Apprehension
Vehicle, Venue, and Open Area Searches
Our instruction is delivered by IPWDA-certified Master Trainers with decades of operational experience in military, law enforcement, and private security missions.
Canine Trainer Courses
K2K9’s Trainer Courses are designed for professionals looking to elevate their expertise and train others.
Students gain a deep understanding of canine behavior, detection methodology, and modern training techniques used by elite organizations worldwide.
Key outcomes:
Advanced understanding of detection principles
Development of effective green-to-trained dog programs
Certification readiness and evaluation standards
K2K9’s HME courses are built around real-world threats and field-tested tactics.
Participants learn to recognize, imprint, and detect a variety of HME components including TATP, HMTD, and other common compounds used in IEDs and improvised devices.
Topics covered:
HME recognition and synthesis
Scenario-based detection exercises
IED component awareness and mitigation techniques
Our HME training ensures teams are prepared to detect and respond to evolving explosive threats in any operational environment.
Homemade Explosive Courses
Maintaining a properly trained and effective Canine Program is challenging, rewarding, and if managed correctly, can be an invaluable asset to any agency.
The K2K9 Canine Training Academy
Located in Jackson Springs, North Carolina, the K2K9 Training Academy (CTA) spans 125 acres with over 60 on- and off-site training environments.
The facility supports every aspect of canine instruction—from controlled classroom settings to full-scale field scenarios.
Facility Features:
Capacity for up to 320 canines
Dedicated explosive, narcotic, and multipurpose training areas
Realistic urban, rural, and vehicular training environments
On-site kennel and housing facilities
On-Site Veterinary Hospital
K2K9 operates a fully licensed Veterinary Hospital within the training campus—ensuring every canine receives top-tier care.
Our veterinary team performs routine examinations, surgeries, dental cleanings, digital radiographs, and ultrasounds.
K2K9’s Canine Training Academy is a USDA Animal Welfare Act Registered Class R Research Facility, maintaining compliance with all USDA, state, and local licensing requirements.
Visit or Enroll
K2K9 offers training and courses year-round. To view a complete list of our courses, click below.
📍 369 Currie Rd, Jackson Springs, NC 27281
📞 910.652.3645
🕓 By Appointment Only