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Police Canines
We offer single-purpose Narcotics or Explosives detection, and Dual-Purpose Canines that detect and protect.

Our Police K-9 Handlers' Training Course is approved by the Michigan Commission On Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) and the Ohio Peace Officers Training Academy, (OPOTA). All dual-purpose dogs are trained to track, conduct building searches, open area searches and handler protection and suspect apprehension.

3 Year Written Health Warranty
All of our police service dogs come with a 100% written replacement warranty for all genetic defects. This includes hips, spine, elbows, eyes and heart. We also warranty our dogs for workability for 3-years with a free replacement policy. All canines come with a complete set of hip, elbow, and spine x-rays, up-to-date vaccination records and health check.

Depending on which package you elect to contract for, your purchase price would also include the handler's training course, and one year of maintenance training. We also give you all the leads, collars, harnesses and tracking lines required to start working your dog.

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Single Purpose Detection Course The handling of narcotics and explosive detection dogs is the focus of this course. The course consists of classroom instruction, practical field work, and detection exercises. Emphasis is given to the areas of odor theory, rewards, and search patterns along with deployment. The handler learns to utilize his or her canine in building, vehicle, and locker searches. This course lasts four weeks. Patrol Canine Handlers' Training Course This course is designed to teach the basics of patrol canine deployment and utilization.

Proper use of a canine in building searches, area searches, tracking, and suspect apprehension and handler protection are the focus of this course. Officer safety and proper tactics are emphasized throughout this course. This course last four weeks. All dual-purpose canine handlers attend a combined Detection/Patrol Course for five weeks of total training. These courses are taught by an experienced Police K-9 Handler.

Mid-Michigan Kennels Inc. Police Canine Handlers course is approved by both the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement standards (MCOLES) and the Ohio Peace Officers Training Academy (OPOTA).

Professionally trained dogs and top quality handler training means your K-9 team will be ready to succeed on the street.