Full-Service Canine and Handler Training and Deployment Program
Veteran Owned and Operated
Welcome!
Global K9 Solutions, LLC is a premier provider in canine handler education. GK9S is conveniently headquartered in Opelika, Alabama with easy access to the Atlanta Hartsfield International Airport. GK9S specializes in canine explosives detection as well as law enforcement canine handler education. Our students represent local, state, federal agencies, and other private organizations.
We recognize the prominent and rising demand for highly trained, quality canines and handlers in today’s environment. There is a serious concern over threats to our national security; one that is best met by trained working dogs, handlers, and trainers. Our collaborative networks are comprised of the best in the world, unmatched in our experience, training, and credentials in a wide variety of deployment and operational specialties.
Our mission is to educate and prepare students to become working dog handlers and trainers for the professional deployment of trained working dogs in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Military, Contracted Security Provider, and other client roles.
ABOut Our School
Global K9 Solutions offers several canine training career programs at our Canine Training Center located in Opelika, Alabama. We specialize in canine explosive detection, narcotic detection, canine cargo explosives detection, and full-service law enforcement canines. The programs offered at our canine training school have helped numerous graduates achieve success as professionals in the canine industry. We maintain small student to instructor ratios to ensure that each student receives ample individual attention and instruction.
Our canine training methodology is one of positive reinforcement. We use a positive reward system to support the canine’s correct response to imprinted task. Once our canines are proficient in a controlled environment, they are introduced into operational conditions similar to the areas of operation in which they will be expected to conduct searches. By introducing the canine to these operational conditions at crucial moments in their training process, the canine gains experience in searching in a variety of operational settings.
History and Development of GK9S
Global K9 Solutions was founded in 2017, and is a privately held Service-Disabled, Veteran Owned small business. GK9S initially was formed to train service dogs and educate veterans on their capabilities. Later under contracts with the Department of Defense, Federal Agencies, Law Enforcement entities, and corporate clients, GK9S trained handlers and canines to perform life-saving missions such as explosive and narcotic detection, law enforcement patrol operations, and prevention of human trafficking. GK9S also works with dozens of LE personnel from local and out-of-state departments, providing trained dogs and handler training for these law enforcement professionals to enable them to properly and safely conduct their assigned duties such as roadside seizures and criminal tracking, apprehension, and control.
About Our Training Staff
Global K9 Solutions offers the most diversely experienced staff of instructors and trainers in the U.S. Not only will you be taught by experienced instructors that are knowledgeable and respected in the canine training industry, but you will also have the opportunity to learn from those who have operational experience as a canine professional in the U.S. Military, Law Enforcement, and Contract agencies across the United States.
FACILITIES
Our 75,000 square foot Canine Training Center is the world largest indoor facility dedicated to the development and training of canines and handlers for cargo screening. The center is designed specifically to expose canine teams to an assortment of environments that replicate operational scenarios. Our kennels are on site and can house up to 90 dogs. GK9S has two classrooms that accommodate up to 30 students. The training floor offers the most realistic training environment to prepare you for the operational tempo faced by detection dog handlers. GK9S uses private off site locally procured training areas to ensure that each canine is exposed to as many operational settings the team may face.
2401 Poplar Street, Opelika, AL 36804 – 334-203-9592 – recruiting(at)gk9s.com