2027 Police K-9 Conference Instructors

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Tim Adams – Clear and Reliable Out | Safe Street Deployments and Back Up Officer Utilization *Live-Demonstration using dogs*

David Adebimpe – The Consequences of Non-Standardization of Scent Training Aids and The Origin of the Saying, “The Only Thing Two Trainers Agree on is What the Third One is Doing Wrong.”

Chris Altherr – The Complete Opposite of Everything You’ve Been Told About E-Collars & Training in General *Live-Demonstration using dogs*

Bart & Michael Bellon – From Zero to Hero: How to be a Better Dog Handler and Trainer

Andrea “Mahigan” Bogiatto – The Human Factor: When the Handler Becomes the Weapon

Blake Broadhurst – K-9 Tactical Team Takedowns and Deadly Force Encounters

Mike Clemenson – Selecting a Balanced Police Dog

Domestic Interdiction Group – Hidden Compartments, Criminal Patrol & Officer Safety

David Dorn – “Normalization of Risk”, In Explosive Detection Dog Handling

Ricky Farley – K-9 Narcotics Detection |  Beginning of Muzzle Training  |  Muzzle Training Through Pictures: A Continuation of the Beginning of Muzzle Training

Juan Gonzalo Moreno Marquez – K9 Units and Drones: The Synergy of Forensic Geo-Tracking 5.0

Paul Hammond – Body-worn Detection & School K9 Safety

Aric Harris – Decoy & Bite Work *Live-Demonstration using dogs*

Travis Hicks – Trauma in Working Dogs

Donovan Hunter – Creating Purpose Driven Canines

Shanon Kimball – The Trailing K9 – How Scent Theory, Environment and Time Play a Role and How to Trouble Shoot

Craig Mancuso – High Risk K-9 Patrol Operations and K-9 SWAT Deployment – S.K.I.D.D.S./CATS

Mike McHenry – K-9 Supervisor

Jeremy McLaughlin – Enhancing Detection: The Essential Role of Maintenance Training *Live-Demonstration using dogs*

Ryan Millbern – Reality Based K-9 Training and US Based Operations for LE/Commercial Explosives Detection Teams | Hotel & Casino Security K9 Operations 101 – Enhancing Guest Safety, the Guest Experience, and Your Brand with K9 Assets

Danny Nunez – Hidden Compartments, Criminal Patrol & Officer Safety

John M. Peters, Attorney at Law – K-9 Legal: Sessions 1 & 2

Ken Orr – The Trailing K9 – How Scent Theory, Environment and Time Play a Role and How to Trouble Shoot

Zach Pfannenstiel – Engagement Unleashed: Fixing Hesitation and Drive Issues in Police Dogs

Lukasz Polanski – Working Dog Kennel Management in Europe and Green Dogs Selection | Selecting Green Dogs in Europe: Market Analysis Operations

Luis Rodriguez – Obedience to Odor

Doug Roller – E-Collar: Off Leash Control and Canine Problem Solving | K-9 Tactics and Preparing for the Real World

Frank Schembre – Tactical Precision in Detection: Calibrating to Elite Performance

Paul Shaughnessy – K-9 Selection, Imprinting, Search Patterns, Communication & Full Overview of Starting & Finishing a Detection K-9

Rodney Spicer Jr – K-9 Stress Inoculatoin Prior to Deployments | Reality Based Detection Training

Ed Van Buren – Criminal Patrol Interdiction – Success on the Street and in the Courtroom

Herby Willems – Genetic Behavior vs. Trained Behavior | Sport Dog vs. Street Dog | Understanding of Triggers and Drives

Jake Wright – Teaching the Out Command | The Making of a Detection Dog – *Live-Demonstration using dogs*

…and more to come!

INSTRUCTORS

Tim Adams is the Owner and Operator of The Next Level Canine Institute, a Kennel Located in Eastern Utah and in Las Vegas Nevada,...

Dr. David Adebimpe, DSc, PhD. founder and CEO of Polymath Interscience, is a research scientist, philosopher and inventor who uses his cross-disciplinary skills and expertise...

Chris Altherr is the CEO and founder of MyDogTrainer.com & the E-FLO Training System. His 22 years in the industry has given him extensive experience in...

Michael Bellon, originally from Charleston, South Carolina, has earned a reputation as a top-tier expert in training working dogs for high-demand environments. Her academic...

Andrea "Mahigun" Bogiatto is a seasoned expert in law enforcement and canine operations, having dedicated over 20 years of service to the Italian State Police. He served as an Anti-Riot Team Instructor and K-9 Instructor, specializing in public order and security across various operational departments.

Blake Broadhurst has been a police officer with a major metro police department in Central Florida for 15 years, spending 13 of them on...

Eric Byrd is the National Channel Manager for Kinetic Performance Dog Food with a focus on Police/Military K-9 teams across the country. Eric has...

Owner, Hill Country Dog Center, LLC Over 25-years canine handler/trainer/instructor experience Over 15-years as Program Manager Over 7-years training MDDs in support of...

About Dave Dorn- David Dorn is a Medical Retired Sergeant form the San Francisco Sheriff’s Department. David has over 30 years of K9 Training...

Ricky Farley is  President of Alabama Canine (ACLEOTC). As a world-renowned, highly sought after trainer and speaker, Ricky continues to share his technique and elite...

My name is Juan Gonzalo Moreno Marquez. I am an expert in the identification of human remains, with certifications in forensic entomology, forensic soil...

Paul Hammond is widely recognized as an industry leader in the use and deployment of working dog teams around the world, with a distinguished...

Aric Harris grew up in the Schutzhund, and Law Enforcement canine training industry. He competed in competition obedience and USCA/ GSDCA Trials since he...

Travis Hicks is the owner and head trainer of Flatline K9, a dog training business located in Southern Illinois. Flatline K9 offers training in the...

Donovan Hunter has been handling and training law enforcement/military working dogs for 16 years. His canine career started with military service. Donovan was enlisted...

Jeremy McLaughlin is a seasoned professional in the field of canine handling, boasting over 24 years of experience with the Department of Corrections. He...

Shanon resides in Anchorage Alaska.  She started in search and rescue (SAR) in 2008 with the Anchorage Search Team, in 2009 a bloodhound came...

Ken Licklider, SMSGT, USAF (Ret) is the owner and Chief Trainer of Vohne Liche Kennels, Inc. Mr. Licklider has fourty-seven (47) years canine experience,...

Craig Mancuso - Lt. Mancuso served in the U.S Marine Corps from 1996-2000. In 2002 he moved from New York to Nevada and began...

* Owner & Lead Trainer F.M. K9 LLC, founded 2012 * Over 25 years in the canine field and industry * US Army Combat-Veteran – 8...

Ryan Millbern has instructed law enforcement, military, contractors & private security K9 teams worldwide, bringing over 18 years of expertise in K9 management, training...

Trooper Danny Nunez began working for Texas DPS in 2002. He has seized several thousands of pounds of marijuana and several hundred pounds of...

Ken Orr resides in Anchorage, Alaska, works for the Alaska Department of Corrections, and has been involved in search and rescue since 2018, when...

John has been instructing police canine handlers, supervisors and associations on the laws governing canine operations for more than 15 years. His classes have...

Zach Pfannenstiel brings over 18 years of law enforcement experience, with more than 12 years dedicated to police canine operations as a handler, trainer,...

Lukasz Polanski is an expert in working dog breeding, training, evaluation and kennel management, with nearly two decades of dedicated expertise in the canine...

Luis Rodriguez welcomed in January 2007 to the VLK Family. Luis has 9 years of experience as Head Trainer of the K-9 Unit with...

Sgt. Doug Roller was the Chief Trainer for the Los Angeles Police Department's (LAPD) K-9 Platoon, Metropolitan Division for 17 years, until he retired...

For the past 22 years, Kyle and Deaks have served full-time as a K9 team with the Hendricks County Sheriff’s Department. In 2024, he...

Frank Schembre, former Federal Air Marshal and former Trainer and Instructor for the National Explosives Detection Canine Team Program at Lackland AFB.  His notable career includes roles as a...

Paul Shaughnessy founded Excel K-9 Services, Inc. in 2001 and it now consists of a staff of working law enforcement K-9 trainers. Paul was...

Rodney Spicer Jr is currently the Director of Operations at Gold Coast K9, located in Southern California....

During a 30 year career in Law Enforcement that included the Supervision and training of one of the most productive K-9/ Interdiction Units in...

Herby Willems has been active in international dog world for over 40 years, breeding, training and working with show dogs, Personal protection dogs, sport...

Jake Wright served in the United States Marine Corps, which gave him the opportunity to see first hand all the capabilities a K-9 can...