TRAINING EVENTS – CALIFORNIA
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Sept. 28 – Nov. 25, 2026
Nine Week Basic Handler School
What information will be covered?
The course will cover detailing, leash work, pattering, scent theory, tracking and control.
We will cover scent work and instruct new handlers on how to read their dogs indicators.
We will provide hands on approach to solving individual problems.
Attempts will be made to place teams into scenarios and situations that may test the handlers and canines abilities.
A complete understanding of all detection and patrol case law.
Search techniques, control, obedience, tactical obedience and tracking.
This class will end with a POST certification for basic narcotic and patrol.
The agency may select a K9 from our kennels and register the handler for this course. Once registered the agency will then be contacted and invoiced for the course. The cost of the handler course is $850.00 per week. There is a 3.6% surcharge for credit card payment. For details regarding the Basic Handlers Course please contact our office 209-596-4336
Sept 28 – Nov 25, 2026
Monday – Thursday
8am – 6:00pm
19091 E Hwy 120
Ripon, CA, 95366
Apr 23, 2026
Canine Team Evaluator Course
This course is designed to train students to evaluate a team performance under POST K9 Guidelines.
This course consist of lecture and hands on evaluation of canine teams. Those wishing to participate in the course may also run their canine through the evaluation process for certification. Contact Ron Cloward if you will have your canine with you. Minimum Standards to become a POST Evaluator:
1. Should have a minimum of five years experience as a Law Enforcement K9 Handler or Law Enforcement K9 Trainer, and a minimum of 200 hours of documented training in the area they are evaluating.
(Attendees in the course must provide verification of prerequisites to the course presenter prior to the beginning of the course.)
Class size is limited, so register early! POST Plan IV CCN is 1449-24040-24.
The students will learn how to interpret and apply a reasonable and uniform evaluation of standards set forth in POST guidelines for patrol and detection.
The cost for this course is $119.00 or $124.00 for credit card payment.
8am – 5pm
19091 E Hwy 120
Ripon, CA, 95366
Jan 29, 2026
Apr 23, 2026
Mar 23 – 27, 2026
Canine Tracking Course
The course will enhance you and your dog’s abilities and skills for successful tracking on any surface. We will focus on line control, reading K9 behavior, and a variety of surfaces. Tracking for suspects is your bread and butter.
The course is a mixture of classroom and hands on. We will also provide each student the information needed to qualify as an expert in tracking for courtroom purposes.
Ron Cloward will show you the proper techniques for efficient and successful tracking from basic to advanced. Our team of trainers will help each team to gain confidence as a team in tracking.
Check out our website for onsite accommodations @ $300 per K9 team for the week.
Call our office for availability.
Note: There is a $25 cancellation fee for any cancelled registration after March 1, 2024.
COST: $475 per K9 team by check, $493 by credit card.
CA POST Control #1449-24024-24
Mar 23 – 27, 2026
8am
19091 E Hwy 120
Ripon, CA, 95366
May 12 – 14, 2026
Canine Program Management Course
This program is designed as an interactive student led program which encourages the sharing of ideas and information amongst the group. You will deal with K9 related issues as they pertain to modern day policing.
Read moreSome topics covered in this class include, but are not limited to:
Legal Updates
Handler Selection
Dog Selection
The Problem Handler
K9 Use of Force Investigation
Why K9 Programs Fail
Critical Incident Reviews and Scenarios
K9 Pros and Cons
Protecting Your Investment
The Problem Trainer
K9 Technology Update
Record Keeping
K9 Retirement and Kenneling
May 12 – 14, 2026
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Top Dog Police K9 Training and Consulting, LLC
19091 CA Hwy 120
Ripon, CA 95366
Phone: 209-596-4336
Email: toppdog97@yahoo.com
Hours
| Mon | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm |
| Tue | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm |
| Wed | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm |
| Thu | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm |
| Fri | Closed |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |
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