Here is a list of events scheduled at Conifer Canine. Unless otherwise noted, these events are held at the Training Center, 717 Beaver Hollow Rd, Spencer, IN. Upon arrival, follow the signs to the Office.
Spring Semester beginsbegins
Courses starting on this date are the Master Trainer, Behavior/Obedience, and Protection Dog Trainer courses.
Spring SemesterContinued
Courses starting on this date are the Police K9 Instructor, Scent Detection, and Cadaver Detection courses.
Police K9Decoy School
Three immersive days of decoy training for police K9s. Learn effective methods to bring out the best in the apprehension K9 by building drive, grip, targeting, and confidence. We’ll discuss different tools – what to use, what not to use. Students will also learn things to avoid so as not to injure or otherwise hinder a dog. We will discuss problem solving and – better yet – how to prevent problems from developing in the first place. There will be some lecture time but lots of hands-on work as well. Meeting at our Training Facility at 717 Beaver Hollow Rd, Spencer, IN. Taught by Master Trainer and owner of Conifer K9, Tim Miller. 9am-4pm or so. Lunch break 12-1; students responsible for their own lunch (restaurants less than 10 mins away). Working spot: $350; bringing a working dog encouraged but not required – lectures plus bitework. Audit spot: $200; lectures without taking bites and no decoy certification.
Decoy Workshop Registration
Late Spring SemesterService Dog Trainer course
The only course to begin on this date is the Service Dog Trainer course.
Summer Semesterbegins
Courses starting on this date include the Master Trainer, Behavior/Obedience, and Protection Dog Trainer courses.
Summer SemesterContinued
Courses starting on this date include the Police K9 Instructor, Scent Detection, and Cadaver Detection courses.
AccelerationDays
These are free days of refresher training/lecture for our Dog Trainer College graduates. Grads must be current on their school bill (if any). Master Trainer grads can attend all 3 days, otherwise: 9/9 is for Obedience and Service Dog trainer grads. 9/10 is for K9 Instructor, Scent/Cadaver Detection and Protection Dog trainer grads. 9/11 is Master Trainers only. RSVP by 8/31/26.
FallSemester
Course starting on this date is the Behavior/Obedience course.
ChristmasCup
Due to overwhelming support and positive feedback from last year’s event, we are planning on a 2026 Christmas Cup! The Cup is an indoor competition for working K9s. It has the flavor of police tactical K9/handler skills and obedience/agility work. It is open to both single and dual purpose teams. We are tweaking last year’s weaknesses and creating new activities to make this year even better! The location (within reasonable driving distance of Spencer, IN) will be announced once secured. Registration will be here once all the details are worked out. More information here.