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.
Summer SemesterContinued
Dog Trainer class. Courses in this class are K9 Instructor, Scent Detection, and Cadaver Detection.
K9 Handler School
World-class K9 handler training for law enforcement and security personnel. Patrol dogs may also be available for purchase for handlers/departments. Handler school is $500/week; minimum 2 weeks. We recommend at least 4 weeks for new handlers. This is designed for dogs who have completed their initial training but can be tweaked to accommodate green dogs, if needed.
- Basic/Advanced/Tactical obedience
- Patrol/Apprehension
- Effective trailing methods
- Legal, operational Scent Detection
- K9 Case law in all phases of LEO applications
- Emergency first aid
- Realistic tactical deployments
- Instructing handlers how to work their dogs with less team conflict and more effective communication, consistency, and collaboration
AccelerationDays
Acceleration days are free continuing education days for our Dog Trainer College graduates (both in-person and online grads). These are held at the school and may include off-site training as well.
- Wednesday is Behavior/Obedience topics/training
- Thursday is Service Dog topics/training
- Thursday and Friday are Police K9 topics/training
These days can include both lecture updates and hands-on training. RSVP to tim@conifercanine.com to let us know you are attending.
*Please note that Acceleration Days are open ONLY to graduates who are up to date on their school bill (if any).
Fall SemesterBegins
The last dog trainer class for 2025. Course included in this class is the Behavior/Obedience, Protection Dog Trainer, and K9 Instructor (if enough interest is secured).
ConiferChristmas Cup
Working dog teams will not want to miss this! The Cup is an indoor competition for working K9s. It is has the flavor of tactical K9/handler skills and obedience work. It is open to both single and dual purpose teams. We are super excited about this event! We have already outgrown our original location. There will be a $65 registration fee to cover the costs. Registration will be available here once all the details are worked out. We want to give you a heads on so you can save the date! The Cup will be held at the Christian Family Center, Greenfield, IN. FYI, The entire CFC campus is drug/alcohol/vape-free. Overnight lodging (Fri/Sat) is available as well at $50/night. To register and find more info…. MORE INFO HERE
