Canine Deployed Law Enforcement Training

About Canine Deployed

Our Mission:
K9 handlers are relied upon by their fellow officers, and when a K9 Unit is called, excellence is expected. K9 Units frequently encounter more use-of-force situations than any other specialized unit, requiring the necessary training to succeed in these deployments. Canine Deployed is committed to ensuring that handlers and their K9’s have the knowledge, training and confidence to succeed in any deployment.

While some companies may discuss deployment theory, our team walks the talk, showing experience that goes beyond just words. We've confronted high-risk situations, climbed into attics, chased armed fugitives, held the leash during apprehensions, seized narcotics, and testified in court. This firsthand experience isn't a supplement—it's the foundation of our commitment.

Canine Deployed is a company founded by law enforcement officers, for law enforcement officers. We don't just hand out K9s; we train handlers with a level of confidence obtained from real-life experience. When you choose us, you're getting knowledge from those who've been in the very situations they’re training you for. Most importantly, we won't give you a K9 that we wouldn't trust ourselves—keeping the same high standards of those who wear the uniform.

About Us:
Canine Deployed was founded by Josh Brainard. As a police officer, Josh is a Federal Law Enforcement Training Center Use of Force Instructor, Indiana Law Enforcement Academy Instructor, K-9 trainer/K-9 handler, American Working Dog Association (AWDA) Evaluator and is currently teamed with a dual-purpose K-9. Josh has been assigned to a Criminal Interdiction Unit and Street Crimes Unit as a K-9 Handler, as well as a High-Risk Tracking Team. Josh and his partner have tracked and apprehended several dangerous individuals and are responsible for many significant seizures of drugs, firearms, and hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash. Further, Josh is recognized as an expert in Use of Force and in the K-9 field.

Canine Deployed LLC is responsible for providing K9 training to thousands of law enforcement officers every year. Canine Deployed is an Indiana Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) accredited training provider, giving our attendees ILEA credit hours. Further, Canine Deployed uses Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) certified "Use of Force" instructors, to teach use of force as it applies to K9. Canine Deployed is currently contracted by one of the largest and fastest growing law enforcement training companies in the world and our courses are approved for Law Enforcement Credits in several states.

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What classes does Canine Deployed offer?
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Is Canine Deployed POST approved?
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Recent Reviews

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Dec 31, 1969
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Angleton, TX

Awesome informative course!

Dec 31, 1969
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Granbury, TX

Great class.

Dec 31, 1969
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Odessa, TX

This course was very knowledgeable and great information to retain

Mar 3, 2025
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Lyndhurst, NJ

Josh’s knowledge and experience in the field is second to none. His presentation is clear and concise! I recommend this course to any current handler, anyone about to attend a handler school or anyone who wants to gain general knowledge about what a police/sherrif canine is capable of.

Mar 3, 2025
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Lyndhurst, NJ

Class was great, Josh was very informative and it shows how much experience he has working a dog. The bodycam videos used were a great tool to be able to see Josh executing the tactics and information that he taught during class.

Mar 3, 2025
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Lyndhurst, NJ

The course was very informative. Great introduction class to anyone interested in becoming a handler and those wanting to get back to the basics.

Mar 3, 2025
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Lyndhurst, NJ

Excellent course. Instructor was very knowledgeable and has a lot of great experience and real life deployments. Instructor was very credible.

Mar 3, 2025
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Lyndhurst, NJ

I am not a K9 handler but do have interest in the field. This course has opened my mind to how daily operations and training is like in this field. I look forward to learning more about K9’s and LE Dog Handling.

Mar 3, 2025
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Lyndhurst, NJ

Outstanding course with a lot of information regarding all aspects of being a K9 team.

Mar 3, 2025
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Lyndhurst, NJ

Great tips and pointers to help expand your knowledge in the K9 field