Josh Brainard — Instructor Profile

Canine Deployed · 12 year LEO
Avg 4.93/5 70 reviews 100% recommend

About 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.

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Jan 21, 2026
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★★★★★ · Highly recommended

Awesome informative course!

Jan 21, 2026
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★★★★★ · Highly recommended

Informative

Jan 21, 2026
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★★★★★ · Highly recommended

Great class

Jan 21, 2026
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★★★★★ · Highly recommended

Highly recommend for any handler or officer wanting to pursue a career as a handler.

Jan 21, 2026
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★★★★★ · Highly recommended

Must have for future K-9 handlers!

Jan 21, 2026
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★★★★★ · Highly recommended

Great class. Definitely recommended for Patrol or special divisions that work closely with K-9’s.

Jan 21, 2026
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★★★★★ · Highly recommended

This is an amazing class for people who aspire to be handlers, people who work closely with handlers, and current handlers that need a refresher on case law and tactics. I am attached to a special unit with 9 other people. This class gave …

Jan 21, 2026
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★★★★★ · Highly recommended

Class was very helpful and will help me with my day to day duties as a k9handler

Jan 21, 2026
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★★★★★ · Highly recommended

The class was very helpful in gaining knowledge for becoming a future K-9 handler.

Jan 21, 2026
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★★★★★ · Highly recommended

Great information for when working with my agencies K-9

Jan 21, 2026
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★★★★★ · Highly recommended

Fantastic and engaging regardless of experience or skill level.

Jan 21, 2026
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★★★★★ · Highly recommended

Very informative class for anyone apart of a K9 team or interested in becoming a handler. Highly recommend this class!