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K9 Training Course 

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Coordinator:

Brian Dobrzycki - Detective, Roseville Police Department

Brian Dobrzycki is a veteran law enforcement professional with over 27 years of experience in policing, K9 handling, and advanced canine training. He serves as a Master Trainer and leads a highly experienced instructional staff composed of current and retired law enforcement K9 handlers with numerous decades of combined expertise in both the public and private sector K9 operations. 

Contact Brian Dobrzycki at (248) 232-4277 or bedobrzy@oaklandcc.edu 

Course Description:

This five (5) week course provides comprehensive training for current law enforcement officers and public sector fire investigators. The course is designed to equip students with the knowledge and practical skills needed to function as a successful K9 team.

Depending on agency needs, students may enroll in either the Dual-Purpose Patrol K9 Course or the Single-Purpose Detection K9 Course. The curriculum emphasizes operational readiness, handler proficiency, and real-world deployment skills.


K9 Team Options 

Dual-Purpose K9 Teams 

Dual-purpose teams are trained to perform patrol functions in addition to one detection specialty. 

Detection Options: 

  • Explosive Detection
  • Narcotic Detection

Single-Purpose K9 Teams 

Single-purpose teams specialize in one detection discipline and do not perform patrol functions.

Disciplines: 

  • Accelerant Detection
  • Cadaver Detection
  • Explosive Detection
  • Narcotic Detection

Training Areas 

Dual-Purpose Patrol Team Training

Instruction includes: 

  • Area Search
  • Article Search
  • Building Search
  • Controlled Aggression
  • Obedience
  • Public Demonstration Skills
  • Tracking

Single-Purpose Team Training

Instruction includes: 

  • Obedience
  • Detection Discipline (Accelerant, Cadaver, Explosive, or Narcotic)
  • Public Demonstration Skills

Program Tuition & Fees

  • STANDARD RATE:  $5,200 
  • SMALL AGENCY GROUP DISCOUNT:  $3,600
  • K9 COST: Estimated $8,500 - $10,000 depending on vendor

Approved Vendors:

  • Gills German Shepherds
  • K9 Holland Group
  • Shallow Creek Kennels
  • Northern Michigan K9

Program Components:

Pre-Service K9 Training (1 Month)

  • Odor imprinting
  • Introduction to tracking
  • Introduction to obedience

Basic Handler Equipment Provided

  • Bowls
  • Brush
  • Toenail clippers
  • Tracking harness
  • Tracking line
  • 6' leash
  • Detector collar
  • Aggression harness
  • 20' - 30' long line
  • Reward toy
  • Tugs
  • Additional training equipment

Acclimation Training

Following academy completion, handlers return for two weeks, two days per week, for continued support and performance evaluation. 

Course Details:

DATES: May 4, 2026 - June 5, 2026 (Acclimation training: June 9, 11, 16 & 18, 2026) and October 5, 2026 - November 6, 2026 (Acclimation training Nov 10, 12, 17 & 19, 2026)

TIME: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Times subject to change)

COST: Standard rate is $5,200 (Small Agency Discount - $3,600)

LOCATION: Oakland Police Academy 2900 Featherstone, Auburn Hills, MI 48326 - Location on Campus: Police Academy

REGISTRATION: Email: policetraining@oaklandcc.edu or new phone: (248) 232-4227

DIETARY RESTRICTIONS: Kindly share any food allergies or dietary requirements (e.g. Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free) prior to the start of the course. Send to: policetraining@oaklandcc.edu

- 302 Funds Eligible -

*No shows WILL be billed unless cancellation is received five days prior to the class*