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Programs At  RRK9 

Featured Programs

01
LED‑21® — Law Enforcement Dogs (LED) for the 21st Century

High‑impact leadership and performance training for K9 team leaders and public‑safety executives, integrating habit science, resilience coaching, and operational decision‑making.

02
AAI‑21® — Animal‑Assisted Intervention (AAI) for the 21st Century

University‑aligned curricula and implementation support to integrate canine‑assisted interventions into trauma recovery, juvenile rehabilitation, and victim services.

03
SAR‑21® — Search & Rescue (SAR) for the 21st Century

Community‑ready SAR training, certification, and rapid‑deployment standards for disaster response, missing‑person searches, and multi‑agency coordination.

04
PSA-21® — Public Safety Advancement (PSA) for the 21st Century

Cross‑sector professional development and policy guidance to modernize public‑safety systems—aligning K9 operations, technology, and community partnerships to meet contemporary threats and resilience needs.

05
Pawsitive Pathways — Registered Apprenticeship & Workforce Development

A Department of Labor–registered apprenticeship co‑developed with La Sierra University and AAI‑21®. Designed for corrections integration, it provides paid apprenticeships with classroom and hands‑on canine care training, stackable industry certifications, credit pathways, and career transition support into K9 handling, SAR, veterinary support, and AAI roles.

06
JOBS 4 JUVENILES — Pre‑Apprenticeship, Workforce & Resilience Pathways

Pre‑apprenticeship (age 16–24) career‑readiness, life‑skills, and hands‑on K9 engagement to prepare justice‑involved youth for entry into apprenticeships and employment in animal care, public safety, and allied fields. Includes basic certifications, mentorship, and warm‑hand‑offs into paid apprenticeship pipelines.

07
American Kennel Club (AKC) Therapy Dog Program

Comprehensive certification and handler training preparing teams for therapeutic visitation, reading programs, and institutional support roles.

08
Training & Classes

Learn with RRK9 — practical, safe, and mission‑driven training for pets, handlers, and professionals.

09
Atlanta Decoy School — K9 Decoy & Handler Certification

Intensive practical decoy, bite‑suit, and operational support training for law enforcement and security with accredited standards and employer‑ready certification.

11
La Sierra University Criminal Justice Department

Accredited Criminal Justice courses, practicums, and stacked RTI/CEU options preparing students for K9, SAR, and C‑SAR careers with academic credit and apprenticeship alignment.

12
RRK9 Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) — K9 Technician & Handler

United States Department of Labor‑registered apprenticeship delivering paid on‑the‑job training and accredited related technical instruction to certify K9 technicians and handlers. Competency‑based credentials, La Sierra RTI/credit articulation, and workforce‑funding support for employer partners.

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