BASIC DECOY COURSE

The definitive foundational training for elite K9 engagement. We forge resilient, street-ready working units through operational precision.

CATCH DYNAMICS

Mastering safety, mechanics, and angles for effective catches and operational pressure.

BITE DEVELOPMENT

Comprehensive gripping assessment, stabilization fixes, and modulation for operational deployment.

DRIVE CONTROL

Analyzing prey versus defense drives and methods for professional intensity manipulation.

STREET READY

Stress inoculation through controlled environmental exposures to ensure absolute confidence under pressure.

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Enrollment & Contact: (210) 538-1671 | stellenk9academy@gmail.com

DECOY WORK FUNDAMENTALS

01

SAFE CATCHING TECHNIQUES

Master the essential body mechanics required to absorb impact safely while maintaining canine engagement. Learn professional leash management and positioning to ensure both decoy and dog safety during high-velocity catches.

02

DRIVE IDENTIFICATION & CHANNELING

Understand the critical distinction between prey and defensive drives. Learn how to trigger, assess, and bridge these states to build a resilient, street-ready dog capable of working under extreme pressure.

03

BITE DEVELOPMENT & CORRECTIONS

Learn to assess grip quality instantly. We provide the technical 'fixes' for weak or shallow bites, teaching you how to build deep, committed, and stable bite behavior essential for tactical operations.

SECURE YOUR SPOT

The Basic Decoy Course is designed to provide new decoys with the foundational skills needed to strengthen their unit and conduct training safely and effectively. Participants gain a clear understanding of canine behavior, proper bite development, and safety protocols—equipping them to protect themselves and the dog while helping build reliable, street-ready K9s.

**Course Prerequisites
Active Law Enforcement or Military ID required
Must have bite suit

**Schedule
Courses scheduled based on availability

**Certification
Participants receive TCOLE training hours
Certificate of completion awarded

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