Complete Canine Training’s K9 Decoy School delivers high-quality, hands-on decoy instruction for law enforcement and military agencies. Decoy work is far more than “putting someone in a suit.” A properly trained decoy is a safety asset that accelerates canine bite development, reinforces correct engagement patterns, and builds confidence in both dogs and handlers. An inexperienced or untrained decoy can harm canine foundations and create bad habits — risking injury and operational failure.
At CCT, we provide structured, progressive decoy training designed to improve skills at all levels, from newcomers to seasoned practitioners. After our courses, decoys are able to start puppy bite work, build green dogs up, develop proper biting habits, teach targeting, and solve patrol-related performance problems.
Available K9 Decoy Courses
3-Day K9 Decoy Course
Course Dates: March 24-26, 2026 & July 8-10, 2026
Price: $350
Ideal For: New Decoys & Green Handlers
Focus: Fundamentals of decoying, safety, equipment, bite development, and drive channeling.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to safely and effectively support patrol canine training and problem solving.
5-Day K9 Decoy Course
Course Dates: May 18-22, 2026 & October 12-16, 2026
Price $450
Ideal For: Decoys ready to expand skills
Focus: Progresses from fundamentals into scenario-based presentation work, including day/night tactical setups. Graduates will be able to support patrol operations with advanced bite work execution, drive assessment, and scenario-based training.
Problem-Solving Decoy Course
Call to schedule for your unit – 720-204-1929
Ideal for: Units needing targeted behavior correction
Focus: Specifically addresses bite and engagement issues in patrol dogs, with real-time corrective work and instruction on how to fix them. This course helps resolve common patrol performance challenges such as shallow biting, non-engagement, and equipment fixation.
Why Decoy Training Matters
A decoy is more than a target — they are a partner in building reliable patrol behaviors. Their skill in:
- reading canine body language,
- managing drives safely,
- delivering consistent presentations,
- and maintaining control under pressure
directly influences how quickly and confidently a dog develops its bite work.
Trained decoys help reduce risk, improve training quality, and support higher-level performance outcomes in patrol deployments.
Course Features
- Emphasis on decoy safety and canine welfare
- Bite development and drive manipulation instruction
- Scenario-based and real-world applications
- Troubleshooting bite-work problems
- Suitable for both aspiring and experienced decoys
Who Should Attend
- Law enforcement decoys
- Canine handlers looking to deepen bite work understanding
- K9 instructors and trainers
- Unit training coordinators who are responsible for canine performance