Echelon K9

This SkillBridge position provides transitioning service members with structured, hands-on training in professional K9 operations. Participants will receive instruction and supervised experience in police and working-dog training systems, canine handling, obedience, detection fundamentals, patrol applications, safety protocols, and operational standards. This is a training and professional development program designed to prepare participants for civilian careers in canine training, law enforcement, and security fields.This position is non-employment, unpaid by the industry partner, and conducted in compliance with all DoD SkillBridge requirements.Training ObjectivesParticipants will:Learn professional K9 handling and training fundamentalsDevelop an understanding of canine behavior, drive, and conditioningAssist in structured training sessions under instructor supervisionLearn safety protocols, risk management, and use-of-force considerationsGain exposure to operational K9 deployments and scenario-based trainingDevelop instructional and communication skills applicable to civilian K9 roles

SkillBridge K9 Trainer / Canine Operations Apprentice