Unlike dog training clubs which are geared towards only training for a specific sport or function, Sirius K9 Training welcomes a variety of working dogs including Schutzhund, Ring, K9 Pro-Sports, PSA, NAPD, police, security, and personal/family protection dogs. We also encourage inexperienced handlers, beginner dogs and puppies to attend our training sessions.

Our training is open to all breeds and varieties of dogs, as long as the dog possesses the proper temperament for protection work. Each new dog must pass an evaluation prior to participating in one of our protection classes/courses and must be social and have completed intermediate or advanced obedience training. (The dog’s age will be taken into consideration.)

The purpose of our protection training is to provide trainers and handlers an outlet in which to further their experience and knowledge of working dogs and to provide a fun and safe environment where they may attain specific goals with their K9 partner.

Our objective is to establish a standard of performance for all protection trained dogs. Sirius K9 Training stresses the importance of proper socialization, control, liability, and safety. Our goal is to condition the dog and handler to react and respond reliably regardless of the situation or circumstances. Our protection scenarios are extremely realistic and emphasize courage and teamwork. Our obedience routines are unsurpassed with the most difficult distractions. The training we provide is ideal for any protection sport. We build confidence in the dog and develop a relationship with you and your dog that you will not get anywhere else. Our training sessions are always exciting, challenging, and rewarding. Your dog will get worked more here and have more fun with us than at any club!

Our trainers and decoys are highly experienced, knowledgeable, and certified. They are some of the best you will see!

All Protection training requires an evaluation before attending class.

Basic/Intermediate Group Protection Class
This class is for beginner to intermediate protection dogs. Training is mostly conducted on the sleeve (some suit work) and includes drive & confidence building, guard and bark exercises, group tie-out work, control work with decoy distraction, and building searches.

Advanced Group Protection Class
This class is for advanced protection dogs only. Training is mostly conducted on the full suit and includes area / building searches, handler protection scenarios, gunfire (blanks), guard and bark exercises, advanced control work, multiple decoy work, targeting on the suit, courage tests, group tie-out work, & call-offs. (This class is also geared towards helping the handler and dog pass the Sirius Protection K9 Certification.)

Custom/Private Protection Training
Private one-hour protection sessions are available with a trainer and decoy at the Training Facility located in Yorba Linda or at your home. Each session will be individualized to meet your needs.

K9 Home Protection Testing
To help determine whether or not your dog is capable of being your first line of defense! Would your dog allow an intruder to enter your home or yard? Would your dog play with, flee from or fight off an intruder? With the rise of violent crimes, the family companion is playing an increasingly important role as a family guardian. Most of us today, rely on our pet to be both a deterrent and a protector. Sirius K9 Training can test your dog at your home, in your yard, at your office, along your walking/jogging path or even in your vehicle...and put your mind at ease. Find out if your dog has what it takes! We video tape this test for you!

Sirius K9 Training Certification
The exercises include = Off-leash obedience with hand signals, a group exercise, and a sit for examination. A long down with the handler out of site (with decoy distraction.) A call off. A courage test. A guard and bark with an escort. A send after two decoys. Handler protection. And, an area/building search which is timed.

Each team will be video taped and a copy given to the handler. A certification test date/time/location will be scheduled after two or more dogs have registered. (Teams may attempt certification as often as they like.) Yearly certification is encouraged and recommended.