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Free · Five-drill at-home challenge

Could your dog
make the K9 unit?

Five at-home drills inspired by real police K9 skills. Try them, film each attempt, and see where your teammate ranks—from Recruit to K9 Material.

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Five real drills

  1. 01Recall
  2. 02Place
  3. 03Leave it
  4. 04Focus under distraction
  5. 05Find it
Rank pathRecruitCadetPatrol-ReadyK9 Material
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K9 Ready field test

Real drills. Real progress.

Serious skills. Playful spirit.

Free to tryReward-based practiceProgress, not perfection

01 / The mission

Less scrolling.
More teamwork.

Turn your next training session into a challenge worth filming. Work through the five drills, capture an honest attempt, and notice where your dog shines—and where you can grow together.

This is a recreational challenge inspired by police K9 skills, not a working-dog certification or a suitability assessment. Keep sessions short, use rewards, and stop if your dog is uncomfortable.

01

Set the scene

Choose a quiet, secure space. Bring your phone, a mat, a toy, and your dog’s favorite rewards.

02

Film the five

Try each drill at your dog’s level. Capture the whole attempt, not just the highlight reel.

03

Share. Practice. Repeat.

Post your attempts with #K9Challenge. Celebrate the wins, practice the tricky bits, and film your progress.

02 / The field guide

Five drills.
Their time to shine.

Open each briefing to get started. Begin easy, reward generously, and keep the challenge fair to your dog.

Every recruit starts somewhere.
Recruit → Cadet → Patrol-Ready → K9 Material
These are playful challenge ranks, not professional credentials. Note each drill as independent, needing help, or still learning, then use those notes to guide another practice session.
01RecallCome when it counts.

In a secure space, call your dog once from a short distance. Film how promptly they turn, return, and stay with you.

02PlaceA spot. A cue. A little patience.

Ask your dog to settle on a familiar mat or bed. Capture whether they reach their place and remain there until released.

03Leave itGood judgment beats temptation.

Use a safe, low-value distraction. Keep it out of reach and film your dog disengaging on cue. Reward with a different treat.

04Focus under distractionKeep you in the picture.

Introduce a gentle, familiar distraction at a comfortable distance. Film your dog checking back in with you. Reduce the difficulty if they become stressed.

05Find itLet the nose lead.

Hide a favorite toy or a dog-safe treat in an easy, accessible spot. Give your search cue and film your dog following their nose to the find.

Ready when you are

Your dog has potential.
Let’s see it in action.

Grab the treats. Hit record. Start with recall.

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