Where elite detection careers begin — protecting what keeps communities safe and secure.

Headquartered in Opelika, Alabama, home to the world’s largest indoor cargo screening training facility, GK9 Academy prepares law enforcement professionals and selected military personnel to be the next generation of canine handlers and trainers meeting real-world security challenges.

Our curriculum blends science, service, and immersive scenario training to foster detection professionals trusted to safeguard high-risk environments.

With small instructor-to-student ratios, industry-certified programs, and a mission-driven ethos, GK9 Academy is where technical mastery meets genuine purpose.