CODE 4 K9 provides customized K9 training based on the individual needs of each agency and its K9 program. Performance Driven Training is the basis of C4K9’s philosophy. 

Owner and lead trainer Erick Maldonado specializes in providing dynamic scenario-based training geared for real-world deployments, while maintaining industry standards and best practices. 

Erick is uniquely qualified to assist law enforcement agencies in their integration of SWAT and K9, using his experience as a SWAT Team Leader and instructor in conjunction with his experience and vast knowledge as a K9 handler, trainer, and supervisor. 

The common denominator for all high-performing K9 teams is their foundational training in obedience. C4K9 provides in-depth lecture-style classroom presentations on the fundamentals of K9 training to include Classical Conditioning, Operant Conditioning, Focused Obedience, Shaping Behavior, and Training in Drive.  We then take those lessons learned in the classroom and transition them into practical field applications with the K9 team.  

Erick’s approach to training is that no dog is left behind.  Erick works one-on-one with handlers and their dogs to maximize their training experience so each K9 team leaves feeling more confident in their abilities.  Erick will provide problem-solving training techniques and follow-up with K9 teams to support their continued development.

C4K9’s comprehensive training programs were developed to improve performance.  Whether you are looking for improved performance in the integration of SWAT and K9, foundational training, building a new K9 program from the ground up, or an outside evaluation of your current K9 program for ideas on areas that can be improved upon, contact Erick at C4K9 to discuss the services we can provide.