Class 2024-2
2024-04-08 - 2024-05-17 | FM K9, 7563 Pokagon Road, Berrin Center Michigan, 42109, United States

HTL K9 Conference
2024-04-09 - 2024-04-11
Contact htlk9.com for details

Decoy Technique's and Training Seminar
2024-04-22 08:00 - 2024-04-24 17:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
Decoy Technique’s and Training Seminar
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Sponsored by: F.M. K9
Instructors:
Mike McHenry – Master Trainer IPWDA / Owner- Lead Trainer F.M. K9
When:
Dates: April 22 thru 24, 2024 (Monday thru Wednesday)
Where:
F.M. K9
7563 Pokagon Road
Berrien Center, Mi 49102
Cost: $250.00 per team
Due on first day of class
Includes 24 hours ILECA training credit’s
Make checks for payment to: F.M. K9
Class Description:
The decoy techniques and training will include the proper use and presentation of a hidden sleeve, a normal sleeve, a bite suit, use of line work in training and harness. The focus is on teaching the person how to be a decoy to lower person and canine injuries and build stronger canines for police work. Subject’s attending will be given information on reading canines during apprehension work and proper methods to motivate canines and build control, strength and confidence in both the canine and handler.
“Remember a good decoy can take a canine to higher levels and a poor decoy and destroy a good canine and cause injury to himself and the canine.”
Caution:
This is a physical demanding school attendees should be prepared to work both physically and mentally during the training.
Contact Information:
Mike McHenry cell: 574 320 7419 (text or call) email: fmk9training@mgail.com
Hotel Information:
Holiday Inn Express
Address: 7247 N Waukegan Rd, Niles, IL 60714
Phone: (847) 588-1900

Class 2024-3
2024-06-03 - 2024-07-12 | FM K9, 7563 Pokagon Road, Berrin Center Michigan, 42109, United States

Class 2024-4
2024-07-29 - 2024-09-06 | FM K9, 7563 Pokagon Road, Berrin Center Michigan, 42109, United States

Class 2024-5
2024-09-16 - 2024-10-25 | FM K9, 7563 Pokagon Road, Berrin Center Michigan, 42109, United States

Class 2024-6
2024-11-01 - 2024-12-13 | FM K9, 7563 Pokagon Road, Berrin Center Michigan, 42109, United States

Basic Skills Decoy Class
2024-11-25 08:00 - 2024-11-27 17:00
Basic Skills Decoy class – 3 days / $200 per person or per team / at FM k9, Berrien Springs, Michigan

Basic Class 2025-1
2025-02-17 08:00 - 2025-03-28 17:00 | FM K9, 7563 Pokagon Road, Berrin Center Michigan, 42109, United States

Basic Class 2025-2
2025-04-07 08:00 - 2025-05-16 17:00 | FM K9, 7563 Pokagon Road, Berrin Center Michigan, 42109, United States

Basic Class 2025-3
2025-05-26 08:00 - 2025-07-03 17:00 | FM K9, 7563 Pokagon Road, Berrin Center Michigan, 42109, United States

Basic Decoy Skills Class - 3 days
2025-07-14 08:00 - 2025-07-16 17:00 | FM K9, 7563 Pokagon Road, Berrin Center Michigan, 42109, United States
The decoy techniques and training will include the proper use and presentation of a hidden sleeve, a normal sleeve, a bite suit, use of line work in training and harness. The focus is on teaching the person how to be a decoy to lower person and canine injuries and build stronger canines for police work. Subject’s attending will be given information on reading canines during apprehension work and proper methods to motivate canines and build control, strength and confidence in both the canine and handler.
“Remember a good decoy can take a canine to higher levels and a poor decoy and destroy a good canine and cause injury to himself and the canine.”
Any team who has attended FM K9 basic class in the past 12 months can attend this for free !
Caution:
This is a physical demanding school attendees should be prepared to work both physically and mentally during the training.

Advanced Decoy Class
2025-07-17 08:00 - 2025-07-18 17:00 | FM K9, 7563 Pokagon Road, Berrin Center Michigan, 42109, United States
The two-day seminar will focus on advanced decoy skills and training, recognizing
positive & negative behavior in canine bite work and how to encourage the positive and
deplete the negative which leads to a better cleaner out from the bite work.
The class is designed for canine teams at all levels form the novice to the experienced and
all teams in between. There will be classroom discussion, brief & a debriefing daily with
open discussion and feedback through the training.
“Remember a good decoy can take a canine to higher levels and a poor decoy and destroy
a good canine and cause injury to himself and the canine.”
Caution:
This is a physical demanding school attendees should be prepared to work both physically and mentally
during the training.

Basic Class 2025-4
2025-07-21 08:00 - 2025-08-29 17:00 | FM K9, 7563 Pokagon Road, Berrin Center Michigan, 42109, United States

Basic Class 2025-5
2025-09-08 08:00 - 2025-10-18 17:00 | FM K9, 7563 Pokagon Road, Berrin Center Michigan, 42109, United States

Basic Class 2025-6
2025-10-27 08:00 - 2025-12-06 17:00 | FM K9, 7563 Pokagon Road, Berrin Center Michigan, 42109, United States

Basic Class 2026-1
2026-02-16 08:00 - 2026-03-27 17:00 | FM K9, 7563 Pokagon Road, Berrin Center Michigan, 42109, United States

Basic Class 2026-2
2026-04-06 08:00 - 2026-05-15 17:00 | FM K9, 7563 Pokagon Road, Berrin Center Michigan, 42109, United States

Basic Class 2026-3
2026-05-25 08:00 - 2026-07-10 17:00 | FM K9, 7563 Pokagon Road, Berrin Center Michigan, 42109, United States

Basic Class 2026-4
2026-07-20 08:00 - 2026-08-28 17:00 | FM K9, 7563 Pokagon Road, Berrin Center Michigan, 42109, United States

Basic Class 2026-5
2026-09-07 08:00 - 2026-10-16 17:00 | FM K9, 7563 Pokagon Road, Berrin Center Michigan, 42109, United States

Basic Class 2026-6
2026-10-26 08:00 - 2026-12-04 17:00 | FM K9, 7563 Pokagon Road, Berrin Center Michigan, 42109, United States
