Business Details
27 Years
experience
Emergency
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Trusted Dog Training & Working K9 Solutions in Powder Springs, GA
K9 OTC was founded in 1999 by Mose Hugghis, a master dog trainer with over 30 years of experience in canine behavior and training. Our team specializes in working K9s, personal protection dogs, and law enforcement training, serving clients nationwide from our Powder Springs, Georgia facility. We combine decades of hands-on expertise with a deep understanding of canine psychology to deliver tailored training programs that strengthen handler-dog partnerships. Our services include narcotics and explosive detection training, PTSD support dogs, and the sale of high-drive working K9s. We maintain rigorous quality standards through partnerships with national organizations like AMPWDA and prioritize personalized support for every client.Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our track record of successful handler certifications and satisfied law enforcement agencies. We operate with transparency, offering 24/7 availability for emergency consultations and ongoing support post-training. Our facility houses dogs bred for superior performance in police, military, and security roles. We emphasize ethical training methods that build trust between handlers and their K9 partners. Our team regularly updates training protocols to align with evolving industry standards and real-world demands faced by working dogs.
Services
Obedience Training
Law Enforcement K9 Training
Personal Protection Dogs
PTSD-Emotional Support Dogs
Working K9 Sales
K9 Maintenance Programs
Narcotics Detection Training
Explosive Detection Dogs
Dog Selection and Evaluation
Handler Certification Courses
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of experience in working K9 training and handler education.
- Our team includes POST-certified trainers recognized by national law enforcement agencies.
- We provide 24/7 emergency consultation and post-training support for K9 teams.
- Our dogs undergo rigorous selection testing for optimal performance in specialized roles.
- We maintain partnerships with law enforcement agencies for ongoing training updates.
Associations and certifications
- American Mantrailing, Police and Work Dog Association (AMPWDA)
What people say
Lifelong career
Master trainer
Real-world finds
Strong drives
Personal attention
Services
Law Enforcement K9 Training
We provide comprehensive training for law enforcement K9s, including narcotics detection, explosive detection, and handler protection programs. Our POST-certified instructors help officers meet CPE requirements while building effective handler-dog partnerships. Dogs receive specialized training in real-world scenarios like vehicle searches, building sweeps, and tracking.
Personal Protection Dogs
Our personal protection training develops dogs for home and business security roles. Programs include off-leash obedience, suspect apprehension, and handler protection techniques. We customize training to clients' lifestyles, ensuring dogs can perform tasks like intruder detection and carjacking prevention while maintaining public safety.
PTSD-Emotional Support Dogs
We train emotional support dogs to assist individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder. These dogs provide companionship and perform specific tasks to alleviate anxiety and depression symptoms. Our program focuses on creating calm, responsive companions that help owners regain confidence and reduce stress through structured interaction.
Working K9 Sales
We breed and sell high-drive working K9s including German Shepherds, Belgian Malinois, and Dutch Shepherds. Each dog undergoes selection testing for traits like hunt drive and environmental stability. Available dogs range from puppies to fully trained narcotics detection units, with optional handler certification courses included.
Obedience Training
Our obedience programs cater to puppies and adult dogs, focusing on foundational commands and advanced control techniques. Services include private lessons, board-and-train options, and small group classes. We emphasize positive reinforcement methods to build reliable responses in various environments while strengthening handler-dog communication.
People
Mose Hugghis
Head Dog Trainer
Mose Hugghis founded K9 OTC in 1999 and relocated to Powder Springs, GA in 2021. With over 30 years of experience, he specializes in working K9s and personal protection dogs. Certified in narcotics detection and police service dog training, he focuses on strengthening handler-dog partnerships through personalized instruction.
Questions
What law enforcement K9 training programs do you offer?
We provide narcotics detection, explosive detection, handler protection, and recertification programs for law enforcement K9 teams.
Do you sell pre-trained personal protection dogs?
Yes, we offer pre-trained protection dogs with obedience and apprehension skills suitable for home and business security.
Can you train PTSD support dogs for specific needs?
We customize PTSD support dog training to address individual requirements like anxiety reduction and daily task assistance.
Are your working K9s health tested?
All our working dogs undergo hip, elbow, and spine evaluations to ensure physical readiness for service roles.
Do you offer handler training with K9 purchases?
Yes, we include handler certification courses with select K9 sales to ensure effective team performance.
What areas do you serve?
We serve clients nationwide with training programs, K9 sales, and consultation services.
