Canine Tactical Operations And Consulting

K9 Tactical Operations and Consulting Services is founded by Brad Smith. He was recognized as a K9 tactical expert in the law enforcement community for over 30 years and was one of the country's leading K9 experts. His legacy continues to this day with his training cadre who continue his teachings to Law Enforcement and Military personnel across the country.

See Class schedule

About K9 Tac Ops

Learn More About Us And Our Services

About Us

K9 SWAT

Meet the Chairman, Brad Smith

Training & Consulting

S.K.I.D.D.S. / CATS, KATTS and T-MACC are a unique one-of-a-kind K9 tactical course that is designed to educate and train K9 handlers, SWAT teams, Specialty Units, Patrol Officers and Correction Officers and the Military on the deployment of police dogs in a high risk patrol or SWAT Operation. You will participate in numerous slow and deliberate training scenarios. Teams will learn the latest K9 searching methods, deployment and arrest techniques.

Learn More

2026 Classes

See Our 2026 Current and Upcoming Events Schedule

SKIDDS / CATS Class 299

DATES: 02/16/2026 - 02/18/2026

Location: Stanislaus County, CA

SKIDDS / CATS Class 300

DATES: 04/28/2026 - 04/30/2026

Location: Waco, TX

SKIDDS / CATS Class 301

DATES: 07/20/2026 - 07/22/2026

Location: Salmon, ID (ONLY)

SKIDDS / CATS Class 302

DATES: 09/15/2026 - 09/17/2026

Location: Allegan County, MI

SKIDDS / CATS Class 303

DATES: 09/16/2026 - 09/18/2026

Location: Lake Tahoe, CA

Contact K9 Tac Ops

* Indicates Required Field

Or Call Now:

562-652-5611

626-523-4028