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.

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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.

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2025 Classes

See Our 2025 Current and Upcoming Event Schedule

SKIDDS / CATS Class 286

DATES: 03/03/2025 - 03/05/2025

Location: San Mateo, CA

SKIDDS / CATS Class 287

DATES: 04/07/2025 - 04/09/2025

Location: Salmon, ID (ONLY)

SKIDDS / CATS Class 288

DATES: 04/29/2025 - 05/01/2025

Location: Waco, TX

SKIDDS / CATS Class 289

DATES: 05/05/2025 - 05/07/2025

Location: Allegan County, MI

SKIDDS / CATS Class 290

DATES: 05/19/2025 - 05/21/2025

Location: Thurston County, WA

SKIDDS / CATS Class 291

DATES: 05/28/2025 - 05/30/2025

Location: San Diego, CA

SKIDDS / CATS Class 292

DATES: 09/29/2025 - 10/01/2025

Location: Oshkosh, WI

SKIDDS / CATS Class 293

DATES: 10/06/2025 - 10/08/2025

Location: Larimer County, CO

SKIDDS / CATS Class 294

DATES: 10/15/2025 - 10/17/2025

Location: Lake Tahoe, CA

SKIDDS / CATS Class 295

DATES: 10/22/2025 - 10/24/2025

Location: Aurora, IL

SKIDDS / CATS Class 296

DATES: 10/27/2025 - 10/29/2025

Location: Carver County, MN

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