Master K9 trainers Deputy Darrah Metz and Officer Mike Paulins of TEAMK9 Academy have developed a nationwide program to certify First Responder K9 teams in Crisis Response. Through their training program, Deputy Metz and Officer Paulins provide gold standard in instruction and certification for Iowa teams. Academy training provides a specialized training experience for the first responder world – preparing teams to be ready to respond with little to no notice, providing a calm, comforting presence in the face of intense emotion, grief, and even chaos.

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