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We're doing something a bit different today, CCU Family. We sat down and went through some recent negative comments we get left on our social media accounts. Have something else you'd like us to cover? Leave it down below! Looking to connect? www.customcanineunlimited.com info@customcanineunlimited.com 877-799-4806 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CustomCanineUnlimited Instagram: https://www.ins...

Hey CCU Family, today Szymon is taking us through training the re-bite on patrol canines and the logistics behind the training. If you've ever wondered why patrol canines have a rebite command, this video breaks it down for as well as how we train it. Have any questions? Feel free to leave them below! Looking to connect? www.customcanineunlimited.com info@customcanineunlimited.com 877-799-4806 Fac...

Hey CCU Family! In today's episode, Szymon and Brandon sat down to discuss their paths and experiences in trainer school as Brandon graduates. Ever wondered what it looks like to take a trainer course? In this episode, we're breaking it down into favorites, least favorites, and challenges along the way. As always, if you have a topic you'd like to see us discuss, shoot us a message! Looking to con...

Today, Szymon takes us through vehicle detection training with his students while also troubleshooting through some issues that will naturally arise when training. As always, if you have any questions, make sure to leave them down below! Don't forget to like, comment, and follow so you're always notified of when we post a new video! Looking to connect? www.customcanineunlimited.com info@customcani...

Today, we're working in the field with K9 Guus as he works recalls with his Handler Moriel! As any handler knows, recall is a vital aspect of owning any working dog (or pet dog). This is especially true when it comes to our patrol dogs for several reasons. In this video, AJ breaks down working recall and how to get started with your patrol dog. Looking to connect? www.customcanineunlimited.com inf...

In today's episode, we're talking about what you should know before accepting a canine handler position! AJ tackles this discussion from both the handler's and department's perspectives. As always, if there's something you'd like for us to talk about on the SOURCE or our weekly Short Sets, leave it in the comments or email us at info@customcanineunlimited.com Read the Blog Post Here ➡️ https://cus...

In today's episode, AJ is working hands-on as he troubleshoots why K9 Nora is struggling to alert in a new hide's location. As we work through the Short Set, keep in mind that there's no better way to spend a Tuesday than Training! Looking to connect? www.customcanineunlimited.com info@customcanineunlimited.com 877-799-4806 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CustomCanineUnlimited Instagram: https:...

Today, we sat down with John Gray with Back the Blue K9 Force, a non-profit created in 2016 with the mission of providing equipment to Police K9s. That has since shifted into a total of FIFTEEN canines donated to police departments in and around Colorado. Back the Blue K9 Force: Website: https://www.backthebluek-9force.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forpolicedogs Instagram: @backthebbluek...

When it comes to building your personal protection dog, there are so many facets to making sure you do so properly. In this week's Short Set, AJ talks about some of the challenges that come with building your own protection dog and why you may just need to recruit a professional trainer in both your selection process and training process. Looking to connect? www.customcanineunlimited.com info@cust...

In today's episode, we sat down and discussed what goes into choosing a trainer for your dog from both the client's perspective (Mia) and the business side (AJ). For those of you who don't know, Mia started at CCU as a client before ultimately joining the team behind the camera. Because of this, she tackles choosing a dog trainer with her experience and knowledge, to give you and others insight to...

In this week's Short Set, AJ takes you through the process of encouraging your detection dog to sit for their final. As you see, K9 Guus has some success before we need to alter his training slightly to make sure he ends his training set on a good note. As always, feel free to leave your questions and comments down below! Don't forget to engage and subscribe! #ccufamily Looking to connect? www.cus...

In today's episode, we sat down with CCU's own Kennel Master, Deborah Clark, to discuss a myriad of topics ranging from staffing a working dog kennel, the new respiratory disease, and so much more! If you've ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes to keep our working dogs healthy, you won't want to miss out on this episode! Looking to connect? ⁠ www.customcanineunlimited.com ⁠ ⁠ info@customca...

In today's episode, we sat down with CCU's own Kennel Master, Deborah Clark, to discuss a myriad of topics ranging from staffing a working dog kennel, the new respiratory disease, and so much more! If you've ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes to keep our working dogs healthy, you won't want to miss out on this episode! Looking to connect? www.customcanineunlimited.com info@customcanineun...

In this week's SOURCE Short Set, AJ and Trainer Student Stolph guide new Handler Student Pruitt through his first bite. Student Pruitt had never caught a dog before this video, which is why you will see he struggles in some aspects. However, with the guidance of both AJ and Trainer Student Stolph, he is able to safely catch K9 Echo, led by her handler Josh. Don't forget to like, comment, and subsc...

In our first podcast recording in 2024, we decided to sit down with the CCU Team Division Heads (Training, Kennel, Operations, and Marketing) to discuss what the new year brings for each division, how we prepare for the new year, mistakes we made in 2023 that we won't be making in 2024, and more! If you're interested in hearing about the new year from a business owner's perspective, you won't want...

Today, AJ discusses what it looks like to raise and work personal protection dogs from the beginning stages (and discusses why Custom Canine Unlimited does not purchase and raise puppies for personal protection). Looking to connect? www.customcanineunlimited.com info@customcanineunlimited.com 877-799-4806 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CustomCanineUnlimited Instagram: https://www.instagram.com...

In part two of our episode with Lt. Paquette, we discussed the recent loss of his K9 partner, Oby. As some of you may know, both Paquette and K9 Oby were graduates of Custom Canine Unlimited. We delve into Lt. Paquette's loss and what his grieving process has looked like in the months since losing K9 Oby. Looking to connect? www.customcanineunlimited.com info@customcanineunlimited.com 877-799-4806...

In this week's Short Set, we took to the field with Carrington and his K9 Reaper to discuss some challenges he was facing with K9 Reaper's bite work. If you're facing challenges with your canine's grip, I hope you pull something from this video! As always, if you have not been properly trained to work these dogs, find an experienced, reliable trainer to work with. Looking to connect? www.customcan...

Welcome to another episode of our podcast, where we dive deep into the world of law enforcement and today's topic is all about working dogs! Join us as AJ Vargas sits down with Lt. Paquette, a seasoned expert in the field, to discuss everything you need to know. In this episode, we'll cover the important role that K9 units play in protecting their jurisdiction and keeping our communities safe. Fro...

In this week's episode, AJ and his early partner Cren sit down and talked about the beginning of Custom Canine Unlimited, the struggles they faced from the onset of the company, and go into candid detail about what it takes to be a business owner in this industry. Looking to connect? ⁠ www.customcanineunlimited.com ⁠ info@customcanineunlimited.com 877-799-4806 Facebook: Custom Canine Unlimited Ins...

In this week's Short Set, AJ goes over how to groom your dog, specifically your working dog. We're keeping it simple and effective - two things CCU knows best. Looking to connect with us? www.customcanineunlimited.com info@customcanineunlimited.com 877-799-4806 Facebook: Custom Canine Unlimited Instagram: @customcanineunlimited YouTube: Custom Canine Unlimited TikTok: @customcanineunlimited

With over 27K followers on Instagram and over 65K followers on TikTok, Lacey's account @K9_Arras_and_Aya has amassed a reputation on the working dog side of social media. In this video, she provides insightful wisdom for all K9 training business owners to boost their social media reach and more in this episode. We also talked about the world of protection dogs, training working line K9s from puppy...

In today's Short Set, we're talking all about building skills between you and your K9 as a team. We have Handler Student Boyd and his K9 "Kippy" working a concentration track as AJ talks you through the ways to develop a stronger connection working through these known tracks. Looking to connect with us? www.customcanineunlimited.com 877-799-4806 info@customcanineunlimited.com Facebook: Custom Cani...

Today, we're sitting down to talk about the road to becoming a K9 handler, what it took to get where she is today and more with Burke. Looking to connect with us? www.customcanineunlimited.com info@customcanineunlimited.com 877-799-4806 Facebook: Custom Canine Unlimited Instagram: @customcanineunlimited YouTube: Custom Canine Unlimited TikTok: @customcanineunlimited

In today's Short Set, we're talking about the three ways of knowing when your K9 is in odor. Make sure to give it a listen and try it out! Connect with us: www.customcanineunlimited.com info@customcanineunlimited.com Facebook and YouTube: Custom Canine Unlimited Instagram and TikTok: @customcanineunlimited 877-799-4806