Metro K9 Academy provides K9 awareness and safety training designed to educate people—not train dogs. These programs help schools, organizations, and workplaces better understand canine behavior, prevent incidents, and promote safer interactions between people and dogs.
Training is practical, approachable, and grounded in real-world experience—not theory or fear-based messaging.
What Is K9 Awareness & Safety Training?
K9 awareness training focuses on how dogs think, communicate, and respond in everyday environments. Understanding these signals helps reduce misunderstandings, prevent accidents, and improve safety for both people and dogs.
This training is especially valuable in environments where people regularly encounter dogs but may not understand canine behavior or boundaries.
Who This Training Is For
K9 awareness and safety training is well suited for:
- Schools and youth organizations
- Corporate offices and workplaces
- Property management teams
- Municipal and community groups
- Healthcare, utility, and field-based employees
Programs are tailored to the audience, setting, and level of exposure to dogs.
What Participants Learn
Training topics may include:
- Canine body language and stress signals
- Safe approaches and interactions
- Risk awareness and avoidance
- Common causes of dog-related incidents
- What to do—and not do—around unfamiliar dogs
The goal is awareness and prevention, not handling or enforcement.
How Training Is Delivered
K9 awareness training is offered through:
- On-site presentations
- Classroom-style sessions
- Small group workshops
- Customized programs for specific industries
Sessions are designed to be clear, engaging, and appropriate for all experience levels.
Professional Standards
All Metro K9 safety training programs are:
- Led by experienced K9 professionals
- Focused on real-world application
- Delivered with professionalism and discretion
- Structured to support safer environments
These programs are educational and informational in nature.
Results Companies See
Organizations report fewer dog-related incidents, stronger incident reporting, and higher employee confidence in the field after implementing this training and reinforcing it in toolbox talks.
“We’ve trained rooms full of utility and delivery teams—PSE&G, American Water, SUEZ, UPS, and more. Thirty years of hands-on experience, paired with live dogs, makes the lessons stick. When crews are still talking about it on the ride back, we know it landed. That’s why companies like PSE&G and American Water keep us in their safety rotations.“
—Bobby, Metro K9 Academy
Request Information or Schedule a Session
Call or text Bobby at 201-230-2285 to discuss K9 awareness and safety training options and determine the right format for your organization.