K9 Decoy Training for Police and Military Units
The decoy controls what the dog learns every time it bites. Bite-Works decoy instruction covers exposed sleeve, hidden sleeve, full bite suit, muzzle work, multi target scenarios, and tactical street style problem solving for police and military K9 teams.
Tactical Decoy Operations Course
A complete operational decoy course covering exposed sleeve, hidden sleeve and bite suit mechanics under pressure. Built for teams who want their fundamentals combat ready.
3 days · $1,500 per team10 Targets of Opportunity™ Course
The signature Bite-Works course. Break your dog out of single target habits and build a complete working partner who takes the first target presented on deployment.
2 days · $1,000 per teamPrivate K9 Instruction with Wade Morrell
100% of Wade's attention on your team. Address specific tactical problems or sharpen deployment ready skills. Fully customized to your goals.
Custom · $750 per session
16 areas. Every angle of the deployment.
Bite Suit Techniques
Proper presentation, impact absorption and full-suit decoy mechanics.
Exposed Sleeve Work
Foundational sleeve work, clean catches and controlled outs.
Hidden Sleeve Work
Concealed equipment and realistic deployment scenarios.
Muzzle Work
Civil engagement, pressure and confidence under contact.
Handler Conflict Issues
Diagnose and resolve breakdowns in handler-dog communication.
Targeting
Build full-body targeting and break single-target habits.
Outing
Clean, reliable releases under drive without grip degradation.
Equipment Fixation
Re-direct fixation onto the threat, not the gear.
Bark & Hold / Hold & Guard
Sharp guarding behavior, intent and decision-making at distance.
Grip Development
Address shallow, chewy or hectic grips at the source.
Transition Work
Sleeve-to-suit, equipment changes and environmental transitions.
Decoy / Helper Development
Mechanics, reads and timing for helpers at every level.
Handler Coaching
Direct coaching for handlers, clarity, timing and decision-making.
Problem Solving
Custom diagnostics for working K9 teams stuck on persistent issues.
Vehicle Deployments
Bite work in and around vehicles, apprehensions, extractions and pursuits.
Tactical Scenarios
Force-on-force, building searches and real-world deployment rehearsal.
Based in Ohio. Training nationwide.
Bite-Works is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio and travels year round for on site police K9, military working dog, and SWAT K9 instruction. International programs include Colombia, Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador, and Panama.
Wade Morrell and Chris Rice.
Wade is a Marine and a current law enforcement officer assigned to his department's K9 unit, with 25+ years in law enforcement, 1,000+ teams trained, and the 10 Targets of Opportunity™ system. Head Trainer Chris Rice is an active law enforcement K9 handler and the only person to complete the Bite-Works 3 year instructor certification. Meet the instructors.
- What is a K9 decoy and what does decoy instruction cover?
- A K9 decoy (also called a helper) is the person in the bite suit, sleeve, or hidden equipment who builds and tests a working dog's grip, targeting, and pressure tolerance. Bite-Works decoy instruction covers exposed sleeve work, hidden sleeve, full bite suit, muzzle work, gun-handling under pressure, multi-target scenarios, and tactical street-style problem solving for police and military K9 teams.
- Who are Bite-Works courses for?
- Our courses are built for active law enforcement K9 handlers, military working dog units, SWAT and special operations K9 programs, agency K9 program coordinators, decoys and helpers, and serious sport-dog teams. This is not a beginner pet-dog program, every course assumes operational intent.
- Where are Bite-Works K9 training courses held?
- Bite-Works is based in Columbus, Ohio and runs courses nationwide. Wade Morrell and head trainer Chris Rice also travel internationally for on-site instruction with elite units, including programs in Colombia, Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador, and Panama. We can host at our facility or deploy to your agency.
- How much do Bite-Works K9 tactical courses cost?
- Pricing starts at $750 for private 1-on-1 instruction, $1,000 per team for the 10 Targets of Opportunity™ course, and $1,500 per team for the 3-day Tactical Decoy Operations course. Agency, multi-team, and on-site travel pricing is available, call 614.537.7171.
Get your team
on the schedule.
Call Wade directly at 614.537.7171 or send an inquiry. Courses run year round across the U.S.