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K9 Solutions Australia's Virtus House Kennel Kast is your gateway to worlds few witness firsthand. Our podcasts take you deep into the often-overlooked realm of working dogs within the military, special operations, and law enforcement. Through engaging and in-depth conversations with K9 professionals from these fields, we delve into the invaluable roles these remarkable canines fulfil and the dedicated individuals who stand beside them.
In episode 131 of the Zero Limits Podcast, host Matty Morris gets into it with Jason Kelly, former Military Working Dog Handler in the Royal Australian Air Force and now owner of K9 Solutions Australia, a leading provider of premium working dog training services to military and law enforcement agencies in Australia and overseas....
The role of K9 handler within the Queensland Police Service (QPS) is not just a job; it's a way of life. It demands extraordinary commitment, time, and passion for working with dogs. These officers, responsible for some of the force's most talented and vital members - their K9 partners, play an instrumental role...
In the world of elite military units and their special operations, the bond between humans and canines often plays a critical role. These highly trained dogs are indispensable in various combat scenarios. Their unwavering loyalty, acute senses, and unmatched capabilities have saved countless lives on the battlefield....
Video - Virtus House Kennel Kast's first ever Christmas Special, ‘Fire & Stone: The Story of Andy White, Former Combat Assault Dog Handler, Special Air Service Regiment’ podcast series coming soon.
In explosive detection, few partnerships are as extraordinary as the bond between handlers and their canine companions. K9 Solutions Australia's Virtus House Kennel Kast's 'POM: The Story of Graham Ellis, Former Explosive Detection Dog Handler, High-Risk Search and Explosive Detection Team' is a captivating podcast series...
Video - K9SA’s Virtus House Kennel Kast's ‘POM: The Story of Graham Ellis, Explosive Detection Dog Handler, High Risk Search and Explosive Detection Team, Australian Army‘ podcast series coming soon.
Introducing The Spotlight Series, the newest podcast from K9SA’s Virtus House Kennel Kast, where we shine a light on a diverse group of talented individuals and the sometimes hilarious, always educational, and certainly challenging aspects of working with dogs on a daily basis. Coming soon.
K9 Solutions Australia's Virtus House Kennels is pleased to announce the successful pairing of DOM (VARG Kennels) and K9SA's very own KIBBY (Virtus House Kennels)...
Ryan Wilson is a former Special Air Service Regiment (SASR) Soldier and Combat Assault Dog Handler and is the subject of K9SA's Virtus House Kennel Kast's three part podcast series ‘Tip of the Spear - A Conversation with Ryan Wilson’...
Video - K9SA's Virtus House Kennel Kast's three part podcast series ‘Tip of the Spear - A Conversation with Ryan Wilson, former Special Air Service Regiment (SASR) Soldier and Combat Assault Dog Handler coming soon.
K9 Solutions Australia is pleased to announce the next phase in our ever-evolving and relentless pursuit of creating gold-standard working dogs, Virtus House Kennels...
K9 Solutions Australia are pleased to announce the successful pairing of K9SA West (Crusader Kennels) and K9SA’s very own Kibby (Non Vactro Kennels)...
For over a century, Australians have served in conflict and in peace around the world, helping those that needed help, protecting our ever fragile democracies and our envied way of life...
Brad Griggs of Canine Services International's The STIM podcast writes about his recent chat with K9 Solutions Australia's Jason Kelly...
The effects, actual and projected, of COVID-19 are becoming evident across all aspects of our lives here in Australia and across the world. We are not immune...
K9 Solutions Australia's "NePoPo® - A Lesson in Theoretical Practice" seminars held in Perth in October 2019 and February 2020 were game changers for many. Get ready Melbourne, now it’s your turn...
K9 Solutions Australia's NePoPo® Workshop is coming to Melbourne in April 2020. Host Brad Griggs of Canine Services International explains why you should not miss it. Melbourne 3 - 6 April 2020.
Due to popular demand, K9 Solutions Australia’s highly successful and well received “NePoPo® - A Lesson in Deep Theoretical Practice” seminar is back...
Director and Trainer Ben Geurts writes about K9SA’s recent experience at Ivan Balabanov's 'Make Your Dog Someone' symposium...
Our Nepopo® Lesson in Deep Theoretical Practice Seminar was a huge success. So much so, we are doing it all over again in February 2020…you're welcome 😊 Watch this space for further details soon.
K9 Solutions Australia are pleased to announce the pairing of Crusader Kennel's Ragnar and K9SA's own Non Vactro Kibby...
K9 Solutions Australia are proud to announce the launch of our new company logo as part of the ongoing evolution of our company’s brand...
Born in March 2016, PD Maygar was the last born and the “runt” of his litter, probably explaining why he was such a natural fighter. Maygar was aptly named after Lieutenant Colonel Leslie Maygar VC...
K9 Solutions Australia are proud to be hosting 2x World Champion and legendary dog trainer Ivan Balabanov in early December 2019. You will not want to miss this...
NePoPo® (Negative Positive Positive) is a scientifically based system of training where a dog is taught it must do, even when it would rather not. We love it and we think you might too...
We are super excited to announce Orlando Nunez joining the incredible and exclusive team of international working dog experts and trainers we've gathered for the Working Dog Symposium 2019...
Whether you’re already a leader in your field, just starting out, or somewhere in between, there is something to learn at K9SA''s Working Dog Symposium 2019...
At K9 Solutions Australia, we think the future of tactical K9 training and superior outcomes are intrinsically linked with quality education. This is why we created Working Dog Symposium 2019.
K9 Solutions Australia are going to be at Australian Warrior Expo 2018, Australia’s premier Law Enforcement, Military, Emergency Services and Security Expo. If you’re in Brisbane on 15-17 November, feel free to stop by and have a chat.
For more than a century Australians have contributed to the seemingly endless struggle against oppression and tyranny around the world...
Article by Phil Hickey, WAtoday.com.au. Maygar became the very first dual general purpose and narcotics police dog to join the force earlier this year. Meet the WA police 'superdog' who catches crooks and detects drugs...
K9 Solutions Australia and the Western Australia Police have struck up a partnership that ensures the services of the tactical canine training company for the next two years...
As Australians ready themselves to pause and pay respect to the brave men and women of the Australian Armed Forces, K9 Solutions Australia also turn their attention to the war dogs that have served the nation so proudly...
The beginning of a new year is not only a time of celebration but also one of reflection. K9 Solutions Australia look back on an extraordinary 12 months...
K9SA is working in conjunction with Victoria Police's Special Operations Group to provide a tactical police dog capability second to none...
K9 Solutions Australia's Director and Trainer Ben Geurts pens their recent experience with the Western Australia Police Canine Unit in Perth...
An article by Elizabeth Stewart. Combat Tracker Teams were used in Vietnam from 1967 until the last combat troops left in late 1971. On the day we commemorate Vietnam Veterans Day, we honour their service...
Forever part of the K9SA family. At six months old K9 Solutions Australia's Dexter passed away due to complications after major internal surgery...
The first year of business for the team at K9 Solutions Australia has them excited about the next 12 months and beyond...
An article by Jess Teidman Until recently, war service dogs awarded the animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross hardly ever came home. For decades of global conflict, four-legged diggers have served alongside Australia's troops — and most were not returned home...
Members of the Queensland Police Dog Squad exclusively booked K9 Solutions Australia's second workshop and brought with them a wealth of knowledge and experience...
K9 Solutions Australia's second workshop to be held on 29 February has been exclusively booked out by the Queensland Police Service...
The new year has arrived, bringing with it the hopes that seem to be universal human desires whenever the current calendar turns its final page...
K9 Solutions Australia have kicked off their mission to raise the standard of working dog training following the inaugural K9SA Workshop...