VDK

07/03/2024

Great Day to be at VDK 💪🏼 👊🏼

05/07/2024

Zoom Zoom 🏎️ 🐕 💨

05/06/2024

This K9 right here putting in work🔥 🔥 🔥

🚘 Vehicle Search with positive indication leads to ⬇️

✅ Co***ne 👃🏼

✅ 10.5 Kilos of Fentanyl 💉

✅ $200,000 in 💵

✅ 3 Fi****ms 🔫

If you know the dog’s name, let’s keep it secret 🐿️ for now! Summer Academy starting soon! 💪🏼

03/14/2024

VDK and Project Hero Dogs at the 2024 Police K9 Conference Las Vegas! VDK taught class, Precision Deployment with Visible Laser was 🔥 🔥 🔥 Thank you to all who came out 🙏🏻

02/20/2024

Great day in the Desert! 🌵

02/12/2024

It’s been busy!

✅ USDA last month 🔥

✅ DoD MWD last week 👊🏼

✅ TSA Tomorrow 💪🏼

✅ CBP El Paso Next week 👍🏼

✅ ATF Next Month 🔥

02/06/2024

The never-ending discussion of sport dog vs "real dog" has been picking up traction again on some of the groups. Here are my thoughts (and a graphic) on the matter.

Take this scale here with a spectrum of "sport" and "real world" dogs. Examples of sport dogs on the farthest end of the scale would be those that generally have no intent to cause harm or pain to the decoy.

The opposite end of the spectrum would denote a dog that intends harm to whoever it is they are biting.

This spectrum is not necessarily prey vs defense. Most sport dogs will work out of prey but many real world dogs will work in prey as well. Most sport dogs will not work in defense. Most real world dogs do NOT have to be backed into defense to want to bite- their character takes care of that as is.

A dog will be born of a genetic type anywhere on this spectrum (the red needle). The thicker box encasing the needle is the honest representation of the dog with minimal training input.

The thinner lines with the glowing yellow shows the potential that quality training and handling can manipulate the genetic package of the dog. Think of these lines as a rubber band. The further the band moves away from the needle, the more resistance there will be to the genetics.

But with that resistance, the further the dog gets from that needle the higher likelihood that the dog will fail in either a deployment or fail in a trial. Genetics can only be manipulated so far.

With all that said, a sport dog with the genetics to the middle of the scale can be manipulated into the realm of “real world” work. A real world dog with genetics close to the middle of the scale can also be manipulated into sport work as well. Just don’t be surprised when they start bullying decoys during trials 😉

01/02/2024

I have a ton of one time use dog crates, more than pictured! Various sizes. Come get them! Tag yo kids, Tag yo wife!

New Year Special $60 Cash

Jasper Georgia

12/24/2023

K9 Lincoln from from Bay County Sheriffs office looking good for Christmas! Lincoln is from our Bane x Twixx breeding 🧬

09/20/2023

K9 Atlas getting the job done 🐕 👮‍♀️

Atlas is a recent grad from our 2023 Summer K9 Academy. Great job team 👊🏼

VDK Leads The Way

09/19/2023

I have 7 of these crates ready to go!

46 x 26 x 32

$100/crate

I also have other crates that are 40 long and others that are 36 long. $80/crate.

Come on out! Let’s make a deal 🤝

Located in Jasper GA

09/14/2023

K9 Leads The Way 🐕 👊🏼

08/29/2023

Im not sure if I ever formally thank José Camarena for judging our trial last August 😮

🙏🏻 Thank you Sir! Your passion for the sport for second to none. We look forward to having you back this fall 🍂

08/28/2023

🔥 🐕 🔥 🐕 🔥 🐕

🇫🇷 New Stud? 🤫 🤐

08/28/2023

🙏🏻 Thank you José Herrán for the fair and consistent judging! It was truly a pleasure having you out to North Georgia! 🍑

✅ Fair

✅ Consistent

✅ Knowledgeable

✅ Passionate

08/26/2023

🔥 Yessir!

✅ Check out our 20 Compartment dog trailer!

🤯 Oh, and Cats 🐈

In this video from VDK TV, Nick does a review on VDK's 20 dog Mountain Top Custom Kennels Dog trailer, custom built just for VDK. Nick reviews everything fro...

08/24/2023

💥 Few will know the pride that’s felt seeing one of your dogs, bred by, trained by, and supplied by VDK protecting our nations Borders and Ports of Entry

🤯 Less will know the satisfaction and challenge of going 10/10 on a recent Delivery to CCEP

08/23/2023

🥇 My sweet little dog Atari aka Tar Tar the Crazy finished out her Ring 1 with a 1st Place Score of 195.05/200

🏆 “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step" - Dao De Jing

🐕 Exicted to see what the future holds for this girl, as i’m truly enjoying every minute with her 🖤

🇫🇷 🇺🇸 🇳🇱 🇺🇸 🇪🇸

08/22/2023

💥 When your good friends at Perimeter Working Dog Club say the want to bring in Florian for a seminar, but Florian has a scheduling conflict with a trail VDK is already holding - “say no more!” We will reach out to Florian and Adjust!

🍀 Then they ask if it’s possible to hold the seminar at VDK facilities? Done! Let’s better French Ring Together!

🚨 Great times with Florian and PWDC! Appreciate the shout outs!!!

😂 I made the photo Ross 😜

08/21/2023

‼️ Some of you already know, Hortons Quality Canine Equipment Is our neighbor here in North Georgia ‼️

🚨 I needed a quality gauntlet last minute for some target aggression work 🐕

👍🏼 I stopped by Hortons and spoke with Paul, advising him of the situation.

👌🏼 Say no more, it will be done tomorrow - Paul Horton explained

🔥 Next day, I had a custom sized Gauntlet built with true quality and appropriate thickness to keep it real while keeping me safe!

08/20/2023

👮‍♂️ 🐕 New K9s Hitting the Street! 🔥 🚨

These two teams recently graduated our Summer 2023 Police K9 Academy! Word is they’ve already had two successful Narcotics finds!

Interested in our program? Visit vdkgov.com

Fall 2023 Academy Starting soon!

07/27/2023

VDK TV! New video 💥 New series on vehicles 🚗 🐕

In this latest video from VDK TV, Michelle introduces a new VDK TV video series that focuses on reviewing the practicality and functionality of vehicles for ...

07/17/2023

💥 Boom 💥

🚨 K9 Thorn 🐕 harnesses in stock! High Quality, ✈️ 📦 straight from Poland 🇵🇱

✅ 3 - AustriAlpine Cobra Buckles!

✅ Rear leg straps for the fancy work performed by tactical professionals!

✅ Molle

✅ Camera attachment point

✅ Two grab handles

✅ Multiple load bearing attachment points

✅ Velcro for morale patches

💰 💲2️⃣5️⃣0️⃣ +shipping (pick up also available) 🔥

✔️ Ranger Green

✔️ Black

✔️ Tan

✔️ Three sizes

06/29/2023

TCCC K9 Edition! 🔥 🔥 🔥

EDC Quill did a jam up job being a live roll player!

🩸Fake blood only! ⚠️ No dogs were injured! 🤯

06/24/2023

K9 Lincoln of Bay County Sheriffs Office! Bred by VDK, trained by Magnum K9.

Thank you to John and Jacob from K9 OPS who stopped by the sheriff’s office today and made a donation to K9 Lincoln as well as a donation to the 1st Annual K9 Lincoln Golf Outing . Both John and Jacob have previous experience as K9 handlers and know the importance of having a K9 unit at the sheriff’s office. At K9 OPS they offer many different options for dog training so check them out if you are looking for someone to train your puppy or adult dog!! We appreciate their support of K9 Lincoln! 🚨🐾

06/14/2023

Week 2 VDK Police K9 Handler Academy

GA Sheriff 🚨 💪🏼 👮‍♂️ 👊🏼 🔥

06/11/2023

VDK Summer Seminar Schedule

🌐 www.vdkgov.com/seminarschedule

🟥June 23-24th - CANINE EMERGENCY AND TRAUMA
Dr Clinton R George, DVM
Col (Ret) US Army
❕Open to all canine professionals❕
💲Working $300 - Audit $150💲

🟦July 12-13th
HIDDEN COMPARTMENTS
Sgt Dirk Hiltl
Special Operations Socorro ISD
💲Working $150 - Audit $75💲
❗️Open to LE K9 and Non-K9 only❗️

🟧July 22-23nd
MUZZLE ENGAGEMENT & SCENARIOS
Nicholas King & Chris Tucker
💲Working $250 - Audit $75💲

05/31/2023

Team Nitro doing work! 🐕 👊🏼 👮‍♂️

Great find! 🤯 🤯 🤯

“Guilty Verdict in Trial of Florida Man Who Ditched Drugs Out of a Car Window During a High-Speed Chase from Georgia to Alabama”

Check out the article 👇🏼 🚨 👇🏼 🚨 👇🏼 🚨

https://www.justice.gov/usao-mdga/pr/guilty-verdict-trial-florida-man-who-ditched-drugs-out-car-window-during-high-speed

05/30/2023

VDK Summer Seminar Schedule

Academy start: June 5th

🟥June 23-24th - CANINE EMERGENCY AND TRAUMA
Dr Clinton R George, DVM
Col (Ret) US Army
❕Open to all canine professionals❕
💲Working $300 - Audit $150💲

🟦July 12-13th
HIDDEN COMPARTMENTS
Sgt Dirk Hiltl
Special Operations Socorro ISD
💲Working $150 - Audit $75💲
❗️Open to LE K9 and Non-K9 only❗️

🟧July 22-23nd
MUZZLE ENGAGEMENT & SCENARIOS
Nicholas King & Chris Tucker
💲Working $250 - Audit $75💲

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🟥 CANINE EMERGENCY AND TRAUMA
🟥 This course will provide instruction on both human D0D TCCC and K9TCCC guidelines. This instruction will be provided by the co-author of K9TCCC using the MARCHE algorithm and using experience gained in a combat environment. Initial didactic training will be followed by scenario based/hands-on experiences. This course is intended for all first responders in need of advanced first-aid training, in particular the K9 handler team. The course is tailored to a working team concept. When necessary the MARCHE concept will be tailored to human care versus canine anatomy and care based on the scenario. The intent is that the canine team leaves the training confident they can save their partners lives in a tactical combat casualty care environment. This course is a fluid/integrative environment based on the attendee’s level of experience and knowledge.

🟥 Dr George Bio:
🟥 Dr. Clinton R. George, DVM
COL (Ret) U.S. Army
Diplomat American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine
Radiology Residency trained and board eligible Dr. George received a Bachelor of Science in 1996 from Utah State University and commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the US Army as an Infantry Officer serving in 19th Special Forces Group (A). In 2001 he graduated from Kansas State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. In 2011, he became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine. In 2018 he completed a Diagnostic Imaging Residency at University of Georgia and is board eligible in Radiology. He served at the Department of Defense Military Working Dog Hospital, Lackland AFB as the Chief of the Diagnostic Imaging Department and as The Medical Chief of Military Working Dog Procurement for DOD and TSA. In that capacity he screened and viewed thousands of radiographic images for working dogs and performed countless medical screenings. His previous assignments include19th Special Forces Group (Airborne), 3d SFG (A), 64th Medical Detachment (VS) with duty at 10th SFG (A)/Special Operations Command Europe, 1st SFOD Delta,
Residency University of Georgia, and the Dan Holland MWD Working Dog Hospital, Lackland AFB. He has deployed over 8.5 combined years to over 56 countries. During his previous assignments he worked with the State Department, Department of
Interior, Justice Department, and Department of Homeland Security in various capacities. He also helped create canine medical programs for multiple International Military Organizations and private organizations. Based off his vast experience, he was the originating lead co-author of K9TCCC and the Canine Casualty Card. He taught thousands of medics during live role model training (for both humans and working dogs) and K9TCCC scenarios understanding exactly what the medic and handler needs are in order to treat an injured working dog at the point of injury. He is
published in peer reviewed journals in many of the working dog aspects. He is the father of 5 incredible kids and married to a very patient wife.

🟦 HIDDEN COMPARTMENTS

🟦 This course will sharpen your skills and knowledge for current trends on hidden compartments. This seminar is part lecture and part practical.

🟦Sgt Dirk Hiltl
Special Operations Socorro ISD

🟦Dirk currently serves as the Special Operations Sergeant with the Socorro Independent School District Police Department in El Paso Tx. He has been employed with the Police Department since March 2018. Dirk oversees the Canine unit, as well as the Traffic and SRT Units within the department. Dirk actively works a narcotics canine and is also an active member of the SRT Unit.
Dirk started his law enforcement career in 1990. He worked for the El Paso County Sheriff's Department as a Detention Officer from March 1990 to March 1993. In April 1993, Dirk joined the El Paso Police Department. During his time with EPPD, Dirk worked as a Patrol Officer in downtown El Paso both in a vehicle and on foot patrol. During this time Dirk began to take an interest in working narcotics. In 2002 he transferred to the narcotics unit as a K-9 Officer. While working in the narcotics section he performed different tasks including executing search warrants, traffic stops, highway interdiction, as well as plainclothes operations. His last six years he was assigned to the HIDTA task force GRAB Unit. This unit specializes in drug interdiction focusing on ground rail and bus transportation. Dirk was awarded the TNOA Southwest Region Canine of the Year four times as well as winning TNOA Sate of Texas Canine of the Year twice. Dirk has extensive knowledge of hidden compartments having encountered hundreds of them during his sixteen years deploying his canines for the El Paso Police Department Narcotics Unit as well as numerous other local and Federal Agencies within El Paso TX

🟧 MUZZLE ENGAGEMENT & SCENARIOS
🟧 Enhance your dog's muzzle engagement skills through practical exercises and challenging scenarios. This course will work through problem solving preexisting issues and teaching and testing the dogs through challenging scenarios.

🟧Nicholas King
Owner and Head of Operations Von Der King Kennels (VDK)
Hall County GA Deputy Sheriff

🟧Nicholas King is the Director of Operations and founder of Von Der King Kennels and Training – VDK. Nick overseas day to day operations to include - Training and Canine Development, Public Relations, OCONUS K9 Procurement, and VDK Detection Program.
​Nick has been training dogs since 2005 handling a Narcotics Detection K9 and two Explosives Detection K9s. VDK was originally located in Michigan where Nick ran an extremely successful training group consisting of teams from Ann Arbor Police Department, Eastern Michigan University Police, Milan Police Department, City of Flint Police Department and more. Under Nicks leadership, clientele of VDK has expanded to include TSA, CBP, DoD, ATF, along with numerous law enforcement agencies, and multimillion-dollar private security firms.

​Nick is also the club training director for a dog sport called French Ring. Under his guidance and decoy work, multiple dogs within the club are competing at the highest levels; with multiple Regional and Championship events, International Competition, and numerous dogs to compete internationally with thee “Team USA” designation. French Ring is notable for its complexity of bite targeting and control during aggression. Nick is an active competitor in French Ring, handling and titling 5 dogs within the sport – two of which are French Ring 3 competitors.

🟧 Chris Tucker
Owner North Georgia K9
3/75 Ranger Battalion MPC Trainer
Effingham County GA Deputy Sheriff

05/05/2023

Throwback to 2021 on K9 Cato. Cato was purchased from VDK back in 2018. Keep up the good work Cato!

https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/local-media-release/dulles-cbp-canine-officers-discover-43000-unreported-currency-belgium