Conifer Canine LLC

01/16/2026

Three immersive days of decoy training for police K9s. Learn effective methods to bring out the best in the apprehension K9 by building drive, grip, targeting, and confidence. Learn things to avoid so as not to injure or otherwise hinder a dog. We will discuss problem solving and – better yet – how to prevent problems from developing in the first place. Meeting at our Training Facility. Taught by Master Trainer and owner of Conifer K9, Tim Miller. The workshop will include both lecture and hands-on training.

01/15/2026

Happy 1st birthday to our "V" litter, Wasa x Thiago. Venom, Vader, V***r, Venus, Vegas, Vulcan, Vampire, and Viper. An impressive litter with some very nice detection dogs, protection dogs, and police K9s (in training).

01/09/2026

Thank you to law enforcement officers for your dedication, integrity, courage, and sacrifice. And thank you to the departments/agencies who have entrusted us with your K9 and handler training. It is truly a privilege and honor to work with some of the greatest men, women, and paws in our great country!

12/30/2025

A quick review of why we began Conifer Canine

12/24/2025

Merry Christmas from Conifer K9!

12/19/2025

Happy 2nd Birthday to our U litter: Ubak, Uno, Uni, Urban, Ubelia, Ultima, Ute, Umea, Uso, and Unara. This awesome litter produced high-level detection dogs, some protection dogs, law enforcement K9, and stable family companions. Our Thiago and Wasa are the amazing parents of this fine litter.

12/09/2025

Modern breeding concepts make for an exciting present and an amazing future for the breed! We are thrilled to be on the cutting edge of it!

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving, y'all! We are grateful for each of our clients, many of which have become lifelong friends. Have a great day and keep training the dogs!

11/24/2025

Our Christmas Cup K9 competition was Saturday. Here are pics of the winners.
Single-purpose teams: First place Shannon Fritz and K9 Griff. Second place Grant Foster and K9 Uhtred. Third place Mila Owens and K9 Zigo.
Dual-purpose teams: First place Georgia Smith-Christopher and K9 Kolo. Second place Laura Pickel and K9 Kuno. Third place Adam Witherspoon and K9 Obadiah.
Each team ran 4 times in a grueling effort in the skills of detection, agility, obedience, and (dual-purpose teams) suspect apprehension.
It was a fun, exhausting, and rewarding type of day :) Each team worked hard, learned from mistakes, and pushed on! Great job everybody!

11/18/2025

Here's a brief overview of the legal differences between service dogs, therapy dogs, and emotional support dogs.

10/31/2025

Wow! Three weeks away. Conifer's Christmas Cup on Saturday, 11/22/25. Available slots are almost full. Register on our website now to reserve your slot.

10/18/2025

An overview of a much-needed topic. Many breeds could be improved (health, temperament, longevity) through an intelligent, purposeful out-cross.
https://www.dogtrainercollege.us/the-benefits-and-purposes-of-outcross-breeding/

Outcross breeding results in better health, increased vitality, improved temperament, and greater genetic fitness.