IPCA Certification / Training Day Schedule
IPCA organizes Certification / Training events throughout the year that are set up according to IPCA’s Certification Standards for each discipline (ie. narcotic, explosive, patrol).
These events are for K9 Handlers and their dogs to train and / or certify as a team. Any IPCA member can come to a Certification / Training event and use it for training or to certify as a team. These Certification / Training days cost nothing as long as the handler membership is current. Members can attend as many as they like throughout the year. All certifying officials are available to help with questions, problem solving, or issues the member may want to address.
IPCA’s best practice recommendation is to certify as a team at least annually.
As soon as the exact locations and dates have been established by the IPCA board, the information will be listed below.
For more information on possible training and/or to request certifications in your area, please Contact IPCA admin or use our Contact form to contact your nearest Certifying Official.


Wednesday, Novemeber 5, 2025
Certification Day in San Bernardino, CA
Patrol, Explosive, Narcotic, Gun, ESD
Location
66rs Stadium
280 S E St, San Bernardino, CA 92401
Class Time:
0900-1700
Contact Info
Eric Oden at eoden.ipca@gmail.com
November 12-13, 2025
Certification Day in Sacramento, CA
Narcotics, Explosives and Patrol
Location
California Highway Patrol Academy
3500 Reed Ave, West Sacramento, CA 95605, United States
Class Time:
TBD
Contact Info
Frank Romano at frank@goldengatek9.com