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Hyderabad Hosts National K9 Training Masterclass for Security Professionals
Hyderabad is hosting a special training programme for police and security dogs and the people who work with them.
The programme is called the RRU K9 Masterclass 2026.
It is being held at Commando Kennels in Kompally for five days, ending on 8 September.
People from several Indian police, security and disaster-response organisations are attending.
They include dog handlers, commanders and veterinary officers.
The dogs may be trained to find explosives or drugs, track people, rescue victims and help with security.
The participants are sharing their experiences and learning new ways to work together.
The organisers say strong training helps make K9 units more effective across India.
The five-day RRU K9 Masterclass 2026 is being held at Commando Kennels in Kompally, Hyderabad, through 8 September.
The programme brings together K9 commanders, veterinary officers, senior personnel and handlers from central and state security organisations.
Participating organisations include the NDRF, SSB, Assam Rifles, ITBP, BSF, Andhra Pradesh Police and Telangana Police–Octopus.
The masterclass covers K9 training, handling, deployment, management, veterinary care and operational command.
BPR&D data cited by the organisers says more than 5,200 sniffer and tracker dogs serve India’s State/UT Police and Central Armed Police Forces.
- Who
- K9 commanders, veterinary officers, senior personnel and handlers from Indian police, security and disaster-response organisations are attending.
- What
- The RRU K9 Masterclass 2026, a national-level professional training programme for K9 personnel, is being conducted.
- Where
- Commando Kennels, Kompally, Hyderabad.
- When
- The five-day programme is being held through 8 September 2026.
- Why
- To improve K9 training, handling, deployment and management, while enabling cross-agency learning and operational knowledge exchange.
Key facts
- Event
- RRU K9 Masterclass 2026
- Location
- Commando Kennels, Kompally, Hyderabad
- Duration
- Five days, through 8 September
- Organisers
- Commando Kennels in association with Rashtriya Raksha University
- Participants
- K9 commanders, veterinary officers, senior personnel and handlers
- K9 deployment
- More than 5,200 sniffer and tracker dogs, according to BPR&D data cited in the report
- Operational roles
- Explosive and narcotics detection, search and rescue, tracking and security operations
Sources
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