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Every deployment logged. Every handler accountable.

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Law Enforcement K9
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Military & Government
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Border & Customs
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Detection K9

How do law enforcement K9 units keep defensible training records?

Defensible K9 records come from logging every session and deployment in one structured system that shows when each record was saved and who changed it. In DogBase, every training record carries the date the handler enters plus a server-stamped saved time that can't be backdated. Every edit is versioned, so supervisors can open earlier versions. Deployments go in as structured Actions, separate from training. Certifications for dogs and handlers come with reminders, and reports export to PDF, Excel, or CSV.

High-stakes K9 programs need records that are fast to capture in the field,
and strong enough for oversight.

What you can track in DogBase

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K9 records your command can rely on.

Patrol, detection, tracking, and bite work, logged by discipline with outcomes and proofing notes. Deployment records for every callout. Certifications tracked with supporting documents. Every record timestamped and audit-ready.

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Complete operational records for every working dog.

Mission training, deployment records, and health data are all on the same dog profile. Full audit trail with version history on every entry. Scales from one dog to an entire unit.

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Detection performance tracked. Certification always ready.

Odor category, environment type, indication quality, and reliability scoring per session. Certification dates and documents stored on every dog and handler profile. Multi-handler continuity when assignments rotate.

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Every indication logged. Every pattern visible.

Hide count, environment type, indication quality, false alerts, and time-to-find per session. Training-to-operational performance comparison over time. GPS and weather captured automatically. Certification hours tracked by odor category.

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One dog. Any handler. One complete record.

Every handler logs to the same dog profile, so history stays intact when assignments change. Supervisors see every dog's trends and certification status. Role-based access across every rank.

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Defensible records for every K9 interaction.

Cell extraction training, contraband detection logs, handler rotation scheduling, incident documentation, and annual proficiency reviews. Built for correctional and facility K9 programs where consistent documentation protects handlers and satisfies institutional oversight.

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Multi-Handler Continuity

Built for rotating shifts, changing assignments, and multi-handler units.

Working dog programs often involve rotating shifts, supervisors, trainers, and temporary handler changes. DogBase keeps records consistent so a new handler can understand the dog's history fast, supervisors can review trends by dog, team, or unit, and training plans don't reset when staffing changes.

"I have been using this app for over a year for all my trainings and deployments." Robert E., True West K9 Detection Services

Binders and spreadsheets vs. a DogBase record

Here's what your K9 records look like the day a supervisor or auditor asks for them.

Paper and spreadsheetsWith DogBase
A handler transfers and the dog's history leaves in their notebook.Every handler logs to the same dog profile, so the history stays with the dog.
Nobody can prove when an entry was actually written.A server-stamped saved time on every record, kept apart from the training date.
Corrections happen with white-out or a quiet overwrite.Every edit is versioned. Supervisors see who changed what, and when.
Deployment logs and training records live in different binders.Deployments logged as structured Actions on the same profile as training.
Command finds out about a lapsed cert after it's lapsed.Dog and handler certifications tracked, with reminders before they expire.
A quarterly review means a week of pulling paper.Reports by dog, handler, unit, or date range, exported to PDF, Excel, or CSV.
Either everyone sees every file, or nobody can find anything.Handler, Trainer, and Viewer user types, with visibility set to all, team, or own records.

Fast to capture in the field. Strong enough for oversight.

Why high-accountability K9 programs choose DogBase.

Train together. Across any unit or agency.

DogBase Groups lets K9 handlers from different units, agencies, or jurisdictions collaborate in shared environments. Run joint training events, assign sessions to specific handlers, and track completions across the whole group, while every handler's record stays in their own account.

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AI that surfaces what supervisors need to see.

DogBase AI Training Summaries analyze every session and generate plain-language insights, including what improved, what regressed, what to focus on next. Supervisors see performance trends across every dog and handler in their unit without asking anyone for a report.

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Training Minutes Logged
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Average Session Length
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Countries with Active Teams
15
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Working Dog Disciplines

Complete Tracking Categories

Training Logs
  • Session type  (patrol, detection, obedience, agility, scenario, maintenance)
  • Objectives and standards‍
  • Conditions (weather, surface, lighting, time of day, distraction level)
  • Search parameters (area type, duration, blank runs, hide count, source type)
  • Outcomes (find/alert quality, time-to-find, false alerts, gaps)
  • Proofing notes and next-step plan‍
  • Photo/video attachments
Deployments
  • Deployment type (vehicle, building, open area, tracking, SWAT, perimeter, inspection line, cargo)
  • Location and operational notes
  • Outcomes (assist, find, apprehension support, clear, no-find)‍
  • After-action notes
  • Supervisor review fields
Certifications & Readiness
  • Certification/recertification dates
  • Evaluations and scenario checklists
  • Custom readiness milestones
  • Document storage (PDFs, score sheets, policies)
Detection Work
  • Odor/source category (program-defined)
  • Indication behavior quality and reliability scoring
  • Pattern trends by environment (warehouse, baggage, vehicles, cargo)‍
  • Training-to-operational comparison over time
Patrol / Apprehension
  • Controlled training scenarios and performance criteria
  • Bite work training notes (program-defined fields)
  • Equipment used, safety notes, instructor sign-off fields (optional)

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Health, Conditioning & Kennel
  • Vet visits, vaccinations, medications, injuries, rehab
  • Weight/conditioning metrics
  • Heat mitigation/work-rest tracking
  • Kennel notes, feeding, supplements
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What K9 professionals say about DogBase

From search and detection to service and sport, K9 professionals worldwide use DogBase to log faster, train smarter, and stay mission-ready.
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Jillian S.
3PK9
DogBase has been a great resource to be able to customize record keeping for my K9. I love how I can tweak the format and features as I go and can have everything in one place if needed to access. But what I've really appreciated more than anything has been the customer support in helping me set up a good logging system for my dogs and learn how to utilize the program more efficiently. They have helped me with every question I've had and even put the time into drafting templates for the training/action type to help me get started. That alone made a huge difference that set them apart from other programs out there that offer record keeping.
I have been using this app for over a year for all my trainings and deployments. The app is very easy to navigate and easily customizable. The AI summary is a very useful tool.
Andrew R.
TEXSAR
DogBase has become an important part of my work as a HRD K9 handler with Murphy. It provides a simple, reliable way to document training, deployments, and performance over time, giving me confidence that every session contributes to Murphy's long-term development and operational readiness. For K9 handlers committed to excellence, accountability, and continual improvement, it is a valuable platform that supports both the working dog and the mission we serve.
Roger S
Club Peeps
New to the working dog community little did we know training and caring for a working dog is a significant undertaking. Dogbase has improved our training and results with consistent sessions, not as much for the dog but me it’s a new adventure for me and Dogbase is a big part of our training now. Thank you for taking the time to design a database program to help organize and see the weaknesses to address. As my journey with a working dog grows so will my learning, adjustment and growth.
DogBase is making the administrative side of detection logs that much more efficient. I enjoy the clean and simple-to-use interface and the ability to submit logs on the go through mobile. Being able to print log reports helped to streamline my process. I like that DogBase staff are constantly working to make the program better and improve accessibility. Customer support is quick to respond and fast to problem solve and help with whatever is needed.
While I am still introducing myself to the software, it has already shown its potential for replacing logbooks entirely for myself and others on my team. Not only is it one less item to keep track but the simplicity makes it more motivating to complete logbooks.
I am loving using Dogbase! It is providing such great value in training my dogs and I plan to continue to use it for as long as I possibly can. I love the amount of information that you are able to log for each training session. Before, I was using the old school notebook method for keeping track of my training sessions. Now, with using Dogbase, I have access to SO many more variables that I wouldn't have normally thought to log before that can possibly make a difference in future training sessions.
DogBase is one of the few K9 logs that caters specifically to Search and Rescue (SAR). I am a relatively new user, but impressed by the amount of versatility it has to offer. I've used other K9 logs in the past, but they were focused on Law Enforcement and were not as detailed for SAR work, as is DogBase. Detailed record keeping is essential if you want to learn to identify the good and the bad in your training routines and to maintain your credibility as a search team. In my opinion, DogBase does the job.
Nadine R
GPSK9s
I am so glad that I was invited to "test" this. I dreaded doing my logbooks and couldn't find an easy method. This platform is easy and so far all updates have made it easier and clear to fill out. I hope that we can continue to use it. I also like that I can check on more of my own team members and what training they are logging.
Curtis D
SAR Unit
So far it's been a great app. Starting to switch completely over to it.
Absolutely love this application. Such ease of use and able to track everything. Same format for all trainings and love the information added based on time and location. This will be a game changer in record keeping for SAR dogs.
I was tired of using Excel spreadsheets where I had to remember all the information when I was finally able to sit down and enter it. I like DogBase because I can use my phone and fill it out during training while all the information is fresh. It's easy to go down the list and fill out each part and in the end I have all the information I want to keep track of for my HR and Airscent K9.
Aaron T
MOCSAR
I have tried a lot of different ways to track my training for my Search and Recovery dogs. DOG BASE is by far the best and easiest to use. Love it!
Christian H
Mark9 SAR
I am enjoying the app. It's easy to use and apt to great features, especially the weather part of it.

Law enforcement K9: frequently asked questions

Is DogBase only for law enforcement?
Can we match our certification standard and scoring system?
Can DogBase support dual-purpose teams (patrol and detection)?
Can supervisors generate reports quickly?
Does DogBase replace our policies or legal requirements?
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Minutes Logged

See why K9 teams choose DogBase for their mission.

DogBase helps you standardize documentation, prove readiness, and produce clear reports without relying on scattered spreadsheets or inconsistent logs. We'll tailor a demo around your program, disciplines, and reporting requirements.