Benefits for Veterans

USK9 Unlimited is honored to provide education and training to Veterans. USK9's proprietary training techniques are unsurpassed.
​We are proud to accept the Post-9/11 Bill (Chapter 33).

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2020 program calendar

Handler Programs:
4 Week (Single Purpose Detection)  
5 Week (Dual Purpose Detection/Patrol)
Both Programs commence on the same day thru the year and completion date would be  Friday of the 4th or 5th week of registered program
January 7;  February 25;  April 14;  June 2;  July 7;  August 25;  October 13;  December 1

Trainer's Program - 12 Weeks
January 6;  April 20;  July 27;  November 2

Master Trainer Program - 24 Weeks
January 6;  April 20;  July 27;  November 2 
For every great and successful canine trainer, there are hundreds who fail. Success as a canine handler/trainer starts with and is hugely dependent upon you building a solid foundation by educating yourself with the basics of K9 care, behavior and training and then build upon that foundation with more advanced training courses with the goal of becoming a Master Trainer, all of which is a well thought out plan for success as a master handler/trainer.
The 24-week Master Trainer Course is designed to review some important blocks of learning that are critical to progressing toward reaching a level of Master Trainer to include important components integrated at the end of the course, all geared to provide the student with valuable information about opening and managing a dog training facility.


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Some helpful hints, Q&A...
How do I apply for my benefits and what number can I call for help?
You can go online at  http://benefits.va.gov/gibill/    or contact 
Department of Veterans Affairs
VA Regional Office
P.O. Box 8888
Muskogee, Ok 74402
1-888-442-4551


What is the facility code for USK9 Unlimited?
Facility Code is: 2-5-0656-18
United States K-9 Unlimited, Inc.

What do I need to provide USK9 Unlimited in order to enroll and use my benefits?
You will need to provide USK9 with your Certificate of Eligibility once you receive it from VA. This could take up to 6 weeks.

When will my enrollment with USK9 Unlimited be sent to VA to be processed?
When the school official receives the USK9 Enrollment Verification Form, your enrollment will be certified.

Does USK9 Unlimited offer online courses?
No. Although we offer daily classroom instruction, your program is hands on training with live police dogs.

Do I need to bring a dog for any of these programs?
No. You are more than welcome to bring your own dog, but it is not required. USK9 Unlimited will also offer students in this program a 20% discount on purchasing a K9 (Your VA benefits will not cover or supplement this).

Master Trainer and President USK9 Unlimited, Roger Abshire, has helped  government agencies with his proprietary training techniques...

VA ENROLLMENT APPLICATION

Course Program Calendar 2020

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HELPFUL LINKS
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
http://www.gibill.va.gov/
Apply for VA Benefits using VONAPP
http://www.gibill.va.gov/apply-for-benefits/application/
Login to E-Benefits
http://www.ebenefits.va.gov/ebenefits-portal/ebenefits.portal
WAVE for Attendance Verification
https://www.gibill.va.gov/wave/index.do
GI Bill Toolbox
https://www.vets.gov/gi-bill-comparison-tool/

​Your GI Bill benefits: Everything you need to know
https://www.va.gov/education

Apply for Benefits - Education and Training
https://www.va.gov/careers-employment/vocational-rehabilitation/how-to-apply
https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/post-9-11/yellow-ribbon-program