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About Andy Andy has provided Dog Training In Orange County California for nearly 30 years and has been called "America's Top Dog Trainer" and “King K9”.Falco K9 Academy is one of the few facilities if not the only in the world who trains Police K9 Teams (over 1000), detection dogs (of all disciplines), search and rescue dogs (including Peru and Argentina) and thousands of pet dog owners. And has been featured on the Disney Channel, Animal Planet channel and National Geographic. He was asked to assist Cesar Milan in the filming of his new TV show that will air in 2014. Currently there are two documentaries in production featuring Andy and Falco K9 Academy. Falco K9 Academy has trained and provided dogs for hundreds of Law Enforcement agencies throughout the world. Andy has also been hired by the largest companies in the world including Disneyland, Anaheim; Disneyland, Orlando; Disneyland Hong Kong, The Koch Brothers, Jerry Weintraub; Long Beach Medical Center; George Washington Medical Center in Washington DC and Steven Spielberg's Starlight Star bright Foundation.As an author Andy’s most recent book “Dog Sniff Evidence” is a number one bestseller on Amazon. Andy has written 5 other books including “FALCO – Walking with God and a Dog” which discusses his time as a K9 handler and how his dog brought him closer to God.Andy is a former police officer and K9 handler for the Anaheim Police Department in California (23 years). Andy was also assigned to the SWAT Team and a Detective in Family Crimes and Sex Crimes (SVU). Andy received a number of awards including Officer of the Year (1993) and the highest award, The Distinguished Service Award (1994).As a business owner Andy won the "Top Gun, Maverick Award" for excellence in implementation and effectiveness of multicast marketing (2014).DetailsAndy is the President of Falco Enterprises, Inc. a company specializing in the training of humans and their dogs. The company additionally supports these customers with products and services. Andy is also the Training Director of Falco K9 Academy. Andy worked as a Police K9 handler from 1989 to 1996 for the Anaheim Police Department in California. During this period Andy became passionate about Police K9 training and dog training in general. After traveling throughout North America and Europe in seeking dog training and behavior knowledge, Andy developed Falco K9 Academy in 1995. Andy was then named the Departments first “in-house” training for the K9 Unit. Andy retired from the police department in 2005 to concentrate on Falco Enterprises, Inc. Andy is also the President of Falco K9 Services, Security and Investigations, a security firm that utilizes dogs in both patrol and detection dog services in addition to other security services.Director of Falco’s Police K9 Academy Falco K9 Academy trains the handlers and dogs for Anaheim Police Department, Orange Police Department, Tustin Police Department, Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, Queen of the Valley Medical Center and Indio Police Departments locally. Nationally and internationally, Andy has selected and/or trained teams for departments in Washington, Oklahoma, Minnesota, Florida, Texas, Ohio, Colorado, Oregon, Arizona, Washington DC, Connecticut, Main, Rhode Island, New York, Alberta, Ontario, Spain, Peru, Northern Ireland, Argentina and Portugal.Director of Falco’s Detection Dog Academy As a detection dog handler, Andy realized the potential for using dogs to detect anything that has an odor. In addition to the usual Narcotics and Bomb detection disciplines Andy has developed training programs for new and innovative jobs such as Mold, Arson, lost children and more. Most recently Andy has developed a new and innovative detection dog program for locating E. coli and Salmonella contaminated produce. Falco K9 Academy is teamed with the State of California Department of Public Health and UC Davis. This expertise has led to contracts with one of the largest companies in the world, Disney; Rollins, police departments in North America, Argentina, Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic. We have also assisted entrepreneurs in the Mold detection industry and Bed Bug Detection industry from coast to coast.Director of The Bed Bug Detection Dog AcademyOver the past 5 years Falco K9 Academy has been instrumental in fighting for stronger and more consistent training and certification standards. But until that happens, we have developed a training program for both dogs and handlers that cannot be surpassed by any other vendor. Our system is much like what we have done for Law Enforcement for the past 25 years…that is to insure the effectiveness of the team through a strong training program. This training has been supported and sanctioned by State and federal governments and tested in both State and Federal Courts. Additionally I have been contracted by some of the largest pest control companies as a consultant for Bed Bug Detection Dog training and services…such as Rollins, Orkin, Western and Terminex.Instructor, International Police K9 Conference As an instructor for the International Police K9 Conference, Andy has traveled throughout North America 4 to 5 times a year and instructs K9 handlers and administrators on the dog behavior, training, liabilities and use of police K9s. At each conference there are 40 to 60 students who attend the week long conference. Andy is the lead instructor for the “Problem Solving” section of the school. Problem solving is an unstructured class were student’s request help on any aspect of dog behavior and police K9 training. In the 5 years of conducting this class Andy has been faced with hundreds questions and “problems” from aggression issues to weakness in searching behaviors. Andy was the architect for the famous and popular group walk that is now used in the conference.Every Police K9 team must pass a minimum standard to receive certification from California’s Police Officer’s Standards and Training office. The office has certified very few officials to judge the hundreds of K9 teams within the state. Andy Jimenez has been a state certifier for approximately 6 years (Since POST created the Standard).Director of Falco’s Civilian Dog Training Academy Andy realized it was more important to educate and train the human about the dog and developed a program to reflect this concept. Once people understood how a dog thinks and how they communicate it was easier for them to understand the basic concepts of training. This type of training is most important when dealing with aggression from a dog. If the human knows why a dog is showing aggression it is more likely they will know how to avoid an injury or correct the behavior before it occurs. Additionally, it was important for Andy and all the Academy’s trainers, to have a complete understanding of all forms and means of dog training. Not one form of training works for all humans and dogs. For instance a very passive dog who loves food will be very easy to motivate with treats while another dog who is strong willed and not crazy for food may need to be trained by means of correction based training. With this formula, Falco has become very successful in the dog-training field. Falco currently has individual in-home training and group training throughout Southern California.Court Recognized ExpertSince 1990 when Andy testified as an expert in a narcotics detection case in Los Angeles Federal Court (Anaheim Police Department criminal case), he has continued to be sought after in cases of all types involving dogs. From detection; to use of force; to slip and fall case and Pit Bull fight rings. He has testified or reviewed cases throughout the United States. AuthorNumber one bestseller, “Dog Sniff Evidence”; “Falco- Walking with God and a Dog”; “8-Week Dog Training Manual”; “Decoying for the Modern Patrol Dog Detection Dog Handler’s Manual”.Falco TV Production CompanyAndy is the producer/director of all the video’s found on many of the most popular video sites (YouTube, DailyMotion, etc) that feature the pet, police and detection dog training of Falco K9 Academy and other dog related story’s. Combined, these videos are viewed by 100’s of thousands of people.
Police K9 Legal Training Andy passes on all of his knowledge of 30 years as a Police K9 Handler, Supervisor, Trainer and Expert. And has taught police K9's and handlers throughout the world and reviewed or testified in hundreds of state and federal cases. $3,000.00 USD

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Falco K9 Academy — Dog Training in Yorba Linda, CA

Falco K9 Academy is a dog training business in Yorba Linda, California offering virtual training. They take aggression cases by assessment and publish pricing from $350 per course to $3,000 per course.

Yorba Linda, CA • 3.7 ★ (3 Google reviews)

Verified listing

Last reviewed: Sep 5, 2026

Transparency Score

62 / 100

Moderately transparent

How clearly this listing publishes the details owners need. See our methodology.

Price transparency
100%
Method transparency
35%
Program clarity
25%

About Falco K9 Academy

Based on what the business publishes about itself

Andy Falco Jimenez, the trainer behind Falco K9 Academy, spent 23 years as an Anaheim Police Department officer and K9 handler before retiring in 2005 to focus on dog training full-time. According to his site, his background includes SWAT work, training police K9 teams across multiple countries, and serving as a California POST-certified evaluator for law enforcement dog teams. He has also authored six books on dog-related topics and describes himself as a court-recognized expert witness who has testified in hundreds of cases involving detection reliability, bite incidents, and use-of-force questions.

The academy, founded in 1995 and now based in Yorba Linda, presents itself as unusually broad in scope. Their site claims they train police K9s, detection dogs for narcotics, explosives, mold, arson, and even produce contamination, as well as search-and-rescue teams and pet dogs.

Their stated philosophy is that no single training method works for every dog; they describe using approaches ranging from food-based rewards to correction-based techniques depending on the animal's temperament. The site notes media appearances on Animal Planet and National Geographic, though some of the website content appears dated.

What dog training programs does Falco K9 Academy offer?

Specialized virtual courses target law enforcement professionals rather than pet owners. Falco K9 Academy offers Police K9 Legal Training for handlers, supervisors, and legal professionals, plus a course on using dogs for narcotics detection, tracking, and patrol work. Focus areas include scent work and aggression-related scenarios.

Using the Dog as a Prop

$350 per course

Requirements: For police K9 handlers dealing with narcotics detection, tracking, cadaver, and patrol dogs.

Focus: Scent work

Police K9 Legal Training

$3,000 per course

Requirements: For police K9 handlers, supervisors, trainers, and legal professionals.

Focus: Aggression, Scent work

How much does Falco K9 Academy cost?

The Police K9 Legal Training course runs $3,000, while the detection-focused course costs $350. Both are priced per course with exact figures published on the site.

Virtual Training pricing

Virtual Training pricing at Falco K9 Academy in Yorba Linda, CA
ProgramPriceLength
Using the Dog as a Prop$350 per courseNot stated
Police K9 Legal Training$3,000 per courseNot stated

Consultations and evaluations

  • Police K9 Consulting - Schedule a Call: Free
  • K9 Team Evaluation: Not published
  • Administration Training: Not published
  • Expert Witness: Not published

What training methods does Falco K9 Academy use?

Training approach language on the site stays general without naming specific tools or techniques. Aggression cases are considered individually rather than accepted or declined outright.

Public materials reviewed by Barklen do not specify which training tools are used.

Who runs Falco K9 Academy?

As described in the business's own materials

Andy Falco Jimenez, Master Trainer and Consultant; President of Falco Enterprises; Training Director of Falco K9 Academy

According to their site, former Anaheim Police Department officer and K9 handler for 23 years, including SWAT and Family/Sex Crimes detective work. He has trained police K9 teams, detection dogs, search-and-rescue dogs, and pet dogs internationally, and has consulted and testified as a court-recognized expert in K9-related legal cases since 1990.

Credentials listed on their site: Number one bestselling author, California POST-certified K9 team evaluator (~6 years), Lead instructor at International Police K9 Conference, Published researcher in scent detection, and Court-recognized expert witness. Barklen has not independently verified these.

Where does Falco K9 Academy offer dog training?

Falco K9 Academy is based in Yorba Linda, CA, offering virtual sessions online.

Their site says they serve law enforcement agencies and their K9 units, security and investigation firms, pest control companies, courts and attorneys needing expert testimony, and individual pet owners in Southern California.

The Yorba Linda Boulevard address is listed, but parking availability and accessibility features aren't mentioned.

How does Falco K9 Academy compare with other Yorba Linda dog trainers?

Barklen analysis

Barklen analysis based on 4 published Yorba Linda listings (4 with published pricing). These comparisons are computed by Barklen, not claims made by Falco K9 Academy.

Price: too few Yorba Linda programs publish pricing in the same categories for a like-for-like comparison yet.

Reviews: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, among 4 published Yorba Linda programs.

Transparency: 62 out of 100 (moderately transparent), with 100% price transparency and 25% program clarity. 2 of 4 Yorba Linda listings show certifications; this business does not list any.

What should you ask Falco K9 Academy before booking?

Generated from what their public materials leave open

  • Ask which certifications their trainers hold and who issued them.
  • Ask for proof of liability insurance.
  • Their site describes their approach in general terms. Ask which specific methods and tools they use.
  • Ask how many dogs each trainer handles at once.
  • Ask for a written outline of daily structure, skills covered, and follow-up support after the program.
  • Ask about current availability and whether there is a waitlist.

Location and hours

18543 Yorba Linda Blvd, Yorba Linda, CA

Monday – Friday
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday – Sunday
Closed

How Barklen reviewed this listing

Barklen reviewed Falco K9 Academy against the business's public materials and published this listing. That is not a check of licenses, insurance, or certifications. See our methodology for what a verified listing does and does not mean.

Details the public materials do not address (facility, owner visits during programs, progress updates, overnight staffing, insurance, guarantee, and others) are turned into the questions above rather than filled in.

Last reviewed by Barklen: Sep 5, 2026

What Barklen could verify

Programs listed
2 programs (virtual training)
Published pricing
Published for every program
Training method
Method unclear
Aggression and reactivity cases
Aggression cases by assessment
Years in business
30+ years
Booking
Contact form

Contact Falco K9 Academy or request a quote

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+1 714-990-9010Website

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