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BEING MORE THAN AVERAGE IS EXPECTED OF YOU

The attention to detail defines and separates greatness from mediocrity. Everyone demands more than average from K9 handlers in law enforcement. Our communities, our leadership and our families expect more from us than just being average. You owe it to yourself to learn more, to train more and to deploy with above average tactics and reliability.

The HITS Training Conference is all about the attention to detail and to bringing you the type of great training classes that move you higher in your skill level as a handler. The HITS Training Conference is designed by handlers, for handlers and our success over the years is not by accident. We bring together professional trainers, lecturers and experts based on their experiences and knowledge to teach the specialized and advanced classes that we as handlers would want to sit in on ourselves. Register and join us in Phoenix, AZ for HITS 2026 and be part of something that is so much bigger and more valuable than you ever imagined in the world of K-9 Training. The first step in being a great handler is your attention to detail.

Come to Phoenix, Arizona and be a part of the HITS 2026 experience.

WHEN:	HITS 2026 August 24 – 27, 2026, Phoenix, AZ.
WHERE:	JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort
ADDRESS:	5350 East Marriott Drive Phoenix, Arizona 85054
HOTEL:	JW Marriott, Desert Ridge Resort 5350 East Marriott Drive Phoenix, Arizona 85054
ROOM COST:	177.00/night single/double occupancy Reserve your hotel room here
ATTENDEE COST:	375.00 per person before July 1, 2026   After July 1, 2025, – 449.00/person.  Register and pay by credit card

 

Schedule of Events

Monday August 24, 2026, 8:00 am – 6:00 pm Pre-Registration

• Visit the registration counters in the foyer of the Grand Canyon Ballroom. Receive your ID badge, HITS Padfolio and all other free HITS items.

Monday August 24, 2026 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm- Registration & Vendor Appreciation Night, Grand Canyon Ballroom.

• Registration will continue, receive your ID badge, HITS Event Guide and all other free HITS items.
• Free Drinks and Snacks and Registration will continue, receive your ID badge, HITS Padfolio and all other free HITS items.
• 6:30 pm – 7:30pm During Vendor Appreciation Night, Open bar for all attendees and vendors in the vendor area. Start HITS off right, meet the vendors, and see what is new in the world of canine training and equipment.

Tuesday August 25, 2026, Wednesday August 26, 2026 and Thursday August 27, 2026
THREE FULL DAYS OF INSTRUCTION 8:00 am – 6:00 pm each day

• The most diversified and educational law enforcement canine classes ever offered.
• 8:00am – 6:00 pm each day 5 classes offered simultaneously in five rooms.
• 10:00 am – 10:30 am Break
• 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm Break
• During our breaks stretch your legs and visit the vendors, also enjoy food and drinks in the vendor area.

Wednesday August 26, 2026 HITS Networking reception

• 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Enjoy HITS signature networking reception in the vendor area.  2 hours of open bar and over 60,000 dollars’ worth of raffle prizes given away.  If you have never experienced our Networking reception, you don’t want to miss it. You must be present to win.