Ragnar Defense
Ragnar Defense operates as both a firearms training facility and professional K9 training center, led by Joshua Pike (former Army infantryman and 16-year law enforcement veteran) and Colleen Reilly Pike (Master Dog Trainer with Highland Canine School certification and six years law enforcement exper...
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Ragnar Defense operates as both a firearms training facility and professional K9 training center, led by Joshua Pike (former Army infantryman and 16-year law enforcement veteran) and Colleen Reilly Pike (Master Dog Trainer with Highland Canine School certification and six years law enforcement experience).
Their flagship firearms program delivers 64 hours of comprehensive training specifically designed for teachers and school volunteers carrying concealed:
- •40 hours hands-on firearms training - foundation through proficiency qualification
- •16 hours force-on-force scenarios - live active shooter simulations
- •8 hours TAC-Med - bleeding control, airway management, wound care
Joshua Pike holds multiple instructor certifications in firearms, tactics, and self-defense through his law enforcement background and is approved by Natrona County School District.
Ragnar operates one of the region's most comprehensive K9 programs, serving agencies across Wyoming, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Colorado, Nebraska, Utah, and Idaho.
K9 Training Options:
| K9 Type | Specialties | Breeds |
|---|---|---|
| Dual-Purpose | Apprehension, narcotics/explosives detection, trailing | Belgian Malinois, German Shepherds, Dutch Shepherds |
| Single-Purpose | Detection, trailing/tracking | Labradors, Shepherd breeds |
| SRO Canine | Therapy, detection, tracking | Floppy-eared breeds preferred |
| Court Therapy | Deep pressure therapy, victim support | Golden Retrievers, Doodles, Labs |
Handler Schools & Certification: - 85-hour New Handler Course (April 1-12 and September 9-20) - Recertification for established teams ($150) - Continuing education and specialty courses for K9 units - Trainers meet USPCA, NAPWDA, NNDDA, and IPWDA standards
Donation K9 Program: Ragnar provides fully-trained canines to agencies in need, reducing the financial burden of starting K9 programs. Recent donations include K9 Maverick (Broken Bow PD) and K9 Macklin (Pine Bluffs PD).
Beyond law enforcement and firearms, Ragnar serves the Casper community with detailed pet training:
Private Lessons: - Basic Obedience (6 weeks): $800 - down, stay, come, place, heel - Advanced Obedience (8 weeks): $1,000 - off-leash commands and e-collar training - Behavior Modification (8 weeks): starting $1,000 - free consultation for aggression, anxiety, destructive behaviors - Gun Desensitization: starting $1,000 - free consultation
Group Courses: - Shed Hunting Course: $800 - teaches scent detection for hunting season - Scent Work (Beginner): $200 - odor imprinting and alert building - Trailing/SAR Course (Beginner/Advanced): $200 - search and rescue fundamentals
- •Requirements: Dogs must be current on vaccines; minimum age 6-8 months depending on course.
Ragnar provides customized service dogs for disabled individuals, differing from typical agencies by allowing clients to own the dog outright rather than maintaining agency ownership. Includes in-home transition training and family education on service dog law.
Client testimonial: Parent of boy with Tourette's Syndrome, anxiety, and sensory challenges reports dramatic improvement in emotional regulation, communication, and symptom reduction after receiving service dog Pancake.
2060 Fairground Road, Casper, Wyoming 82604 - Mon-Fri: 0800-1800 - Sat-Sun: Appointment only - Phone: 307-462-6535 - Email: [email protected]
Staff includes Kennel Tech Keigan Leal supporting daily operations.