7th Annual Space Coast Police K-9 ‘Top Dog’ Competition Set for Friday at USSSA Space Coast Stadium in Viera

at USSS Space Coast Stadium

BREVARD COUNTY • VIERA, FLORIDA – Law enforcement’s finest four-legged heroes are gearing up to take center stage at the 2025 Space Coast Police K-9 Competition, where skill, precision, and teamwork will be on full display.

The event will take place on Friday, November 14, at 6 p.m. at USSS Space Coast Stadium, located at 5800 Stadium Parkway in Viera.

More than a dozen of the best civilian trainers in the country will also compete beginning at 4 p.m. Gates will open at 3 p.m.

This is the 7th annual event, which showcases the incredible abilities of police and military working dogs as they compete in a series of challenging obstacles designed to test obedience, agility, and apprehension skills; all things these K-9 teams could potentially face on a typical workday.

Spectators will witness firsthand the incredible bonds and discipline between K-9s and their handlers. This is the ultimate display of trust and training in law enforcement.

Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey will co-MC the event with fan favorite retired Corporal Shawn Crook. Another fan favorite, Stan Smith, out of Texas, who has won the civilian competition for several years running, will be wearing the bite suit and serving as a decoy, while assisting with the field commentary.

Agencies from across Florida and beyond will participate, including teams from the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office, Titusville Police, Rockledge Police, Palm Bay Police, Leesburg Police, Florida Highway Patrol, Orlando Police Department, Orange County Sheriff’s Office, Osceola County Sheriff’s Office, Sumter County Sheriff’s Office, St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office, Fort Pierce Police Department, Rock Hill Police Department South Carolina, and the 45th Security Forces Squadron at Patrick Space Force Base, among others, all vying for a Top Dog finish.

“This competition isn’t just about who wins. It’s about honoring the dedication and sacrifice of every K-9 team that serves our communities,” said Dan Rhoades, President of the Space Coast Police K-9 Foundation, the organization presenting the event.

“These dogs and handlers work tirelessly to protect lives, and this event allows the public to see their skills up close.”

All proceeds from the event benefit the Space Coast Police K-9 Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting law enforcement K-9 programs in Brevard County.

The Space Coast Police K-9 Competition is open to the public – Get Tickets Here.

Event Details:
• Location: USSSA Space Coast Stadium, 5800 Stadium Parkway
• Date: Friday, November 14, 2025
• Time: Gates open at 3 p.m. | Civilian Competition begins at 4 p.m. Law Enforcement/Military Teams Compete starting at 6 p.m.

SPONSORS:

• Ace K-9
• Al’s Trophy Shop – Cocoa
• Altered Woods
• American Muscle Car Museum
• Beef O’Brady’s Cocoa Commons
• Bluewater Create – Viera Voice
• Brevard County Sheriff’s Office
• Carroll Distributing
• ChemDry Space Coast
• City of Cocoa and the Cocoa Police Department Cocoa Village Main Street
• Community Credit Union
• Dignity Memorial
• East Coast Machine
• Eastern Florida State College
• Florida Bullet
• FPL
• Frogbones Family Shooting Center
• Holiday Builders
• Jon’s Jewelers
• Julius K-9
• K-9 Strong
• K9s Place
• Kabler School for Dogs/K9 Tribe
• Kel-Tec Weapons
• Kong
• McDonald’s- Rodriguez Family
• Mountain Fox K-9
• Orlando Magic
• Paws Unleashed
• Publix
• Ron Jon Surf Shop
• Southern Tape and Label
• Tails 3 Amigas
• Tails at the Barkery
• The Viera Company
• Triad Medical
• Urban K-9 Apparel
• Walmart Cocoa
• Wawa
• 1080 SVN Apparel
• 45th Security Forces Squadron

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