Unleashing potential, mastering behavior
About Us
ACSI-K9 is a leading organization with over 15 years of experience in the breeding and development of high-performance working dogs. Our program began with Belgian Malinois and has expanded to include German Shepherds and Dutch Shepherds—all sourced from proven European working lines known for their exceptional genetics, stability, and drive. Each dog is selected with care to ensure the qualities required for both professional roles and well-balanced companions.
Our facilities span more than 30,000 square meters across two fully equipped properties. These spaces include specialized kennels, comfortable living areas, recreational zones, and dedicated training fields designed to support every stage of a dog's development. Our team consists of internationally trained and highly experienced professionals who bring expert knowledge to every aspect of canine training and care.
We offer a comprehensive range of services, including specialized detection training for narcotics, firearms, and explosives; perimeter, family, and corporate protection programs; complete obedience packages; and full hotel services for all types of dogs. For clients seeking readiness from day one, we also provide fully trained dogs in each of these disciplines, as well as carefully raised puppies from any of our working breeds.
Dedicated to excellence, ethics, and long-term partnerships, ACSI-K9 is committed to delivering dogs and services that meet the highest standards of performance, reliability, and care.
Meet our Founder
Alberto Soto Phillips is the Founder & Director of ACSI Academy, one of the region's most comprehensive tactical and canine training institutions, established in 2009. With over fifteen years of experience in police, tactical, and working-dog development, he has become a leading figure in K9 training, firearms instruction, and security education throughout Latin America.
Internationally, he has taught courses in more than ten countries, training presidential security teams, tactical groups, police units, and private security personnel.
His path in the canine world began at age 14 with the breeding of Siberian Huskies, later gaining ten years of experience with the Doberman breed. Over time, he expanded his focus to high-performance working breeds such as the German Shepherd, Belgian Malinois, and Dutch Shepherd, specializing in detection, protection, patrol, advanced obedience, and law-enforcement K9 units.
As a firearms instructor, Alberto has competed actively in the United States, participating in Pan-American, national, and world championships, earning multiple podium results. Among his greatest achievements is securing first place worldwide in 2019 in the Carry Compact Pistol – Expert category.
Committed to continuous improvement, Alberto trains annually at academies in the United States and Europe in areas such as canine development, police tactics, firearms handling, and security protocols. In 2024, he took part in the Working German Shepherd World Championship in Germany, strengthening ACSI K9's international presence.
Throughout his career, he has contributed to the training and professionalization of various police K9 units in Costa Rica, while also leading programs in security, police techniques, and firearms use. His vision includes elevating national K9 standards by bringing in high-level international instructors to train both ACSI K9 personnel and its clients.
Today, ACSI K9 stands out for its professional, ethical, and technical approach, supported by Alberto Soto Phillips' experience, preparation, and leadership.
