Detection Dog Handlers Course

This course is designed to help in the handling and usage of a Detection Dog. You and your K9 can expect to learn how to

effectively search various venues, set up training situations, set up a maintenance training schedule, record keep, and most

importantly, prepare for Court.

This class is designed to be a great resource for new handlers or anyone working and training detection dogs. It can also be

used as a fundamentals refresher course for K9 Program Supervisors as well.

All Students receive our detection handler manual which cover the following sections:

▪ Odor Information: types, characteristics, and classifications

▪ Odor storage and handling procedures

▪ Interdiction and trafficking techniques

▪ School Searches, Traffic Stops, Cargo (package searches) and Search Warrants

▪ Building & Room Searches

▪ Court Preparation and Case Law

▪ K-9 First Aid

▪ Certifications

▪ Setting up a Training Program

▪ K-9 SOP’s for Drug dogs.

*This program is designed to show and discuss training techniques. All students will be given a certificate of completion

listing the amount of hours completed.

*ODORS COVERED: Will depend upon what type of detection discipline your dog is trained on, explosive, drug or cell

phone.

*National K-9 Certification