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AVAILABLE
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HANDLER
COURSES
We
offer one of the most intense handler courses available. Our course
is designed with the police officer/handler and the K-9 in mind. Our
experienced staff teaches the most current methods available. |
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courses will include:
• When a K-9 can be used • Handler protection • Decoy training • Case laws • Use of proper equipment • Leash control • Search & seizure • Bomb identification • Community relations • K-9 maintenance |
• Officer & K-9 safety • Alert types • Legal issues First aid • Drives & instincts • Specialized training • Drug identification • Securing the scene • K-9 selection • Officer responsibilities |
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TRAINER
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Two
types of Trainer Courses are available: The basic Trainer Course is
designed for departments to set up and maintain a K-9 program. The other
Trainer Course takes an individual from start to finish with a K-9.
This individual must have at least five years experience as a K-9 handler
to be eligible for this course. |
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OBEDIENCE |
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This
course is designed for basic obedience of your K-9. This course lasts
for four weeks. The K-9 will be kenneled at our facility for the first
two weeks for intense training, and the next two weeks the handler will
be involved in the training of the K-9. Re-enforcement training will
be available for the first year at no charge. |
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CERTIFICATIONS |
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Detection
- Drugs or Bombs -
180 hours of training is required. Included are classroom, vehicle searches,
room searches, open area searches. Weekly testing with a final exam
and 85 percent average is required. Patrol - 180 hours of training is required. Included are vehicle bailouts, K-9 call-off, suspect extraction, building searches, open area searches, K-9 suspect escort, muzzle control, and miscellaneous tactical exercises. Dual Purpose - Drugs or Bombs, and Patrol - A minimum of 280 hours is required to receive certification. Included are classroom, vehicle searches, room searches, open area searches, vehicle bailouts, K-9 call-off, suspect extraction, building searches, K-9 suspect escort, muzzle control, and miscellaneous tactical exercises. Weekly testing with a final exam and 85 percent average is required. Tracking - 180 hours of training is required. This will include short tracks, long track, bailout tracking, various surface tracking, evidence recovery. Weekly testing with a final exam and a 95 percent average is required. The final exam will include a one and a half mile track. |
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RE-CERTIFICATION
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You
must re-certify yearly with a score of 85 percent or above for renewal
to maintain your certificate. Classroom and any updated training will
be provided. The cost of this is $150 per K-9 team. |
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