6th Annual International Police K-9 Conference Class Schedule
Police K-9 Magazine continues to lead the way in K-9 handler training with instructors from all over the world. The classes will cover every aspect of K-9 handling. Handlers in all stages of their careers will benefit from the knowledge and experience shared in these classes.
***Class Schedule is subject to change. Please check back for updates.***
Tuesday, March 3rd
REGISTRATION
Registration starts at noon – 2nd Floor Conference Center
All attendees will receive a free SWAG bag and conference t-shirt!
ICEBREAKER SOCIAL 5:00-7:00 PM
You’re invited…to a “Vegas” themed evening of food, fun and networking. Join us in the Vendor Hall to meet and greet with vendors, class instructors and 800+ attendees.
Sponsored by our PLATINUM Sponsor: K-9 BSD
Wednesday, March 4th
Havis
Classroom A
Indestructibone
Classroom B
CanineX
Classroom E
Elite K-9
Classroom F/G
K-9 BSD
Classroom Firenze
Police K-9 Magazine
Classroom Tuscany
8:00-10:00 AM
George Daniolos
Understanding Transnational Threats Using Homemade Explosives (HME)
Russ Hubbard & Todd Wilber
Scent Cones and How Scent Moves
Dondi Hydrick
E-Collar: Off Leash Control and Canine Problem Solving
Doug Roller
Scent Discriminate K-9 Trailing – Saving Lives and Catching Bad Guys
Paul Coley
Brad Smith
10:00-10:15 AM – MORNING BREAK
Food & Beverages in the Vendor Hall – Sponsored by our BRONZE sponsor: Bulletproof Pet Products – Indestructibone
10:15 AM – 12:15 PM
Leos Drbohlav
K-9 Nutrition: Extending the Career and Improving Quality of Life
Practices, Data, and Concepts that Every Explosives Detection Canine Handler Should Know
Kevin Good
Training to a Tactical Level
Brett Titus
Control Over Your Police Canine
Manuel Villanueva
Brad Smith
12:15-1:15 PM – LUNCH
Everyone will be on their own for lunch, but there are four fabulous dining options to choose from inside the gorgeous Tuscany Suites! Click here for details.
1:15-3:15 PM
Criminal Interdiction – Success on the Street and in the Courtroom
Ed Van Buren
Michael Nielsen
K-9 Legal: Session 1
John M. Peters,
Attorney at Law
K-9 Tactical / S.W.A.T Debrief
Lance Schroyer
Ken Licklider
3:15-3:30 PM – AFTERNOON BREAK
Food & Beverages in the Vendor Hall – Sponsored by our BRONZE sponsor: Bulletproof Pet Products – Indestructibone
3:30-5:30 PM
Interactive Explosives Labs Based on Real World Events
Ricky Farley
K-9 Legal: Session 2
John M. Peters,
Attorney at Law
A Successful Rural K-9 Program
Eddie Brannon
K-9 Stress Inoculation Prior to Deployments
Rodney Spicer
HOSPITALITY NIGHT 5:30-7:00 PM
Hospitality night with appetizers and beverages in the Vendor Hall
Sponsored by our GOLD Sponsor: Elite K-9
Thursday, March 5th
Havis
Classroom A
Indestructibone
Classroom B
CanineX
Classroom E
Elite K-9
Classroom F/G
K-9 BSD
Classroom Firenze
Police K-9 Magazine
Classroom Tuscany
8:00-10:00 AM
K-9 Selection, Imprinting, Search Patterns, Communication & Full Overview of Starting & Finishing a Detection K-9
Paul Shaughnessy
Introduction to Team Tactical Building Clearing with K-9s
Dondi Hydrick
E-Collar: Off Leash Control and Canine Problem Solving
Scent Discriminate K-9 Trailing – Saving Lives and Catching Bad Guys
K-9 First Aid
Michael Nielsen
10:00-10:15 AM – MORNING BREAK
Food & Beverages in the Vendor Hall – Sponsored by our BRONZE sponsor: Bulletproof Pet Products – Indestructibone
10:15 AM – 12:15 PM
Critical Incident K-9 Application: Myths versus Reality
*Live-Demonstration using dogs*
Rodney Spicer
Criminal Patrol in Rural Areas – From Farming to Felonies
Michael Varilek
K-9 Nutrition: Is your Dog on the Right Fuel and How do you Know?
Dave Dourson & John Howard
NCATS: National Canine Audit Tracking System
Joe Smith & Brett Titus
Control Over Your Police Canine
Manuel Villanueva
12:15-1:15 PM – LUNCH
Everyone will be on their own for lunch, but there are four fabulous dining options to choose from inside the gorgeous Tuscany Suites! Click here for details.
1:15-3:15 PM
Proper K-9 Selection & Testing
*Live-Demonstration using dogs*
Dondi Hydrick & Michael Nielsen
K-9 Narcotics Detection
Ricky Farley
Criminal Interdiction – Success on the Street and in the Courtroom
Ed Van Buren
Practices, Data, and Concepts that Every Explosives Detection Canine Handler Should Know
Kevin Good
Don Slavik
Ken Licklider
3:15-3:30 PM – AFTERNOON BREAK
Food & Beverages in the Vendor Hall – Sponsored by our BRONZE sponsor: Bulletproof Pet Products – Indestructibone
3:30-5:30 PM
K-9 Industry Experts Q & A
Brett Titus, Eddie Brannon, Lance Schroyer, Joe Smith & Cord Overson
Person-Borne Explosives Detection Canines
Tracy Campbell
Understanding Transnational Threats Using Homemade Explosives (HME)
Fueling Performance: Proper Nutrition to Enhance Your K-9’s Working Ability
Cory Nordin
Mark Hines
“Pseudo vs Real” – Why “Scent Engineered Training Aids” are Better than “Target Material Training Aids”
Dr. David Adebimpe
RAFFLE NIGHT 5:30-7:00 PM
Food & Entertainment in the Vendor Hall
Sponsored by our SILVER Sponsor: Havis