July 24 – 26, 2023

Scotland Neck, NC

This is a 3-day seminar, 24 hours of instruction intended for the K-9 team who is looking to improve their success rate on the street. The class will comprise both of classroom instruction and fieldwork. The seminar is open to LE K-9 handlers and supervisors. Supervisors are welcome to attend for observation.

Topics covered: The seminar will serve as both a problem-solving seminar and scenario-based training. Teams will conduct searches in and around vehicles, buildings and exterior searches. Numerous locations will be used, such as car lots, warehouses, schools and more. We will work on high hides, distractions, large hides and focus on concealment techniques seen in the field. Proper leash handling, alert issues, search patterns and handler cueing will also be addressed.