All you dogs and handlers, weredogs and humans, all who are, have been, or are considering the K-9 gig, be advised. Just got this from a friend, said it is good to go. She also said that one of the instructors is a weredog.
K-9 Tactical - 3.5 Days Nov 30/Dec 3
Introduction: This course is designed to educate the working K9 team in the knowledge and skills of tactical dog handling to safely approach high-risk situations. This is a challenging course that will test the handler's decisionmaking
ability.
Aim: Upon completion of this course, the working K9 handler will possess a fundamental knowledge and skill of tactical dog handling to safely approach high-risk situations. Students will have an understanding and be able to demonstrate proficiency in defensive shooting skills, unique to a K9 handler.
Topics:
Fundamentals of K9 Tactical Obedience
Methods of Maintenance Training for Tactical Obedience and Control
Work with the K9
Tactical Approach and Movement with a Dog to Potentially High-Risk Situation
Building and Room Entry Techniques
Tactical Tracking
"Shoot/Don't Shoot" and "Deploy the Dog/Don't Deploy the Dog" scenarios
Tactical K9 Situation vs. SWAT Call Situation
Shooting Techniques while Handling a Dog
Ammunition Requirements: 1000 rounds handgun ammunition.
Required Gear Firearms: Issued handgun, holster, and duty belt; 2 magazines minimum (3 recommended), ballistic vest, wrap-around eye protection, ear protection, clothing appropriate for climate and conditions and a water bottle or other hydration system.
Required Gear K-9: Leather leash, leather collar, correction collar, muzzle, 15' or 30' tracking lead, traffic lead (recommended), toy rewards (Kong/Towels), and any additional operational equipment utilized in the performance of your duties.
Method: Classroom and practical application. Training is based around the "handson" method. It is a challenging course that will test the handler's decision making ability.
Skill Prerequisites: Open only to sworn law enforcement and Military Work Dog Handlers.
Number of attendees: 6-14
Duration: 3.5 days
Course Cost: $785 tuition includes lunch and a certificate of completion. On site lodging and meals are through the Sales Department. Kennels are available at no charge but the student is responsible for all feeding and maintenance of the dog and cleaning of the kennel during the course and prior to departure. Contact U.S. Training Sales at 252-435-1748 for registration. Dogs are not permitted in the Lodge.
Note: Canine handling and shooting are perishable skills which can result in liability claims against the Handler. It is incumbent upon the graduate to maintain and document a scheduled and structured canine handling and shooting proficiency maintenance training program.
U.S. Training Center Application Forms MOYOCK, NC
http://www.ustraining.com/new/courses/NC/k9-tactical.asp
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