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K9220 Basic Tracking/Trailing Tech. for K-9s - 20250516

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Full Description: Course Description:
This is a one day is for those teams wishing to start their dogs in trailing and scent discrimination techniques. Field training will consist of how to get started, leash handling and scent theory. This class is applicable to both search dog teams and law enforcement teams. Training will be hands on with minimal classroom time. Scenarios and training exercises are set up based on the dog and handlers experience level.

Course Objectives:
At the end of this course, participants will be able to:
• Understand Scent movement
• Know how to socialize dogs
• Begin search training
• Record training sessions in training log
• Understand the importance of selecting the correct dog for search work
• Know the benefits of toy and food reward systems
• Apply leash handling techniques

Prerequisites: IS - 100 Introduction to Incident Command System
CPR/ First Aid
IS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction
Obedience & Agility (or equivalent)
18 years old

Training Location: Indiana Sheriffs’ Youth Ranch
5325 N. State Road 59
Brazil, IN 47834