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K9320 Int. Tracking/Trailing Tech. for K-9s - 20260418

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Full Description: Course Description:
This is a two day course expands on what was learned in the basic level. The handler is taught how to develop a training plan and how to set up problems based on training objectives. Students will practice scent discrimination as well as 1\4-1\2 mile trails.

Course Objectives:
At the end of this course, participants will be able to:
• Fill out and use a training plan
• Apply what was learned in the classroom to training dogs
• Set up problems that teach the dog the behavior the handler is looking for
• Understand that training needs to be taken in small steps
• Know that changing more than one variable can cause training issues
• Utilize helpers in the training process
• Know the difference between training and testing
• How to train for scent discrimination
• How to troubleshoot training issues

Prerequisites
• K9220 Basic Tracking/Trailing for K-9s

Training Location: IDHS Search and Rescue Training Center
2515 US-40 W
Greencastle, IN 46135 (Putnam County)