K-9 Instruction
DCJS Security Canine Handler (04E)
Course Length: 12 Hours Course Cost: $170
Perquisite: Be a minimum of 18 years old and a United States Citizen or legal resident of alien the United States. Successful completion of Security Officer Core Subjects (01E).Successful completion of basic obedience training.
Topics Covered: Legal Liability, Use of Force, Canine Medical Care, Record Keeping, Patrol Equipment, Area / Building Search, Perimeter Patrols, Crowd Control, Gate and Access Control, Proper Training Techniques and Problem Solving.
GSE K-9 Scent detection Training
Course Length: 14 Days
Course Cost: 1-2 Students $4,725 | 3-5 Students $3,600 | 6+ Students $2,975
Prerequisite: A dog of suitable temperament and drive. Dogs will be evaluated by our instructors prior to the start of training.
Course Description: This course is designed to teach both handler and dog the basic principles of sent detection. Dog teams will be taught scent detection techniques, problem solving, and the principles of developing a training program using a combination of classroom and hands-on instruction. Upon completion, dog teams will be able to successfully indicate on six different odors and complete the following search patterns Lockers, boxes and luggage, doors and rooms, vehicles, outdoor area and plane and bus interior.
Topics Covered: Methods of Sent Dog Training, Safety & Storage for Training Aids, Rewards, Placement & Thresholds of Aids, Leash Control & Search Patterns, Conditioning the Indication, Fringe Alerts, Problem Solving, Proofing Exercises, Sent Theory & a Dog’s Nose, Body Language & Reading Your Dog, Air Current/ Air Flow and Maintaining Training Records.
