Free Training
Access to FREE training for K9 handlers just like you.
Topic-specific training that will quick start you down the right path to ensure you and your dog’s success. Explore topics including:
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Distractions
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Training Logs
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Packaging & Storing Your Training Aids
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Trained Final Response
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Networking with Law Enforcement
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…and new trainings are added regularly
Defining Your Trained Final Response
Your dog’s focused and reliable trained final response begins with this ONE simple exercise. This training gives you the clarity you need to get the quality TFR you want from your dog.
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Create better training plans that clearly teach your dog what you expect from them
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Faster, more consistent results by knowing what to reward at each stage
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Less frustration (for both you and your dog!) by having a clear path to your ideal TFR
5 Essentials That Should Be In Every K9 Handler’s Log
As a detection dog handler you know the importance of keeping good training logs, but what exactly does “good” mean? Make sure your training logs meet industry best practices and support your ongoing training efforts and credibility in the field.
Download your checklist to make sure your logs include these 5 critical elements.
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50 Mission-Critical Distractions Training Checklist
One thing you can count on is that there will be distractions of some sort in every environment your dog works in. Use this list of the top 50 distractions to help make your dog bomb proof to distractions so you’re ready for whatever you encounter on a search.
This checklist will break down the distractions into the most common categories and give you specific examples to use in your training. Use this checklist as a starting point for your distraction training and to inspire your creativity for future distraction training challenges.
Packaging & Storing Your Training Aids
Looking for some tips on best practices for packaging and storing your training aids?
Check out this free training video that walks you through the exact process we use. You’ll learn industry best practices so you can protect the longevity and integrity of your training aids, prevent cross-contamination, and ensure handler safety.
BONUS: Includes two downloadable templates for managing your training aid inventory.
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Maximize Your Dog's Fitness Through Every Stage of Their Career
Feel more empowered to keep your dog at their peak fitness throughout every stage of their career – from puppy to retirement. You’ll get specific tips for your dog’s particular life stage plus bonus tools and resources to help you get started on your K9 fitness and conditioning plan.
BONUS: Get access to a special offer from MYOS available only through this training.
Stop Unwanted Behaviors At Target Odor
Digging. Mouthing. Rolling. Unwanted behaviors at target odor are problematic for many reasons and are very frustrating–especially if you don’t know how to stop them. Learn our go-to techniques to train your dog to not perform unwanted behaviors and get the clean TFR you know your dog is capable of.
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3 training techniques that we use and get results with
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Directions on which technique you should try with your dog
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Demo videos of each technique so you can see exactly how it works
Detection Drills For Small Spaces
Don’t let your lack of big buildings or large fields limit your training. Inspired by the COVID lock down in 2020, we created these 6 training to help handlers keep their dog's skills sharp and make sure they are ready for the next call out.
Each challenge includes:
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Full description of how to implement the challenge
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Direction for the exact setup
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Tips to overcome the most common challenges
