ABOUT THIS PROGRAMME
The Dog Handlers Course is a 15-day programme covering the fundamentals of search-and-rescue dog handling. It covers dog types and temperament, basic veterinary first aid, K9 orientation, basic and advanced tracking and search skills, and substance detection.
WHO THIS PROGRAMME IS DESIGNED FOR
Search-and-rescue dog handlers
K9 unit personnel
Personnel responsible for canine tracking and search operations
Teams requiring substance-detection capability
CAPABILITY DEVELOPED THROUGH TRAINING
Canine Types & Temperament
Identify dog types and recognise temperament relevant to search-and-rescue work.
Basic Veterinary First Aid
Apply basic veterinary first aid to a working dog.
K9 Orientation
Complete K9 orientation for search-and-rescue deployment.
Basic Tracking & Search Skills
Apply basic tracking and search skills with a working dog.
Advanced Tracking & Search Skills
Apply advanced tracking and search skills in a search-and-rescue scenario.
Substance Detection
Apply substance-detection technique with a working dog.
CONTINUE BUILDING YOUR TEAM'S CAPABILITY
Share your organisation's training requirements and the Dog Handlers Course can be delivered for your team.
