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Upcoming K-9 Training & Events

Know of an upcoming K-9 event or training session you would like listed in our magazine or on our website? Email it to us at info@k9copmagazine.com.

 

September 2010

October 2010

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December 2010

January 2011

February 2011

 

September 2010

Aug. 2nd-Oct. 1st

TRAINER IMPRINTATION COURSE, Denver, Ind.

Sponsored by Vohne Liche Kennels. Three, six and eight week courses available. Contact Dan Parker (765) 985-2274 or vlkcourses@vohneliche.com for more information.

 

1st-3rd

TACDOGS SEMINAR, Hawesville, Ky.

Hosted by Liberty K9 at Liberty Dog Camp. Seminar featuring presentation by Brett Titus/TACDogs. Learn the 9 disciplines of a tactical dog, tactical canine concepts, foundational tactical obedience and more. Contact: Tony Richling at libertydogcamp@aol.com for more information.

 

7th-Oct. 8th

EXPLOSIVES/NARCOTICS HANDLER COURSE, Denver, Ind.

Sponsored by Vohne Liche Kennels. Single-purpose course is three weeks. Dual-purpose course is 5 weeks. Contact Dan Parker (765) 985-2274 or vlkcourses@vohneliche.com for more information.

 

8th

CANINE LEGAL UPDATE AND OPINIONS SEMINAR, Morgan Hill, Calif.

Contact Terry Fleck at (530) 545-2855 or at k9fleck@aol.com for more information.

 

9th-12th

CANADIAN POLICE CANINE ASSOCIATION'S POLICE DOG TRIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada

Hosted by Prince Albert Police Service and Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment. Trial will showcase police service dogs competing in events such as criminal apprehension, obedience, agility, narcotic/specialty detection, and "Fastest Dog." Contact Jamie Chartrand at (306) 961-0794 or at Jamie.Chartrand@gov.sk.ca or visit www.canadianpolicecanine.com for details.

 

12th-17th

IPWDA NATIONAL WORKSHOP, Grayling, Mich.

Sponsored by International Police Work Dog Association. Scenarios/Classes/Skills Stations/Problem Solving/Certifications. Contact Mike Morgan at ipwda@yahoo.com for information or visit www.ipwda.org for full details.

 

13th-17th

NAPWDA INDIANA FALL STATE WORKSHOP, Lawrenceburg, Ind.

Hosted by the Lawrenceburg, Indiana Police Department's K-9 Unit at the Dearborn Conty Fairgrounds. Workshop is geared towards all levels for the handler and K-9, from beginner teams to experienced, veteran teams. Visit www.napwda.com for full details.

 

15th-16th

USPCA REGION 13 POLICE DOG TRIALS, Nashville, Tenn.

Hosted by the Metropolitan Police Department of Nashville and Davidson County. For more information, contact Sgt. Jeff Grimes at wgrimes@police.nashville.org or (615) 862-7623.

 

18th-19th

GSDCA-WDA NATIONAL TRAINING SEMINAR, Marshall, Mich.

Co-hosted by Working Dog Club of Michigan. This is a 2-day obedience and protection seminar open to all breeds. GSDCA-WDA membership is not required for attendance. Contact Ron Stokes at (517) 605-1089 or visit www.schhmi.com for more information.

 

19th-22nd

WASHINGTON STATE POLICE CANINE ASSOCIATION FALL SEMINAR, Richland, Wash.

Hosted by the Hanford Patrol and Benton County K-9 Units. Contact Arin Reining at (509) 308-3264 or visit www.wspca.com for more information.

 

19th-24th

N.T.O.A. CONFERENCE, Pittsburgh, Penn.

2-hour block on K-9 SWAT deployment/September 20, 2010.
Contact Brad Smith at Topdogwck1@aol.com or visit www.skidds.com for details.

 

20th

CANINE LEGAL UPDATE AND OPINIONS SEMINAR, Norway

Contact Terry Fleck at (530) 545-2855 or at k9fleck@aol.com for more information.

 

26th-29th

TACTICAL DEPLOYMENT DOG WORKSHOP, Provo, Utah

Sponsored by Utah POST and DAD/DAC. Topics will include tactical movement, chemical munitions, rappelling/high angle, high-risk vehicles, deliberate/stealth entry, gun fire exercises, water deployments and attic and crawlspace clearing. Cost is $250 or $1,000 for five-man teams and includes a t-shirt, graduation BBQ and a training manual. Attendees will receive POST certified credit. Contact Kimi at (801) 851-4330 or at kimikae@utah.gov to register.

 

27th-30th

POLICE AND MILITARY WORKING DOG CONFERENCE, Nashville, Tenn.

Sponsored by K-9 COP Magazine at the Sheraton Downtown Nashville. Contact Jason Ferren at (270) 534-0500 or at info@k9copmagazine.com.

 

 

 

 

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October 2010

3rd-6th

2010 W.L.E.C.H.A. CONFERENCE, Marinette, Wisc.

Hosted by Oconto County Sheriff, Marinette County Sheriff and Crivitz Police Department. Contact Jay Johnson at +jay.johnson@gfpd.org or visit www.wlecha.org for more information or to register.

 

4th-7th

DECOY SEMINAR WITH FRANCO ANGELINI, Lakewood, Colo.

Hosted by the Colorado Police Canine Association and the Lakewood Police Department. Seminar to cover areas of bite sleeve presentation, K-9 behavior analysis, addressing the K-9 opponent and recognizing stress and safety issues. Contact Beck Leider at (303) 472-0206 for more information.

 

4th-8th

NPCA NATIONAL TRAINING SEMINAR, Phoenix, Ariz.

Hosted by the Phoenix Police Department K-9 Unit. Contact Mark Green at roper105@msn.com or Sgt. Rich Maiocco at (602) 509-1741 for full details.

 

6th

CANINE LEGAL UPDATE AND OPINIONS SEMINAR, Charlotte, N.C.

Contact Terry Fleck at (530) 545-2855 or at k9fleck@aol.com for more information.

 

7th-9th

TACTICAL DEPLOYMENT DOG WORKSHOP, Anderson, Ind.

Hosted by Anderson Police Department, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department and Delaware County Sheriff's Office and sponsored by DAD/DAC. Fee is $50.00. Instructors include Dave Stambaugh (LAPD), Wendell Nope (Utah POST), Lt. Benny Diggs (Indianapolis Metro PD) and Kevin Weber (Fort Wayne PD). Contact the Anderson Police Department Training Section at (765) 648-6767 or Jenny with DAD/DAC at (888) 323-3227 or (765) 274-3684 or by email at office@daddac.com for more information and to register.

 

11th-Dec. 17th

TRAINER IMPRINTATION COURSE, Denver, Ind.

Sponsored by Vohne Liche Kennels. Three, six and eight week courses available. Contact Dan Parker at (765) 985-2274 or vlkcourses@vohneliche.com for more information.

 

12th

CANINE LIABILITY 360, Cape Coral, Fla.

Hosted by Cape Coral Police Department. This 8-hour course has a tuition fee of $95. Contact Bill Lewis II at SgtBLewis2@aol.com or visit www.tacticalk9usa.com and click the "Seminars & Training Courses" link for more information.

 

13th

CANINE LEGAL UPDATE AND OPINIONS SEMINAR, Houston, Tex.

Contact Terry Fleck at (530) 545-2855 or at k9fleck@aol.com for more information.

 

14th-17th

CLACKAMAS COUNTY SHERIFF'S SARCON '10, Welchers, Oregon

Three separate K-9 field training exercises: trailing and scent discrimination, air scent and human remains detection. Contact Jeff Schettler at jeff@gak9.com or Julie Collinson at jcollinson@co.clackamas.or.us for more information. For website registration visit www.co.clackamas.or.us/sheriff/sarcon.

 

15th-16th

DETECTION AND PATROL CERTIFICATION, Enid, Okla.

Contact Ryan Fuxa at (580) 554-1721 or soonerstatepolicek9@gmail.com for details and more information.

 

15th-17th

S.K.I.D.D.S. / CATS CLASS 107, Crawfordsville, Ark.

Hosted by High Caliber Training www.hicaltraining.com. Contact Brad Smith at (626) 523-4028 or topdogwck1@aol.com. Visit www.skidds.com for more information.

 

18th

CANINE LEGAL UPDATE AND OPINIONS SEMINAR, Reno, Nev.

Contact Terry Fleck at (530) 545-2855 or at k9fleck@aol.com for more information.

 

18th-22nd

AMERICAN WORKING DOG SEMINAR AND CERTIFICATION, Madison, Ala.

Hosted by Madison Police Department. This seminar is limited to 20 dog teams so register early for a seat. Certification and training will be available for full patrol or single purpose dog teams. The fee is $200 plus $75 certification fee. Contact Nathan Beard at (256) 990-2002 or nathan.beard@madisonal.gov to register or for more information.

 

19th-21st

DECOY CLASS, Denver, Ind.

Sponsored by Vohne Liche Kennels. Instructor: Wade Morrell. Contact Dan Parker (765) 985-2274 or vlkcourses@vohneliche.com for more information.

 

22nd-24th

LAS VEGAS POLICE K-9 TRIALS, Las Vegas, Nev.

Contact Tom Moore at ts878m@lvmpd.com or visit www.lvmpdk9.com for more information.

 

23rd

ORANGE COUNTY POLICE CANINE ASSOCIATION'S ANNUAL POLICE K-9 BENEFIT SHOW, Anaheim, Calif.

Held at Glover Stadium. Visit www.ocpca.org for more information.

 

25th

CANINE LEGAL UPDATE AND OPINIONS SEMINAR, Las Vegas, Nev.

Contact Terry Fleck at (530) 545-2855 or at k9fleck@aol.com for more information.

 

25th-27th

REMOTE COLLAR INTRODUCTION SEMINAR, Mishawaka, Ind.

Led by Midwest K-9 Training, Inc. and hosted by the Mishawaka Police Department. This three day remote collar seminar covers the proper introduction of collar to new K-9s. The third day will cover call off and control work using the remote collars. Contact Jeff at (574) 298-5066 or visit www.midwestk9training.com for more information.

 

26th

CANINE LIABILITY 360: PREVAILING IN CRISIS SITUATIONS, South Euclid, Ohio

Hosted by South Euclid Police Department. This 8-hour course has a tuition fee of $95. Contact Bill Lewis II at SgtBLewis2@aol.com. Visit www.tacticalk9usa.com via "Seminars & Training Courses" for more information.

 

26th-28th

S.K.I.D.D.S. / CATS CLASS 108, Dallas, Texas.

Contact Brad Smith at (626) 523-4028 or topdogwck1@aol.com. Visit www.skidds.com for more information.

 

28th

CANINE LIABILITY 360: PREVAILING IN CRISIS SITUATIONS, Chicago, Ill.

Hosted by Cook County Sheriff's Department. This 8-hour course has a tuition fee of $95. Contact Bill Lewis II at SgtBLewis2@aol.com. Visit www.tacticalk9usa.com via "Seminars & Training Courses" for more information.

 

31st-Nov. 5th

2010 USPCA PDI NATIONALS, Hammond, La.

Hosted by the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Department. Contact Capt. Don Alexander at alexanderd@tpso.org for more information. 

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November 2010

2nd-4th

S.K.I.D.D.S. / CATS CLASS 109, Elite K-9 Security Kennels, near Washington, D.C.

Contact Brad Smith at topdogwck1@aol.com or visit www.skidds.com for details.

 

3rd

CANINE LEGAL UPDATE AND OPINIONS SEMINAR, Pittsburgh, Penn.

Contact Terry Fleck at (530) 545-2855 or at k9fleck@aol.com for more information.

 

4th

DEFENSIVE TACTICS (GROUND FIGHTING) WITH A K-9 TEAM, Pittsburgh, Penn.

Contact Terry Fleck at (530) 545-2855 or at k9fleck@aol.com for more information.

 

5th

TACTICAL HIGH RISK K-9 TEAM TRACKING, Pittsburgh, Penn.

Contact Terry Fleck at (530) 545-2855 or at k9fleck@aol.com for more information.

 

8th

CANINE LEGAL UPDATE AND OPINIONS SEMINAR, Kohler, Wisc.

Contact Terry Fleck at (530) 545-2855 or at k9fleck@aol.com for more information.

 

8th-11th

13TH ANNUAL EXPLOSIVE & NARCOTICS DETECTION SEMINAR, Daytona Beach, Fla.

Sponsored by Southern Hills Kennels. Contact Bill Heiser at k9nicky@aol.com or at (386) 451-0952 for more information. Visit www.southernhillskennels.com to download a registration form.

 

15th-18th

1ST ANNUAL SOUTH GEORGIA WORKSHOP AND CERTIFICATION, Perry, Ga.

Sponsored by the Dooly County Sheriff's Office and Houston County Shriff's Office. Areas of instruction and problem solving include narcotics detection, explosive detection, cadaver detection, indication training, criminal apprehension, gunfire acclimation, surveillance position, obedience, tracking, and building and area search. Contact Lt. Marsha Peavy at (229) 805-0451 or Pam Rogers at (256) 651-6586 for more information.



15th-Dec. 17th

EXPLOSIVES/NARCOTICS HANDLER COURSE, Denver, Ind.

Sponsored by Vohne Liche Kennels. Single-purpose course is three weeks. Dual-purpose course is 5 weeks. Contact Dan Parker (765) 985-2274 or vlkcourses@vohneliche.com for more information.

 

17th

CANINE LEGAL UPDATE AND OPINIONS SEMINAR, Kansas City, MO.

Contact Terry Fleck at (530) 545-2855 or at k9fleck@aol.com for more information.

 

19th-21st

PROTECTION TABLE WORK SEMINAR, Brooks, Ga.

Sponsored by Atlanta K9 Academy. Instructor: Gene England. Contact Beverly Hudgins at (404) 606-5139 or atlantask9@aol.com -- for more info. www.atlantak9academy.com 

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December 2010

1st-3rd

S.K.I.D.D.S. / CATS Class 110, Pasadena, Tex.

Contact Brad Smith at (626) 523-4028 or topdogwck1@aol.com or visit www.skidds.com for details.  

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January 2011

17th-23rd

GEORGIA K-9 NTC TACTICAL TRACKING TEAMS, POLICE K-9 TRAILING HANDLER COURSE, Melbourne, Fla.

Hosted by the Melbourne Police Department K-9 Unit. Contact Derreck Bachner at (321) 426-5523 or dbachner@melbourneflorida.org for more information.  

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February 2011

23rd-25th

S.K.I.D.D.S. CLASS 101, Atlantic City, New Jersey

Contact Brad Smith at Topdogwck1@aol.com or visit www.skidds.com for more information.

 

27th

IPWDA 3RD ANNUAL TRAINING SEMINAR, Alvin, Tex.

Hosted by Alvin Police Department's K-9 Unit. Seminar will include topics of SAR, narcotics, explosives, patrol, scenarios and problem solving. Certification will be available. Contact txipwda@yahoo.com or visit www.ipwda.org for full details

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