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February 2010 |
28th-March 5th |
2010 TEXAS IPWDA SEMINAR, San Antonio, Texas.
Hosted by the Bexar County Sheriff's Office. Contact Sgt. Frank Bellino at fbellino@bexar.org. Visit www.ipwda.org for more information.
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March 2010 |
1st-5th |
LAW ENFORCEMENT K-9 WORKSHOP 2010, Wahalla, S.C.
Sponsored by Canine Consultants Inc. and Oconee County Sheriff's Department. Narcotics Detection including building strong indication behavior, refining search techniques, vehicle searches with and without canines, proper highway interdiction procedures. Also includes Criminal apprehension topics and Explosive Detection topics. Contact Sgt. Tom Crompton at 864-710-8824.
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1st-5th |
2010 AMERICAN ALUMINUM K9 TRAINING & PROBLEM SOLVING WORKSHOP, Perry, Fla.
Hosted by American Aluminum Accessories, Inc. Training includes narcotics - single and dual-purpose teams, explosives-single and dual-purpose teams, tracking, building searches, problem solving, tactical, and two obedience. Contact Laura Albritton at 1-800-277-0869 or fax at 1-850-584-8485.
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1st-5th |
8th ANNUAL NARCOTIC FIELD TRIALS, Parchman, Miss.
Hosted by the Mississippi Department of Corrections. This event will consist of training and certification in narcotic detection and patrol. There is no fee to attend. They will have barrack style sleeping quarters at no charge. Meals will be provided and there will be a shooting competition as well as a narcotic competition. Contact Lt. Michael Daves at mdaves@mdoc.state.ms.us for more information.
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2nd |
TACDOGS SEMINAR, San Antonio, Texas.
Hosted By IPWDA.
Seminar featuring presentation by Brett Titus/TacDogs.
Learn the 9 disciplines of a tactical dog, tactical canine concepts, foundational tactical obedience and more. Contact: Sgt. Frank Bellino, Bexar County Sheriff's Office, at fbellino@bexar.org for more information.
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2nd-4th |
ATF NATIONAL ODOR RECOGNITION TEST, Columbus, Ohio.
Hosted by the Columbus Division of Fire Bomb Squat/K9 Unit in cooperation with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Open to law enforcement explosives K9 teams. All levels of experience welcome. The ATF N.O.R.T. will be administered each day by ATF Chemist and ATF K9 Trainers. Classroom and practical training scenarios will also be available.
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6th |
2010 APCA WINTER K-9 SNIFF OFF, Bedford, Ind.
The 2010 Winter K-9 "Sniff-Off," is a law enforcement K-9 narcotics detection competition. The sixth annual K-9 "Sniff-Off" is a unique and challenging K-9 training event, hosted by the Bedford Police Department, Bedford, Indiana and the American Police Canine Association (A.P.C.A.) Those teams requiring additional information concerning the "Sniff-Off" may contact Michael_Johnson_824@comcast.net or 812-278-1423.
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8th-May 14th |
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.
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14th-19th |
SEARCH AND RESCUE K-9 TRAILING COURSE, Scottsville, Texas.
Hosted by Shreveport Fire Department. Taught by Georgia K-9 Academy. Contact Battalion Chief Kerry Foster at (318) 560-1195 or kerry.foster@ci.shreveport.la.us. Visit www.gak9.com for more information.
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15th |
CANINE LEGAL UPDATE AND OPINIONS SEMINAR, Hudson, Wis.
Contact Terry Fleck at (530) 545-2855 or at k9fleck@aol.com
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23rd-26th |
POLICE K9 TRACKING SEMINAR, Scotland Neck, N.C.
Seminar teaches how to develop a reliable Police K9 Tracking team through scent discrimination training and other tracking skill development. Learn how to become a more successful K9 tracking team. Contact Tracy Bowling at 252-826-4415 or at tbowling@ventosakennel.com for more information.
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30th |
CANINE LEGAL UPDATE AND OPINIONS SEMINAR, El Centro, Cali.
Contact Terry Fleck at (530) 545-2855 or at k9fleck@aol.com
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April 2010 |
6th |
CANINE LEGAL UPDATE AND OPINIONS SEMINAR, Pittsgrove, New Jersey
Contact Terry Fleck at (530) 545-2855 or at k9fleck@aol.com
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7th |
DEFENSIVE TACTICS (GROUND FIGHTING) WITH A K-9 TEAM, Pittsgrove, New Jersey
Contact Terry Fleck at (530) 545-2855 or at k9fleck@aol.com
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7th-9th |
TACDOGS SEMINAR, Elk Grove, Calif.
Hosted by the Elk Grove Police Department.
Seminar featuring presentation by Brett Titus/TacDogs.
Learn the 9 disciplines of a tactical dog, tactical canine concepts, foundational tactical obedience and more. Contact: Gregg Tawney at (916) 802-8264 or gtawney@elkgrovepd.org for more information.
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12th-May 14th |
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.
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14th |
CANINE LEGAL UPDATE AND OPINIONS SEMINAR, Dixon, Ill.
Contact Terry Fleck at (530) 545-2855 or at k9fleck@aol.com
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14th-16th |
TACDOGS SEMINAR, Denver, Colo.
Hosted by the Commerce City Police Department.
Seminar featuring presentation by Brett Titus/TacDogs.
Learn the 9 disciplines of a tactical dog, tactical canine concepts, foundational tactical obedience and more. Contact: Officer Mark Douglas at (303) 994-1004 for more information.
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19th-23rd |
NNDDA NATIONALS, Shreveport, La.
Seminar Fee $275. Additional information will be posted on http://nndda.com.
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19th-23rd |
2010 APCA NORTH CAROLINA SPRING K-9 CONFERENCE, Hickory, N.C.
Hosted by the
Catawba County, North Carolina Sheriff���s Office. Basic and advanced instruction will be offered in all phases of patrol, narcotics and explosive detection. Certifications will be offered by the American Police Canine Association (A.P.C.A.) for those teams wishing to certify. Tactical K-9 training will also be available to those interested teams to include Felony Vehicle Stops and Felony Vehicle Extractions. Teams attending this training will receive (40) forty hours of continuing education credit from Catawba Valley Community College (C.V.C.C.) to attending A.P.C.A. participants. A complimentary A.P.C.A. T-shirt, & attendance certificates will also be provided.
For those requiring additional information, please contact our 2010 K-9 Conference coordinators, Trainer Dannie P. Cline at 828-217-1136 or Trainer Dennis W. Smith at 828-320-3492.
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20th-22nd |
S.K.I.D.D.S. / CATS CLASS 101, Grand Rapids, Mich.
Contact Brad Smith at (626) 523-4028 or topdogwck1@aol.com. Visit www.skidds.com for more information.
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21st |
CANINE LEGAL UPDATE AND OPINIONS SEMINAR, Clinton, Mich.
Contact Terry Fleck at (530) 545-2855 or at k9fleck@aol.com
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22nd-25th |
LIBERTY K9 2010 SEMINAR, Hawesville, Ky.
Andre Vandergeten will be the guest trainer. Tracking, agility, protection, obedience and scent work will be covered. The price for the seminar is $900, which includes lodging and meals. Observers can attend for a fee of $500, lodging and meals included. Call Tony Richling for full details at (270) 927-8646 or email libertydogcamp@aol.com.
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26th-30th |
2010 NAPWDA OHIO STATE EXPLOSIVE, Cleveland, Ohio.
Hosted by Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority Police Department. Consists of classroom lectures and fieldwork in K-9 explosive detection. Contact John Kassay at (216) 575-3914; John Gates at (440) 213-8958; or Paul Shaughnessy: (216) 214-0060. Visit www.napwda.com for more information.
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27th-29th |
NEW YORK TACTICAL TRAINING CONFERENCE AND EXPO 2010, Verona, N. Y.
Hosted by the New York Tactical Officers Association. Located at the Turning Stone Resort. Contact Larry at larry@nytoa.org or visit www.skidds.com for more information.
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30th-May 7th |
2010 NAPWDA NATIONAL WORKSHOP, Eureka, Mo.
Hosted by the Eureka Police Department. Workshop will cover all Utility phases, including tactical techniques and scenarios, plus the specialty phases of narcotics, explosives, cadaver, and accelerants. All levels of experienced K-9 teams are welcomed as training and classes are geared to the experience level of the individual teams. Contact jenniferwerges@charter.net.
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May 2010 |
2nd-7th |
2010 IPWDA EXPLOSIVE DETECTOR DOG SEMINAR, Bourne, Mass.
At Camp Edwards. Includes building searches, baggage searches, commuter train searches and certifications. Contact Dick Sheehy at rns910@aol.com for more information.
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3rd-6th |
K9 BITE DR'S DECOY MECHANICS AND K9 BEHAVIOR SEMINAR, New Braintree, Mass.
Hosted by the Massachusetts State Police at the Massachusetts State Police Academy. Lead Instructor will be Franco Angelini. FREE academy style housing to anyone that needs it (once registered please call/email for head count if housing required.) Retail cafeteria will be open for breakfast and lunch. Nightly dinner plans will be made each night. Contact Tpr. David M. Stucenski, David.Stucenski@pol.state.ma.us
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17th-July 23rd |
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.
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19th |
CANINE LEGAL UPDATE AND OPINIONS SEMINAR, Burlington, N.C.
Contact Terry Fleck at (530) 545-2855 or at k9fleck@aol.com
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24th-27th |
K9 BITE DR'S DECOY MECHANICS AND K9 BEHAVIOR SEMINAR, Carrollton, Texas
Hosted by the Carrollton Texas Police Department. Lead Instructor will be Franco Angelini. Contact POC. Officer Jeremy Sanchez at 214-460-3124 for more information.
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25th-27th |
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.
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June 2010 |
7th-10th |
K9 BITE DR'S DECOY MECHANICS AND K9 BEHAVIOR SEMINAR, Shepherdstown, W. Va.
At Shepherdstown University. Lead Instructor will be Franco Angelini.
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21st-July 23rd |
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.
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27th-July 1st |
5-DAY TACDOGS CAMP, Lake George, Colo.
Hosted by TacDogs. Contact Brett Titus or Leslie Hamblin at tacdogs@gmail.com for more information.
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July 2010 |
28th |
CANINE LEGAL UPDATE AND OPINIONS SEMINAR, Exton, Pa.
Contact Terry Fleck at (530) 545-2855 or at k9fleck@aol.com
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29th |
DEFENSIVE TACTICS (GROUND FIGHTING) WITH A K-9 TEAM, Exton, Pa.
Contact Terry Fleck at (530) 545-2855 or at k9fleck@aol.com
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30th |
TACTICAL HIGH RISK K-9 TEAM TRACKING, Exton, Pa.
Contact Terry Fleck at (530) 545-2855 or at k9fleck@aol.com
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August 2010 |
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.
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21st-23rd |
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.
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24th-27th |
AMERICAN WORKING DOG SEMINAR & CERTIFICATION TRIALS, Denver, Ind.
Held at Vohne Liche Kennels. Contact Lisa Webb(765) 985-2274 or vlkcourses@vohneliche.com for more information.
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September 2010 |
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.
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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.
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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 |
11th-Dec. 17th |
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.
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15th-17th |
S.K.I.D.D.S. / CATS CLASS, Crawfordsville, Ark.
Hosted by High Caliber Training. Contact Brad Smith at (626) 523-4028 or topdogwck1@aol.com. Visit www.skidds.com for more information.
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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.
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26th-28th |
S.K.I.D.D.S. / CATS CLASS, Dallas, Texas.
Contact Brad Smith at (626) 523-4028 or topdogwck1@aol.com. Visit www.skidds.com for more information.
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31st-Nov. 5th |
2010 USPCA PDI Nationals, Hammond, La.
Hosted by the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Department. Contact Capt. Don Alexander, alexanderd@tpso.org for more information.
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November 2010 |
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.
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