Search & Detection Training
 Dogs By Andy also offers training for military and law enforcement dogs. Our Search & Detection Training features a highly successful program of instruction to the serious civilian K-9 handler who must be prepared to function at the professional level.
Our training is designed to adequately convey our multi-faceted and highly successful approach to professional K-9 training. From remote collar training to highly specialized scent work and bridging the gap in between, Dogs By Andy's Search & Detection training is the most unique, versatile and comprehensive training academy available anywhere.
Our program takes dog and handler teams through remote collar training, man trailing training, and/or detection training. Restricted enrollment per session ensures ample one-on-one training for the handler.
Whether the goal is to learn remote collar training exclusively or combined with search and scent work, the following list of subject matter can be combined to suit the individual's needs.
 Scent theory- Environmental and climatic effects on scent
- Pool scent
- Scent discrimination
- Scent article collection, handling, and preservation
- Starting trails from unusual scent articles
- Reliability on the trail
- Urban trailing
- Night trails
- Developing a solid ID
- Courtroom testimony
- Training records
- Trailing dog standard operating procedure
- Initial interview techniques
- How to get your dog utilized
- How to start a Search & Rescue program
- Obedience training
- Proficiency testing
- Canine communication
- Recognizing anthropomorphism
- Remote collar training
- Remote collars applied to search work
- Reading your working dog
- Building focus and drive
- Equipment & gear
- Tactical formation and movement for K-9 trailing team
- When NOT to work your dog
- How canines learn
- Working with aggression
- Managing dog aggressive dogs
- Working with shy, timid dogs
- Retriever training
- Dog bite law
- Working dog selection
- K-9 first aid
- Liability and other insurance topics
- Problem solving
See our Dogs in Action
Click one of the movie links below to watch a short video of our dogs in action during Search and Detection training.
Applying for Search and Detection Training
Search and Detection Training applicants are considered and matched relative to the experience level of the handler, not the dogs. Course content is personalized and based on the needs and interests of the students participating. Acceptance is based on the best combination of handlers to enhance optimal learning for all attendees.
Contact us today for more information.
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