BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//WP EVENT Manager Ical//NONSGML Events//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-112738@customcanineunlimited.com DTSTAMP:20261017T130653Z DTSTART:20261123T140000Z DTEND:20270101T220000Z LOCATION:3266 Old Cornelia Hwy\, Gainesville\, GA 30507 SUMMARY:Explosive and Tracking Dog Handler Course DESCRIPTION:REGISTERExplosive and Tracking Dog Handler CourseThe Explosive and Tracking Dog Handler Course is a 6-week professional K9 training progr am designed to train and certify students as explosive detection and track ing dog handlers. This course provides the foundational skills needed to b egin a career working safely\, legally\, and effectively with an explosive detection and tracking K9 in law enforcement\, contractor\, or security o perations.\nBuilt for law enforcement\, contractors\, and individuals ente ring the professional K9 field\, the Explosive and Tracking Dog Handler Co urse combines classroom instruction with hands-on application. Students le arn the practical skills required to develop a deployable K9 team—coveri ng handler fundamentals\, canine care\, search procedures\, tracking funda mentals\, operational safety\, and certification readiness.\nThis course p ackage includes student lodging and Custom Canine Unlimited’s warranty ( per CCU terms)\, making it an ideal option for students seeking a structur ed\, professional training environment.\nCourse Overview\nThis Explosive a nd Tracking Dog Handler Course is structured to produce reliable handler p erformance and consistent canine response under real-world conditions. Tra ining emphasizes foundational handler skills and practical application of detection and tracking work\, using proven methodology and professional tr aining standards.\nStudents progress through structured instruction that b uilds:\n\n\nHandler confidence and safety\n\n\nK9 care and performance man agement\n\n\nDetection search procedures and reward systems\n\n\nTracking fundamentals and problem solving\n\n\nDeployment-minded habits and documen tation awareness\n\n\nWho This Course Is ForThis course is designed for:\n \n\nLaw enforcement personnel\n\n\nGovernment contractors\n\n\nSecurity pr ofessionals\n\n\nIndividuals pursuing entry into the professional K9 field \n\n\nWho This Is NOT ForThis course is not designed for:\n\n\nHobby or sp ort dog handlers\n\n\nPet obedience trainers\n\n\nIndividuals unwilling to meet professional certification standards\n\n\nThose not physically capab le of active field training\n\n\nAnyone seeking “casual” dog training rather than professional K9 deployment skills\n\n\nPrimary OutcomeUpon com pletion of the Explosive and Tracking Dog Handler Course\, students will b e prepared to begin a professional career as an explosive and tracking dog K9 handler and certify as a K9 team.\nSecondary Benefits\n\nLearn how to properly care for\, train\, and handle a canine partner\n\n\nUtilize a can ine partner to track a person or locate concealed explosives\n\n\nBuild de ployment-ready skills and team confidence\n\n\nCertify as a K9 Team\n\n\nW hat You Will Learn:\nStudents attending the Explosive and Tracking Dog Han dler Course will learn:\nExplosive Detection Foundations\n\n\nDetection th eory and operational principles\n\n\nOdor recognition fundamentals\n\n\nRe ward systems and motivation building\n\n\nSearch patterns and search flow\ n\n\nHow to prevent common handler errors that create false alerts\n\n\nTr acking Foundations\n\n\nTracking basics and leash handling\n\n\nStart arti cles\, line handling\, and reading canine behavior\n\n\nHow environment an d contamination impact a track\n\n\nHow to build consistency and confidenc e across different surfaces\n\n\nHandler & Team Development\n\n\nSafe hand ling and working dog care\n\n\nDaily maintenance training habits\n\n\nProb lem solving and troubleshooting common issues\n\n\nPreparation for certifi cation and deployable K9 performance standards\n\n\nWhy Train at Custom Ca nine Unlimited\nCustom Canine Unlimited trains professional K9 teams for g overnment\, law enforcement\, and operational environments. The Explosive and Tracking Dog Handler Course is designed to build confident handlers an d reliable K9 performance through structured instruction\, hands-on repeti tions\, and professional standards that support deployable outcomes.\nEnro llment is intentionally limited to maintain a high level of instruction an d meaningful training repetitions.\nCertification & Credentials\n\nCertifi cates Issued: YES\n\n\nContinuing Education Credits: YES\n\n\nGI Bill Elig ible: NO\n\n\nRelated Programs\n\nPolice K9 Trainer Course\n\n\nDecoy Cour se\n\n\nOnline K9 Courses\n\n\nIndustry Standards & Professional Reference s\nProfessional drug detection and tracking K9 teams operate under nationa lly recognized training and certification standards. The Drug and Tracking Dog Handler Course aligns its instruction with best practices recognized by established K9 organizations.\n\n\nNational Narcotics Detector Dog Asso ciation (NNDDA)\n\n\nNorth American Police Work Dog Association (NAPWDA)\n \n\nUnited States Police Canine Association (USPCA)\n\n\nWhat Our Students Say About This Course\n \n \n \n Ther e are no reviews yet. Be the first one to write one.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nEvent DetailsDates: November 23\, 2026 – Janua ry 1\, 2027Time: 0900 – 1700 ESTFormat: Classroom and hands-on applicati onSeat Limit: 6 studentsRegistration Deadline: November 20\, 2026\nTuition & PaymentTuition: $13\,500Payment Options: Cash\, Card\, Check\, Governme nt Purchase Order\nRefund Policy:https://customcanineunlimited.com/returns -policy/\nFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)No schema found.Reserve Your Sea t in the Explosive and Tracking Dog Handler Course\nSeats for the Explosiv e and Tracking Dog Handler Course are limited to maintain training quality and instructor-to-student ratios. Early registration is recommended to se cure placement in this upcoming Explosive and Tracking Dog Handler Course. \nREGISTER END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR