BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//WP EVENT Manager Ical//NONSGML Events//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-112771@customcanineunlimited.com DTSTAMP:20261017T130723Z DTSTART:20261123T140000Z DTEND:20270101T220000Z LOCATION:3266 Old Cornelia Hwy\, Gainesville\, GA 30507 SUMMARY:Multi-Purpose Drug Dog Handler Course DESCRIPTION:REGISTERMulti-Purpose Drug Dog Handler CourseThe Multi-Purpose Drug Dog Handler Course is a 6-week professional K9 training program desig ned to train and certify students as multi-purpose drug dog handlers. This course provides the foundational skills needed to begin a career working safely\, legally\, and effectively with a multi-purpose detection and patr ol K9 in law enforcement\, contractor\, or security operations.\nBuilt for law enforcement\, contractors\, and individuals entering the professional K9 field\, the Multi-Purpose Drug Dog Handler Course combines classroom i nstruction with hands-on application. Students learn the practical skills required to develop a deployable K9 team—covering handler fundamentals\, canine care\, narcotics detection procedures\, tracking fundamentals\, pa trol deployment skills\, and operational safety.\nThis course package incl udes student lodging and Custom Canine Unlimited’s warranty (per CCU ter ms)\, making it an ideal option for students seeking a structured\, profes sional training environment.\nCourse Overview\nThis Multi-Purpose Drug Dog Handler Course is structured to produce reliable handler performance and consistent canine response under real-world conditions. Training emphasize s foundational handler skills and practical application of narcotics detec tion\, tracking\, and patrol work using proven methodology and professiona l training standards.\nStudents progress through structured instruction th at builds:\n\n\nHandler confidence and operational safety\n\n\nK9 care and performance management\n\n\nDrug detection search procedures and reward s ystems\n\n\nTracking fundamentals and problem solving\n\n\nPatrol deployme nt skills and suspect apprehension awareness\n\n\nDeployment-minded habits and documentation awareness\n\n\nWho This Course Is ForThis course is des igned for:\n\n\nLaw enforcement personnel\n\n\nGovernment contractors\n\n\ nSecurity professionals\n\n\nIndividuals pursuing entry into the professio nal K9 field\n\n\nWho This Is NOT ForThis course is not designed for:\n\n\ nHobby or sport dog handlers\n\n\nPet obedience trainers\n\n\nIndividuals unwilling to meet professional certification standards\n\n\nThose not phys ically capable of active field training\n\n\nAnyone seeking casual dog tra ining rather than professional K9 deployment skills\n\n\nPrimary OutcomeUp on completion of the Multi-Purpose Drug Dog Handler Course\, students will be prepared to begin a professional career as a multi-purpose drug dog K9 handler and certify as a K9 team.\nSecondary Benefits\n\nLearn how to pro perly care for\, train\, and handle a canine partner\n\n\nUtilize a canine partner to locate concealed drugs\, track a person\, or serve in a patrol capacity\n\n\nBuild deployment-ready skills and team confidence\n\n\nCert ify as a K9 Team\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn:\nStudents attending the Multi-P urpose Drug Dog Handler Course will learn:\nNarcotics Detection Foundation s\n\n\nDetection theory and operational principles\n\n\nOdor recognition f undamentals\n\n\nReward systems and motivation building\n\n\nSearch patter ns and search flow\n\n\nHow to prevent common handler errors that create f alse alerts\n\n\n\nTracking Foundations\n\n\nTracking basics and leash han dling\n\n\nStart articles\, line handling\, and reading canine behavior\n\ n\nHow environment and contamination impact a track\n\n\nHow to build cons istency and confidence across different surfaces\n\n\n\nPatrol & Handler D evelopment\n\n\nSafe handling and working dog care\n\n\nPatrol fundamental s and deployment awareness\n\n\nDaily maintenance training habits\n\n\nPro blem solving and troubleshooting common issues\n\n\nPreparation for certif ication and deployable K9 performance standards\n\n\nWhy Train at Custom C anine Unlimited\nCustom Canine Unlimited trains professional K9 teams for government\, law enforcement\, and operational environments. The Multi-Pur pose Drug Dog Handler Course is designed to build confident handlers and r eliable K9 performance through structured instruction\, hands-on repetitio ns\, and professional standards that support deployable outcomes.\nEnrollm ent is intentionally limited to maintain a high level of instruction and m eaningful training repetitions.\nCertification & CredentialsCertificates I ssued: YES\nContinuing Education Credits: YES\nGI Bill Eligible: NO\nRelat ed Programs\n\nPolice K9 Trainer Course\n\n\nDecoy Course\n\n\nOnline K9 C ourses\n\n\nIndustry Standards & Professional References\nProfessional dru g detection and tracking K9 teams operate under nationally recognized trai ning and certification standards. The Drug and Tracking Dog Handler Course aligns its instruction with best practices recognized by established K9 o rganizations.\n\n\nNational Narcotics Detector Dog Association (NNDDA)\n\n \nNorth American Police Work Dog Association (NAPWDA)\n\n\nUnited States P olice Canine Association (USPCA)\n\n\nWhat Our Students Say About This Cou rse\n \n \n \n SzymonNovember 27\, 202 4Review of Szymon Sochacki\, Law Enforcement Training and Multi-Purpose Dr ug Detection Dog Handler CourseSzymon is very knowledgeable about the trai ning and understands how dogs think. Szymon has brought me and Luke a long way from the rough start we had week 1 of our course. Szymon believed in me and Luke when I didn’t even have confidence in our ability to work to gether and I can’t say enough about how thankful I am of that.Trenton Ga rner\nNo TitleNovember 27\, 2024Review of Law Enforcement Training and Mul ti-Purpose Drug Detection Dog Handler CourseThe kennel staff and instructo rs are all extremely knowledgeable and supportive. They always dedicated j ust as much time to improving me and my dog as a team as I put in.Trenton Garner\nBrandon Martin CCU TrainerOctober 15\, 2024Review of Brandon Marti n\, Law Enforcement Training and Multi-Purpose Drug Detection Dog Handler CourseBrandon is very knowledgeable and an asset to CCU. He truly cares ab out the dogs and handlers he interacts with. He is patient and always will ing to explain to the handler why he is using certain training techniques to elicit certain behaviors from the dog. I greatly appreciated this becau se I was seeking a true understanding of why we were doing certain things. I learned a lot from Brandon and other CCU staff. Brandon is a great exam ple of what you want in an instructor / trainer.Brandon Broome\nCreates an environment that will push you and your dog to succeed.August 23\, 2024Re view of Szymon Sochacki\, Law Enforcement Training and Multi-Purpose Drug Detection Dog Handler CourseSzymon was a phenomenal instructor who shared his knowledge and experience with me and pushed my dog and me to our limit s. We would not have been able to get to this point without him and I look forward to working with him in the future.Austin Brown\nNo TitleAugust 23 \, 2024Review of Law Enforcement Training and Multi-Purpose Drug Detection Dog Handler CourseIt is a class that will push you to your limits. This c lass will create an unbreakable bond between you and your dog that will he lp you overcome anything. The staff is very knowledgeable and willing to g o the extra mile to help you and your dog succeed.Austin Brown\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nEvent DetailsDates: November 23\, 2026 – January 1\, 2027Time: 0900 – 1700 ESTFormat: Classroom and hands-on applicationSeat Limit: 6 studentsRegistration Deadline: November 20\, 202 6\nTraining Location\nCustom Canine Unlimited – G13266 Old Cornelia HwyG ainesville\, GA 30507\nTuition & PaymentTuition: $12\,400\nPayment Options :\n\n\nCash\n\n\nCard\n\n\nCheck\n\n\nGovernment Purchase Order\n\n\nRefun d Policy:https://customcanineunlimited.com/returns-policy/\nFrequently Ask ed Questions (FAQ)No schema found.Reserve Your Seat in the Multi-Purpose D rug Dog Handler Course\nSeats for the Multi-Purpose Drug Dog Handler Cours e are limited to maintain training quality and instructor-to-student ratio s. Early registration is recommended to secure placement in this upcoming Multi-Purpose Drug Dog Handler Course.\nREGISTER END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR