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LOCATION:3266 Old Cornelia Hwy, Gainesville, GA 30507
SUMMARY:School Dog Handler Course
DESCRIPTION:REGISTERSchool Dog Handler CourseThe School Dog Handler Course is a 5-week professional K9 training program designed to train and certify students as school detection dog handlers. This course prepares students to work with a K9 trained in drug detection, firearms detection, and nicotine detection within school environments and youth-focused facilities.Developed for law enforcement, school resource officers, contractors, and individuals entering the professional K9 field, the School Dog Handler Course combines classroom instruction with hands-on application. Students learn the practical skills required to build and deploy a reliable K9 team capable of performing detection work safely and effectively in school settings.This course package includes student lodging and Custom Canine Unlimited’s warranty (per CCU terms), providing a structured training environment designed to produce confident handlers and reliable K9 performance.Course OverviewThe School Dog Handler Course is structured to build dependable K9 teams capable of performing detection work in school environments where safety, professionalism, and reliability are critical.Training focuses on developing strong handler fundamentals and detection reliability while emphasizing the unique considerations involved in working within educational facilities.Students progress through structured instruction that builds:• Handler confidence and operational safety• Working dog care and performance management• Detection search procedures and reward systems• Professional conduct in school environments• Deployment-ready habits and certification readinessThe program emphasizes practical training repetitions, scenario-based exercises, and professional handler standards required for school detection operations.Who This Course Is ForThis program is designed for:• Law enforcement personnel• School resource officers• Government contractors• Security professionals• Individuals seeking entry into the professional K9 detection fieldWho This Is NOT ForThis course is not designed for:• Hobby or sport dog handlers• Pet obedience trainers• Individuals unwilling to meet professional training and certification standards• Those not physically capable of active field training• Anyone seeking casual dog training rather than professional K9 deployment skillsPrimary OutcomeUpon completion of the School Dog Handler Course, students will be prepared to begin a professional career as a school detection dog K9 handler and certify as a K9 team capable of performing detection work in school environments.Secondary Benefits• Learn how to properly care for, train, and handle a canine partner• Utilize a canine partner to locate concealed drugs, firearms, and nicotine• Build deployment-ready skills and handler confidence• Certify as a professional K9 TeamWhat You Will Learn:Students attending the School Dog Handler Course will learn:Detection Foundations• Detection theory and operational principles• Odor recognition for drugs, firearms, and nicotine• Reward systems and motivation development• Search patterns for lockers, classrooms, vehicles, and facilities• Preventing handler mistakes that can lead to false alertsSchool Deployment Fundamentals• School search procedures and operational safety• Working around students, staff, and administrators• Documentation awareness and professional conduct• Understanding the unique operational considerations of school environmentsHandler & K9 Team Development• Safe handling and working dog care• Daily maintenance training routines• Problem solving and troubleshooting common detection issues• Preparing for certification and operational readinessWhy Train at Custom Canine UnlimitedCustom Canine Unlimited trains professional K9 teams for law enforcement, government, and operational environments. The School Dog Handler Course is designed to build confident handlers and reliable detection dogs through structured instruction, hands-on repetitions, and professional training standards that support real-world deployment.Enrollment is intentionally limited to six students to ensure high-quality instruction and meaningful training repetitions.Certification & CredentialsCertificates Issued: YESContinuing Education Credits: YESGI Bill Eligible: NORelated ProgramsPolice K9 Trainer CourseDecoy CourseOnline K9 CoursesIndustry Standards & Professional ReferencesProfessional drug detection and tracking K9 teams operate under nationally recognized training and certification standards. The Drug and Tracking Dog Handler Course aligns its instruction with best practices recognized by established K9 organizations.National Narcotics Detector Dog Association (NNDDA)North American Police Work Dog Association (NAPWDA)United States Police Canine Association (USPCA)What Our Students Say About This Course                                        There are no reviews yet. Be the first one to write one.                                                                                                                                                                        Event DetailsDates: October 12, 2026 – November 13, 2026Time: 0900 – 1700 ESTFormat: Classroom and hands-on applicationSeat Limit: 6 studentsRegistration Deadline: October 9, 2026Training LocationCustom Canine Unlimited – G13266 Old Cornelia HwyGainesville, GA 30507Tuition & PaymentTuition: $13,000Payment Options:Cash, Card, Check, Government Purchase OrderRefund Policy:https://customcanineunlimited.com/returns-policy/Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)What is the School Dog Handler Course designed to teach?The course is designed to train and certify students as school detection dog handlers working with K9 teams trained in drug detection, firearms detection, and nicotine detection.Who is the School Dog Handler Course designed for?This program is designed for law enforcement, school resource officers, contractors, and individuals entering the professional school detection K9 handler field.How long is the course?This is a 5 week course or 200 hours in total.Does tuition include lodging?Yes. Student lodging is included as part of the course package.How many seats are available?Enrollment is limited to 6 students.Reserve Your Seat in the School Dog Handler CourseSeats for the School Dog Handler Course are limited to maintain training quality and instructor-to-student ratios. Early registration is recommended to secure placement in this upcoming School Dog Handler Course.REGISTER
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