Scent Detection Trainers Course

K-9 BSD SCENT DETECTION TRAINERS COURSE
Dates to be announced - Currently no classes are scheduled

NO CLASSES ARE CURRENTLY SCHEDULED

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
- Select and test the proper K-9 for scent detection.
- Create behavior modification through classical conditioning.
- Practice clear and concise K-9 communication.
- Shape K-9 behavior through positive reinforcement.
- Train your K-9 to search off leash and independently from the
handler in addition to directed search patterns.
- Correct undesirable behaviors.
- Learn proper use of the K-9 B.S.D. (Behavior Shaping Device) to
teach your dog to find target odor and disregard distractor odors.
- Set up a successful maintenance training schedule.
- Use, maintain, and store real and pseudo odors for training.
- Teach a passive alert and reward from source (AKA- The sit and stare at odor source).

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Our five-day K-9 BSD Basic Trainers Course encompasses all disciplines of scent detection using the Behavioral Shaping Device (B.S.D.) Method. Our 40-hour basic trainers course will give the students the knowledge on how to properly select a K-9 for scent detection, imprint them on target odors using B.S.D. Technology, and teach them to train a K-9 to independently search operational areas. We also offer an Advanced K-9 BSD Trainers Course that covers buried I.E.D. (Explosives) Detection and Body Worn Explosives Detection.

Tuition: $995.00 per student. Upon successful completion of the 40-hour
course, you will receive a K-9 BSD Scent Detection Trainers Certificate.

CERTIFIED K-9 BSD INSTRUCTOR
This course was developed and is instructed by a law enforcement
and military K-9 subject matter expert in scent detection. Classes
are held at the K-9 BSD 34-acre training facility in Paducah,
Kentucky, and the facility has: a scent detection imprint room,
a 40-person classroom, a 12,000 sq. ft. training building, a
large outdoor fenced training field, 12 vehicles for scent
detection training, warehouses and open outdoor areas for
searching, and multiple off-site training locations.