The NOSE Knows! K9 Scent Detection Techniques

TOPIC:

K9s have been in use throughout History, and they fit perfectly into the world of law enforcement. K9 officers and their partners are an essential part of ensuring safety for all and are a force multiplier when deployed. K9s have become a vital position within any law enforcement agency. While many law enforcement agencies deploy K9s, most handlers lack the understanding of their K9 partners’ indicators and scent patterns.

Scientist still don’t understand how K9s noses work or the amazing abilities rooted deep within the K9s scent sensors. This course instruction will teach the handler those subtle hints and K9 indicators. The handler will be provided with proper instruction on operations and deployments of K9s. Moreover, students will receive techniques for getting the most out of training and training aids to ensure your K9 partner maintains the highest proficiency.

This training course will increase your confidence and make your K9 confident. With this instruction, K9 handlers will be able to train an efficient and effective K9 team.

CLASS OBJECTIVES:

• Principles of Conditioning
• Basic Senses
• Other Senses
• Factors Affecting Basic Sensors
• The Sensing System
• Factors Affecting the Sensory System
• Learning
• Handler Essentials
• Types of Training
• Search Patterns
• Know When Your Dog has had Enough

INSTRUCTOR: Bob Aoun has a BS in Criminal Justice and Police Science. He attended the law enforcement academy in Tulsa Oklahoma and was hired by the Glenpool Oklahoma Police Department. In 1987, Bob accepted a position at the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office where he served over 36 years in several different positions including Motors, FTO, Drugs and Narcotics and K9. He worked over 17 years as a K9 deputy working dual-propose dogs, narcotics and drugs and single purpose TEDD and EED dogs. He trained at Lackland Air Force Base as a DHS Legacy K9 team. Part of his duties involved SEAR ONE events to include bomb sweeps for HVPs.

Sgt. Aoun is retired and now trains K9 teams for private contractors working for Disney Cruise Lines. He currently runs two EED K9s as a private contractor working for sports teams and celebrities.

TARGET AUDIENCE: This class is best for K9 handlers, supervisors of K9 teams, new to intermediate K9 handlers and officers, officers planning on accepting a position in K9.

DATES & TIMES:

Thursday, January 16, 2025 - 12:00 noon until 5:00pm (Eastern Time)

COST: $224.00 per person, (plus $3.00 registation fee + credit card fee if applicable)

LOCATION: THIS IS AN ONLINE CLASS!

• You will be sent a Zoom Link one week prior to the class

• We will send out the class materials electronically (via e-mail)

PAYMENT OPTIONS:

• Check made payable to:

TRAINING FORCE USA, 7769 McClure Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32312

• Purchase Order

• Credit Card payment made online

Cancellations and Substitutions:

• Upon submission of this registration, participants are responsible for payment of this course. Please note that if you do not attend, you are still responsible for payment.

• Substitutions may be made at any time by phone, e-mail or online at the registration site.

QUESTIONS: Phone: 850-556-4544 E-mail: [email protected]

Event Venue

Online