Uniformed K9 Units
We invite you to explore our offer addressed to uniformed services. Please do not hesitate to contact us directly for more detailed information, customised offers and quotations.
SCENT DETECTION
The course consists of theoretical and practical knowledge modules. Their scope is adjusted to a client’s needs. The course includes following topics:
- Selection of dogs for olfactory work
- Odour theory
- Passive indication in olfactory work
- Training planning and maintenance of training records
- Systematics of scent detection work
- Conscious placement of scent samples
- Detection protocols
- Detection patterns, straight lines
- Detecting objects in a line, in interior and exterior structures, and vehicles
- Conditional learning of new scents placed on a scent carousel and in a line
- Transferring new scents into environmental work and new contexts
- Motivation of dogs in olfactory work
- Storage and treatment of scent samples, scent contamination
- Stress in dogs' work
- False indications and strategies to prevent and deal with them
- Reward techniques in olfactory work
- Basic functional obedience in canine olfactory work
- Remote scent detection – managing a dog in olfactory work
- Troubleshooting - diagnosing and solving problems in canine olfactory work
DEFENCE DOGS
- training of decoys:
- creating exercises and training plans for decoys
- lecture on the role of a decoy in a dog training
- creating training plans (physical, capacity and agility exercises, regeneration)
- training of working dog handlers:
- obedience
- creating training plans
- building a bond between a dog and a handler
supplementation of working dogs
- training of combat and patrol dogs:
- developing training techniques, rising awareness, motivation, confidence, courage and control,
- development of training plans (physical, capacity and agility exercises, regeneration)
- use of combat dogs in various environments (urban areas, forests, water) with the decoy
- working on a sleeve and in full biting costume
- Courses, theoretical and practical activities addressing the following aspects:
- Safety during simulated defence exercises
- Selection of working dogs
- Working with different equipment and fetch commands
- Types and techniques of using equipment to build foundations of defence
- Working on a sleeve and full biting costume
- Types and techniques of equipment used in defensive training
- Decoy training for working and sport purposes
- Elements of muzzled and unmuzzled dog work
- Use of protective overlays hidden under civilian clothing
- Service dog’s work
- Analysis of defensive training with a dog
- Training records and training planning
TACTICAL INTEGRATION OF THE DOG INTO A COMBAT TEAM
- Tactical obedience
- Adaptation of a dog to loud noises (shots, explosions)
- Task oriented tracking inside buildings
- Work on unstable surfaces and adaptation to moving on unconventional means of transport (boats, quads etc.)
- Area search
- Vehicle search
- Adaptation of a dog in an aquatic environment
- Radio/laser guided dogs
- Safety during olfactory work (explosives, hazardous materials)
- Team work with a dog in low visibility conditions (night)
- Working with a dog in fire conditions
- Consultations concerning selection of equipment for working dogs
DIRECTIONALS
- Remote scent detection
- Reconnaissance (managing the dog using radio and camera)
- Laser guided dogs
THEORETICAL LECTURES IN APPLIED CYNOLOGY
- Theory of dogs’ learning
- Basics of dogs’ training
- Service dogs - their types, roles and purposes
- Selection and utility assessment of working dogs
- Selection and preparation of a puppy to work
- Puppies socialisation
- Basic utility obedience
- Motivation
- Stress in dog training
- Odour theory
- Drop it! - exercises practising easy dropping of toys, rewards and other preys ćwiczenia budujące bezkonfliktowe puszczanie zabawek, nagród i innych zdobyczy
- Recalling – exercising an ability to have your dog come to you on command
- Training records, collecting and analysing training data
- Planning training sessions
- Physical development of a dog
- Role of fun in building a good relationship with your dog
- Role of a helper in olfactory work trainings (rescue, tracking)
- Role of a helper in combat dogs’ training
- Dog care and nutrition
- Safe transport and security measures during a dog’s transport
- Medical training - preparing your dog for vet visits, medical examinations and performing medical and grooming procedures
- First aid for working dogs
- Others (on request)
Please note that theoretical lectures can take place both in stationary and online (webinars) forms.
SEARCH AND RESCUE, TRACKING
- Training of helpers
- Practical dog training using modern training methods
- Problem solving
- Working at various levels
- Methods of sample indication
- Detection techniques
- Search and recue work in open areas and on rubble sites
- K9 tracking on different surfaces
Description of other issues available on a client’s request.
Please note:
- we issue VAT invoices;
- we issue diplomas and certificates confirming participation in the course;
- we issue a certificate in accordance with the Regulation of the Polish Minister of National Education of 18 August 2017 on continuing education in non-formal educational institutions (only for courses that end with an examination).
