Scent detection dog handler course

Intra-company training

Who is the training for?

Anyone wishing to acquire the skills mentioned in the previous chapters or wishing to upgrade.

Level reached

Intermédiaire

Duration

120,00 hours(s)

Possibilité de création de session personnalisée avec un volume horaire correspondant au attente du client.

Language(s) of service

EN

Prerequisites

No prerequisite is mandatory. This training is intended for beginners as well as for personnel already trained in the subject.

Goals

Scent Detection Dog Handler – Basics and Specialization courses provide comprehensive know-how on practical work and the theory behind the training methods.

Scent work requires expertise in terms of dog handling as well as odor storage and handling and possible license ability.

Contents

1 - Structure of Education:
The Detection Dog Handling course is divided into two sections; the basic part and the specialization part. Both courses end with the final exam.

During the Basics course, we use a training aid to build up a strong motivation for the dog while taking care of the accuracy and tactics in versatile scent work.

The Specialization course focuses on the training of the target odor chosen by the handler and the associated potential varieties, terrain work and reporting. To apply for the Specialization course, you need to have the Basics course completed.

The final exam must be carried out with 100% accuracy with the given instructions.

2 - BASICS COURSE
Scent Detection Dog Handler Basics Course consists of 8 months of intensive studying and practical training.

The course includes:

  • 8 meetings in Luxembourg, 120 hours in total
  • Twice a month commenting on your training in an online learning environment
  • 2 online theory sessions
  • The support and know-how of multiple experts
  • The follow up on your skills throughout the course
  • Final examination and diploma

3 - SPECIALIZATION COURSE
Scent Detection Dog Handler Specialization Course consists of 8 months of intensive studying and practical training.

The course includes:

  • 6 meetings in Luxembourg, 80 hours in total
  • Twice a month commenting on your training in an online learning environment
  • 1 online theory session
  • The support and know-how of multiple experts
  • The follow up on your skills throughout the course
  • Final examination and diploma

4 - Participation requirements
To be able to follow the course schedule, you will need at least 5 hours of effective practical training time with your dog weekly, performing your homework on time, and participation in the course meetings and online training. For online training, you need a camera or a phone to video your exercises and post the videos to our online learning environment.

The dog participating in the course must be easy to motivate and able to work in the same space with other dogs. The dog should be physically in good health, and it must not be aggressive or unpredictable towards people.

Understanding the basic learning theory, rewarding-based training methods, and previous detection work experience are considered advantageous.

The primary course language is English. For French or German speaking attendees, translation help is offered if needed. (If you are unsure about your language skills, please ask for more details.)

Teaching methods

  • Theoretical talk
  • Technical training
  • Scenarios
  • Exchanges between participants
  • Debriefings

Evaluation

Knowledge is validated throughout the training by practical exercises in real situations and analysis. A constant exchange between learners and trainer takes place continuously and allows continuous assessment.

Certificate, diploma

A certificat will be issued at the end of the training if successful.

Mode of organisation

Private parking on the site of the training.

Catering possible on site (order) or near the premises (about 500 meters).

Additional information

Nous proposons également de créer des formations personnalisables en fonction des besoins et des attentes de nos clients et apprenants.

  • Formations personnalisées.
  • Services et proposition de services en rapport avec le travail du chien (détection, mordant par exemple)
  • Recyclage et remise a niveau
  • Evaluations
  • Journée thématique
  • Ring
  • Mise en relation

Tarif, sur demande