Police K9 Versatility – Skills Transition Seminar in Santa Rosa, CA Mar 10-14, 2025

Three-Day Seminar
Instructors: Cameron Ford and Michael Nezbeth

This intensive three-day seminar is designed to equip Police K9 teams with the tools needed to seamlessly transition between skill sets, enhancing operational effectiveness and overall K9 performance. Whether moving from patrol work to detection, detection to tracking, or back again, the ability to shift focus quickly and efficiently is critical for success in dynamic field situations.

Key Focus Areas:

    •    Skill Transitioning: Practical techniques to help K9s adapt rapidly between patrol, detection, and tracking tasks without confusion or loss of performance.

    •    Clarity and Calmness: Methods to improve the dog’s understanding of different commands and environments, reducing stress and enhancing focus.

    •    Impulse Control: Training strategies to develop K9s that are calm under pressure and responsive when switching tasks in high-stakes scenarios.

    •    Operational Readiness: Real-world exercises designed to simulate scenarios where versatility and adaptability are essential.

Day 1:

    •    Morning: Foundations of versatility in Police K9 work – lecture and demonstrations.

    •    Afternoon: Building clarity and confidence in multi-role training setups.

Day 2:

    •    Morning: Enhancing impulse control and focus in high-distraction environments.

    •    Afternoon: Hands-on exercises focusing on transitions between patrol and detection work.

Day 3:

    •    Morning: Advanced transition scenarios – tracking to detection and back.

    •    Afternoon: Operational readiness drills and Q&A with Cameron Ford and Michael Nezbeth.

This seminar is ideal for K9 handlers and trainers looking to refine their team’s ability to perform seamlessly across a variety of operational tasks. Join us for three days of cutting-edge training and practical insights from two of the top experts in the field!

Space is limited, so reserve your spot today!