(Short Course) Introduction to Search Dog Handling
Course details
- Duration 2.5 days
- Location Northop
Why choose this course?
Learn the basic skills, knowledge and understanding required of a Search Dog handler to ensure the provision of a professional level of service. This course will help prepare you for the training required for a career in this area, while having the opportunity to complete practical work as part of a simulated search dog handling team.
This cohort will have a particular focus on victim recovery and the use of human remains detection dogs.
Key course features
- Developed in conjunction with UK-K9 Training for Excellence.
- Endorsed by NASDU (National Association of Security Dog Users).
- Practical sessions as part of a simulation search dog team.
What you will study
- Introduction to Handler & Dog Qualities
- Principles of Search Training
- Search Methods & Management
- Recording & Documentation
- Specialist Security & Detection Dogs
- Training and Career Planning
Entry requirements & applying
If you would like to find out more about future dates for this course, register your interest.
Teaching & Assessment
You will need to complete two assessments:
- The first will be a simulated search exercise where you take on the role of a member of a search dog handling team and will be tasked to plan and perform a practical search.
- The second will be a reflective log of your performance on the simulated search activity.
Fees & funding
Standard price: £95
WGU staff and students: £55
Do you live in Wales? We have a number of funding opportunities available, please complete the form below to find out if you are eligible to study this course for free. Apply now via this form.
Course dates
- Monday 14th August (9:00 – 16:00)
- Tuesday 15th August (9:00 – 16:00)
- Wednesday 16th August (9:00 - 13:00)
If you would like to find out more about future dates for this course, register your interest.
