9 Week Basic Handler Course
September 28 - November 25 2026 @ Ripon, CA | Host: Top Dog Police K9 Training Center
9 Week Basic Handler Course
September 28 – November 25, 2026
The course will cover detailing, leash work, pattering, scent theory, tracking and control. We will cover scent work and instruct new handlers on how to read their dog’s indicators. We will provide a hands-on approach to solving individual problems. Attempts will be made to place teams into scenarios and situations that may test the handlers and canines abilities. A complete understanding of all detection and patrol case law. Search techniques, control, obedience, tactical obedience and tracking. This class will end with a POST certification for basic narcotic and patrol.
Cost: $850 per week, per K9 team
For questions or more details: Call 209-596-4336