Basic Handlers Course
March 23 - May 1 2026 @ Jurupa Valley, CA | Host: Adlerhorst International
March 23 – May 1, 2026
Jurupa Valley, CA
What is this course for?
Entry Level Police Service Dog Training Class
Goals Of The Course
To provide 240 hours of intensive training for law enforcement personnel in the handling, deployment, and care of a police service dog. Upon successful completion, graduates will be able to operationally handle a police service dog as an assistant to law enforcement and the general public.
Certifications received during the course:
. Basic Canine Handler Course 240 hrs. POST 24012
. Handler Development Course 40 hrs. POST 24005
This 40-hour technical course is designed for law enforcement dog handlers, their supervisors, administrators, and risk managers. This in-depth class covers a variety of information to increase your program’s efficiency while decreasing your liability.
TOPICS
- The species canine and the law enforcement canine, chronological history.
- How the dog learns.
- The application to law enforcement.
- Field tactics.
- Officer Safety.
- Veterinary care.
- Legal aspects. Case law past and recent.