IPWDA 2020 Nationals
October 8 - October 15 2020 @ Butlerville, IN | Host: IPWDA
2020 Nationals October 8th through the 15th
| When: | October 8th through the 15th 2020 | |
| Hosted by: | IPWDA | |
| Where: | M.U.T.C. Military Base Butlerville, Indiana | |
| Cost: |
$550 per person, must be a Current IPWDA Member (Non-members must become members before registering). |
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| Additional Information: | Download 2020 National Event Document |
The International Police Work Dog Association is committed to our:
Purpose
To advance excellence in the profession of k9 policing.
Vision
Maintain the leadership and excellence in building and promoting police dog training and minimum accredited standards recognized around the world.
Beliefs
We believe in the fundamental value of the special relationship between dogs and their humans counterparts, which benefits the communities they serve.
We believe in the fundamental value to society of the profession of k9 training and k9 policing.
We believe in treating our members with honesty and respect.
We believe that k9 training and policing is based on critical thinking, open inquiry, shared knowledge and standards of practice.
We believe that reward-based training enhances the human-k9 bond.
Values
#1) Professionalism – acting respectfully and responsibly to k9’s, people and colleagues.
#2) Excellence – lifelong learning and continued pursuit of knowledge.
#3) Integrity -conduct business with professional ethics, honesty and respect.
#4) Inclusiveness – treating each other with tolerance and maintaining an environment that respects and builds on the talents of others.
#5) Collaboration – working with colleagues.
#6) Service – belief in the value of our members’ contribution to our association, and to the communities they serve.