NPBA Seminar – South Carolina
October 4 - October 6 2026 @ Greenville, SC | Host: NPBA
2026 South Carolina Seminar
October 4 – 6, Greenville, South Carolina
DETAILS:
All Seminars include the 40-hour man-trailing training & certification program (*certification is optional).
The week-long program involves classroom instruction, fieldwork, and evaluation in small groups with senior handlers and instructors.
New members will receive a training manual that describes our standards.
Curriculum and Certification
The curriculum that is followed adheres strictly to the National Police Bloodhound Association’s training manual standards.
Training is available to all members with a single disciplined (man-trailing only) – purebred Bloodhound.
Certification will be evaluated for interested members that meet the following criteria:
- Attend one of the four NPBA Seminars.
- Bloodhound meeting the minimum age of 10 months old.
- Handler required to submit a minimum of 6 months training records for self and the certifying bloodhound for review upon arrival at Seminar.
- Completion of required 32 hours of field evaluation by one of the highly qualified and certified instructors of the NPBA.