K9 TRAINING EVENTS
Oct 14-17 2024 | Training
K9 CARE AND RESCUE TRAINING
Register
TRAINER: Hanna Yagel, IndyVet Emergency and Specialty Hospital
HOST Indy Vet
LOCATION
IndyVet Emergency and Specialty Hospital
5425 Victory Dr. Indianapolis IN 46203
TIME 4-hour sessions (offered 8-12, or 1-5p each day)
COST FREE – with free medical kit
TOPICS
Equip yourself with essential lifesaving skills and knowledge tailored for K-9 police units and emergency medical personnel.
Our comprehensive course includes:
• Understanding normal health parameters
• Basic stabilization techniques
• Narcan administration CPR methods
• Delve into handling common medical emergencies like Gastric Dilation and Volvulus, heat stroke, hemo-abdomen, and respiratory distress.
The course features:
• A detailed classroom session for in-depth learning and Q&A
• A practical walk-through session covering CPR and bandaging techniques
• Hands-on bandaging practice on your own K-9 partners to build familiarity and confidence
• Finish the training with a realistic “run-through” using our K-9 Diesel simulator, designed to prepare you for real-life scenarios.
Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your skills and be better prepared to save lives!
Questions
Training/general inquiries:
• Leslie Rusk lrusk@indyvet.com
Oct 7-11 | Training
2024 American Tactile K9 Association Conference
COST:
$750/team, includes housing & meals
$400 Audit
LE and Military Handlers ONLY
INFO & REGISTRATION: https://atk9.org/2024-conference
LOCATION
Muscatatuck Urban Training Center
4230 E Administration Dr, Butlerville, IN 47223
CIK9 will pay registration fees for 3 lucky teams this year. Deadline to enter is August 9. Applicant and K9 must be an active and certified team working in Central Indiana (Marion County and the 8 surrounding counties). Winners will be selected randomly. Submit your chance to win here: HERE
Conference sessions include:
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Decoying Fundamentals (Armin Winkler)
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Adaptive K9 Deployment Strategies (Irondog K9) 2-day course
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Tactical K9 Applications (Direct Action K9)
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Arminleggan Training System (Police K9 Consultants)
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K9 Detection Training for Improved Focus and Commitment (Storm Dog Tactical)
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One-Handed Pistol Shooting for the K9 Officer (War Hogg Tactical)
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Tactical/Directional K9s (Pat Nolan)
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Tactical Canine Casualty Care TC3 (Veterinary Tactical Group)
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Handler Conditioning (Ashley Horner)
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Detection Team Problem Solving (Simon Prins, Animal Consulting Training)
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K9 Independence During Detection (Chris Tucker, North Georgia K9)
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Tracking Formations and Action on Contact (Brad Gillespie Spectrum K9) 2-day course
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Tactical Rappelling and Rope Access (REVAC USA) 2-day course
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Scenario Based Muzzle Training (Advanced) (James O’Brien, NCK9, LLC)
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CQB Fundamentals (Dave Boesch Rogers Rangers)
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Lower Extremity Targeting (Police K9 Consultants)
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Explosives Safety and Post Blast Search for Secondaries (Todd Wilber, Precision
Explosives) -
Stressvest Reality Based Training & K9 Team Optimization (Justin Cossavant SETCAN)
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Tactical Obedience and Lethal Cover (Antonio AROD Rodriguez, ORO K9 Services)
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Laser Directional Training (Thomas Guy, CaniOps)
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Functional Patrol K9 Deployment from Patrol Vehicle (Jason Stanze Houston K9 Academy)
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Team Movement with K9 (Bellator K9) 2-day course
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NePoPo (Joris Kerchof Belgivm’s Finest Canine)
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Increasing Hunt Drive and Expanding the Building Search (Todd Mona)
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Gunfire Neutralization (Nic Fontaine Kilo III Consulting)
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Canine Legal Update: Narcotic Contraband Detection Dog (Mike Kmiecik Sheepdog
Guardian Consulting) -
Canine Legal Update: Patrol Dog Liability (Mike Kmiecik Sheepdog Guardian Consulting)
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High Risk Track/Area Search Planning Considerations (Kevin Vicini Friction Point
Solutions) -
Building the Dominant Mindset Through Control (Greg Doud Dog Training)
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Effective Engagement Precision Control (Ben Rader Howard Young)
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Hard Surface Tracking (Julie Case/Ultimate Canine LLC)
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Power Control (Erik Good/Good Family K9)
October 28-30, 2024 | Training
K9 Tac Ops – SKIDDS / CATS Class 281
Registration deadline: September 27
To Register: Contact Brad Smith, Topdogwck1@aol.com
HOST: K9 Tactical Operations
Location
Hamilton County Sheriffs Office
18100 Cumberland Rd, Noblesville, IN 46060
S.K.I.D.D.S. / CATS, KATTS and T-MACC are a unique one-of-a-kind K9 tactical course that is designed to educate and train K9 handlers, SWAT teams, Specialty Units, Patrol Officers and Correction Officers and the Military on the deployment of police dogs in a high risk patrol or SWAT Operation. You will participate in numerous slow and deliberate tactical training scenarios. Teams will learn the latest K9 searching methods, deployment and arrest techniques
The goal of this 3 day course is to educate and train Patrol Officers, SWAT operators, specialty units and K9 handlers on the deployment of a police dog in a high risk tactical operation such as: tactical tracking, barricaded suspects, live gunfire, approaches, entries, blind corners, room clearing, hallways, stairs, attics, crawl spaces, vehicle assaults, arrest techniques and even in a gas environment.
SWAT, specialty units, patrol officers and supervisors are encouraged to attend but K9 handlers can attend solo.
Questions & Reservations
Contact: Brad Smith TopDogWCK1@aol.com 626-523-4028
For more information and suggested equipment to bring. https://k9tacops.com/
Central Indiana K9 Association should be your first stop when searching for training opportunities. In addition to quarterly training events for Central Indiana, we are thrilled to share other statewide training events.