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Handler Certification

Canine Tactical offers canine team certification for law enforcement canine teams. Certification involves the successful completion of six phases, pass or fail, designed to identify handler/canine skills and how they perform as a team.

Recertification every six months recommended. Routine evaluation is a critical component to maintaining team proficiency and duty performance.

Single purpose canine team certification also available.

Contact Canine Tactical for scheduling

Certifiction Summary


Phase I   (Live Gun Fire)

  • Static Range
    • Canine is to be obedient, calm and relaxed while handler is engaging
    • Long rifle or pistol used - handler choice
    • Hands free hip leash (recommended)
    • 8 foot leash/no leash - handler choice
    • Electric can be used only if handler can manipulate both device and task effectively

Phase II   (Tactical Movement)

  • Dynamic Room Entries/CQB
    • Canine is to be obedient, calm and relaxed while handler is engaging
    • Blank guns and ammo will be used and supplied by Canine Tactical
    • Hands free hip leash (recommended)
    • 8 foot leash/no leash - handler choice
    • Electric can be used only if handler can manipulate both device and task effectively

Phase III   (Building Search)

    • Bite work and Muzzle tested
    • SIMMUNITION used and supplied by department
    • Decoys will use Blank rounds (canine safety)
    • Handler graded on tactical movement and canine usage in key areas
    • Canine graded for search pattern, working with handler, obedience and recall

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Phase III   (Building Search by Fire Team)

    • Bite work and Muzzle tested
    • In-House fire team (three good guys) can be used or fire team is supplied by handler
    • Canine graded on team movement and commands from other team members and recall
    • Handler graded on situational awareness

Phase IV   (Tracking)

    • Canine tested on cross tracks, ground type and track length
    • Handler tested on reading canine
    • Article search tested

Phase V   (Attic Search)

    • Canine graded on environmentals and recall
    • Handler graded on effective canine deployment and tactical movement

Phase VI   (Tactical Canine Casualty Care)

    • Vitals/Physical Exam
    • Evaluating a casualty
    • Wound Management
    • Blow out kit supplied by Canine Tactical

Phase VII   (Detection)

    • Buildings, vehicles and open areas tested
    • Canine tested on bite to detection transition and confidence
    • Handler graded on reading canine, variable reward system and confidence in canine

Phase VIII   (Full Mission Profile - Night)

Crowd Control   (Optional)

  • $225 per Handler
  • 6 Month Certification
  • Pass or Fail Evolutions
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