This three-day foundational seminar is designed to introduce new and developing decoys to the core skills, safety principles, and mindset required to support effective police K9 training. Hosted by Highland Canine Training, the course emphasizes proper decoy mechanics, safe equipment use, and how to read and influence canine behavior during patrol K9 exercises.

Topics Covered Include:

1. Decoy safety, positioning, and movement fundamentals

2. Proper use of bite equipment (suits, sleeves, hidden sleeves)

3. Understanding canine drives and targeting

4. Channeling aggression and maintaining clear training pictures

5. Supporting patrol K9 skills including apprehension, outs, and control

6. Working effectively with handlers and instructors

7. Common mistakes and how to avoid creating training problems

This seminar provides a solid foundation for those looking to become safe, effective, and reliable decoys in police K9 training environments.

March 25, 2026 to March 27, 2026
Harmony, NC

Contact policek9@highlandcanine.com for more information on this course, or fill out our form below.