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HRD Water Intermediate


  • Center for Forensic Training and Education Xenia, OH (map)

Target Audience: Dogs should be certified on near certification on land. Teams should have 6 months experience in water search and dogs should have a trained final response on water.

Topics: This workshop will be a combination of classroom and in the field training. Classroom topics will include; search strategy, preparing for certification, communications with boat operators, and basics of hydrology in still and moving water environments.

In the field training will focus on increasing nose time, implementing search strategy, and providing your search finding/recommendations during open water and shoreline searches.

Availability: Space is limited to 16 working spots. Unlimited auditor spots available.

Schedule: September 18, 0830 - 1600

September 19, 0830 - 1600

September 20, 0830 - 1600

Cost: Working Spot (1 dog only) $400, Auditor Spot $200

Meals: Lunches will be provided each day.

Hotels: A block of rooms will be held near the training site. Upon completing your registration, you will receive an email with hotel information so that you can reserve your room.

Prerequisites:
1. Dog must be at least 12 months old and have at least 6 months of HR shoreline and open water training at the time of the workshop. Dog should have a trained final response for water.

2. You should have, or be preparing to take a HRD land certification from a national or state agency. If you have a current certification a copy can be uploaded during the registration process.

3. Dog must be current on core vaccinations per AAHA Core Vaccines: Rabies, and Combination vaccine (Distemper, Adenovirus-2, Parvovirus, +/- Parainfluenza). Current titers also accepted. Information can be found at:

https://www.aaha.org/pet_owner/aaha_guidelines/aahas_canine_vaccination_guidelines.aspx

Copies can be emailed to info@thecfte.com and must be provided at least 2 weeks prior to the start of the course.

Payment must be received for registration to be complete. Once the registration form is complete you will receive a receipt and email confirmation.

REGISTER AT: https://thecfte.com/product/hrd-water-intermediate-september-18-20-2020/

Earlier Event: September 15
HRD Disaster for Local Responders
Later Event: October 7
HRD Operational Readiness Test