This is an instructional seminar with lead instructors and assistant instructors at each venue. Venues will include the prisons, trailer park, school, houses, and the shanty villiage. Focus is on developing appropriate skills in each team and being prepared to work in a multitude of environments. 

Each set of 10 handlers will be at one venue per 3.5 hour block, then rotating to a new location with other instructors. Night classroom sessions will be offered. A panel discussion with all of the instructors will take place on the last morning prior to attendees departing.

About the sources used: Scenarios will be set to with options for handlers select large source and/or trace material. Real composite materials will be used for large sources and component (blood, teeth, etc) will be used for trace sources. 

Registration will be limited to 60 working spots, including second dogs, and unlimited audits. 

Cost: 

$600 for a working spot (1 dog/handler)

$400 for an audit

$500 for a second dog

Includes 4 nights barracks lodging, meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) for 3.5 days and a t shirt. 

Pricing reflects the cost of facility rental, food, instructor stipends, and specimem acquisition. 

Instructors: Dena Haney, Jo Huxel, Robin Greubel, Christie Raak, Teresa MacPherson(invited), and Robin Houston 

Cancellation policy: Within 30 days of the event I will only offer refunds if there is someone on the waitlist to take your spot. If you can find a substitute, I am happy to shift your registration.

Prereqs:

1) Dog must have a trained final response or recognize odor (Intermediate to Advanced).This would be a great opportunity for new/young handlers to audit!

2) Must have current core shot records in line with AHAA