What We Do
We Train The Human End Of The Leash.
What We Do
We Train The Human End Of The Leash.
What We Do
We Train The Human End Of The Leash.
What We Do
We Train The Human End Of The Leash.

K9Research & Training Complex
Synergizing The Lab & The Field



Set on 520 acres in Iowa, The K9Sensus Education and Research Complex (ERC) provides extensive opportunities for training. Whether it be night operations or trainer interaction with a variety of animal species, the site will expand trainers’ understanding of learning processes and behavior.

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Non-reproductive Effects of Spaying and Neutering on Behavior in Dogs
The Right to Effective Behavioral Treatment
Why We Believe in Behavior Analysis or Operant Conditioning
Behavioral Hierarchy and Case Presentation
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