Tracking Course
A Jordanian National center of excellence that achieves international standards in all K9 related services.
Duration: 3 to 4 weeks (15 – 20 working days)
Students: Up to 10
Pre-Requisites
- Physically fit
- Must attend with assigned K9
- Must have some knowledge of dogs
- Must be affiliated with K9 unit or association
Course Description
This course is designed to train Patrol or dual purpose K9 teams to efficiently track human scent discriminate when started on known track. Also, to determine correct track from scent taken from scent article. We will also ensure a proficient track with scent discrimination over various types of surfaces over 1 hour old.
Course Outline
- Canine scenting abilities, K9 olfactory system.
- Environmental challenges and effects
- Scent discrimination
- Tracking phases
- Reading dogs body language
- Tracking equipment
- Training techniques
- Deployment tactics
