narcotics and explosive cert. - Page 1

does any one know how to obtain the right to train and certify your own dogs for narcotics/ and explosive i had to go through a third party when i certified my dogs i did all the training then i had to go and do a class with the dogs an waste about two weeks until we were tested

In what State/Country are you located? In many States in the US the rules and regulations for K-9 certifications, ie: patrol, tracking, nitrate and narcotic detection, etc. are set forth in the law. In Ohio, these rules and regs are in the Ohio Administrative Code. The K-9 training academies must have certain required curriculums and must submit extensive formats for both classroom and practical instruction. The submission is reviewed and then the school/academy is either approved or not approved. In Ohio, a K-9 TEAM must go through an approved academy prior to taking the State Certification Testin any discipline. You might want to contact your governing office as it relates to K-9 to inquire as to what it would take for you to have your own academy. Although, in some areas, you may NOT sign off on your own dog . I hope I may have shed some light on your question. I am sorry you felt the two weeks of training prior to certification was a waste---GOOD training is NEVER a waste of time. Good luck to you!

http://www.hornbecks.net/ On the left side of the page, under Drugbeat, click "find a certifying agent" Certifying agents are in many states. Where are you located? Brian DeBow