Spike's School | Tactical Area Search Planning and Considerations [LEO]

Join us in Grand Prairie, TX, for Spike's School K9 Tactical Integration Course. This three-day workshop will teach advanced-level K9 handlers to integrate their K9 partner into SWAT and tactical teams. To be considered, handlers and K9s attending this course must meet basic obedience requirements. The goal of our Spike’s School is to educate and improve communication between the handler and their K9 through top-notch training from exceptional and recognized trainers across the country. Quality training results in increased effectiveness in the workplace and safer handling, protecting everyone involved. Thanks to our generous donors, we are able to sponsor approved applicants to help relieve the burden of training costs. We will be teaming up with Kevin Vicini and Ian Noble to provide the best education possible. Their innovative and customizable training fits the needs of the students attending. Required application for a sponsored position: https://form.jotform.com/210255922469155 This course is limited to 10 available spots! Prerequisites: 1. Handler and K9 must be an active and certified member of a departments K9 unit. 2. Dog must be current on core vaccinations per AAHA Core Vaccines: Rabies, and Combination vaccine (Distemper, Adenovirus-2, Parvovirus, +/- Parainfluenza). 3. PLEASE NOTE **Students will be expected to participate in intense and rigorous training with K9's. Please come ready to train** 4. Basic obedience requirements must be submitted prior to class **If a K9 attending the course has received a ballistic vest from Spike's K9 Fund's donors, the K9 must wear the vest for the duration of the course. If the K9 team does not bring the vest with them, the team will be responsible for training fees associated with the course.