Handler Development Courses

Next Upcoming Course Date: July 20, 2026-July 24, 2026

Location: Adlerhorst

ID: APSD #279 HDC

Start Time: 8:00 am

Address: 3951 Vernon Ave
Jurupa Valley, CA 92509

Credit:

Duration: 40 Hrs

Post Number: 24005

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Upcoming Courses

Course ID Course Name Duration Start Date Enroll Now
APSD #279 HDCHandler Development Courses40 HrsJuly 20, 2026Enroll Now
APSD #280 HDCHandler Development Courses40 HrsSeptember 21, 2026Enroll Now
APSD #2781 HDCHandler Development Courses40 HrsNovember 9, 2026Enroll Now

Who is this course for?

This 40-hour technical course is designed for law enforcement dog handlers, their supervisors, administrators, and risk managers.  This in-depth class covers a variety of information to increase your program’s efficiency while decreasing your liability.

TOPICS

  • The species canine and the law enforcement canine, chronological history.
  • How the dog learns.
  • The application to law enforcement.
  • Field tactics.
  • Officer Safety.
  • Veterinary care.
  • Legal aspects.  Case law past and recent.
  • “Guard & Bark,” what is best for your agency. Includes practical hands-on demonstrations and applications.
  • Techniques to change over to “guard & bark.”
  • Techniques to enhance “guard & bark.”

 Quote, U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, Special Litigation Section.

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