The Handler-Dog Team Must Be a Good Match.

We work with your agency to select the best suited dog for your environment and needs. As professional police dog trainers, we are currently providing dogs and performing maintenance training for over 70 police and public service departments.

We offer German Shepherd Dogs, European and domestic, selected for police service work. Dogs have hip certification, and are tested for sound nerves, working ability, and social skills.

Our four-week training program is conducted at Witmer Tyson Imports. We train at our training facility, as well as on the street.

The officer of your choice will attend our 160-hour course. This course includes obedience, protection, and all areas of searching.

Upcoming Patrol Dog Classes:

•  February 28 through March 25, 2011
•  July 4 through July 29, 2011
•  October 24 through November 18, 2011

Please call to register.

Narcotics Detection Course

Our Narcotic Detection Course is four weeks in length.

During the 160 hour class, the dog will be trained to detect Cocaine, Hashish, Heroin, Ecstasy, Marijuana and Methamphetamine. We can train the dog to respond with either aggressive or passive indications. We can cross-train your patrol dog for detection work.

The handlers will be trained in the following areas:

1. Drive and motivation in the detection dog.
2. Preparation and storage of training aids.
3. Safe and proper use of training aids.
4. Introduction of narcotics and drug odors.
5. Reading and understanding the dogs reaction and indications.
6. Searching with the dog.
7. Search patterns
8. Scent and how it travels.
9. Preparing and keeping training records.
10. Emergency treatment and first aid for dogs.
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Our Detection course is POST approved for training points only. If you would like more information on POST, the California Peace Officer Standards & Training Commission, please check out their website www.post.ca.gov

What Dog Should Be Used For This Course?

In selecting your dog for this course you have two options.

1. Your may purchase a dog from Witmer Tyson Imports that has been specifically selected for its working ability.
2. You may use your own dog for this course; however, we suggest that you have your dog tested for its working ability prior to starting the class.

Upcoming Narcotics Detection Class:

May 23 through June 17, 2011

Tracking Course

Upcoming Tracking Dog Class:

Advanced: April 4 through April 8, 2011

Please call to register.

Bomb Detection

Upcoming Bomb Detection Class:

Please call to register.