Groups | Northern Tier K9, Inc.

Groups/Courses

Air Scent - Foundations

Practical applications of airscent canine foundation principles. Field work includes strengthening indications, isolating elements of the search sequence, and distinguishing the different values of rewards. Will also cover additional cross training topics such as; fitness, injury prevention and obedience games. This group is best suited for individuals looking to build on a strong foundation or reinforce specific behaviors within the search sequence.

Air Scent - Developing A Plan

This course is intended for teams who have an established search sequence and are able to work small area problems. We will cover a number of topics including strengthening the search sequence, how to transition aspects of training, developing training plans/goals, and more.

Air Scent - Expect the Unexpected

The intent of this class is to discuss and provide real world search scenarios (specifically ones I have encountered) that will allow participants to think outside the box, break away from the tunnel vision and monotonous training/setup, and provide the participant with ideas to add to their future trainings. Will include discussions on search strategies, setups that can be known or blind but still designed for a positive experience, and opportunities to work buildings, wilderness and roadway scenarios. Participants should have a reliable TFR.

Diana Bzik

Nicole Cheatle

Ann Frank

Trailing - All Levels

This course is designed for all experience levels, from beginners to advanced handlers. Whether you’re in law enforcement or search and rescue we’ll meet you where you're at and push your skills to the next level. We can challenge the best handlers out there!! Through hands-on training you'll gain the tools needed to succeed. By the end of the course, you’ll have a clearer sense of where your team stands and how to move forward with confidence.

Roderic Johnson
& Ruth Mayes

Trailing - Advanced

Designed to push teams past their comfort and experience situations they might not normally train for. Real world situations involving tricky subjects and search objectives that might give you pause or make a handler question their training. Groups will spend a full day running urban trails around the picturesque and bustling Wellsboro. This group is for advanced teams with a solid understanding of the basics and looking to build on experience.

Alex Tkacenko

HRD - Intermediate

Designed to refine handler and k9 team skills. There will be more opportunities to work on refining your search skills on shoreline, building and vehicle searches. This course is tailored for intermediate teams, dogs should have a reliable trained final response.

Cassie Tkacenko

HRD - Being a Team: Hides, Games and Thresholds

A series of scenarios focused on all aspects of being a team and having fun with your K9 partner. Setting up the perfect hides, games to make training fun, and how to build, introduce and teach thresholds to the canine. This group is for pre-certification or certified teams.

Lisa Kakavas

HRD - Foundations

This course covers the history of dog training, core training principles, rates of reinforcement, and introduction to odor. We will also provide insight for handlers who want to improve their handling mechanics, knowledge of source storage and handling, proofing, blanks, and learn how to create effective setups with hide placements. Lots of focus on those handler skills and being able to leave with knowledge you can apply at home.