Area Search (Live/HRD) Challenge
Nov. 4-6. 2022
Clinton, IL

We are excited to bring back our popular Area Search Challenge for Live and HRD K9 teams. This seminar will push you to trust your training and your K9 partner while also helping you to see where you may have weaknesses that you can continue to work on - we all have them! We will be utilizing a 228 acre camp with a variety of challenging terrain and opportunities for some unique scenarios.
This seminar is designed for intermediate to advanced live find area search teams (live and HRD). This is an ideal seminar for area search teams that are trained in live and large source HRD. Although certification is not required it is encouraged.
Scenarios will be primarily double-blind so each team must be at a level where they are ready for these scenarios. If you are not ready for double-blind search scenarios, this is not the seminar for you. This is not a suitable seminar for teams that specialize in forensic or crime scene HRD.
Topics Covered:
Trainers:
Joan Brehm
Matt Noar
Kathy Yelton
Lynn Packard
Details:
When: Nov. 4-6, 2022
(Event Hours: The seminar will run from approximately 8am-4:30pm Friday and Saturday. The seminar will conclude at noon on Sunday.
Where: Little Galilee Christian Camp, Clinton, IL
Cost: $425 per handler with ONE dog.
$175 Audit (no dog).
This event will include lodging in a dorm-style cabin and all meals starting Friday Breakfast and concluding with breakfast on Sunday.
**Due to the focus of this seminar, we are limiting this to one dog per handler so you can focus on getting the most out of the exercises and scenarios over the entire weekend.
This seminar is designed for intermediate to advanced live find area search teams (live and HRD). This is an ideal seminar for area search teams that are trained in live and large source HRD. Although certification is not required it is encouraged.
Scenarios will be primarily double-blind so each team must be at a level where they are ready for these scenarios. If you are not ready for double-blind search scenarios, this is not the seminar for you. This is not a suitable seminar for teams that specialize in forensic or crime scene HRD.
Topics Covered:
- Effective search strategy planning/use of time
- Teamwork
- Training and working through unique and challenging distractions
- Environmental acclimation to various challenging conditions
Trainers:
Joan Brehm
Matt Noar
Kathy Yelton
Lynn Packard
Details:
When: Nov. 4-6, 2022
(Event Hours: The seminar will run from approximately 8am-4:30pm Friday and Saturday. The seminar will conclude at noon on Sunday.
Where: Little Galilee Christian Camp, Clinton, IL
Cost: $425 per handler with ONE dog.
$175 Audit (no dog).
This event will include lodging in a dorm-style cabin and all meals starting Friday Breakfast and concluding with breakfast on Sunday.
**Due to the focus of this seminar, we are limiting this to one dog per handler so you can focus on getting the most out of the exercises and scenarios over the entire weekend.