Our Trainers Manual

I have recently published a book called:
K-9 EXPLOSIVE DETECTION
A MANUAL FOR TRAINERS

K9 Explosive Detection is aimed at detector dog trainers and police departments looking for alternative training methods, ideas or for ways to set up their own Course Training Standards.

Over the years I examined training systems of other police departments throughout North America, many of which I have used for my own training over the years. I assess and then offer training systems that combines the most effective features in each of them.

I designed the book in such a way to produce handler/dog teams that can conduct Efficient, Effective and Safe searches in any setting and under a variety of conditions.

K9 Explosives Detection focuses on the how to of EDD training, particularly on a gradual build-up of learning experiences and ongoing problem solving. This system can produce more confident EDD teams.

I have also taken a few moments to address the problems that arise from factors external to the EDD team such as:

• working with other police specialty units,
• administrative roadblocks,
• non-police personnel at airports in EDD training to produce the most effective explosive detection teams (EDD, EVD and private security).