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Braveheart Bio-Dog Academy offers specialized substance
detection (sniffer) dog training for both narcotics and
explosives – locally and internationally.
The training of substance detection dogs is divided into two
main components:
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Training of the dog
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Training of the handler
Training the dog:
The different substances that the dog will be required to
identify will determine the time frame of training, the cost
factor etc. Examples of explosive substances for which the dog
can be trained are TNT, RDX, PETN etc, and examples of narcotics
are cannabis, cocaine, heroin, mandrax etc.
Braveheart Bio-Dog Academy has done extensive research on dog
training for these specialized applications, and our training is
aimed at minimizing false indications, assuring the safety of
the dog, and to accommodate continuation training.
Training of the handler:
Our training is outcomes based, which implies that the final
analysis is based on the ability of the handler to demonstrate
applied competence. Applied competence is a combination of
practical competence (an ability to demonstrate practical
outcomes), foundational competence (an ability to demonstrate
theoretical outcomes), and reflexive competence (the
demonstration of certain cross field outcomes).
Phases of training:
The successful utilization of substance dogs comprises various
important phases that have to be done to assure success:
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Selection of the dog
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Assessment of the dog’s physical characteristics – hips,
elbows etc
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Training of the dog
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Training of the handler
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Assessment of the dog and handler as a team
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Continuation training – this phase is just as important, if
not more, than the other phases mentioned. Braveheart
Bio-Dog Academy supplies a comprehensive programme for
continuation training. This programme ensures the
maintenance of training standards for both handler and dog.
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