2005 Florianopolis Brazil

Tim’s training group consisted of 11 Brazilian police officers and their Canines.

The dogs all varied in breeds, but were all effective. Labradors, German Shepherds, Belgium Malonois, Springer Spanials, and Beagles.

The Brazilian government was very serious in their pursuit of advancing their Canine’s team in their training methodology and application. The methodology is consistent with training done by the Pacific Northwest Police Detection Dog Association.

Each day classes started with a video review of actual training from the previous day, in which critiquing was done of the handler’s activity with his/her Canine.

Tim focused on Handler error and searches of luggage, containers and parcels. Each team of handler and dog were put through training session that focused on : vehicle searches, baggage, residence, open area, and scent box training.