This will be a 3 day police k9 decoy seminar where participants will learn the skills of upper and lower body targeting in a bite suit, proper use and delivery of hidden sleeves, civil aggression techniques, and more!

1. Police K9 Decoy Seminar
Delaware State Police
Dover DE
May 3-5, 2022
A lack of decoy skill will reflect in the poor performance ofpatrol dogs. There is no way aroundit, decoyskills in the police K9world
needto improvetohave the performanceof patrol K9s improve.The goodnews is, these skills can be taught.
This class will take place over 3 workingdays, 24hours ofinstruction,andbe open to LawEnforcement/Militaryparticipants. The
class will be open to up to15 participants. Supervisors are welcome to attend. Theclass will comprise both classroom instructionand
practical decoywork. Classroomwork will cover readingK9 behaviorduringcontrolledaggression, drive manipulation, andgoal
settingfor trainingsessions. Practical instruction will include proper technique in the suit andhidden sleeve. Proper mechanics for
safely catchingpolice dogs in training, andtechniques to workdogs to theirgoals in foundationandskills trainingwill be coveredin
depth.
Specific Skills Taught
 Decoy as an instrument of operant conditioning.
 Alert on passivesuspects with no equipment
 Bringingout civil aggression.
 Drive channeling
 Eliminateequipment orientationin anydog.
 Propersleeve mechanics: sleeves don’t createequipment orientation, decoys do.
 ProperBite suit targetingand“catch”mechanics.
 Properuse of hidden sleeves andmuzzle fighting.
 Explanation ofdecoytechnique for trainingandmaintainingcontrol commands: out, guarding, hold& bark, redirects, and
call-off (recalls).
 Integratingfundamentals intopolice K9 trainingscenarios.
Top level decoy workwill increase the abilityofyour patrol K9s tomake apprehensions with confidence,protect your handlers,
eliminate equipment orientation, andbe an asset in preparingyour handlers for success in certification withclean, conflict free outs,
andrecalls.
Improve the efficiencyof your limitedtrainingtimewith your decoys by learninghowto integrate fundamental & skill exercises into
real-worldscenarios.
Jerry Bradshaw, Training Director
Tarheel Canine Training Inc.
Police K9 Services
230 W. Seawell Street
Sanford, NC 27330
Tel. 919-774-4152
Fax. 919-776-3151
Cell. 919-244-8044 (Sales & Scheduling)

2. Registration Form
Please send this in to register for the seminar. A schedule of events will be provided upon
receipt of the registration. Payment can also be made by emailing the form to
admin@tarheelcanine.com and calling Colby Villardo, Office Manager, Tarheel Canine
at 919-774-4152 and paying with a credit card. Municipal PO also accepted for payment.
Mail: Tarheel Canine Training, Inc. 230 W. Seawell Street, Sanford, NC 27330.
Name _________________________________________________________________
Agency Affiliation _______________________________________________________
Yes, I am bringing a patrol K9 _______ No, I am unable to bring a patrol K9 ______.
K9 Certified with ________________________________________ (Agency orOrganization)
Address ___________________________________ State__________ Zip ____________
Tel # ____________________ (C) ____________________ (W)E-Mail________________
_____Decoy participating $450.
_____Spectatorparticipating $250 and shall not be pro-rated.
$_______ is enclosed.Make Checks Payable to Tarheel Canine Training, Inc.
This release is intended to discharge Tarheel Canine Training, Inc. and their owners, officers, employees,
agents,and sponsors,and the Delaware State Police, State of Delaware, City of Dover DE, from and
against any and all liability arising out of or in connection with my participation in any of the seminar
events for which I am registered or in which I am participating. I understand that serious accidents can
occur during police dog training, events,and other dog-related activities. Participation in such activities
may occasionally result in serious personal injury and/orproperty damages. Knowing and appreciating
such risks, nevertheless,I hereby agree to assume those risks and full responsibility for the actions of my
dog(s)and myself. By signing below I acknowledge that I have read, understand,and agree to this hold
harmless agreement.
_____________________________ __________
Applicant’s Signature Date

3. Local Contact Information
Local POC:
M/Cpl. Robert Kunicki
302-672-5428
Robert.kunicki@delaware.gov
Class Location (First Morning 8:00am Meeting)
1441 N Dupont Hwy
Dover DE 19901
Hotel
Holiday Inn Dover-Downtown
561 N Dupont Hwy
Dover DE
19901
Fairfield Inn
655 North Dupont Hwy
Dover DE
19901