This is a 3 day police k9 decoy seminar where students will learn catching technique, upper and lower body targeting, ground fighting, proper technique for decoying patrol skills of out/redirects/ recalls. And much more!

1. Police K9 Decoy Seminar
Meagher Co Sheriff’s K-9 Unit
White Sulphur Springs, Montana
September 13-15, 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 instructionwill 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________________
Handler participating $550.
Spectator participating $300 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 Meagher County Sheriff’s Office MT, Meagher County MT, and the City of
White Sulphur Springs MT 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/or property
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:
Deputy Cody Wilson
Meagher County Sheriff’s Office- K9 Unit
Cell: (406) 547-4178
cwilson@meagherco.net
Class Location (First Morning 8:00am Meeting)
Meagher County Ambulance Station
205 Hampton Street W.
White Sulphur Springs, Montana 59645
Hotel
They give the government rate and are LEO/K9 friendly. Let them know you are with the
"Police K9 Decoy Seminar" during booking.
All Seasons Inn
808 3rd Ave SW
White Sulphur Springs, MT 59645
(406) 547-8888