The document announces a one-day training seminar for explosives detection K9s that will provide exposure to homemade explosives and large quantity hides. Up to 18 handler-dog teams can participate in hands-on training runs with homemade explosives like TATP, HMTD, and urea nitrate, as well as hides ranging from 10-100 pounds of explosives. The seminar aims to challenge teams with hides of varying sizes, depths, and permeation times. It will be led by four instructors who will address any deficiencies and provide problem-solving plans. The event will take place at Tarheel Canine Training's 7-acre facility.

1. Training Seminar for Explosives Detection K9s
Home Made Explosives (HME) & Large Hide Exposure
Tarheel Canine Training, Inc.
Tripwire Operations Group
Sanford NC
Thursday May 12, 2023
This is a one day seminar in association with Tripwire Operations Group where we will break down the
class among 4 Police K9 instructors to provide exposure to both home-made explosives (HME) as well as
large quantity high/low explosive hides. The class will be open to up to 18 handler/dog teams in order to
maximize the number of repetitions and scenarios we can provide. LE, registered security companies, or
Military only. Spectators, including supervisors and trainers are welcome to attend at the audit rate. The
class will mainly be hands on runs of the HME and large hides. The opportunities to run your operational
dogs on these hides don’t come around often! Trainers Thomas Blandino, Jerry Bradshaw, Courtney Mills
and Taylor Jones will address any deficiencies noted in the teams, and provide problem solving and
training plans moving forward.
The seminar will take place at Tarheel Canine Training, Inc. at our Tactical Training Facility, a 7 acre
compound, including buildings, vehicles, roadside and open areas. Tripwire Operations Group will provide
the training aids for this seminar.
 HME will include preparations of TATP, HMTD and Urea Nitrate
 Large Hides will consist of hides in the following ranges: 10-15 lbs, 25-50 lbs, and 2 hides in the
60-100 lb range.
 Large Hides will be 1 Odor from each of the following groups: TNT, Chlorates/Nitrates.
RDX/PETN, and Dynamite.
 Be challenged on hides of varying height, depth, and permeation times.
 Smaller hides will be run as well to counteract effects of working in larger amounts.
Jerry Bradshaw, Training Director
Tarheel Canine Training, Inc.
230 W. Seawell Street
Sanford, NC 27330
Tel. 919-774-4152
Fax. 919-776-3151
Cell. 919-244-8044 (Sales & registration)
www.tarheelcanine.com

2. “Innovating the future of dog training.”
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
this form to admin@tarheelcanine.com and calling Colby Villardo, Office
Manager, Tarheel Canine at 919-774-4152 and paying with a credit card.
PO also accepted for payment.
Send to: Tarheel Canine Training, Inc. 230 W. Seawell Street, Sanford, NC
27330.
Name _________________________________________________________________
Agency Affiliation _______________________________________________________
Address ___________________________________ State__________ Zip ____________
Tel # ____________________ (C) ____________________ (W) E-Mail________________
K9 Name _________________________________________
K9 Certified with ________________________________________ (Agency or Organization)
Handler participating $450.
Spectator participating $150.
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 Tripwire Operations Group, and their owners, officers,
employees, agents and sponsors 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. Contact Information
Colby Villardo, Tarheel Canine, 919-774-4152 (office)
Jerry Bradshaw, Training Director Tarheel Canine, 919-244-8044 (cell)
www.tarheelcanine.com
Ryan J. Morris, Tripwire Operations Group, www.tripwireops.org
Class Location (Morning 0730 )
Tarheel Canine Training, Inc. Tactical Training Center (TTC)
714 Westover Drive
Sanford, NC 27332
Hotels:
Holiday Inn Express (preferred)
Sanford NC
2110 Dalrymple St
Sanford NC 27330
919-776-6600
Hampton Inn
1904 Horner Blvd
Sanford, NC 27330
919-775-2000