Police K9 Decoy work, from catching primary and secondary targets, legs, fended pictures, passive apprehensions, drive channeling, intensity and Duration of pressure, trapping, skills: out on command, capping (stopped attacks), redirects, recalls.

1. Police K9 Decoy Seminar
Springfield MO PD
K9 Unit
May 3-5, 2022
A lack of decoy skill w illreflect in the poor performance of patroldogs. There is no w ay around it, decoy skills in the police
K9 w orld need to improve to have the performance of patrolK9s improve. The good new s is, these skills can be taught.
This class w illtake place over 3 w orking days, 24 hours of instruction, and be open to Law Enforcement/Military
participants. The class w illbe open to up to 15 participants. Supervisors are w elcome to attend. The class w illcomprise
both classroominstruction and practicaldecoy w ork. Classroomw orkwillcover reading K9 behavior during controlled
aggression, drive manipulation, and goal setting for training sessions. Practicalinstruction w illinclude proper technique in
the suit and hidden sleeve. Proper mechanics for safely catching police dogs in training, and techniques to w orkdogs to
their goals in foundation and skills training w illbe covered in depth.
Specific Skills Taught
 Decoy as an instrument of operant conditioning.
 Alert on passive suspectswith no equipment
 Bringing out civil aggression.
 Drive channeling
 Eliminate equipment orientation in any dog.
 Proper sleeve mechanics: sleeves don’t create equipment orientation, decoys do.
 Proper Bite suit targeting and “catch” mechanics.
 Proper use of hidden sleeves and muzzle fighting.
 Explanation of decoy technique for training and maintaining controlcommands: out, guarding, hold & bark,
redirects, and call-off (recalls).
 Integrating fundamentals into police K9 training scenarios.
Top level decoy w orkwillincrease the ability of your patrol K9s to make apprehensions w ith confidence, protect your
handlers, eliminate equipment orientation, and be an asset in preparing your handlers for successin certification with
clean, conflict free outs, and recalls.
Improve the efficiency of yourlimited training time w ith your decoys by learning how to integrate fundamental& skill
exercises into real-world scenarios.
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 or Organization)
Address ___________________________________ State__________ Zip ____________
Tel # ____________________ (C) ____________________ (W) E-Mail________________
Handler participating $450.
Spectator participating $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 Springfield Mo Police Department, the City of
Springfield MO 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:
Officer Eric Dye
Springfield Police Department- K9 Unit
Cell: 417-689-2134
Edye@springfieldmo.gov
Class Location (First Morning 8:00am Meeting)
Springfield Police Range
4010 N Farmer Ave
Springfield, MO 65803
Hotel
They gave us a group rate ($124 night) and are LEO/K9 friendly. Let them know you are
with the "Police K9 Decoy Seminar" during booking
Doubletree by Hilton
2431 N Glenstone
Springfield, MO 65803
417-831-3131