Week 1
- Introduction to SPCI
- Training philosophies
- Initial review of canine notebook
- Selection testing process
- Drives and instincts of canines
- Theories of proper motivation
- Commands and proper usage
- Obedience
- Evidence detection
- Officer safety
Weeks 2 – 4
- Review of the past weeks’ work
- Understanding scent work
- Scent discrimination
- Civil agitation-muzzle
- Building and area searches
- Tracking
- Gunfire
- Training records
- More training philosophies
- Problem solving and special situations
Weeks 5 – 6
- Review of past weeks’ work
- Healthcare and first aid for canines
- Legalities and liabilities regarding canines
- Review of examination materials
- Practical exam
- Written exam
- Critique and discussion
- Graduation