Associations
American Society of Canine Trainers, Arizona Law Enforcement Canine Association, Australian Army Trackers and War Dogs Association, British Columbia Police Canine Association, California Narcotic Canine Association, Canadian Police Canine Association, Canine Accelerant Detection Association, Connecticut Police Work Dog Association, Dogs Against Drugs Dogs Against Crime, Eastern States Working Dog Association
Army Dog Training
An article by the Commander describes the process.
K9 Services: Canine Psychology
An explanation of the process of selecting, training, and maintaining a K9 dog.
K9 Training
This mailing list is restricted to Law Enforcement Officers and Police Working Dog Trainers.
Mind Games
A police dog trainer explains the importance of psychologically preparing the dog with a starting ritual before arriving at the crime scene.
Mine Detection Dogs
The Marshall Legacy Institute explains its work in former war zones.
Policek9.com: Trainers Digest
Articles on scenting and tracking, criminal apprehension, training the dog to deal with threats, force, and harm, canine participation in officer training, and health and care issues.
Problem Solving with the K9
Suggestions for overcoming slumps in tracking training and performance.
Remember the Basics
An officer from Massachusetts State Police canine unit explains how tracking is taught.
The Muzzle for Police Dog Training
A discussion on the use of agitation muzzles.
Training the Cadaver Dog
An account of the process involved in detecting bodies.
United States Police Canine Association: Training
Submissions from K9 trainers around the world cover a range of issues including dog selection, tracking, instincts and searches.