Indication course
Objective of the course is to teach dog and handler how to do train a passive alert. 

7th of March - 9th of March 2022
in Skinnskatteberg, Sweden.
€390 (accommodation not included).
Register here
Systematic search
Objective of the course is to teach dog and handler how to do systematic  scent detection on and off leash.
Indication is a prerequisite to attend.

4th of April - 6th of April 2022  
in Skinnskatteberg, Sweden.
€390 (accommodation not included).
Register here
Remote Scent Detection
Objective of the course is to teach dog and handler how to do remote scent detection of objects, vehicles and buildings.
Indication is a prerequisite to attend.

25th ofApril - 29th of April 2022 in Skinnskatteberg, Sweden.
€490 (accommodation not included).
Register here
Foundations for working dogs.
To prepare and train a working dog, both handler and dog needs some basic skills.  During this course we will go over the theory of learning. And apply it in practice through reward development, reward placement, reward signals and application of punishment.

Dates 2022 to be determined
€390 (accommodation not included).
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Tracking (Basic course)

Variable surface tracking. Focus on technique through surface transitions and turns.

16th of May - 19th of May 2022
€490 (accommodation not included).
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Searching for human remains or objects in water
Objective of the course is to teach dog and handler how to do water search for human remains or objects as for example weapons. Dog has to be comfortable swimming in order to attend.

20th of June - 22nd of June 2022
in Skinnskatteberg, Sweden.
€390 (accommodation not included).
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Buried objects detection

Objective of the course is to teach dog and handler how to detect and indicate buried objects and other scent sources.

28th of June - 30th of June 2022
in Skinnskatteberg, Sweden.
€390 (accommodation not included).
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Functional obedience for working dogs
Objective of the course is to teach dog and handler functional heeling, down, sit, stay with distractions.

Dates 2022 to be determined.
In Skinnskatteberg, Sweden.
€490 (accommodation not included).
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Tracking (advanced course)
Objective of the course is to teach dog and handler how to do double blind variable surface tracking with common difficulties.

16th - 19th of August 2022
€490 (accommodation not included).
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International  camp for law enforcement and military dog teams
Objective of the camp is to give a brief update on the latest science related to service dog training, and to train together with colleagues from other units and countries.

22nd - 25th of August 2022
in Skinnskatteberg, Sweden.
€390 (accommodation not included).
Send an e-mail to info@swdi.se for invitation.

Search and Rescue
(Basic course)

During the course we focus on developing the dog in searching for missing persons and also alerting on clothes and objects left by humans. In order to attend you need to be able to reward with both toy and food. Your dog should be able to move in more difficult environments.
€390 (accommodation not included).
Not available in 2022



directionals (laser and verbal)
Objective of the course is to train how to use a laser pointer or verbal directionals to direct the dog to a specific target like a room, door or vehicle in order to for example search for substances or humans.

26th of September - 29th of September 2022 in Skinnskatteberg, Sweden.
€490 (accommodation not included).
Register here

Search and Rescue
(Advanced course)

This course is a continuation of Search and rescue basics.
In order to attend you need to first have attended the basic course.

€390 (accommodation not included).
Not available in 2022

Scent Imprinting

During the course you will learn different ways to imprint new target scents and also have the possibility to imprint one or more scents of your choice on your dog.
22nd - 24th of November 2022
€390 (accommodation not included).
Register here

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