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THOMAS GUY CANIOPS
Thomas is a former member of a French special operations unit. Combining knowledge gained from the founders of directional training, with his expertise in EOD and assault tactics , he shaped France's first multi-specialty K9 program (assault, explosives detection, camera-guided reconnaissance, and laser targeting). Consequently, K9 teams became an increasingly
valuable asset to intervention and reconnaissance groups. Becoming a military instructor later in his career, his focus shifted to making disciplines like camera/radio guidance and laser targeting accessible to all. He demonstrated that multiple generations of dogs and handlers were capable of learning and sustaining advanced training techniques.
Thomas established testing protocols and standards with the Centre National Cynophile de la Gendarmerie, enabling all French national police and military units to officially certify K9s in those specialties. He now pulls from over 15 years of special operations experience to train units worldwide - with the goal of raising standards and demonstrating that we remain in the early stages of what K9 programs can truly offer tactical teams.
LASER DIRECTIONAL TARGETING
This course will outline the optimal protocol for maintaining high-speed and reliable response in A-to-B laser targeting. This protocol enables handlers to send their dogs up to 200
meters away - during the day or at night - to apprehend a specific person, search a specific area/vehicle, or search a suspicious object. It enables the dog to reach it's indicated target as fast as possible, while ignoring potential distractions along the way. This method of laser targeting is a tool for increasing mission security, whether deploying single or dual purpose K9s.
Various deployment scenarios will be discussed, as well as how one may tailor the techniques for their operational needs.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT:
-Flat collar or harness
-Appropriate clothing for working and weather conditions
-Dog's preferred ball/toy reward
-Long Line