Laser targeting

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Thomas is a former member of the GIGN. He combined his expertise in EOD and assault tactics with his talent for dog training, to shape 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. Through his camera-guided dog project, it quickly became clear that the technology available did not match their training capabilities of guiding dogs over long distances and out of sight. Thomas thus founded the company T&S Concepts. The company dedicated years to developing a dog-mounted camera and radio system that would fit their operational needs : the K9 Vision System. Today the K9VS is used worldwide , in both special operations and traditional K9 units. Later in his career, Thomas' focus shifted to making disciplines like camera/radio guidance and laser targeting accessible to all. He added to his operational role the title of program instructor, and 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 20 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 TARGETING

This course will teach participants and their K9s through the optimal techniques for maintaining high speed, and reliable response in A- to-B laser targeting. The CaniOps Laser Protocol will give handlers the potential to send their dogs up to 200 meters away, day or night - to apprehend a

specific person, search a specific area/vehicle, or search a suspicious object. It enables the dog to reach its indicated target as fast as possible, while ignoring potential distractions along the way. This program was developed from over 20 years of operational testing. This method of laser targeting is a tool for increasing mission security, whether deploying single or dual purpose K9s.

Various deployment scenarios will be reviewed, as well as how the unit may tailor the technique for their operational needs.  

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT: 

- Flat collar or harness

- Ball or preferred toy reinforcer.

- Optional : long line