the world of muzzle

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Jim O'Brien is the owner of NC K9, LLC located in Four Oaks, North Carolina. Jim's experience in Police canines spans 16 years. He handled two Police canines while he was a patrolman in the state of New Hampshire and conducted regional training for several agencies. 

Jim and his canine partners were a huge asset in central New Hampshire and were responsible for the capture and arrest of countless suspects and drug seizures. Jim developed both canine programs from the ground up and had much success with both programs. 

He was the lead instructor at two kennels in the state of North Carolina where he was tasked with instructing Law Enforcement and Military personnel. Jim has instructed K9 teams from around the world and taught classes for Working Dog Magazine, K9 Cop Magazine, Bravo 3 and the Blue Line K9 Conferences. He has conducted courses and prepared dogs for local, state, federal and military units. 

Jim enjoys learning new skills to enhance his abilities as a trainer and continually strives to increase the success rates of his canine teams in the field. 

THE WORLD OF MUZZLE

This one day course will detail the process of conditioning the dog to the muzzle and working muzzle in all aspects of patrol work including detection and tracking. Dogs will learn that the muzzle is no different than its collar, it is part of the daily attire. 

This course will benefit those who have not used a muzzle at all as well as those that are already conditioned to working their dogs in a muzzle. 

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT:

-Proper fitting muzzle

-Toy Reward

-Food Reward

-Long Line

-Note taking material