K9 DETECTION TRAINING FOR IMPROVED FOCUS & COMMITMENT

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Mike Pennington is the C.E.O. and founder of Storm Dog Tactical, a disabled Law Enforcement owned company located in Sunbury, Ohio. Mike was a deputy with the Franklin County Ohio Sheriff's Office  He handled a K9 for patrol division and eventually as SWAT handler for 13 years. Mike retired from Law Enforcement and founded Storm Dog Tactical. By training dogs, he continues to support the mission of public service and his passion of working with dogs.  

BRIDGING DETECTION TRAINING W/ BUILDING SEARCH

This course is built for handlers who want to enhance their K9’s operational performance in both detection deployments and suspect apprehension scenarios. Students will learn how to effectively bridge the gap between detection search work and building search applications—improving their dog’s ability to transition seamlessly between odor recognition, movement, and engagement.

Handlers will gain a deeper understanding of how solid detection fundamentals directly support advanced building search techniques. The training emphasizes control, focus, and commitment to command, ensuring each dog can work independently, stay out front, and maintain productive search behavior without excessive handler input.

By the end of the course, teams will demonstrate improved operational clarity, stronger search patterns, and enhanced deployment readiness for real world building search operations.

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT:

- Full duty gear

- Detection odor (Narcotic and/or Explosive)

- 6' leash

- 15' leash or longer

- Dog boots

- Goggles

- Detection toy/reward item

- Inclement weather clothing