This 8-hour training ensures that support canines and their handlers are performing to the community standard. Recertifications are a great way to document training and performance.
Some people assume that support canines come with 0 liability, but just like patrol and detection dogs support canines and their handlers are still open to civil litigation. Documented training and annual recertifications are a wonderful way to protect support canines and their handlers.
Skills to be graded in the recertification include behavior in crowds, canine alerts to stress odors, ability to comfort persons in need, basic obedience, handler engagement, behavior in critical scenarios, conduct in memorial service and victim support in court.
Adlerhorst K9’s courses are California POST (Peace Officer Standards and Training) approved, meaning they meet the state’s highest professional training standards for law enforcement. POST approval ensures that our programs are recognized, credible, and held to strict guidelines designed to improve officer performance and public safety. For departments and handlers, this means training that is not only top tier but also officially recognized toward professional requirements and advancement. The POST approval number for the Support K9 Re-Certification is #23898.
