20th Annual East Tennessee K9 Workshop & Certification

Clinton, Tennessee

October 14 – 18, 2024

1. Presentation “11 seconds” critical incident, officer involved shooting by K9 Sgt. Matthew Howell
2. Assessments and Evaluations of K9 Teams
3. Presentation of the CORT System and how the system can enhance your detection dog. This is a patented detection dog training system, by Sniff Industries; owner & K9 Trainer Paul Curtis, K9 Trainer Robert Suarez & K9 Trainer Jason Cotton.
4. Exposure and training to the CORT System: A foundational system for detection dog training. An enhancer for locating exposure, recognition, alerts, and final
   response training. A must for all new or seasoned detection Dogs. By all K9 Trainers & Instructors
5. Dog food Presentation on “What’s in your dog food!” By Kinetic Dog food; owner Dave Dourson.
6. A presentation on “Marijuana vs. Hemp, can a dog tell the difference?” by Professor Kelvin Frank; Florida International University/Global Forensic & Justice Center
7. A presentation on “Emergency Medical Response to your K9 Partner” by Dr. Will Roberts; Anderson County Animal Hospital
8. Breakdown of the 4 parts K9 Aggression. To better understand your K9 partner and how to address behavioral problems. By K9 Trainer Robert Suarez, K9 Trainer Paul Curtis & K9 Trainer Jason Cotton.
9. Traffic stops/ K9 sniffs and related case laws by all K9 Trainers & Instructors
10. Practical Room clearing for suspects, drugs & explosives. By all K9 Trainers & Instructors.
11. Problem solving common K9 Team issues. By all Trainers & Instructors

MORE INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION

Hotel:
Quality Inn Clinton
120 Welcome Lane
Clinton TN 37716
Phone: 865-457-2255
Best time to call 7am to 1pm ask for K9 Workshop price. Bring a tax exemption letter. Bring a dog crate.
When left alone in room, dogs are required to be in the crate and post sign outside the door “K-9 Inside”
Price $75.00 per night, last day to reserve rooms is October 12th, 2024.