Franco Angelini's K9 Decoy School is designed for handlers or officers young and old, with little or no experience to experienced decoys that are ready for some new challenges and techniques. Specifically designed to teach decoy techniques as it applies to police work. This is not SPORT training. Ground fighting, frontals and civil agitation are the key skills needed in police application and are emphasized throughout this course. A working knowledge of animal behavior and canine communication is also needed and covered throughout the 40 hour course of instruction. NOTE: You must be a Police K9 Handler or Police Officer who actively trains or assists in training of police work dogs. There are a number of small departments that only have one or two dog teams. These departments must often rely on fellow officers to assist in decoying, that is why I have opened this course to police officers not currently assigned to a K9 unit. For more information about Castle's K9 and Franco Angelini's K9 Decoy School, Click HERE.

Areas to be covered: Bite Sleeve Presentation K9 Behavior Analysis Understanding the Drive Triangle Understanding how K9's communicate with each other Body language and how to properly communicate it Addressing your K9 opponent Recognizing Stress Safety Issues Equipment

Course Instructors: Instruction will be given by Franco Angelini. In September 2005, Franco retired after serving 25 years in law enforcement. Beginning with his experience as K9 handler/trainer with the US Army, through his years with the United States Secret Service, and as a K9 Handler/Trainer for the Harrisburg City Police Department now gives him the opportunity concentrate on his passion of educating handlers in the art of decoying, problem solving and behavior modification For more information about Castle's K9 and Franco Angelini's K9 Decoy School, Click HERE.