Spike's School | K9 Emergency Medical Course
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This course provides instruction and hands-on training in K9 first aid, intervention for common injuries, and medical emergencies. Handlers will learn how to treat their K9 partners in the field, giving them the skills and confidence needed to respond effectively during real-world deployments.
This course is instructed by Dr. Shannon Vawter, DVM, MS, a Medical Director with over a decade of emergency and clinical experience and 15 years working directly with law enforcement K9 teams. She has provided on-call care for working dogs and taught numerous courses for first responders, bringing real-world, operationally relevant medical training to the classroom.
Handlers are encouraged to bring their K9s, as they may be utilized during portions of the hands-on training. Dr. Vawter also builds in plenty of breaks to allow handlers to check on and care for their dogs when they are not actively involved in training.
The goal of our Spike’s School program is to educate through top-notch, hands-on training from exceptional and recognized instructors across the country. Quality training leads to increased effectiveness in the field and safer handling, protecting both K9s and their partners.
Thanks to our generous donors, approved applicants are sponsored to attend at no cost.
Required application for a sponsored position:
https://form.jotform.com/210255922469155
Spots are limited.
Prerequisites:
- Handler must be active with a law enforcement agency or search and rescue organization and must have an active, deployable K9.
- K9 must be up to date on certifications, training, and vaccinations.
- Handlers with deployable K9s will receive priority for working spots.
Please Note:
- Students should be prepared to participate in hands-on, practical training scenarios.
- If a K9 attending the course has received a ballistic vest from - Spike’s K9 Fund’s donors, the K9 must wear the vest for the duration of the course. If the vest is not brought, the team will be responsible for associated training costs.
This course is instructed by Dr. Shannon Vawter, DVM, MS, a Medical Director with over a decade of emergency and clinical experience and 15 years working directly with law enforcement K9 teams. She has provided on-call care for working dogs and taught numerous courses for first responders, bringing real-world, operationally relevant medical training to the classroom.
Handlers are encouraged to bring their K9s, as they may be utilized during portions of the hands-on training. Dr. Vawter also builds in plenty of breaks to allow handlers to check on and care for their dogs when they are not actively involved in training.
The goal of our Spike’s School program is to educate through top-notch, hands-on training from exceptional and recognized instructors across the country. Quality training leads to increased effectiveness in the field and safer handling, protecting both K9s and their partners.
Thanks to our generous donors, approved applicants are sponsored to attend at no cost.
Required application for a sponsored position:
https://form.jotform.com/210255922469155
Spots are limited.
Prerequisites:
- Handler must be active with a law enforcement agency or search and rescue organization and must have an active, deployable K9.
- K9 must be up to date on certifications, training, and vaccinations.
- Handlers with deployable K9s will receive priority for working spots.
Please Note:
- Students should be prepared to participate in hands-on, practical training scenarios.
- If a K9 attending the course has received a ballistic vest from - Spike’s K9 Fund’s donors, the K9 must wear the vest for the duration of the course. If the vest is not brought, the team will be responsible for associated training costs.
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Where is it happening?
Round Rock, Texas, United States
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