About the course

K-9 Down is a highly specialized program designed for profesisonal working dog handlers and emergency rescue personnel - anyone who may respond to canine health emergencies in the field. The course is tailored for police officers, firefighters, medics, search and rescue teams, military dog handlers or other canine handlers with specialized training. The course is two days in length. A series of lectures are presented the first day on topics ranging from the normal canine physical exam to toxicities and heat exhaustion. On the second day, the group is divided and assigned to one of two half-day sessions, which offer hands-on training in small group sessions. Please refer to the course schedule for more information. Although the instructors vary slightly, the same course content is provided at all three locations. Space is limited to 40 registrants per course.

There is also an option for advanced medical training. This session is reserved for personnel who have previously attended the aforementioned K-9 Down session and desire further training, or if you already have advanced medical training in your current profession (ie. physicians, tactical medics, paramedics, etc…). This advanced course is only being offered at NCSU.

Registration

Registration for this course is $299 paid before January 7, 2009, and $399 paid after January 7. Registration includes lectures, lunch, and a proceedings manual. A registration form is available here.

Registration for the advanced section is limited to those who have taken the Basic K-9 Down course in the past, or those who have advanced medical training. The advanced section is an extra $100.

If you do not receive an e-mail confirmation of your registration within three (3) days, please check your spam file if you have one, or you may contact us at 919-513-6259 with any questions about your registration status.

Location & Lodging

This course will be held at the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine at 4700 Hillsborough Street in Raleigh, NC. For information on area hotels, visit our informative website.

ADA Statement

If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in the activity, please contact Samantha Hartford to discuss your needs at least 30 days prior to the event.

Cancellation Policy

Full refunds will be granted for notices received in writing by seven days prior to the course. After that time, there will be a 25% cancellation fee. No refunds will be granted after the course has begun.