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This Lantra-accredited Customised Award is exclusively developed and delivered by a Lantra-approved Training Provider, who meets our quality standards. The course is specifically tailored to meet learners’ needs. For further details about the course content and delivery locations, please contact the Training Provider using the details provided below.
The minimum age to undertake this course is 16.
The course will cover all aspects of handling, maintenance and training enabling the student to maintain, operate and advise on the capabilities of their Red Squirrel Detection Dog.
The finer details
The course will focus on the latest detection dog training methodologies using science-based techniques including learning theory.
Maintaining the dog at the required level incorporating nutrition, fitness, health and first aid.
The student using a trained detection dog, or their own (this will need to be assessed for suitability) will learn how to operate a detection dog carry out representative tasks looking for Red Squirrel Carcass.
Course numbers are limited in order for the student to gain as much practical experience as possible with qualified instructors in the field.
Delivery method
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Who should attend?
Anyone who has a love of the environment becoming a dog handler or just experiencing life as a detection dog handler.What will be covered?
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