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[Day 2] K9 SAR Summit — See what’s waiting inside

Published about 2 months ago • 1 min read

Hey Reader,

It’s officially Day 2 of the K9 SAR Summit — and today’s sessions are packed with training designed to set your dog (and you!) up for real-world success.

Today is all about adding to your toolbox with real-life training scenarios, insights from current research, tools to strengthen your handler skills and life-saving veterinary advice.

Today’s Presentations

🕛 Available until 11:59 PM Eastern, Thursday November 6
​Access them now from your Dashboard (you’ll be prompted to set up a password if you haven’t already).

  • Designing Training to Prepare Your Dog for the Real World — Carren Corcoran Gummin
  • Marker Techniques to Improve Speed and Accuracy in Learning — Allie Long
  • Performance Under Pressure: Reflective Practices for High-Functioning K9 Teams — Lauren Wendt
  • XXT - Intervention for Choking in an Unconscious Dog — Dr. Robin Van Metre
  • Are You an Asset or a Liability? — Jimmy Hatch
  • Scent Science: The Lab to the Field — Dr. Nathan Hall

[View the full event schedule]
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Daily Prize Drawings

We’re giving away prizes worth over $2,996 from our partners — including Myos, Yolked, K10, Kong, Dog Cloud Beds, and Goat to Soap.

Be sure to log in each day to be entered for that day’s drawing!

🎁 Day 1 (Wednesday, November 5th) Winners

  • Erin Manning - Myos K9 Muscle Formula Gift Basket
  • Andrew Daige - K10 Amino Acid/Probiotic/Dental Chew Gift Box
  • Nikki Klug - Kong Working Dog Toy Box
  • Cassidy Boyle - Goat to Soap K9 Soap Sample Box
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Training Membership Scholarship

Don’t forget — you can apply for a full-year scholarship to the CFTE Training Membership.

This program is designed to help you build and maintain a field-ready search dog with step-by-step training plan for every level, from beginner to certified.

[Apply for Scholarship]

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Day 2 is going to be another packed day — so login and take advantage of all the incredible presentations and resources waiting for you.

Enjoy the Summit!
Deana & Kathleen
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