[Day 3] K9 SAR Summit — The topics everyone’s been waiting for


Hi, Reader,

It’s officially Day 3 of the K9 SAR Summit — the final day of new presentations!

Today’s lineup dives into the skills and strategies that make the difference when the stakes are high. You’ll learn tools to prevent false alerts, read pre-TFR behaviors with confidence, and how to create training plans that prepare your dog to perform when it matters most.

You’ll also get essential veterinary and field-care guidance to keep your partner safe and healthy — from decontamination to proper bootie use and emergency bandaging.

By the end of today, you’ll feel more confident in both your own readiness and your dog’s ability to succeed on any search.

Today’s Presentations

🕛 Available until 11:59 PM Eastern, Friday, November 7
Access them now from your Dashboard (you’ll be prompted to set up a password if you haven’t already).

  • Three Case Studies Tackling Off-Target Alerts in Conservation Detection K9s Kayla Fratt
  • Leveraging the Power of Pre-Alert Behavior for More Confident Finds Stacy Barnett
  • Heavy Metal Exposure Risks of FEMA Dogs Deployed to MauiDr. Erin Perry
  • Booties & Bandaging: Proven Techniques from the FieldDr. Jennifer Brown
  • Programs for Maintaining Handler Field-Ready Fitness Paul Helms
  • Adaptive Deployment Strategies: Preparing Your Dog for After CertificationPaul Ludwig

[View the full event schedule]

Daily Prize Drawings

Throughout the Summit we’re giving away over $2,996 in prizes from our partners — 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 2 (Thursday, November 6th) Winners

  • Bonnie Coe - Myos K9 Muscle Formula Gift Basket
  • Jeanette Van Dijk - K10 Amino Acid/Probiotic/Dental Chew Gift Box
  • Jon Sakamoto - Kong Working Dog Toy Box
  • Jennifer Brehler - Goat to Soap K9 Soap Sample Box

Training Membership Scholarship

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

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

[Apply for Scholarship]

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If you’re committed to being the team others can count on, Day 3 won’t disappoint.

Log in, learn from today’s experts, and make the most of this final round of new presentations.

Enjoy the Summit!
Deana & Kathleen

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