[K9 SAR Summit] Before you go…here’s how to keep the momentum going ⬇️


What a week, Reader!

We just wrapped up our live call and officially brought this year’s K9 SAR Summit to a close — but before you go, there are a few things you won’t want to miss.

Your All Access Pass Benefits Await

You upgraded to the All Access Pass — and now’s the perfect time to make the most of it.

Your ongoing access means you can revisit every Summit presentation anytime, refresh your notes, and dig deeper into the topics that matter most to you.

Don’t forget — your pass also includes over $1,000 in bonus trainings, including live sessions, online courses, and downloadable resources from our Summit speakers.

👉 Be sure to log in and explore everything before Tuesday, December 9, 2025 @ 11:59 PM Eastern, so you don’t miss the live sessions and other limited-time bonuses waiting for you inside.

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You’ve Already Taken the First Step

You’ve claimed your free trial and got $10 off your first month as one of our scholarship applicants. You’ll also get the bonus training Built on the Basics: 5 Core Foundations Behind Smoother, More Effective Training, coming your way after the Summit.

The membership is ready for you — log in to get started on this month’s topic or explore past trainings that that might be useful to you.

Excited to see you inside — join us on the next live Membership call Monday, November 24 @ 7 PM Eastern!

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Final Prize Winners

🎁 It’s our last batch of winners — and we saved some of the best for last! Today we’ve added a therapeutic massaging dog bed from Dog Cloud Beds valued at $797.

  • Carlene Appel - Myos K9 Muscle Formula Gift Basket
  • Erika Kurtz - K10 Amino Acid/Probiotic/Dental Chew Gift Box
  • Chris Ciardelli - Kong Working Dog Toy Box
  • Jo Ellen Reid - Goat to Soap K9 Soap Sample Box
  • Gillian Schwartz - Dog Cloud Bed Massaging Dog Bed

Congratulations to everyone who won — and thank you to all our partners who made these prizes possible!

Supporting Future SAR Dog Research

Both Dr. Erin Perry and Dr. Nathan Hall shared incredible research this week — and there’s still so much more work to be done.

If you’re interested in being considered for future research participation, share your info here:

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We’re Listening: Tell Us How to Make It Even More Valuable

This Summit was built for handlers like you — to make advanced training accessible and affordable. Your feedback helps us improve and continue offering training that matters most to your team.

Complete our short survey by Sunday, November 17 for a chance to win a $50 Visa gift card.

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It’s been an honor to train alongside you this week.

Your commitment to growth, your dog, and your community is what makes this work meaningful. We’re proud to have been a small part of your journey — and we can’t wait to see where it takes you next.

See you in the Membership,
Deana & Kathleen


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