About Us
The National Association for Canine Detection (NACD)provides education, training, and certification in the care, handling, and training of K9 teams for law enforcement and public safety. These teams support community protection and serve public organizations, as well as local, state, and federal agencies.
Charitable work
The National Association for Canine Detection (NACD)—a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Pennsylvania—partners with Red, White & Blue K9 to provide trained service dogs to injured veterans and first responders, all at no cost to the recipients. These dogs are made possible through fundraising, grants, and charitable support.
NACD – Red, White & Blue K9 Collaboration
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Beneficiaries: Veterans and first responders dealing with physical injuries or trauma (e.g., PTSD).
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Cost to Participants: $0 — dogs and training provided free of charge National Association.
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Services Provided:
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Expert canine training and handler awareness programs.
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Certification of K‑9 teams to industry standards.
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Focus on trauma-informed support and public safety application
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Core Training
• To provide K9 training classes, seminars to improve the
the ability of the K9 teams to execute their assigned job.
• To establish a minimum-working standard and approve the
abilities of the canines in police and detection work, so they can
better serve the community.
• To coordinate the exchange of ideas of any advanced training
techniques utilizing police canines
•To promote camaraderie and teamwork among all those
interested in the training and utilization of a canine in the field.
Services
The Training Experts
K-9s are certified as part of a “K-9 Team,” meaning that each K-9 undergoes training that meets and exceeds industry standards and provides examinations through the National Association for Canine Detection.
These are conducted with a select handler with live explosives or Illegal drugs.
Specialized K9 Training Course
K9 Trauma
Decoy Seminar
Tracking Seminar
High risk deployment
and more
Scent Work Competitions
Nose Work Competition
and other competitive K9 team competitions
Ended
2,500 US dollars
3 hr
100 US dollars
Ended
Prices are TBD
