This course was hosted by Leerburg in November 2025 and taught by Kevin Sheldahl. Recognized as one of the world’s leading scent work instructors, Kevin presents a clear, step-by-step approach to building strong detection fundamentals. Led by one of the nation’s most qualified detection dog trainers, this three-day workshop covers core foundations for all levels and detection disciplines, including odor recognition, indication, alert behavior, and search development.

This is a beginner's course to teach police officers how to safely perform decoy work for police K9 units. It is taught by Kevin Sheldahl, who is a retired K9 handler and Police Dog teaching judge.

Combining proven technique with modern technique. We use tried and true methodology and modernize it for a broad audience of practitioners.