This immersive 5-day course, led by Michael Graham and Scott Sharfman, delves deeper into the theory and practical components of decoy and helper work, focusing on protection sports, personal protection, and police K9 training. With nearly 20 years of combined experience, our instructors will guide you through the decoy development process, providing insights into the training of working dogs in various environments.

Over the course of five days, you’ll gain hands-on experience catching and working with dogs using a suit, sleeve, and hidden equipment. You’ll also have the unique opportunity to watch the entire progression from introducing puppies and adult green dogs to bite work, to preparing dogs for certifications and competition, all while participating in the training.

Our expansive 18-acre training facility offers access to advanced exercises such as building searches, mock apprehensions, and full protection sport trial scenarios, ensuring you leave with a comprehensive understanding of decoy work.