2022 Fall Canine Seminar
October 22-24
The Wild! at Carolina Creek Camp
Huntsville, Texas
ABOUT THE SEMINAR
ABOUT THE SEMINAR
As part of our dedication to serving the families and communities of missing persons, we offer our annual Fall Canine Seminar to support our team as well as the greater search and rescue community. The seminar affords teams and canine handlers from across the country an opportunity to train under experts in the field, develop their skills as searchers, utilize the most up-to-date techniques and training aides available and certify as a team with their canines in accordance with national standards.
The 2022 Alpha Search and Recovery Fall Canine Seminar will be November 10-13 with canine certifications on November 10. During this seminar, students and their K9’s will be challenged by both indoor and outdoor scenarios as well as some classroom instruction. The seminar is open to all levels of training, from new to the search and rescue field or a seasoned veteran, we welcome you to join us.
REGISTRATION + pricing
Please note that spaces are extremely limited. If you are unable to register please contact us at seminars@alphasar.org to be placed on the waiting list for your desired class.
There are many registration possibilities available and this year we are offering a Mantracking class, instructed by renowned tracking expert, Fernando Moreira. Please note this class is not available for those participating in handler + canine team disciplines as scheduled classes will overlap. Additionally, there are options to add certification, meals, lodging and an additional canine. You may choose to stay and/or eat at home, or a hotel, if you do not wish to have meals or lodging at the camp.
Seminar Pricing
Handler + Canine Team
$200
Mantracking Class
$200
Seminar Observer
$100
Lodging
$100
Meals
$100
NASAR Certification (Non-Member)
$85
NASAR Certification (Member)
$65
Additional Canine
$200
CANCELLATION POLICY: 100% refund for cancellation before October 1. 50% refund for cancellation before October 15.
ACCOMODATIONS
Accommodations and food will be provided by Forest Glen Camp in Huntsville, TX located just an hour north of Houston in the Sam Houston National Forest. CHECK OUT THE CAMP
CERTIFICATION
NASAR Canine Certifications will be offered during the seminar. Please be sure to check your disciplines’ prerequisites on the NASAR Certifications page before registering for the certification opportunity. The written test for those needing it, will be held on Thursday, and all field certifications will take place on Thursday and Friday. The schedule may change once we know the interest for NASAR Certification.
Instructors
We are pleased to welcome these phenomenal instructors to the seminar. We hope that you will find their guidance and instruction helpful to your team’s skills and knowledge.
Instructors will plan itineraries to work with their class and individual handlers based on experience level. More details of class structure will be provided by instructors upon your arrival to seminar.
Click on a photo to read more about the instructors!
SCHEDULE
This is a tentative schedule for the weekend, some times are subject to change.
All Day Certifications
- 9 am Certification Check-In
- 2-4 pm; 6-8 Seminar Check-In
- 6 pm Dinner
All Day Training
- 8 am Breakfast
- All Day:
- HRD – Training
- Trailing – Training
- Area – Training
- Mantracking 8-12 pm in classroom; field in the afternoon
- 6 pm Dinner
- 7 pm Evening class – All disciplines
- Evening Campfire after classes
All Day Training
- 8 am Breakfast
- 8:30 am Seminar Photo- All disciplines
- All Day :
- HRD – Training
- Trailing – Training
- Area – Training
- Mantracking
- 6 pm Dinner
- 7 pm Auction
Training Till 1 PM
- 8 am Breakfast
- 9 am – 1 pm
- HRD – Training
- Trailing – Training
- Area – Training
- Mantracking
- Check out by 2 pm
OUR SPONSORS
We thank you for your support
and generosity!
Our seminar is known for having some of the best goodie bags and auction items thanks to our generous sponsors! Previous year’s goodie bags have been valued at over $175 and auction items with over $5,000 in canine gear, search and rescue pack items, survival gear, and more!
