K-9 Down is a highly specialized program designed for professional working dog handlers and emergency rescue personnel - anyone who may respond to canine health emergencies in the field. The course is tailored for police officers, firefighters, medics, search and rescue teams, military dog handlers or other canine handlers with specialized training. The course is two days in length. A series of lectures are presented the first day on topics ranging from the normal canine physical exam to toxicities and heat exhaustion. On the second day, the group is divided and assigned to one of two half day sessions, which offer hands-on training in small group sessions. Please refer to the course schedule for more information. Although the instructors vary slightly, the same course content is provided at all three locations. Space is limited to 40 registrants per course.

There is also an option for advanced medical training. This session is reserved for personnel who have previously attended the aforementioned K-9 Down session and desire further training, or if you already have advanced medical training in your current profession (ie. physicians, tactical medics, paramedics, etc.). This advanced course is only being offered at NCSU. Please click on the link to the NCSU website for more information

The 2-day seminar will be offered in three locations for 2009:

Raleigh, NC
February 7 & 8, 2009
NC State College of Veterinary Medicine
4700 Hillsborough Street
Raleigh, NC 27606

Tampa, FL
February 28 & March 1, 2009
Florida Veterinary Specialists & Cancer Treatment Center
3000 Busch Lake Blvd
Tampa, FL 33614

New York, NY
May 16 & 17, 2009
NYC Veterinary Specialists & Cancer Treatment Center
410 West 55th Street
New York, NY 10019