K-9 Team Street Survival Seminar

The Sevierville Police Department hosts and annual K-9 Handlers Street Survival School in November or December. This seminar is designed to enhance K-9 team proficiency at basic and advanced levels with a focus on patrol and narcotics detection.  The most advanced techniques and methods in law enforcement K-9 patrol and narcotic detection will be discussed and demonstrated.  The seminar is approved annually by the Tennessee Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission at 40 hours of in-service training.  Registration is limited to 50 K-9 teams and observers on a first-come, first served basis. For more information,  contact Lt. Eddie Helton at 865.453.5506.

K-9 Decoy and Behavior Modification Seminar

May 5 – May 9, 2008

 Scheduled Instructor:
Paolo Chiappetta – Certified American French Ring decoy level 2

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Seminar Information

The Sevierville Police Department is hosting this specialized Canine Decoy and Behavior Modification Seminar, which will feature renowned K-9 instructor, Paolo Chiappetta, who is founder of K9 Chaperones and has over 20 years involvement in K9 training and experience. This seminar is designed to learn the proper techniques for effective canine apprehension training. There will be instruction available for all levels of canine ability from the beginning to the most advanced.  Take this unique opportunity to gain valuable experience from decoys from several different disciplines:

Lieutenant Eddie Helton, Seminar Director

Lieutenant Eddie Helton, K-9 Specialist with the Sevierville Police Department will serve as the Seminar Director.  All inquiries concerning the seminar should be directed to Lt. Helton or Lou Webb.  They can be reached by calling the Sevierville Police Department at (865) 453-5507 or (865) 453-7310 extension 3121 or 3104. The fax number is (865) 453-6680. Email inquiries to Lwebb@seviervilletn.org .

Seminar Content

Accommodations

Affordable lodging is available at Comfort Inn Mountain River Suites in Sevierville. The motel is located on Highway 66 and dogs are welcome to stay in the rooms.  Rooms are available at a rate of $59.99. If you have a tax exempt status you must bring the completed tax exempt form with you for the motel. You must mention the seminar when making reservations in order to obtain the special room rate. Reservations can be made by calling (865) 428-5519 or toll free at 1-800-441-0311.  Attendees are not required to stay at the host hotel. However, several area motels will not allow animals in rooms so if you plan to make reservations at another hotel, please inquire if they allow animals in rooms.  Reservations for accommodations are the sole responsibility of the attendee and we would urge you to make room reservations as soon as possible.  If you would like additional information on area hotels and motels, contact the Sevierville Chamber of Commerce at (865) 453-6411 or call toll free at 1-800-255-6411.

Registration Fee

Registration fees for the seminar are $225.00 per K-9 team, which includes the dog and handler. The fee includes one Lunch, T-shirt, and door prizes.  Each observer or helper will also be charged a registration fee of $225.00. All registration fees MUST be received by April 25, 2008.. Confirmation will be mailed upon receipt of registration.

Registration Available By:

Fax: (865) 453-6680 (Form available at website)
Mail: Email or Phone Lou Webb for forms
 (865) 453-7310 extension 3104
Lwebb@seviervilletn.org