
National Network of Canine Detection Services
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The 2026 NNCDS seminar will be held October 14th through the 16th, 2026
NNCDS Certification testing will be offered on October 17th
Please read the following; it is very important.
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The seminar is limited to 6 K9 teams per instructor and includes lodging and meals during the seminar (Oct. 14-16). The seminar will be held rain or shine, so please bring the appropriate gear.
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Seminar registration and check-in will be on Tuesday afternoon, October 13th. An agenda with times will be provided prior to the seminar. A meet-and-greet with your instructors will also be held during registration.
Certification testing will be available the day after the seminar on Saturday, October 17th. Please register in advance for certification so we may plan accordingly. Meals will not be provided on the 17th; please plan accordingly.
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If you would like to enroll two K9s, please fill out one registration form for each K9. Due to the limited class sizes, the registration fee for the second K9 will remain the same ($600).
Please visit the registration page (https://www.nncds.org/seminar-registration) and review the seminar information before submitting your registration.
After completing the registration form, you must pay via the PayPal link within 24 hours; otherwise, your registration will be void.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
If you cancel between 31 and 60 days before the seminar, you will receive a 50% refund. 30 days prior, will not receive a refund.
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Class sizes are limited to 6 students per instructor. We are pleased to announce that Lisa Higgins will be teaching HRD Water at this seminar.
The following disciplines will also be available:
HRD Water: Lisa Higgins
Land HRD (Wilderness, vehicles, buildings) - Greg Cole, Diana Bunch, Melody Wilkinson
Area - Sherrie Kinton
Tracking - DJ Beddow
Trailing - Joe Cosenza
