Certification

2008 Certification Rules and Regulations  2.6 MB PDF

Certifications

PDI – Download
Detector – Download
Tracking – Download

New Interim Certification

Basic Trainer Certifications

Detector Trainer – No patrol task(s), only Detector Dog Training
Regional Trainer – Patrol, Police Service Dog Trainer includes patrol scent work.

National Trainers Certification 245k PDF file

Level I – Patrol trainer certification that meets or exceeds the national requirements listed as Level I.
Level II – Certification for patrol, detector and tracking trainer that meets or exceeds the national requirements in all areas listed as Level II.
Level III – Certification is for 15 (+) years as a trainer or patrol dog handler and a National Certified Judge of Patrol (PDI) Dogs in all areas listed as Level III.

Application for Trainer Status

Trainers Application 96k PDF file
Trainers Survey Form  242k PDF file

Training Grounds Certification 120k PDF file

Judges

Judges Application 284k PDF file
Qualifications & Requirements 39k PDF file