Introduction

About Our Assistance Dog Program

Calendar

Admission Procedures, Policies & Regulations

For All Students

For The Assistance Dog Program

Placement Assistance

Student Conduct

Grounds for Dismissal

Student Attendance Policy

Standards of Progress

Facilities

Associated Facilities

Training Time

Payment

Student Home/Work Training

Canine Working & Demonstration Team

Instructor Qualifications

Professional Handlers & Instructors Courses

Specialty Handlers Courses

Professional Handlers Courses

Instructor Courses

Assistant Dog Handler Courses

Cost of Training

Specialty Canine Handler

Professional Handlers Courses

Instructor Courses

Assistant Dog Handlers Courses

Equipment, Books, Supplies, Fees for Specialty

Professional & Instructors Courses

Assistant Dog Equipment Costs

Transportation, Motel, Meals Expenses

for Distance Students

Canine Usage or Purchase Fees

Canine Purchase Information

Assistance Dog Canine Purchase Fees

Canine Usage Fees

Canine Purchase Fees

Assistant Dog Training Costs

Patrol, Narcotics & Scent Dog Preparation

Boarding, Veterinary & Equipment Costs

Professional Handler & Instructor Certification

Professional Handler Certification

Other Licenses & Certification

Instructor Certification

Certificates for Professional, Specialty & Instructors

Certificates & Identification for Assistance Dog Handlers

Documentation of Studies

Policy & Regulations Relative to Refunds of Tuition,

Fees & Other Charges

Procedures for Canceling Enrollment Before or After

Instruction Begins

Availability of Financial Aid, Grants & Scholarships

Thank you for your interest in our professional training courses. We are here to provide you with a good foundation of canine handling, investigation, security and/or Instructor skills. We have many years of education and experience and we are proud of our staff, canines, and training programs.

We look for a dedicated student that is ready and willing to put the hard work into their education and rehabilitation. Due to the serious nature of our training courses we are not interested in training criminals, so we are strict about background checks, security clearances and behavior in general.

Our courses and certification are designed to meet the strictest requirements of all states, federal laws and organizations. Course outlines are available on request. So you can plan your education and rehabilitation, we have outlined all tuition, fees, and other expenses.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

We are very serious about our assistance dog training for both assistance dogs and their users. Our training program involves two phases: training of the canine and training of the assistance dog user (handler). The assistance dog user must be able to bond with their canine, learn to care for their canine and know how to use their canines training. We work toward that person being able to be independent at home, work, travel, leisure. Some of our assistance dogs are also trained in personal protection. We work in a variety of situations, including public streets, transportation, home situations, work environments, restaurants, motels and parks. If the team does not work together it is the assistance dog user and the dog that are in danger. For the blind person that might be a speeding vehicle or an open manhole. For the physically or seizure disabled person that might be a medical emergency, a fall or a physical attack. For the deaf person that might be a fire or intruder.

Our Assistance Dogs are trained in one or more of three areas, guide dog work, signal dog work, service dog work and seizure alert dog work. We also train dual-purpose assistance dogs that are trained for disabled users with more than one disability. Guide dogs can lead a blind or visually impaired handler safely across streets, inside and outside of buildings, guide around overhanging obstacles, stop at curbs, steps, follow people and find doors, cars, elevators, counters and seats. Service dogs assist a mobility impaired or physically disabled person to retrieve objects, turn on/off lights, open/close doors, pull wheelchairs/carts, assist with transfers and balance, assist with ambulation, carry objects in a backpack. Seizure alert dogs are trained in the following areas, to provide physical assistance (difficulties with balance, position movement, balance, communication and awareness) before, during and after the seizure. The seizure alert dog will alert to the presence of a seizure to the disabled person and others in the surrounding environment. Since we classify a seizure alert dog as a service dog, seizures must impair quality of life. Signal dogs can alert the deaf or hearing impaired handler to sounds such as the telephone, door bell, fire or security alarm, person knocking or making noise, baby crying, someone calling them, sirens. Watchdog and Protection training is available for all dual purpose dogs, guide, signal, service and seizure alert dogs.

The school is open year round with specific courses beginning each month by arrangement. For students requiring a canine purchase, courses will begin after selection and/or training of your canine is complete.

Our office hours are Monday-Friday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm PST. If we are unavailable, please leave a message on our voice mail, FAX, or e-mail and we will contact you.

Each student is evaluated for admission, depending upon the type of instruction provided. All programs require a high school diploma or GED. Canine handling, training, seucrity & investigation is physically, mentally and emotionally demanding, so if you have any disabilities you should discuss those with us prior to admission.

Security Clearances and Background Checks are required before admission is complete. Fees for security and background checks are the responsibility of the student and are non-refundable. Fees for security clearances and background checks are NOT registration fees. Security Clearances and background Checks must be complete before admission or instruction can begin.

Admissions May Be Denied Because of Any of the Following;

1. Cruelty, Abuse, Harassment or Neglect to Animals.
2. Cruelty, Abuse, Neglect, Harassment or Assault to Children or Adults.
3. Classification of a Canine Under Your Control as a "Dangerous Dog:
4. Psychological, Sociological or Emotional Problems
5. Suspected or Convicted Possession of Stolen Property, Burglary, Theft.
6. Drug of Alcohol Dependency.
7. Possession or Drug Trafficking Charges
8. Arson or Fire Investigation.
9. Felony or misdemeanor charges that restricts your firearms usage.
10. Concealment of criminal or civil charges or convictions.
11. Physical Disability is too severe to handle dogs.

A registration fee of $50.00 will be charged to cover your processing of your student application and establishment of student records. Your fee will be credited if you finish school.

Each student is evaluated for admission depending upon the type of assistance dog required for his or her disability. Training with an assistance dog is physically, mentally and emotionally demanding so we require your disability to be medically stable during your training period. We require you to be able to care for yourself during the handler training period. Physically disabled persons may bring an attendant. Home training or training at our center is available.

All Assistance Dog Handler applicants must furnish proof by an appropriate licensed medical physician that they meet the following:

For guide dogs, Legal Blindness as determined by a licensed ophthalmologist or optometrist.

For Signal Dogs, Deafness or Severe Hearing Loss as determined by a physician and/or speech & language pathologist

For Service Dogs & Seizure Alert Dogs, Physically Impairment such as loss of the use of lower extremities, loss of balance, loss of mobility, paraplegia, quadriplegia, head injury, extreme pain, fatigue, seizures or respiratory function as determined by a licensed physician particularly an orthopedic surgeon, neurologist, respiratory or rehabilitation specialist.

We reserve the right to refuse an assistance dog, assistance dog training, or assistance dog handler training to anyone who does not need the use of the assistance to provide independence, mobility and safety.

No placement assistance is guaranteed. We do offer placement assistance whenever possible.

Our staff has put many years into their professional expertise. We have trained with many good instructors and expect to pass on their knowledge to our students. We believe in the effectiveness of our training programs. We expect confidentially, honesty, security and respect from our students in our courses. We expect a high level of commitment from our students. We want our graduates, to be qualified, confident and well-trained representatives of our training programs.

The following occurrences are grounds for immediate and permanent dismissal:

1. Cruelty, Abuse or neglect to Animals, Children or Adults.
2. Under the influence of Alcohol or Non-Prescription drugs before or while on the training grounds.
3. Failure to follow directions of the Instructor or Kinetic Designs staff.
4. Endangerment of health or safety of staff, clients or canines
5. Theft, loss or destruction of personal, school, client or other property.
6. Missed classes without permission of Instructor.
7. Failure to make-up missed class time. Excessive missed classes or tardiness.
8. Repeated failure of practical, written or oral testing procedures.
9. Concealment of criminal or civil charges or convictions.
10. Non-payment of tuition, fees, equipment, certification or any other charges.

If dismissal occurs because of the above conditions there are no re-admission policies.

Students are expected to schedule and attend classes regularly. Excessive tardiness, missed classes, class cuts, absences and interruptions are unacceptable. If a student must withdraw from classes because of a legitimate reason (such as death in family, illness, injury, family emergency) the student must inform the school and Instructor. Class work must be made-up in order for student to finish the program. Make-up classes are the financial responsibility of the student and are not included in tuition fees.

Canine. Obedience, Conformation, Agility, Tracking, Drive Building, $20.00 per hour.

Canine & Investigation. Protection, Police Patrol, Narcotic Detection, Scent Detection, Training and Assistance Dog (Guide/Signal/Service) Training, Security & Investigation Training, is $25.00 per hour

All make-up glasswork is schedule by appointment with Instructor only.

The student will be tested by practical, oral and written examinations. Students must credit for 70% of each test in order to continue in the program. Student will be provided with reports, grades and scores of the examinations. Student may use adaptive equipment and testing procedures for oral and written examinations. If a student is doing well in the program, but is having a difficulty in one area the Instructor will make every effort to help the student learn and master the test. Students who have been dismissed for unsatisfactory progress will not be readmitted to school unless documentation can be produced that the student’s ability to succeed in the program has improved. There are no probationary periods allowed.

Our Training Center is located in Olalla, which is halfway between Gig Harbor and Port Orchard on the Kitsap Peninsula, State of Washington. We are between the larger towns of Tacoma and Bremerton. We are approximately 45 minutes from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac) and about one hour drive from Seattle.

Our training center is located on 12 acres of grassy fields, woods, wetlands and a large pond. We are ringed by physical boundaries of woods, water, fences and traffic. We have ducks and geese on the pond most of the year and they lend both beauty and distraction for the dogs. We have indoor and outdoor kennels and crates for use while the dogs are resting or waiting for training.

We have specialized training tables for working retrieving and protection. We have an agility teeter-tooter, broad, bar, high jumps and scaling walls for advanced obedience training. For scent raining we have buildings, vehicles, sand box and scratch boxes.

Our 1000 square foot training building has a residential appearance. It includes office, small training room, kennels and grooming area. We have electrical heat, a full kitchen and bathroom. We have a complete library of books and videotapes on all phases of dog training as well as security/police training. We have specialized communication equipment including Braille, raised line drawing, tapes and large print, FAX, e-mail, Internet access, specialized keyboards and control systems. We have on site wheelchairs, crutches and canes as well as specialized control systems to teach alerts for alarms, telephones and sound clueing. We have a full line of training equipment to train in obedience, agility, carting, tracking, scent work, retrieving and protection.

Our region is a blend of rural country and city living. It provides an excellent opportunity to work the dogs in a variety of distractions and conditions. At times we do some training at private and public locations. Although most of your training will occur at our Center we do use the following areas for special training and accommodation.

Gig Harbor Sportsman's Club. firearms training.

Peninsula Pet Lodge, boarding facility for in-kennel dogs.

Washington State Veterans Home, therapy dog program

Westwyn Motel. We use the facilities of the Westwyn Motel for the lodging our out of town clients, students and their canines.

Travel & Accommodation Information. We are approximately 45-60 minutes from the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Seat-Tac). We do not provide accommodations, however the Westwyn Motel is close by. They accept dogs and there is a restaurant next door and convenience store within walking distance. They have a monthly rate and a daily rate.

Training time depends upon your physical abilities, we recommend that you take 5 hours of training five day a week. We will schedule no more than 8 hours of training a day, six days a week. If you are bonding with a new canine, you and your dog will need quality time to relax. play, feed your dog, You will need some time to go over your lectures, study, do any homework assignments and prepare for testing.

5 hour x 5 days 8 hours x 6 days

100 hour Course 4 weeks’ 2.5 weeks

200 hour Course 8 weeks 4.5 weeks

1500 hour Course 60 weeks 37.5 weeks

Tuition & Other Fees. All Tuition, Equipment & Fees are due before classes begin with a contract signed. Security and background checks must be complete before admission begins.

Assistance dog handling courses may be arranged at the student’s home and/or work. The dog and Instructor will travel to the student’s home and the student will receive Instruction in their home, school, and work environment. The costs are approximately the same as if the student came here for training.

We are proud to offer the services of canine team to asset you in your learning process. Our canines can demonstrate how a specialty or assistance dog works for funding and rehabilitation purposes. Our canines have the proper socialization, obedience, temperament, and maturity to be worked in their specialty. They work with intelligence, courage and versatility.

Colleen Edwards has 21 years experience training dogs and handlers. She used a guide/service dog for six years. She served four years on the California State Board of Guide Dogs for the Blind. She has experience with guide, service, and signal dogs. She has worked in rehabilitation therapy, wheelchair and respiratory equipment, seating and positioning system, design and repair for five years. She is skilled in computer system adaptation for communications and is fluent in Braille and manual sign language.

She is a certified professional canine handler. She is a Certified Police Patrol & Narcotics Detection Instructor. She is lifetime member and certifying representative for International Canine Narcotics Detection Foundation, Inc. which covers patrol, narcotics, explosive and search dogs. She is licensed by the Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Agency and the State of Washington Board of Pharmacy as a Researcher in Class 1 & 11 Controlled Substances. She is a Certified National Rifle Association Firearms Training Instructor. She is an Instructor in Pentjak Silat Mustika Kweetang Tjimande Pukulan Mayang, a system of self-defense, tactics and weapons training. She is a licensed security guard and private investigator.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Movement Education and Candidacy in a Masters of Applied Behavioral Sciences. She hold administrator and Instructor status and her corporation holds a license for their Canine Education and Instructors Programs in the State of Washington.

She is regional director for Herdenhunde of North America (SV Affiliate for HGH herding titles and a Tester. Observer for Therapy Dogs, Inc. She holds the Washington Mixed Breed Dog Club Sir Dukus Lukus award for 1994 for the most titled dogs. To date she has placed 75 titles on her canine demonstration team.

We feel that professional handler’s courses give you the basics to work a dog. Basically there is only enough time to teach you to work the dog as a handler, not an instructor. We believe that in order to instruct other trainers and handlers you need to start with a background in handling skills. As an Instructor you must be able to work dogs at all levels and instruct their handler. Instructor courses consist of four levels: professional handling courses, instructor training courses, apprenticeship and certification. All of our professional handlers and Instructors must pass oral, written and practical examinations.

Conformation Handler, a 100-hour course in handling multi-breed purebred and mixed breed conformation.

Obedience Handler, a 100-hour course in handling a trained obedience canine.

Tracking Handler, a 100-hour course in handling a trained tracking canine.

Protection Handler, a 100-hour course in handling a trained protection canine.

Professional Canine Handler, a 200-hour course in handling a canine in conformation, obedience, agility and tracking.

Assistance Dog Handler. Guide, Signal or Service Dog Handler Programs, 100-150 hour courses in handling a training assistance dog.

Companion Dog Obedience Instructor, a 200 hour course in basic dog obedience.

Master Obedience Instructor, a 650-hour course in for Instructor of obedience training.

Assistance Dog Instructor, a 1600 hour program for Instructors of Guide, Signal & Service Dogs.

Arson, Cadaver, Explosive, Narcotics, Patrol & SAR Canine Handlers Courses for handling a trained canine. 100 hours each specialty

Narcotics & Patrol Dog Instructor, 650 hour courses for Law Enforcement Instructor.

Security Specialist, a 200 hour course in security

Private Investigator, a 200 hour course in private investigation

Canine Investigation, a 200 hour course in canine security and investigation

Assistance Dog Handler Courses are required for each canine handler. Each canine handler must demonstrate the ability to use their assistance dog to improve his or her mobility, independence and safety. competency will be based on practical, oral and written examinations. The assistance dog handler to meet the requirements of testing may use alternative forms of communication. Braille, large print and Manual Signing is available. Use of a tape recorder for notetaking is recommended.

Guide and Service Dog Handlers courses are 100 hours without protection handler training. With protection handler training course are 150 hours. Dual-purpose handler training is 150 hours.

Signal Dog Handler courses are 50 hours without professional handler training. With protection training courses are 100 hours. Dual-purpose training is 100 hours.

Conformation Handler 1000.00

Narcotics Detection Handler 1500.00

Obedience Handler 1000.00

Patrol Dog Handler 2500.00

Scent Handler 1500.00

Tracking Handler 1000.00

Professional Handler 3000.00

Assistance Dog Handler 9000.00

Obedience Instructor 6000.00

Patrol Dog & Narcotics Detection

Dog Instructor 6000.00

Security Specialist 3000.00

Private Investigator 3000.00

Canine Investigator 3000.00

Guide Dog Handler 2500.00

Service Dog Handler 2500.00

Signal Dog Handler 1250.00

With Protection Skills

Guide Dog Handler 3750.00

Service Dog Handler 3750.00

Signal Dog Handler 2500.00

Dual Purpose Dogs 3750.00

 All equipment books and supplies will be provided to student.

Guide Dog 250.00

Guide Dog w / Protection skills 500.00

Service Dog 250.00

Service Dog w / Protection skills 500.00

Signal Dog 250.00

Signal Dog w / Protection Skills 250.00

Dual Purpose Dogs 500.00

Air Fare from large city to Sea-Tac, International 500-700

Motel

4 weeks of training 650-850

2 weeks of training 660.00

Meals ($10 x 3 x 15-30 days)

4 weeks of training 900,00

2 weeks of training 450.00

Total estimated cost $1600-2450

All of our professional and specialty canine handler programs require you to complete training with a canine. In order to complete training you canine must have the temperament, socialization, drive and maturity to finish training with you. If you do not have a canine that is of sufficient working quality we can secure you a working quality dog or you can use our canine(s).

Canine purchase depends upon the type of training program you are qualified for. We use 2-3 year old male and female German Shepherds and Labrador Retrievers. We are willing to train other breeds and mixed breeds if they meet all of our criteria for selection into the professional or assistance dog program. All of our canines are of good health, current on vaccinations, with good hips and elbows. The have balanced drives for assistance dog, search, scent and protection dog work.

All of our assistance handler programs require you to complete training with a canine. In order to complete training you canine must have the temperament, socialization, health, drives, size and maturity to complete assistance dog training and team certification. If you have a canine that you would like us to evaluate please contact us for an evaluation appointment.

The successful assistance, patrol, narcotics, scent detection dog needs to meet twelve conditions in order to begin training as an assistance or working dog

1. The dog must be healthy. This includes current vaccinations. (Rabies, DHAd2LPPC, Boardatella. Recommend heartworm testing.

2. The dog must be of good structure and movement. Dogs with hip and elbow dysplasia are not recommended for training. The dog must also have no avoidance to and have received some agility training.

3. The dog must have a good temperament. No gunfire shyness or poor nerves.

4. The dog must have received good socialization.

5. The dog must be mature. Recommend 2-3 years old.

6. The dog must have good prey drive.

7. The Dog must have good to excellent hunt drive.

8. The dog must have a willingness to work and handle stress.

9. The dog must have an ability to bond with the handler.

10. For Service, Narcotics, Patrol, & Scent Work the dog must have good to excellent Ball or Object Possessiveness. It must have retriever instinct / skills.

11. For Service and Guide Dog Work, the dog must be of adequate size and stamina to work in harness.

12. For signal dog work, it must be alert to noise, but not overstimulated

For protection training four more conditions must be met:

13. The dog must have good defense and civil drives

14. the dog have obedience and control work started.

15. The dog must have confidence, courage in its work.

16. For personals protection skill the dog must have a full-mouth bite. Not necessary for Watchdog only skills.

If any of these conditions are not met, the training time is increased and the successful outcome is reduced. Unfortunately it is very difficult to find dogs that meet all of these qualifications. We do find dogs that can within a few weeks of training meet these qualifications. These are the dogs that we select for training.

Canine purchases are not refundable. They are not considered equipment or fees for this course. The pricing given is for your information only.

Conformation 4000-5000

Narcotics Detection 4000-45000

Obedience 4000-4500

Patrol 4000-6500

Scent 4000-4500

Tracking 4000-4500

Dual Purpose (Patrol with Tracking,

Professional Handler 4000-4500

Assistance Dog 4000-6500

Obedience 4000-4500

Protection Dog 4000-4500

Patrol / Narcotics 4000-6500

Patrol/Explosives 4000-6500

Assistance Dogs

Guide 4000

Service 4000

Signal 2000-4000

Guide Dog w / Protection skills 4000-6500

Service Dog w / Protection skills 4000-6500

Signal Dog w / Protection skills 4000-6500

Dual Purpose Dog 4000-6500

Guide Dog Training 500 hours 7,500

Guide Dog Training 600 hours 10,000

with protection skills

Service Dog Training 500 hours 7,500

Service Dog Training 600 hours 10,000

with protection skills

Dual Purpose Training 600 hours 10,000

Signal Dog Training 200 hours 3,000

Signal Dog Training 300 hours 5,000

with protection skills

Preparation of a suitable canine for certification with a handler during training course.

Patrol Dog Training depends upon canine

Narcotics 30000.

Scent 3000-4000

All canines must be boarded, receive proper veterinary care and equipment during training. The equipment such as leash, collar, grooming tools and specialized harnesses, collars and backpacks go with the canine for the dog handler use.

Average Boarding Periods are:

Guide Dog 180 days 1800.00

Service Dog 180 days 1800.00

Signal Dog 60 days 600.00

Scent , 60 days 600.00

Patrol, Protection depends upon canine's level of training.

Veterinary Costs 500.00

(Health Check, Vaccinations, OFA X-rays, Elbows and Hips, Bloodwork)

Please contact us for further information

Upon successful completion of the following courses we will award the following to students. All specialty handler, professional canine handler, and all Instructor courses. Graduates will receive a "Certificate of Completion"

Upon successful competition of an assistance dog course will award the assistance dog handler a "Certificate of Completion", an identification card for handler and canine, an identification harness for guide and service dogs, backpack for service dogs, and orange collars for signal dogs.

Documentation by class attendance, testing procedures, videotaping of practical experience and practical examinations will document the student’s progress in the programs. Apprenticeship time will be documented whenever possible.

The following is the refund policies for admission applicants and students.

1. A full refund of all money if the applicant is not accepted by the school

2. A full refund of tuition and fees paid if the applicant withdraws not later than midnight on the fifth business day (excluding Sundays and Holiday (after singing the contract or making an initial payment, provided that the applicant has not commenced training.

3. After five business days the school may retain an established registration fee equal to ten percent of the total tuition cost, or one hundred dollars whichever is less. "Registration fee" refers to any fee, however named, covering those expenses by an institution in processing student applications and establishing a student records system.

4. The official date of termination of a student shall be the last day of recorded attendance when withdrawal occurs in any of the following manners;

(a) When the school receives notice of the student's intention to discontinue the training program.

(b) When the student is terminated for a violation of a published policy which provides for termination.

(c) When a student, without notice to the institution, fails to attend classes for thirty calendar days.

If training is terminated after entering classes, the student is financially obligate to the school according to the following formulas or maximum charges.

(a) Termination during first week or ten percent of instruction, whichever is less. School may retain ten percent of tuition cost plus registration fee establishes under subsection 3 of this section.

(b). Termination after first week or ten percent of instruction, whichever is less, but prior to completion of twenty-five percent of contract instructional time. School may retain twenty-five percent of the tuition costs plus registration fee established under subsection 3 of this section.

(c) Termination after completion of first twenty-five percent but prior to completion of fifty percent of contracted instruction tie. School may retain fifty percent of tuition cost plus registration established under subsection 3 of this section.

(d) Termination after completion of more than fifty percent of contracted instructional time. School may retain the full tuition cost plus registration fee established under subsection 3 of this section.

Students shall cancel enrollment in writing signed by student by delivery to school administrator by delivery in person, by mail, by parcel carrier or by Facsimile to schools corporate address or training address. School will recognize the date that the letter is received by administrator, carrier or facsimile. Telephone cancellations must be followed by written letter s signed by student. In the event of an emergency, death, severe illness or injury to student, school will recognize letter by attending physician, attorney or other authorized person.

THIS SCHOOL IS LICENSED UNDER CHAPTER 2C.10 raw, INQUIRES OR COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS OR ANY OTHER PRIVATE VOCATIONAL SCHOOL MAY BE MADE TO THE; WASHINGTON WORKFORCE TRAINING AND EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, BUILDING 17, AIRDUSTRIAL PARK, P.O BOX 43105, OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON 98594-3105 (360) 753-5673.

Availability of Financial Aid, Educational Benefits, Rehabilitation Funding, Grants, Loans and Scholarships is determined by financial status, grant, loan and scholarship qualifications. We will make every effort to assist you in your search for funding your education and rehabilitation.