MUST BE registered and paid in full by August 25, 2024.

Closing ceremony will take place on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at 2 pm. At this time, certificates will be handed out and a wrap up meeting will be held. Anyone not registered and paid in full prior to August 25, 2024 will not be allowed to participate. Registration requires a payment of $425. See payment information below this page.

Instructors:

● Raymond Jackson – Police Chief Templeton Development Center (Ret) Bloodhound Handler

● Bill Chapman – Templeton Police Officer 18 yr. Bloodhound Handler

● Shawn Conley – Worcester County Sheriffs Dept. (Ret) Bloodhound Handler

● Clay Rushford – Orange Police Dept. (Ret) Patrol Dog Handler

● Mitch Serlin – Westchester County, NY Police (Ret) / International Trainer K-9 Handler

● Matt Notaro - Westchester County, NY Police (Ret) / International Trainer K-9 Handler

● David Banister – Hamilton, NJ Police (Ret) K-9 Handler

● Edward Anuszewski – CT State Police (Ret) K-9 Bloodhound Handler

● Chris Nichols – Maywood, NJ Police Dept. Duel K-9 Handler Bloodhound & Patrol

● Melissa Reinholt-Brown – NJ State Park Police (Ret) K-9 Handler

● Mark Vitti – Stanford CT Police (Ret) K-9 Bloodhound Handler

● Brian Tierney – Westchester County, NY Police K-9 Handler

The 2024 Fall Seminar will focus on search with utility vehicles, tactical and basic man-trailing within urban and wilderness areas, scent discrimination, scent articles, missing member, motor vehicle involvement and bailouts, negative trails, non-traditional trails, perimeter setup and night training. Itinerary will be posted at Northeast Houndsmen Facebook page. There will be a supper with cash bar at our annual fundraiser, included with registration.

● All participants are required to have current K9 Health records

● 6 Months of Training records required for certification.

● Certifications shall be issued to Bloodhounds only all others shall receive Certificate of Attendance.

I certify, under the pains and penalties of perjury, that the K9 listed on this application has current up-to-date health records and shots, including rabies. I also certify that the K9 listed has at least 6 months of current up-to-date training records.

Administrative Policy :

Anyone wishing to attend man-trailing classes must fill out an application and submit it to Northeast Houndsmen. A non-refundable full payment must accompany the application. All participants will be required to sign a release and indemnity agreement prior to attending classes. Accommodations, transportation to and from training areas are not included and are the participants’ responsibility. Some meals may be provided.

Payment Requirements:

Registration requires payment of $425. Cash or checks made payable to Northeast Houndsmen. Payment questions may be directed to Diana Cooley at:

  • NEHTreasurer2020@gmail.com.

Training questions may be directed to Ray Jackson at:

  • coldnose98@yahoo.com