This seminar is designed for Law Enforcement and Search and Rescue personnel. Organizations that would like to establish a Bloodhound unit or to advance or continue their unit’s proficiency.

This seminar is recognized by the criminal justice academies of Virginia. Virginia law enforcement attendees will receive their required in-service credits.

Instructors for this seminar have instructed all over the world. These individuals instruct with the Virginia Bloodhound Search and Rescue Association, as well as with some well-known volunteer search and rescue organizations.

This seminar provides classroom instruction; however, the emphasis will be on practical training in the field. Teams will be run on real life scenarios depending on the team’s capabilities. These scenarios will be conducted in urban settings as well as in wilderness settings. Or just basic training to start the team, if that is what is needed.

Several attend without a dog. There is much to be learned.

The Institute Farm is only 15 minutes south of Leesburg, Virginia.

The Seminar is FULL!!

The seminar is being held July 13-18, 2008 at the National Beagle Club (Institute Farm) in Aldie VA, located 10 miles south of Leesburg in Loudoun County.  

Registration Fee: $325 for members and $400 for non-members and probationary members.  

LODGING/MEALS: Lodging and meals are included in the registration fee. The meals will be served in the dining hall in the main building. All attendees will share sleeping quarters with other attendees of the same sex. Lodging will be in cabins and the main building. Rooms will be shared with other attendees of the same sex. There are motels within 15 minutes of the camp, if that is what you would prefer.  

YOU SHOULD REGISTER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, DUE TO LIMITED ATTENDANCE.

After receiving your application, at a later date, you will be notified if you have received one of the slots to attend the seminar or not.

To enroll, contact Terry Davis and he will send you the necessary paperwork. You will need to complete the registration and liability form and mail, along with a $100(non-refundable) deposit. This is the only way to reserve a slot. No phone reservations will be accepted. Mail to:

Master Deputy Terry Davis

E-mail) vbsar@verizon.net