Police Dog Training Seminar

My name is Jeff Quackenbush. I am a K9 handler for a sheriff’s office located in the eastern section of Washington State. I have been a K9 handler for fifteen years and am currently working my fourth cross trained patrol/narcotic K9. Recently I had the opportunity to attend a "Sit Means Sit" seminar that featured Fred Hassen. Having come from the "old school" method of training, I was very skeptical about what I could learn by attending such an event.

Within the first half hour of the seminar, I realized that Fred definitely knew what he was talking about and had a method of utilizing the "E" collar that I had never seen before. I currently work a Malinois that is a high drive, energetic dog. During the three day seminar and by using the methods taught by Fred, I was able to display almost complete control of my dog, even during bite training. The amazing part is that none of the dogs that were in attendance lost any of their drive and remained tail wagging and happy throughout the seminar.

The training I received while at the Sit Means Sit seminar is something that I will continue to utilize with my patrol partner and am very excited about sharing with other police K9 handlers throughout the area.

Jeff Quackenbush
Benton County Sheriff’s Office
Kennewick WA