Accelerant Detection

Golden Gate K9’s Accelerant Detection Dog Training provides Fire Investigators with specially trained dogs and handler that assist in the investigation of fires.

These Accelerant Detection Dogs are trained to detect and locate the presence of accelerants, such as gasoline, lighter fluid, and other ignitables that are commonly used to start fires.

Our Training also Includes but is not limited to:

Selection Process
The basic needs for a Dog
The Basic Senses of a dog and what affects them
Essentials for Dog Training
Principles of Conditioning
Classical Conditioning and Operant Conditioning
The Power of Marking Behavior
Escape Training versus Avoidance Training
Extinction Training
Reward Training and the Reward Schedules
The Learning Acquisition
Defining the Final Response
Handler skills defined

Imprinting and exploring other introductions to odor
Search Areas
Search Pattern Techniques
Power of blanks
The Blind and Double Blind
Distinguishing between different odors
Applying variable reinforcement schedules
Strategic methods for training and placement
Odor hygiene and storage
Use of distractors for training objectives and advanced search techniques.
Obedience to Target Odor
Scent Discrimination