Canine Search Initiative, Inc.

It's the LAST DAY to support CSI through our Bonfire campaign! Thank you to all who have already supported or made a contribution! It is truly appreciated!

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Canine Search Initiative Fundraising Campaign | Bonfire Funds go toward future seminars and detection training opportunities!. We are looking to raise funds to support seminars and training opportunities for K9 detection teams...

We just have a few more days left in our Bonfire campaign! If you are interested in a little CSI "Swag" to support our future training efforts, consider the purchase of a t-shirt or sweatshirt!! https://www.bonfire.com/canine-search-initiative-fundraising-campaign/?utm_source=copy_link&utm_medium=campaign_page_share&utm_campaign=canine-search-initiative-fundraising-campaign&utm_content=default&fbclid=IwAR07z42qDpsSmuC9PpCtXvqZhRGDdZyN2dEnJE05e6T4tjoXC7CvNiQJp_A

Canine Search Initiative Fundraising Campaign | Bonfire Funds go toward future seminars and detection training opportunities!. We are looking to raise funds to support seminars and training opportunities for K9 detection teams...

We have started a 2024 Bonfire fundraising campaign! Buy a t-shirt or a sweatshirt and support our efforts for future training opportunities! https://www.bonfire.com/canine-search-initiative-fundraising-campaign/?utm_source=copy_link&utm_medium=campaign_page_share&utm_campaign=canine-search-initiative-fundraising-campaign&utm_content=default

So we received a lot of GREAT feedback from our recent seminar with Don Blair! Here is what some of our attendees said!

-- Don teaches the team in front of him but does it in a very digestible manner that you can take away with you and continue to build upon no matter your level.
-- The lecture was very informative and thought provoking. I would recommend to all handlers
-- Don was amazing, this was my first seminar ever for anything. I had a nose work spot, the feedback after every rep whether it be me or someone else working was great. I learned alot from the auditing side when I wasn't working my dog as well. He broke down problems and issues and took extra time on things to help each individual and their dog. I learned alot about the science side of it and it has me eager to learn more.
-- Highly recommend. Don is clearly an expert but also has the ability to teach and coach at an individual level… no matter what level you are at.
-- One of my favorite parts of the weekend was the point-to-points. I was a nervous wreck letting go of the lead… but Don and Kris both pushed my comfort zone as they had faith in us and seeing my dog do well was a giant confidence boost. I was so nervous that at one point I joked with Don that the seminar should come with anxiety meds but I knew we were in great hands and were there to learn… and learn we did !
-- The lecture portion was also a highlight and I would love it if Don would write a book!
--on a scale of 1-10, one attendee said: Twenty!! It was above amazing!!

Some pictures courtesy of Bruce Preston Photography from our Monday Seminar day!

Well, our 4 day seminar with Don Blair completed today with some significant improvements seen in both K9s and handlers as they received individual coaching by Don on their K9 performance and in their leash handling. Don provides detailed feedback to each handler and then discusses his training approach to all seminar attendees to ensure understanding and application of the information. By the end of the 4 days, Don is hoarse from all the coaching! Don will continue his coaching on Tuesday through Thursday for those who booked semi-private sessions. A huge thank you to our venue host, our venue photographer, and all our working handlers whose hard work and focused concentration over the past 4 days allowed for an incredible learning experience for all participants!

Lots of folks have asked if they should bring their dogs on Friday Oct 6--which is the day of Don's lecture. If there is an option to leave dogs at home, that is fine! We will be indoors for the lecture. On occasion, we have done demo's after the lecture--it all depends on time, but there is not a plan to work dogs on Friday!

So everyone who has registered for the Don Blair Seminar and Semi-private sessions should have received an information packet with venue information! Please reach out if you did not receive this information via email!

We are getting close to our seminar! We will be sending out information (location, times, etc.) shortly! Working spots are all full; auditors are still welcome to sign up for the seminar--whether it is the lecture day (Oct 6) or the working days! for more information and to register, please fill out the registration form!

Canine Search Initiative: Don Blair Detection Seminar & Semi-private Sessions When: Seminar: Oct 6 - 9, 2023; Semi-private sessions: Oct 11 - 12, 2023 Where: Hollis and Wilton, NH: actual locations to be provided to registered participants following payment. Fees: Seminar: (4 days): $600.00; includes lecture day (Friday) plus 3 days of training and lunch each day NOTE: THE SE...

If anyone has questions or doesn’t receive a timely email response to a registration, we apologize! We are away at a certification event Fri - Sunday and will respond on Monday! Thank you for your patience!

Looks like some folks need new access to the registration form! You can email me or you can click on the link below. This is a GoogleDoc form. Once you complete it, we will follow-up with an email regarding payment!

Canine Search Initiative: Don Blair Detection Seminar & Semi-private Sessions When: Seminar: Oct 6 - 9, 2023; Semi-private sessions: Oct 11 - 12, 2023 Where: Hollis and Wilton, NH: actual locations to be provided to registered participants following payment. Fees: Seminar: (4 days): $600.00; includes lecture day (Friday) plus 3 days of training and lunch each day NOTE: THE SE...

So while working spots are full for Don Blair's seminar and semi-private sessions, we are still open for auditing of the Seminar (Oct 6 - 9). If you are interested in auditing, please REGISTER (only registered participants will get the locations for the seminar) and I need numbers for lunch planning! Once you register, you will receive an email with payment instructions!

Working Spots and Semi-Privates Slots are now all FULL! (that happened fast!). Registration remains open for auditing spots ONLY!

We are now FULL for semi-private slots but have a couple of working slots still available for the seminar!!!

Photo of dual trained K9 Riley by Dora Cserna-Nyiro.

Registration for the Don Blair Seminar & Semi-private Sessions is now open! Please complete the form in the link below!!!

https://forms.gle/d7DtjgKhoB3Lm2en7

For those who have reached out or are on our mailing list, you will also receive this form in an email tonight!

Looking forward to a great seminar in October!

We will be opening registration to the Don Blair Detection Seminar a little later today! We will post a link to a Google Doc registration form, and if we have your email (feel free to PM it to us) we will also email you the form later today! Thanks everyone for your interest!

Photo by Bruce Preston Photography

Interested in training with Don Blair??? We will be offering Don's full seminar (lecture / working spots) AND limited private sessions this October! We are still organizing the details, but the full seminar (4 days of intensive detection training) will be Oct 6 - 9 (yes...Columbus Day weekend). Limited private / semi-private sessions the 10th - 12th. Registration is not yet open, so this is a "save the dates" update!!

Pic of the gorgeous "Strike" by Bruce Preston Photography

Weeee!!!!! Stay tuned! Plans are now underway to bring Don Blair back to New England in early October!

(photo by the amazing Bruce Preston Photography)

So the Founder just led a seminar down in Leesburg, VA. The American Rettungshunde Sport Association (Rescue Dog) is an organization that is working to host trials under the IRO Standards. Both sport dog and SAR handlers attended the seminar. Field work comprising tracking or area search work was complimented by sessions on the various obedience and dexterity exercises required by the standard. A super group of motivated handlers and their talented K9 partners attended!

For those who have signed up for the Don Blair Seminar, check your inbox! Seminar information has been sent!

We still have a few slots open in NW for those who are interested on both Sunday and Monday!

Well, the July 2022 Don Blair Seminar is FULL for Friday / Saturday (HR / Narcotics/etc), and FULL for NW on Monday. We STILL have 3 open slots on Sunday July 10!

We still have a couple of slots open for NW on Sunday and Monday for the Don Blair Sessions (July 10 and 11) in Southern NH! Get your registrations in for this unique training opportunity!

Well, we are NOW FULL for HR/Other Odors session! Thank you to everyone who has registered! We still have 2 slots open on Sunday and 3 slots on Monday for NW teams!

We also remain open to auditors!

Folks interested in the Don Blair Seminar in July...well, we are filling FAST! Highly recommend getting your registrations in! They will be taken in the order they are received!

Photo by Bruce Preston Photography

Registration is NOW OPEN for Don Blair Detection Sessions: July 7 - 11, 2022 in Hollis, NH!!

To register, please complete the form in this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeofdm8Fq4usAB0oHW42_TRKTIHTDpzymDYMPM70f24s6HghA/viewform

Registration will not be complete unless payment is received.

We anticipate that these sessions WILL FILL FAST. It will be first come/first served. Of note, Don will be providing his lecture on Friday and Sunday morning.

Auditors are welcome!!!

Photo by Canines on Duty: Dawn Gagye

Shhhhhh....we have been very quiet these past few COVID months...but we ARE PLANNING SOME EXCITING THINGS for 2022! Don Blair...coming in July to New England...like July 7 - 11...and again in October...detection focused semi-private sessions...if you are interested, please PM us and we will put you on the list for PRE-REGISTRATION opening in MAY!