Section 1:TYPE OF EXPLOSIVES TO BE USED FOR CERTIFICATION

All K-9s must find the SEVEN main explosives to certify. Explosives to be used shall be PETN, RDX or C-4, TNT , Black and Smokless Powders and Ammonia Nitrate. Other explosives including but not limited to Dynamite, Potassium Chlorate, etc. are optional and can be added by the certifying agent and/or handler. The type of Explosives used shall be determined prior to the test. There shall be only 1 hide of each Explosive type used. Amounts to be used in weights shall be 8 oz up to 3 lbs. REAL EXPLOSIVES WILL BE USED IN EACH CERTIFICATION.

Section 2: ALERTS

The K-9 must alert without prompting from the handler and NO directing from the certifying agent in any way other than to explain the location to be searched. The alert MUST be a passive alert (Sit or Down). The K-9 must alert within a reasonable distance from the hide (three feet or closer is suggested). NO aggressive alerts (biting or scratching or jumping) are accepted! The k-9 must give a readable alert and must be called by the handler for it to count.