Certifications standard
Georgia K9 NTC

Georgia K9 revolutionized trailing / tracking certification beginning in 2001 with the introduction of true "double blind" standards. These were the first of their kind in the K9 industry.

What sets "double blind" testing apart from all other forms of certification is that it closely replicates real deployment when coupled with environments that the handler must work in.

Better yet, "double blind" testing reduces the impact of trainer influence that commonly occurs on known trails.

The Georgia K9 system is unique in that we offer four environmental conditions, field, rural, suburban, and urban, with four levels of certification for each: Handler, Specialist, Expert, and Master.

Our standards are in use throughout the USA and Europe for law enforcement, SAR, and certain US military units.

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With over 4000 teams tested, our system remains one of the most compressive, deployment based certification systems in existence today. We have 46 certifying officials in 17 countries.

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Below is a link to our program in English, French, German, Spanish, Slovenian, and Slovakian.

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Very Important

All of ours Certifications must be pass in "double Blind"

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What is a real "double blind"?

It's like setting off on the trail with your dog without knowing the runner's route. No one in the group with the K9 team (handler + dog) knows the route either. There's no possibility of intentionally or unintentionally giving information to the K9 team, and no possibility of cheating.​​​​​​

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What is the goal of "double blind" training and testing?

It is very important to train in a "double-blind" setting at certain times to truly understand the skill level of a K9 team (handler + dog).

It is crucial to conduct "double-blind" tests to eliminate any possibility of cheating and to closely simulate operational working conditions.