Spike's School Registration Form

Spike's School

Course Application
Introduction

Spike’s K9 Fund was founded in 2014 to provide active and retired working K9s with the support, equipment, and post-retirement care they need and deserve.

Spike's School was created when there was a growing need for access to quality training without the burden of cost to the handler or department. We believe every K9 handler should have access to the training necessary to perform safely on the job. Spike’s School aims to educate and improve communication between handlers and K9 through top-notch training from exceptional and recognized trainers across the country. Quality training results in increased effectiveness in the workplace and safer handling, protecting everyone involved.

Spike’s K9 Fund was founded by James Hatch, a retired member of the Naval Special Warfare Development Group, and named after his first working K9 “Spike,” who was killed in action in 2006. James was a K9 handler on multiple combat deployments. He and his team regularly relied on the K9s to preserve their lives. On the night James was wounded in 2009, a K9 named “Remco” saved his life while losing his own. Now James is committed to preserving K9 lives in the same dedicated way that the K9s preserved human lives.

This training will be 100% funded by our donors who believe in and support our mission. We want to ensure everyone’s time is valued. Thank you in advance for your commitment to improving, thus making a difference in the K9 and YOUR communities.

We offer a variety of courses with our Spike's School Campaign, including K9 Emergency Medical, Professional Decoy, Tracking, "Back to the Basics" K9 Fundamental/Problem Solving, One Handed Pistol Shooting for the K9 Handler, Basics and Basics Faster and K9/Tactical Team Integration. Please choose ONE course below that BEST fits your current need.

PLEASE NOTE: If you are applying for an audit position at a decoy course, you will not get time in the bite suit. You will be added to a decoy waiting list and notified if someone backs out of a decoy spot. Audits are welcome to bring their dogs to work on the decoy students but must submit all necessary documents.
I am interested in: (please select ONE option)*

K9 Emergency Medical Course SARK9 Emergency Medical Course LEOInteractive Decoy Course (bringing K9)Interactive Decoy Course (not bringing K9)Interactive Decoy Course Audit (bringing K9)Interactive Decoy Course Audit (not bringing K9)Tracking Course (bringing K9)Tracking Course Audit (not bringing K9)K9 and Tactical Team Integration CourseK9 and Tactical Team Integration Course Audit/SWAT Team MemberBack to the Basics/Obedience and Foundational CourseOne Handed Pistol Shooting for the K9 OfficerBasics and Basics Faster (live action, scenario based training for K9 handlers)K9 Decontamination (online course)Dynamic Detection (bringing K9)Dynamic Detection Audit (not bringing K9)Perimeter Containment for K9 Teams
Please select from a course we have scheduled (or choose the option to organize a course in your area)
Qualifications:

To be considered for Spike’s School, the applicant (and K9) must be an active and certified member of their department or organization.

* MUST READ - Spike’s Fitness Test

Arrive prepared. This was a theme in our Founder’s former line of work that remains with us today. We believe it is important to be prepared for the job at hand. As a requirement for each course sponsorship, we are asking every applicant, with their K9 on lead, to complete a 1-mile run while wearing a duty kit (or something similar in weight, i.e., rucksack, backpack, etc.) in 12 minutes or less for law enforcement handlers and 20 minutes or less for SAR handlers. Each applicant will be tested on the first morning of the workshop before the course begins.

If unable to pass the fitness test, the applicant is responsible for Spike’s School fees of up to $425, which must be paid on the first morning of the workshop.
Handler Information

Fields with red asterisk must be completed
Handler's Name*

First NameLast Name
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number*
Email*
example@example.com
Department/Organization*
Role within the Department *
(ex. Handler, Supervisor, Medic, etc)
Handler's total time in K9*
Number of months/years decoying (handler) FOR DECOY SCHOOL ONLY
Number of months/years decoying (K9) FOR DECOY SCHOOL ONLY
Any muzzle fighting experience? (K9) FOR DECOY SCHOOL ONLY
Emergency Contact Person*

First NameLast Name
Emergency Person Phone Number*
Relationship to Emergency Contact Person*
K9 Details

*Must be completed for ALL courses. If applicant is attending as an audit or does not have an active, deployable K9, please continue to next section*
K9's Name
K9's Age
K9's Breed
K9's Bio
Please note any significant operational history.
K9's Role
(ex. patrol, explosives, narcotics, etc.)
K9's reward
(ex. ball, tug, treats, etc))
K9's years of experience in decoy training (only for decoy school)
Command Language
Certifying Organization
Country/Kennel the dog was purchased from?
Any history of, or current, injuries or limitations?
Additional Info
What are your goals, for you and your K9, during this course? Please be specific as it helps us tailor the course to the students/K9s needs*
Why should you be considered for Spike's School sponsorship?*
When something goes wrong in K9 training or during a K9 operation, who bears the responsibility for the performance break down? *
Required Documents

*These MUST be submitted for anyone attending a course that has a certified, deployable K9. If you do not have a working K9, continue to next section.
Copy of Current K9 Certification

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Copy of Current K9 Vaccinations

Rabies and DHPP required
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Current photo of handler & K9 in uniform

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Release & Agreement
By signing below, I agree to the following;

I have read and understand the terms regarding Spike's School fitness test. If I do not pass the test, I will be personally responsible for the fees associated with the course, which will need to be paid on the first morning of the class.

If accepted into this course, I agree to participate 100% of the time during this training unless an injury has occurred and I have notified a Spike's team member. If at any time it is deemed that I am not participating by the instructor or a Spike's team member, I understand that they reserve the right to revoke my position and offer it to another attendee on the waiting list. If I wish not to participate, I agree to notify a Spike's team member immediately so they can offer the position to someone on the waiting list.

If I cannot attend, I agree to notify Spike's School Director before the course begins so that another student can fill my spot. If I fail to do so, I understand that I may be responsible for the fees associated with this course. If I do not notify Spike's School Director that I will not attend and do not show up to the course, I understand that I will not be eligible for future support from Spike's K9 Fund.

I am allowing Spike's K9 Fund to take and use photos & videos of our dog team during the course for promotional multimedia releases.

I agree I will not take the skills learned from this training and use them to make a profit. I understand the information the instructors pass along to make my partner and me a safer, more effective K9 team - not for my monetary gain.

I agree that if my K9 were given a vest by Spike's K9 Fund and its donors, I would bring it and have my K9 wear it for the course I am attending. I understand that if I show up to the course without the vest and the K9 does not wear it during the course; I will be responsible for training fees associated with the course.
Handler's Signature*

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For questions about the course, contact casey@spikesk9fund.org

I hereby declare that the details furnished above are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and I undertake to inform you of any changes therein, immediately.
Handler's Signature*

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Date Signed*

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