June Workshop with Dave Conroy and Todd Johnson

Dave and Todd will be onsite at a new location  on Saturday, June 6, 2026 for a workshop filled with hands on learning.

Saturday, June 6, 2026 will be a  full day workshop that will focus on more challenging training concepts.  Some of the concepts that will be covered are issues that Dave and Todd are seeing directly at trials.   They are prepared to discuss those training gaps and help teams fix those issues.   They are big advocates of learning how to read your canine partner, the value of a search pattern, developing better handler skills and remaining confident with a positive mental attitude!  The concepts have been selected by Todd and Dave based on what they have been seeing as areas that need improvement during trials they have judged over the last year.  Each of our facilitators will spend time with your team working level appropriate searches and giving your team one on one advice that you can bring to your next trial or training session.   Your team will spend time with each facilitator throughout the day.  

You will receive a schedule of arrival time closer to event day.  A schedule of arrival times will be sent closer to the event date.

****DOGS MUST BE ON ODOR*******

Dave Conroy is an AKC &  NACSW judge.  He has been training dogs for over twenty years.  He was with the Milwaukee Police Department for over 30 years when he retired.  He was a sergeant with the City of Milwaukee and was also a K-9 handler for 9 1/2 years.  Dave is one of the founding members of the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Canine Handlers Association.  Dave brings an enthusiasm for the sport and a desire to help handlers work together as a team to achieve their goals.   

Todd Johnson is an NACSW judge, retired Milwaukee police officer, K9 handler and trainer.  He has over twenty five years of experience with K9 and SWAT.  Todd is actively certifying police K9 teams in patrol work, narcotic detection and firearm recovery.  He is also a part time police K9 Instructor.