Class Enrollment

CANINE ENCOUNTERS #4065
Date/Time:	Thu 5/29/2025 at 8:00 AM
Location:	PRECINCT 4 TRAINING ACADEMY - 330 Meadowfern Dr, 2nd Floor, Houston, TX 77067
Class Price:	$0.00
Notes:	Please adhere to the Harris County Constable Precinct 4 Training Division Dress Code, which is Business Casual for both male and female students. Shorts, tank tops, shirts with obscene and/or inappropriate graphics and text, jeans with rips and/or holes, hats, and open-toe footwear ARE NOT ALLOWED. You will be asked to leave the classroom if you violate the dress code.

This course introduces you to the history of the man and dog relationship, and discusses the natural instincts and abilities of canines both in and out of police work. We are going to explore the selection, training, and management of the canine team, including some of the legal ramifications of placing a canine team in the field. Also discussed, are some of the more common applications of canines in law enforcement. This 4-hour class is a TCOLE core course for all Basic and Intermediate Peace Officers. The course covers animal cruelty, dangerous dogs, aggressive animal attacks, and canine behavior. Course is approved for 4 TCOLE hours