A professional who instructs police officers in handling of dogs for police work in canine training facility. Respnsibilities include:

• Instructs police officers in dog training techniques, such as obedience training, tracking, and crowd control.
• Demonstrates dog handling techniques with dog on and off leash, using trained dog.
• Instructs officers on subjects related to use of dogs in police work, such as theory of scent and narcotics and bomb detection.
• Informs officers (handlers) of health care of dogs and responsibilities of handlers.
• Observes officer and dog teams during practice sessions, and offers suggestions to improve handling techniques when necessary.
• Contacts representatives of other police departments and law enforcement agencies throughout country to keep training updated and to schedule training sessions.
• Conducts tours of facility and explains importance of dogs in police work.
• Purchases dog food and supplies and directs maintenance of facility.