Time spent on site
CLEP Workshop on Training and Deploying Detection Dogs in the Search of Tobacco
Date
20 July 2026 9.00 - 24 July 2026 17.00 UTC
ART code
CTR/032/001
Short description
The CLEP training is intended for Customs officers who work with tobacco detection dog and have completed the basic training program in national administration.
Domain / Area
Customs
Location
Rēzekne, Maskavas street 30, Latvia K9 Training Center
Application deadline
13 June 2026, 16.00 (UTC +2.00) Europe/Brussels
Organiser
Latvia
Number of participants
9
Number of participants / country
2
Description
The purpose of this training is to enhance the professional competencies of service dogs and Customs officers working with tobacco detection dogs, as well as to facilitate the exchange of practical experience and best practices in the training and operational use of service dogs for detecting tobacco and tobacco products.
Cooperation between dog handlers and detection dogs from different countries, along with the direct comparison of training methods during practical sessions, will contribute to improving the preparation and performance of detection dogs.
This training will further strengthen the training techniques and operational skills of dog handlers working with detection dogs.
The training will include:
* presentations on service dog training methodologies
* practical demonstrations and hands-on work (reflecting real operational environments) with service dogs
* discussions and exchange of best practices.
Working language English - no interpretation is provided.
Contact person for this event Sandra Romanovska, e-mail: Sandra.Romanovska@vid.gov.lv, phone +371 67120930.
Profile of participants
Customs officers with tobacco detection dogs who have completed the basic training program.
Target
Subject matter experts