Canine Search Solutions
Check out these Scholarships!
K9 Slim Scent Specific
Trailing
Scholarship
K9 Slim was a dual-purpose patrol dog handled by City of Madison Police Officer Carren Corcoran Gummin from 2010-2020. K9 Slim excelled at scent specific trailing in large part due to his initial training in the Kocher Method and Carren even attempting “the difficult tracks” asked of them. K9 Slim passed away on December 27, 2022 at 14 years of age. He had a profound effect on all that worked with him. K9 Slim opened minds and demonstrated the limitlessness of a well-trained dog and a handler who would work outside the box when needed.
This scholarship will provide a Dual Purpose Patrol Dog Team free attendance (valued at $450) at a Basic Scent Specific Tracking Class instructed by Canine Search Solutions.
K9 Mila Scent Specific
Trailing Scholarship
K9 Mila was a single purpose tracking dog handled by Matt Kinneberg a Specialized Deputy for the Richland County Sheriff Department Wahpeton, North Dakota. She worked from 2013 to 2022. Matt and Mila were introduced to the Kocher Method by Carren Corcoran Gummin in 2015 and soon realized this was the “real deal”. K9 Mila became the ambassador for the Kocher Method in the region. In the words of Mila’s Handler. “There was never a bad day when she was out in front of you on a track”. K9 Mila passed away on October 24, 2022 at the age of 9 ½.
This scholarship will provide a Single Purpose Law Enforcement Dog Team free attendance (valued at $450) at a Basic Scent Specific Tracking Class instructed by Canine Search Solutions.
To Submit Application to Scholarships
To print a copy of the "K9 Slim Scent Specific Trailing Scholarship" click here.
To print a copy of the "K9 Mila Scent Specific Trailing Scholorship" click here.
Complete the application and either send directly to Carren Corcoran Gummin at coren0120@gmail.com or mail to 7965 Goldfield Road, Pound, WI 54161.
Contact Carren if you are interested in hosting a Trailing Class or Human Remains Detection Class
Watch for More Upcoming
Classes in 2025 with Carren
Class size is limited for an optimal K9 Team to Instructor ratio and allows for teams to conduct multiple tracks each day. Class will start at 9:30 am on Tuesday September 9, 2025. Location will be at 14116 Washington Ave, Sturtevant, Wisconsin.
To register for class and or hotel information - contact Racine Couty Sheriff K9 Handler Nathan Poelmann either by cell 262-676-4967 or email Nathan.poelmann@racinecounty.com
Course cost is $500.00 per K9 team. Prepay by mailing a check to Canine Search Solutions LLC 7965 Goldfield Road, Pound, WI 54161. A W9 or invoice is available by emailing coren0120@gmail.com or by calling Carren at 608-692-5001. To pay by credit card utilize the above information for making contact. (an additional processing fee).
Scent Specific Man Trailing for Patrol Dog- Basic Course
September 9-11, 2025
Hosted by Racine County Sheriff’s Office Wisconsin
Click Here for a printable flyer.
Scent Specific Man Trailing /Tracking for Patrol Dog
Basic & Advanced Course
September 16-18, 2025
Hosted by Sawyer County Sheriff’s Office
Hayward, Wisconsin
Class size is limited for an optimal K9 team to Instructor ratio and allows for teams to conduct multiple tracks each day. Class will start at 9:30 am on Tuesday September 16, at the Sawyer County Sheriff Office 15880 E 5th Street, Hayward, Wisconsin.
To register for class and or hotel information - contact Sawyer County Sheriff K9 Handler Dennis Nelson at (715)931-0688 or dnelson@sawyersheriff.org.
Course cost is $500.00 per K9 team. Prepay by mailing a check to Canine Search Solutions LLC, 7965 Goldfield Road, Pound, WI 54161. A W9 or invoice is available by emailing coren0120@gmail.com or by calling Carren at 608-692-5001. To pay by credit card utilize the above information for making contact. (an additional processing fee).
Click Here for a printable flyer.
Scent Specific Man Trailing for Patrol Dog
3 Day Basic Course
June 9-11, 2025
Hosted by Sauk County Wisconsin Sheriff's Office
Class size is limited for an optimal K9 team to Instructor ratio and allows for teams to conduct multiple tracks each day. Class will start at 9:30 am on June 9th at the Sauk County Training Center located at E8795 Evergreen Lane, Baraboo, Wisconsin.
To register for class and or hotel information - contact Sauk County K9 Handler - Sgt Matt Tate at 608-963-2782 or matthew.tate@saukcountywi.gov.
Course cost is $500.00 per K9 team. Prepay by mailing a check to Canine Search Solutions LLC 7965 Goldfield Road, Pound Wi 54161. A W9 or invoice is available by emailing coren0120@gmail.com or by calling Carren at 608-692-5001. To pay by credit card utilize the above information for making contact. (an additional processing fees).
Canine Search Solution's Three-Day Basic Tracking Course will provide handlers the opportunity to learn their Patrol Dog’s true capabilities. Handler will be assisted in reading their dogs in and out of odor “negatives”. Conduct tracks on hard surface, 24-hour old track, and thru high pedestrian traffic demonstrating the dog’s ability to scent discriminate. Teams will be provided best practices on how to obtain scent from a scene, sample training logs, sample reports, and a component list of tracks applicable to their patrol response.
Canine Search Solution's Three-Day Advanced Tracking Course is for the patrol team who has completed a 3 Day Basic course (with CSS) and will build on the skills learned. Teams will conduct a 48-hour old track, track into and out of buildings, from human remains to simulate a homicide track, and how to track tactically with several back up officers or SWAT.
Class size is limited for an optimal K9 team to Instructor ratio and allows for teams to conduct multiple tracks each day.
For information on cost, invoices and W9 or pay by credit card begin by reaching out to Carren Corcoran Gummin at email coren0120@gmail.com.
How to train a Police Bloodhound and Scent Discriminating Patrol Dog by Kevin Kocher will be available for purchase $35.00.
