The K9 Elements Taxonomy

Behavior taxonomy

Every behavior in the K9 Elements curriculum — the building blocks (Foundation), the trained-and-proofed skills (Applied), and the composite trial exercises (Integrated).

132 behaviors · 25 Foundation · 66 Applied · 41 Integrated

Tier All Foundation Applied Integrated

Discipline All Obedience Protection Tracking Detection L3 EN Cross

Level All Entry L1 L2 L3

Foundation

Atomic single-skill behaviors trainable in isolation; the building blocks of every other behavior.

F-20 Odor imprint (single K9E odor) DetectionContent coming
Dog demonstrates recognition of one of the five K9 Elements approved odors (Anise, Clove, Vetiver, Birch, or Myrrh) presented in a K9E-standard scent tin.
EntryL1L2L3
F-21 Odor recognition (multiple K9E odors) DetectionContent coming
Dog recognizes and can discriminate between multiple K9E odors as a single "find this odor" concept.
L2L3