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
Integrated
Composite behaviors combining multiple Applied behaviors into a scenario or routine; the actual competition test units.
- I-19 L1 DET routine DetectionContent coming
Composite: search across four environments (interior, exterior, vehicle, container) for a single K9E odor, systematic pattern in each, passive indications at each hide, handler-call mechanic, blank hide handling as needed.
L1 - I-20 L2 DET routine DetectionContent coming
L1 detection escalated: multi-odor sets, added distractions from L2 DET Distraction Inventory, more sophisticated hide placements, aggregated line item scoring per §3.5.
L2 - I-21 L3 DET routine DetectionContent coming
L2 detection further escalated: unknown hide counts, two blank areas, buried hides, multi-odor with elite-level discrimination.
L3