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-22 Nose-down scent commitment TrackingContent coming
Dog maintains nose contact with ground/scent trail, working the scent rather than air-scenting or visually tracking.
EntryL1L2L3
F-25 Scent pad start commitment TrackingContent coming
Dog engages the tracking scent pad at the start of a track, commits to the scent, and departs in the direction of travel.
L1L2L3