Evidence Search
Evidence search certification is conducted in approximately a one half (1/2) acre area with one article hidden.
The dog will be tested on his ability to locate and indicate the article to his handler.
The area may consist of woods, weeds, high grass, underbrush, etc.
There will be a ten (10) minute limit for the dog to go out and locate the article.
The article will age for thirty (30) minutes before the first team is tested.
The article will be scented by breath, hand, etc for approximately one minute.

Articles will consist of the following

• Metal Gun
• Wrench
• Hat
• Wallet/Pocketbook
• Knife
• Bank bag
• Screwdrivers
• Tire Iron

The dog must indicate to the handler the article in order to be certified in this area.
Handlers may enter the area to be searched however the dog must make the actual find obvious to the evaluators .
Each dog team will be tested with a new article and in a different search area

Area Search
The area search may consist of the following types of terrain:

• woods
• fenced vehicle compound
• business park/school complex

The area search may be conducted on or off-lead, at the handler's discretion.
The dog will be tested on his ability to locate a subject in an open environment.
The subject will be hidden for fifteen (15) minutes before each team is tested.
The test will have a fifteen (15) minute time limit.
The dog must make a clear indication to the evaluators as to the location of the subject.
If the dog and handler pass the hidden subject during the search this is considered to be automatic failure.

Building Search
The building search will be conducted off-lead.
The dog will be tested on his ability to locate a subject (s) in an enclosed structure.
The building shall be a minimum of fifteen hundred(1500) square feet up to five thousand (5000) square feet.
The subject will be hidden for fifteen (15) minutes before each team is tested.
The test will have a fifteen (15) minute time limit.
The dog must make a clear indication to the evaluators as to the location of the subject.
If the dog and handler pass the hidden subject during the search this is considered to be automatic failure.