MY 2 SCENTS K9
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
At My 2 Scents K9, we offer two distinct certifications tailored to meet the diverse needs of our clients. Our in-house evaluations have established a standard that we believe aligns with the recommendations of the American Academy of Forensic Science, as well as those of other reputable organizations across the country.
Additionally, we are proud to offer certification through the esteemed International Police Canine Association (formerly known as CNCA), which is recognized for its excellence in canine training and standards. Both certifications reflect our commitment to quality and our dedication to fostering well-trained, reliable, and effective working dogs.
International Police Canine Association (formerly CNCA) You can find the certification standards by following this link: Certification Standards – International Police Canine Association (formerly CNCA)
There is a one-time certification fee per team for IPCA certification. You must be a registered IPCA member to purchase certification. IPCA members who wish to certify their dog can pay for their certification below. If you are not currently an IPCA member, please visit our membership page.
Canine Certification – International Police Canine Association (formerly CNCA)
Private sector membership: learn more here: Private Sector – International Police Canine Association (formerly CNCA)
My 2 Scents K9 Explosive CERTIFICATION Standards
My 2 Scents K9 certification is a two (2) part certification designed to determine the proficiency and reliability of the dog team in the detection of explosives. The first part of the certification is the Odor Recognition Test (ORT). The ORT must be passed with a score of 100% prior to moving onto the second part of the certification; the Practical Test. Certification for the named canine team shall be valid for up to one year (365 days or 366 in a leap year).
Mandatory Odors:
- Black powder
- Smokeless powder
- Ammonium Nitrate
- Dynamite
- C4
- Det Cord
- TNT
- Deta Sheet
- RDX
- PETN
One (1) aid of each odor will be included in ORT.
One (1) aid of each odor will be included in practical.
The ORT is conducted to determine the canines’ ability to distinguish between drug odors and distractor odors.
- The test will include one (1) explosive aid from the mandatory odors and the elective odors, if selected.
- The test will have a minimum of one (1) distractor aid to one (1) explosive aid.
- The there will be a minimum of 48” between each odor (distractor and explosive aids)
The Practical test will evaluate the handler’s ability to recognize the canine’s response or non-responses in the search areas.
The Practical Testing will be conducted in five (5) areas. This part of the certification is to evaluate the handlers’ decision-making ability in reading his/her canine partner. The test area may or may not have an explosive odor placed in the mandatory search areas. There will be at least one (1) non-target odor placed in mandatory search areas. The mandatory search areas are as follows:
- Building
o Minimum of 3 rooms for mandatory. 5 if electives included.
o No more than one (1) aid per room.
o Blank rooms will be included.
- Warehouse
o Large warehouse space.
o No more than two (2) aids.
- Vehicles (passenger, commercial, airplane, vessel, or combination of)
o Minimum of 10 vehicles.
o Blank vehicles will be included.
- Luggage/Parcels (or combination of)
o Minimum of 10
o Blank Luggage/Parcels will be included.
- Open Area
o Min of approximately 30’x30’
o Can be an open field, treed area or anywhere outside that is uncovered.
o May be buried.
At least one practical certification component should be a double-blind assessment to be determined day of certification by the certifying official.
For successful certification, the canine team shall achieve at least a 100% positive alert rate on the odors placed.
Testing Rules:
1. All testing will be done on a pass/fail basis.
2. All rulings by the Certifying Official are final.
3. Handler (without K9) may be walked through search areas prior to running search component.
4. No electronic collars will be worn whether active or inactive during certification.
5. Certifying official(s) may stop the certification process at any time if handler is being unsafe, cruel to the canine, or argumentative.
6. Aids will be placed a minimum of 30 minutes prior to start of certification.
Certifying official(s) should identify the performance deficiency to the canine handler so that the trainer can determine the minimum amount of time for that deficiency to be remediated before another certification attempt.
My 2 Scents K9 DRUG CERTIFICATION Standards
My 2 Scents K9 certification is a two (2) part certification designed to determine the proficiency and reliability of the dog team in the detection of drugs. The first part of the certification is the Odor Recognition Test (ORT). The ORT must be passed with a score of 100% prior to moving onto the second part of the certification; the Practical Test. Certification for the named canine team shall be valid for up to one year (365 days or 366 in a leap year).
Mandatory Odors:
- Methamphetamine
- Cocaine
- Heroin
Elective odors:
- Fentanyl
- Marijuana
One (1) aid of each odor will be included in ORT.
One (1) aid of each odor will be included in practical.
The ORT is conducted to determine the canines’ ability to distinguish between drug odors and distractor odors.
- The test will include one (1) drug aid from the mandatory odors and the elective odors, if selected.
- The test will have a minimum of one (1) distractor aid to one (1) drug aid.
- The there will be a minimum of 48” between each odor (distractor and drug aids)
The Practical test will evaluate the handler’s ability to recognize the canine’s response or non-responses in the search areas.
The Practical Testing will be conducted in four (4) areas. This part of the certification is to test the handlers’ decision-making ability in reading his canine partner. The test area may or may not have a narcotics odor placed in the mandatory search areas. There will be at least one (1) nontarget odor placed in mandatory search areas. The mandatory search areas are as follows:
- Building
o Minimum of 3 rooms for mandatory. 5 if electives included.
o No more than one (1) aid per room.
o Blank rooms will be included.
- Vehicles (passenger, commercial, airplane, vessel, or combination of)
o Minimum of 3 vehicles for mandatory. Minimum of 5 vehicles if electives are
selected.
o Blank vehicles will be included.
- Luggage/Parcels (or combination of)
o Minimum of 5
o Blank Luggage/Parcels will be included.
Open Area
o Min of approximately 30’x30’
o Can be an open field, treed area or anywhere outside that is uncovered.
At least one practical certification component should be a double-blind assessment to be determined day of certification by the certifying official.
For successful certification, the canine team shall achieve at least a 100% positive alert rate on the odors placed.
Testing Rules:
1. All testing will be done on a pass/fail basis.
2. All rulings by the Certifying Official are final.
3. Handler (without K9) may be walked through search areas prior to running search component.
4. No electronic collars will be worn whether active or inactive during certification.
5. Certifying official(s) may stop the certification process at any time if handler is being unsafe, cruel to the canine, or argumentative.
6. Aids will be placed a minimum of 30 minutes prior to start of certification.
Certifying official(s) should identify the performance deficiency to the canine handler so that the trainer can determine the minimum amount of time for that deficiency to be remediated before another certification attempt.
My 2 Scents K9 Firearms CERTIFICATION Standards
My 2 Scents K9 certification is a two (2) part certification designed to determine the proficiency and reliability of the dog team in the detection of Firearms. The first part of the certification is the Odor Recognition Test (ORT). The ORT must be passed with a score of 100% prior to moving onto the second part of the certification; the Practical Test. Certification for the named canine team shall be valid for up to one year (365 days or 366 in a leap year).
Mandatory Odors:
- Firearms (clean & recently fired)
o Black, Smokeless, Pyrodex
- Magazines (loaded & unloaded)
- Shell casings
o 10 brass
_ 5 recently fired, 5 not so recently.
o 3 shotgun
Elective Odors
- Gun Powders
o Black, Smokeless, Pyrodex
o Minimum 20 grams
- Gun Oils
o Common national gun oils
One (1) aid of each odor will be included in ORT.
One (1) aid of each odor will be included in practical.
The ORT is conducted to determine the canines’ ability to distinguish between Firearmodorsand distractor odors.
- The test will include one (1) Firearm aid from the mandatory odors and the elective odors, if selected.
- The test will have a minimum of one (1) distractor aid to one (1) Firearmaid.
- The there will be a minimum of 48” between each odor (distractor and Firearm aids)
The Practical test will evaluate the handler’s ability to recognize the canine’s response or nonresponses in the search areas.
The Practical Testing will be conducted in five (5) areas. This part of the certification is to evaluate the handlers’ decision-making ability in reading his/her canine partner. The test area may or may not have an Firearm odor placed in the mandatory search areas. There will be at least one (1) non-target odor placed in mandatory search areas. The mandatory search areas are as follows:
- Building
o Minimum of 3 rooms for mandatory. 5 if electives included.
o No more than one (1) aid per room.
o Blank rooms will be included.
- Vehicles (passenger, commercial, airplane, vessel, or combination of)
o Minimum of 5 vehicles.
o Blank vehicles will be included.
- Luggage/Parcels (or combination of)
o Minimum of 5 for mandatory. 10 if electives included.
o Blank Luggage/Parcels will be included.
- Open Area
o Min of approximately 30’x30’
o Can be an open field, treed area or anywhere outside that is uncovered.
o May be buried.
At least one practical certification component should be a double-blind assessment to be determined day of certification by the certifying official.
For successful certification, the canine team shall achieve at least a 100% positive alert rate on the odors placed.
Testing Rules:
1. All testing will be done on a pass/fail basis.
2. All rulings by the Certifying Official are final.
3. Handler (without K9) may be walked through search areas prior to running search component.
4. No electronic collars will be worn whether active or inactive during certification.
5. Certifying official(s) may stop the certification process at any time if handler is being unsafe, cruel to the canine, or argumentative.
6. Aids will be placed a minimum of 30 minutes prior to start of certification.
Certifying official(s) should identify the performance deficiency to the canine handler so that the trainer can determine the minimum amount of time for that deficiency to be remediated before another certification attempt.
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