Seminars

Seminar Information


NPBA hosts the following Seminars annually, open to any member. Members can attend as many seminars as they choose.

Current Schedule:

2026 South Carolina Seminar – Registration

From October 4, 2026, 8:00 am to October 8, 2026, 4:00 pm

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INSTRUCTOR ONLY – 2026 South Carolina Seminar – Registration – INSTRUCTOR ONLY

From October 4, 2026, 8:00 am to October 8, 2026, 4:00 pm

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2026 Oklahoma Seminar – Member Registration

From November 8, 2026, 9:00 am to November 12, 2026, 4:00 pm

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INSTRUCTOR ONLY – 2026 Oklahoma Seminar – Registration – INSTRUCTOR ONLY

From November 8, 2026, 9:00 am to November 12, 2026, 4:00 pm

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January 25 – 29, 2026 – St. Augustine, Florida
February 15 – 19, 2026 – San Bernardino, California
April 26 – 30, 2026 – McHenry, Maryland
October 4 – 6, 2026 – Greenville, South Carolina
November 8 – 12, 2026 – Tulsa, Oklahoma

  • All Seminars include the 40-hour man-trailing training & certification program (*certification is optional).

  • The week-long program involves classroom instruction, fieldwork, and evaluation in small groups with senior handlers and instructors.

  • New members will receive a training manual that describes our standards.

  • The traditional NPBA Auction Dinner is held the last night of every Seminar to conclude the program and recognize accomplishments.

Event Cancellations may incur a credit card fees for the registrant.



Cancellation Notice


Cancellations that occur 30 days prior to the seminar start day will result in a 25% penalty, any additional credit processing fees (when applicable).  The NPBA covers program and instructor costs for each seminar, and the staff sent is based on registrant numbers. 

Curriculum and Certification
The curriculum that is followed adheres strictly to the National Police Bloodhound Association’s training manual standards.
Training is available to all members with a single disciplined (man-trailing only) – purebred Bloodhound.
 
Certification will be evaluated for interested members that meet the following criteria:​

  • Attend one of the NPBA Seminars.
  • Handler required to submit a minimum of 6 months training records for self and the certifying bloodhound for review upon arrival at Seminar.
  • Bloodhound meeting the minimum age of 10 months old.
  • Completion of required 32 hours of field evaluation by one of the highly qualified and certified instructors of the NPBA.

Please note the Education Workforce Development Department of Garrett College located in Western Maryland’s Garrett County – offers registrants at McHenry, Maryland  4 Contact Hours (Continuing Education Units).

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