K9s for Freedom & Independence 2nd Annual National Critical Incident K9 Conference

HELLO PROSPECTIVE STUDENT!  WELCOME to the registration process for the 2nd Annual National Critical Incident K9 Conference!  PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE DESCRIPTION BEFORE YOU ENTER ANY INFORMATION.  It is essential that you gather up the required documentation that needs to be uploaded AT THE TIME YOU ENTER YOUR REGISTRATION DATA!  Additionally, this is a FEE BASED CONFERENCE, with 100% of the proceeds going to K9 for Freedom and Independence (a 501c3 not-for-profit), to support their efforts in providing CIRT K9s and Training to departments, nationwide.  No attendance will be granted, and your registration will be voided, unless payment is made at the time of registration.  So, when you gather up your verification documents, remember to grab your preferred method of payment.  Once you have all that, then, please complete the registration including entering all the data, uploading the required documents, and “buying the ticket” (pay the registration fee).  More details and information is included below.  If you have questions, please contact Janeen Baggette (K9s for Freedom and Independence) at [email protected].  And thanks again for joining us in Kansas City!

This seminar is an incredible opportunity to gain volumes of knowledge in the training and handling of these invaluable K9 partners. This year will be even bigger! With the nation’s top Instructors from numerous training organizations in one location, there’s no better time to start your Critical Incident K9 education or elevate your and your canine partner’s readiness to successfully challenge the AERIE CIRT K9 national certification. And if you are ready to challenge that certification exam, AERIE Examiners will be present to put you and your canine through the testing procedure on the last day of the Conference (if you desire testing, please complete the separate registration process on the Events Calendar after completing registration to attend the Conference).

Special group rates have been negotiated with the hotel (Hilton Kansas City Airport, 8801 NW 112th Street, Kansas City, MO 64153  +1 816-891-8900), but number of rooms is limited.  Please use this link to make your reservations (cut and paste if necessary):  Hilton Hotel Reservation Link for Discounted Rooms    https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=MCIAPHF&groupCode=CIK9C&arrivaldate=2023-10-08&departuredate=2023-10-14&cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,EN,DirectLink&fromId=HILTONLINKDIRECT

Once you complete this conference registration process, you will receive an email with a link to a mandatory questionnaire.  Please complete this questionnaire as soon as possible.  No one will be allowed to attend without completing the questionnaire.

In addition to completing this registration form, and purchasing your ticket, you must upload these documents with your registration:

Mandatory:

1. Agency photo ID of you (and your Canine, if attending with you, jointly or independently if separately badged). An Agency Letter, from your Supervisor, identifying you (and your canine), by name, is acceptable.

2. Documentation of Agency Approved PEER Support Training you have received

The following are required only if you are bringing your K9 partner to the Conference (even if you don’t plan to test your K9 at the Conference):

3. Canine Vaccination Records

4. Any canine certifications in Crisis Response or Wellness K9.

5. Canine behavioral/socialization certification (e.g. AKC Good Canine Citizen).