E-Collar Training- Avoid Common Mistakes

This 2-hour block of instruction will highlight some of the most common mistakes we make as K-9 handlers when using the E-Collar in training.

Tuesday
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Aug 26, 2025
5:00 pm
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7:00 pm
Instructor(s):
Jeff Meyer
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Jeff Meyer presenting E-Collar Training- Avoid Common Mistakes at HITS.
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Class overview

This 2-hour block of instruction will highlight some of the most common mistakes we make as K-9 handlers when using the E-Collar in training. The technology and reliability advancements in today’s E-Collars have far outpaced law enforcement training and education. As a result, the power of the E- Collar has not met its full potential for many handlers and trainers. Misuse and misunderstanding of the proper way to introduce and use and E-Collar as a communication tool will produce undesirable results in your dog’s performance and train your dog to be ‘Collar Dependent.’  Join Jeff Meyer as he closes the fundamental gaps that have surfaced in across the training fields for E-collars.

This session explains:

  • This 2-hour block of instruction will highlight some of the most common mistakes we make as K-9 handlers when using the E-Collar in training.
  • The technology and reliability advancements in today’s E-Collars have far outpaced law enforcement training and education.
  • As a result, the power of the E- Collar has not met its full potential for many handlers and trainers.
  • Misuse and misunderstanding of the proper way to introduce and use and E-Collar as a communication tool will produce undesirable results in your
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About the instructor

Jeff Meyer

Jeff Meyer retired in 2023 after a distinguished career spanning more than 33 years with the Denver Police Department. Throughout his tenure, he handled, certified, and deployed dogs proficient in locating suspects, narcotics, explosives, firearms, currency, and evidence.

Jeff dedicated over 17 years to the Patrol dog section, where he worked with multiple patrol dogs before assuming the responsibility of establishing a new detection K-9 unit within his department. By the time of his retirement, he had transitioned into a role training dog teams across all divisions of the agency. Over his career, Jeff served as a handler for 27 years and as a trainer for his agency for 23 years.

Beyond his departmental duties, Jeff is recognized for his expertise nationwide, regularly conducting classes for patrol and detection K9 teams throughout the United States. His specialized e-collar training has benefitted over 1000 teams to date. Jeff also contributes as an expert witness, providing testimony on behalf of law enforcement officers.

Jeff further engages with the law enforcement community through his popular podcast, "The Police K9 Training Podcast," which delves into various aspects of police K9 operations and training.

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