The Department of
Zombie Management (DZM) has granted the Dog Scouts of America Troop 217 the
right to host a Department certified Zombie Detection Dog Training Academy (ZDDTA)
at the Dog Scout camp in St. Helen, MI October 27-28th, 2012, with an optional
craft night and bonfire on October 26th.
For the first time ever, civilian
dog/handler teams will learn the following core skills that have been found essential
for the successful Zombie Detection Team (K9-ZDT):
·
Zombie Detection
·
In Search Communication
·
Zombie Avoidance
·
Physical Agility
·
K9 Care
·
First Aid
·
Zombie Containment
Participants will
also have the option of earning 3 merit badges: K-9 Fitness, Pet Care, and First
aid.
The weekend will
end with a simulated zombie hunt in which participants will have a chance to
use what they have learned to earn a K9-ZDT title. Three levels of title will
be offered and top ranking teams will earn additional recognition.
For more information email reddogblues at gmail.com.
For more information email reddogblues at gmail.com.