I actually believe it is mandatory. I have taken it through CAPCOG and it was a well done class. Taught by a K9 trainer/officer.I am not certain but I thought TCOLE had a class for dealing with dogs. Doubt it is mandatory though. After so many mentally ill people were getting shot, TCOLE did come out with a mandatory class on dealing with the mentally ill. Of course they mandate a class on cultural diversity so you take it for what it is worth.
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Started the class off with” look, if the dog needs to be shot, then shoot it, but let’s look at as many circumstances as we can to prevent that option from happening”
Basically a 7 hour day of canine situational awareness.