CERTIFIER CREDENTIALS
The applicant must be a certified or sworn law enforcement officer. (or)

The applicant must have been a sworn law enforcement officer in the past. (or)

The applicant must have had a minimum of 5 years law enforcement experience. (or)

The applicant must have had a minimum of 5 years K-9 experience or K-9 training experience.

The applicant must be recognize by the Board of Directors of the American Working Dog Association, base on his or her credentials, experience, knowledge, accomplishments, and on his or her ability to train a police k-9 or working K-9.

The applicant must currently be appointed and or approved by National Administrator or the Board of Directors of the American Working Dog Association (this is not to include apprenticeships).

The applicant will be reviewed by the executive board or National Administrator and researched if deemed necessary. The executive board will make the decision based on credentials within 30 days. The decision of executive board shall be on unanimous decision and all decisions are finial. A current Criminal history must be provided by each applicant. Any future amendments to this standard must be met by all current trainers of the AWDA.