Detection Dog & Handler Development
Helping detection teams build confidence, clarity, and reliability through individualized coaching and education.
Individualized Coaching
Effective detection training involves more than simply setting up searches. Coaching focuses on helping handlers understand the principles behind the training process, improve their observation skills, develop effective training systems, and make thoughtful training decisions. Dogs are developed through carefully structured training designed to build confidence, independence, and the ability to work effectively through increasingly complex search problems.
In Person & Virtual Support
Coaching is available both in person and remotely. Based in Georgia, Meghan works with detection teams throughout the United States and internationally. Through video review, online coaching sessions, and customized training plans, virtual coaching allows handlers to receive detailed feedback on training, search strategy, canine body language, and problem solving regardless of location.
How I Can Help
Whether you're building foundational skills, working through a training challenge, or looking to better understand your dog's behavior in the search environment, coaching is tailored to the needs of your team. Common topics include detection foundations, search strategy, odor theory, canine body language, training progression, training design, and problem solving.
Experience & Education
Meghan is a certified K9 Water Leak Detection handler, Teaching Assistant for the K9Sensus Detection Dog Trainer Academy, and an Endorsed Trainer & Educator through K9 Water Leak Detection University.
Her work is grounded in learning theory and a thoughtful, individualized approach to training. Drawing from experience in both professional and sport detection, she helps handlers understand the principles behind successful skill development so they can build effective training systems, solve problems thoughtfully, and continue progressing long after the coaching session ends.
Ready to Get Started?
Whether your goals involve professional detection, sport detection, or building stronger training skills, Vickery K9 can help you develop a clearer path forward for both you and your dog.