NPBA 2026 Oklahoma Seminar hosted by Tulsa County Sheriff's Office

8 Hours of Classroom and 32 Hours of Extensive Field Training. Certification is offered for NPBA Member Attendees in ALL Classroom & Field Exercises. 

• Minimum Requirements for certifying hound must be a minimum of (10) months old and the handler must have a minimum of 6 months of training records (or an approved Training Waiver from the N.P.B.A. Training Director) with the dog that they are certifying with.  

• Only 1 dog per Handler will be certified. 

• Certification is based on Instructors's Evaluation.

• Rabies and Health Certificates MUST be presented upon arrival 

• NPBA Certification requires full attendance

• The 40-Hour Main-Trailing Training & Certification Course qualifies for 4 Contact hours of Continuing Education Units through the Garrett College (MD) Continuing Education & Workforce Development Department, along with a Continuing Education and Participation Certificate.

• Puppies 10 weeks or older are welcome to participate