Manalo K9 University is a Manalo K9 Tech Intl Corp program that trains and certifies dogs. It has 9 levels on 3 tracks: obedience, protection and detection.
A trainer scores the dog on every item of its level. A dog that passes gets a certificate on its IAGD profile, with the grade and the score. The Training evaluation article explains the points, the pass mark and the grades.
Contents
Levels
Obedience
| Level | Needs first | Certified dogs |
|---|---|---|
| OL1 Certified Foundation Dog | None | 13 |
| OL2 Certified Obedience Dog | OL1 | 2 |
| OL3 Certified Advanced Obedience Dog | OL2 | 0 |
Protection
| Level | Needs first | Certified dogs |
|---|---|---|
| PL1 Certified Protection Dog Level 1 | OL1 | 1 |
| PL2 Certified Protection Dog Level 2 | PL1 and OL2 | 1 |
| PL3 Certified Protection Dog Level 3 | PL2 and OL2 | 0 |
Detection
| Level | Needs first | Certified dogs |
|---|---|---|
| DL1 Certified Detection Foundation Dog | OL1 | 0 |
| DL2 Certified Operational Detection Dog | DL1 and OL2 | 0 |
| DL3 Certified Executive Detection Dog | DL2 and OL2 | 0 |
Enrollment
- Send an inquiry. From the IAGD app, or by email.
- A trainer calls you. To confirm the slot and check the requirements.
- Your dog starts. With a Manalo K9 trainer, one session at a time.
Before the first session, a dog needs:
- A registration on IAGD
- An updated vaccination card (5-in-1, 6-in-1 or 8-in-1)
- Anti-rabies and kennel cough vaccines
- Deworming, and tick and flea prevention
- A CBC result and a vet certificate that says Fit to Train, from the last week
- A pass at the level before it
Progress updates
The trainer posts notes, photos, videos and voice messages in the IAGD app while the dog trains. A share link shows every score and every update, with no sign-in.
