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The AWPDA (Australian Working Patrol Dog Association) was organized on October 2016. The goal of this organization is stated as, “Dedicated to assisting work dog teams throughout the Asian Pacific Region”.

The AWPDA is dedicated to supporting active and retired working K9 teams and K9s from the underfunded Security, Military, Law Enforcement, Fire Services, Search and Rescue and security organisations in Australia and throughout the Asian Pacific Region.

The AWPDA conducts the yearly K9 Conference and seminars/training camps for security K9 handlers and government agencies. These training camps and seminars are internationally recognized and are for the purpose of advancement of knowledge.

The AWPDA is a not for profit association with a STRATEGIC AIM:

To ensure that acquisition, training, deployment and management of dogs utilised for patrol work is subject to the highest professional standards and that the service constantly strives to:

1. Maintain and improve effective dog handling capabilities

2. Develop and enhance operational disciplines and methodologies

…in a way that maintains public confidence, builds upon existing partnership arrangements, and ensures at all times the welfare of all patrol dogs.

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