• Marijuana
• Cocaine
• Heroin
• Methamphetamine
• Hashish
• Ecstasy

Both the officer/agent and the canine are taught proper search sequences when searching private and commercial conveyances; freight, luggage and mail; and premises. This commonality brings with it the opportunity to seamlessly interchange staff and information from other courses to further integrate the CBP Canine Program.

Passenger Processing Canine Narcotic Detection
Canines are taught to detect concealed humans and the odors of controlled substances. Officers/Agents are taught the proper procedures for screening arriving passengers/pedestrians and their hand-carried items with a detection canine. Detection canines are trained to "sit" when responding to the odor of a narcotic.

Search and Rescue Canine
The Search and Rescue canine teams are trained in three disciplines: obedience, tracking/trailing and large area search. The student candidates hone their land navigation skills during the training of the large area search. The students must demonstrate the proper procedures for using topographic maps, compasses, and global positioning systems. The canine teams are introduced to and receive training in rappelling for helicopter operations; backtracking, and deployments in various environments (snow, desert, pine forest, and mountains).

Basic Canine Currency/Firearms Detection
Dogs are taught to detect large quantities of concealed U.S. currency and firearms. Both the officer/agent and dog are taught the proper sequences when searching vehicles, aircraft, freight, luggage, mail, passengers and premises.