Marcel Maure
Marcel Maure is Elevated K9 Security’s esteemed senior K9 Instructor. Marcel started in the world of K9 detection by undertaking a mentorship under Master Trainer Werner Hader and applied it alongside 20 years of experience in the Canadian Armed Forces. This life experience gives Marcel the dedication and discipline needed to be able to provide effective professional training for working dogs and their handlers. From K9 Trainer for green detection dogs to patrol and detection courses, Marcel has passion and talent in attaining the highest standard of quality for all working canine profiles.
In the Canadian Armed Forces, Marcel specialized in instructional techniques including teaching small firearms, patrol techniques, life safety skills and basic firefighting skills to members of his units.
The vast amount of specialized training that Marcel has received enables him to provide one-on-one scenario training with the K9 Handlers and prepares them for real life work-related encounters. His love for canines and desire to help people has brought him to a level in the fire services currently as the Fire Chief for the Municipal District of Smoky River in Alberta, Canada. Marcel continuously provides training to his fire station personnel and has developed into a respected leader who is always willing to help, leads by example and steps forward in any given situation. Marcel is noted as a pillar of the community and is recognized for his exceptional professionalism and dedication.
Marcel is an avid learner and pursues ongoing continuing education and professional development and keeps current on all industry literature. Marcel continues to grow as an individual and strives to learn more everyday about target odours and the incredible capability of canines detecting odours as an asset for valuable services. As the world develops it is important to stay on top of changing technologies and trends and Marcel is passionate about growing with the industry and being prepared.
His training and achievements to date include:
- Obedience Plus K9 Patrol Course
- Obedience Plus K9 Detection Course
- Doug Lewis Tracking Seminar (Instructed by a former RCMP member)
- Professional Quarry Development Course – Police & Sport Training
- CNCA 5-day seminar in Tracking, Detection, Protection and Concealed Searches
- Canadian Police College Explosive Familiarization Course
- Validated K9 Patrol Handler – Protection, Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC)
- Validated K9 Detection Handler – Narcotics, Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC)
- Validated K9 Detection Handler – Explosives, Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC)
In addition, Marcel has worked with active Search and Rescue (SAR) volunteer organizations. He has provided training with SAR K9 Handlers to improve their navigation and canine observation skills to aid in the important roles they provide to the communities. Marcel provides incomparable leadership to selected individuals and teaches them how to apply their passion, knowledge, and physical ability to develop them into determined and successful certified handlers. Countless hours are devoted to properly chosen canines to mold them into certified detection dogs that display the utmost in quality service. Pairing these canines with a selected handler that suits them is only the beginning of the intense bonding and training regime that follows. Marcel dedicates all his skills and abilities to these teams and the results are outstanding in the working canine field.
The countless hours that Marcel has spent quarry training and obtaining mentorship from Master Trainers, professional experts and RCMP members provides the experience and skills that are proven in excellence.