Dogs of War

Today I sit down  with Marine SSGT Bill Bee. Bill served in multiple combat theaters, and was injured and was the subject of one of the most iconic photographs of the War in Afghanistan. His memoir is titled "The Shot: The Harrowing Journey of a Marine in The War on Terror." We talk about his story behind the iconic photo of his brush with a Taliban Sniper in Garmsir in 2008, the IED bla...

Today we sit down with Ryan Millbern! Instructor of Law Enforcement, military, contractors and private security K9 Teams around the world! Has over 18 years of K9 management, training and handling experience withing law enforcement, high threat overseas security contracting and domestic security operations!  Ryan currently serves as the president of the international casino and resort working dog...

Tom Dillon is a USMC Infantry Afghanistan veteran, and a family man! We talk combat, trauma and healing! We really enjoyed this episode stay tuned for an excellent show! The Ryan Samuels Show Modern-day politics discussion and analysis. Conservative Political Commentator Ryan... Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

Today I sat down in person with Chris Pelle. Chris is a Army infantry veteran as well as a police K9 and pet dog trainer! His company Complete K9 out of Denver CO sources, trains and places Police K9s across the country, and has a thriving pet side as well. This was a fun episode and I hope you all enjoy! The Ryan Samuels Show Modern-day politics discussion and analysis. Conservative Political Com...

Today we sit down with Dennis Benigno. The founder of Street Cop Training, and former law enforcement officer! We talk all things Law Enforcement and the proper training of LEO!  Dennis started Street Cop Training in  2001 and has since grown the company to massive levels!  We truly enjoyed this episode and hope you do too! The Ryan Samuels Show Modern-day politics discussion and analysis. Conserv...

Today I am joined for the second time by Armin  Winkler, or Rivanna K9 and Winkler K9 and Training Institute. Armin has been training working dogs for over 40 years! He currently works with Special Forces K9 teams from all over the world and police agencies. Armin recently launched his "Definitive Guide to Laser Directions" on Rivanna K9 and he collaborated with Pat Nolan.  We talk all t...

Today we sit down with Ray Murphy~! Ray is a US Marine veteran 0331 who served with the 1st Battalion 2nd Marines STA platoon during Operation Desert Shield / Desert Storm. After the Marines, Ray attended Illinois State University, where he graduated with a BS in Criminal Justice Sciences. He is the owner and founder of Koru K9 Dog Training and HRD Police K9 , serving as a trusted advisor and trai...

Today we sit down  with dog trainer, Marine Combat veteran and all around good dude Nick Morrow! Nick was deployed in the three most Kinetic A/O in Afghanistan as a US Marine! Nick is a NePoPo student and a decoy who travels the country providing seminars and help for pet owners and police officers! The Ryan Samuels Show Modern-day politics discussion and analysis. Conservative Political Commentat...

Today we sit down with the legendary Rob Shewmake! Rob is the owner of Joint Forces K9 Group and sponsor of the podcast!  Rob served; 4 Years US Army Military Police 3 Years Civilian Law Enforcement at Johnston Atoll 9 Years Private Security 15 years Firearms Instructor and Owner at Equip 2 Conceal Firearms Group (Current) 6 Years Owner Joint Forces K9 Group (Current) Please visit http://www.joint...

Dylan is the head owner of Chinook K9 and a professional ATV Racer based out of Calgary Canada! His business specializes in board and trains and behavior modification, and he began his dog training journey in 2018! He is a grassroots style dog trainer and runs his successful; business out of his home currently! We met at the Joint Forces K9 Detection summit and I had an absolute blast recording th...

Today I sit down with Officer Tony Messer. He was a promising young athlete, that turned to law enforcement to make a difference in his West Virginia community! To also make an impact on his community he has several charity drives and donations  each year, and connects with the youth on his custom grand theft auto server and streaming pllatform!  His handle is officer messer on twitch, his GTA SER...

Today we sit down with Marine Infantry officer Lt Col Stuart Scheller. Stu served in many different units and served on deployments as an infantry officer. As a Lt Col he publicly spoke out about the Afghanistan withdrawal CRISIS, and our senior leaders lack of accountability. Rightfully so. The Military Machine tried to rail road him and ruin his career. They threatened to put him in the brig, if...

Matt Solomon has been an Eagle County resident since 1996. After dedicating 21 years of his life to public service, Matt took the bold step of becoming Western Colorado’s candidate for the state Senate in District 8. As a candidate, Matt believes in individual freedom and liberties; and advocates for the safety and prosperity of Coloradans not just on the Western Slope but across Colorado.  Matt’s...

Today Steven and I sit down with 26 year dog trainer, and federal agent Larry Krohn! Larry is the founder of Pak Masters, and the author of " Everything you need to know about E Collar Training " You do not want to miss this! Brought to you by Joint Forces K9 Group!~

Paul E. Curtis was a nineteen (19) year veteran of the Loudon County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO). In 2002, Curtis became the only K9 handler for LCSO where he and his K9 partner were assigned to a patrol unit and provided drug detection, tracking, and patrol K9 services. In 2004, Curtis and his K9 partner were transferred to the narcotics unit and continued to provide the same services. In 2006, he wa...

Today I am joined by guest Co Host Steven Antomarchi and guest Michael Nezbeth! Mike is the founder and owner of Grassroots K9. A high level pet and police dog trainer Mike travels the world training dogs! Mike is also a trainer with K9s United which is a non profit that travels around and works strictly with police dogs in order to help them grow and receive the training they need! Stand by a lot...

Today I sit down with Veteran Police K9 handler Steve Antommarchi. For a second time. To discuss suicide among veterans and first responders. Very deep episode dedicated to Phil!  Steven Antommarchi's first encounter with a K-9 team was in New York City on September 11, 2001. He witnessed a search and rescue K-9 team fighting through horrible conditions. That encounter made such a profound im...

Today I sit down with robotics expert turned professional dog trainer! James now runs a successful pet business and is the owner IGYK9 AKA I Got Your K9! One of his special missions is to train and place service dogs for veterans and first responders!

Today I sit down with Joe Gionti! Joe is the founder and director of K9Heroes4Heroes. Their mission is to provide service dogs to veterans and first responders at no cost! K9H4H was founded in 2021 as a 501C3. Joe has been working in the dog industry for approximately 10 years. He started a little later in life, but this is his way to pay back the men and women who have put a uniform on for our fr...

Today I sit down with Carlos Ramirez. Carlos is a Puerto Rican who came to the USA mainland and is a world class dog trainer and decoy! We start at the beginning and go through where he is now! Dog talk and alot of fun!

Today I sit down with MIL/PD K9 Handler and trainer Shawn Edwards, and Army Ranger Pat Lesser! Shawn is a high level and record holder PSA trainer, participant and Pat is a Army Ranger/K9 Handler transitioning out of the Army onto his next stage in life! Shawn also is the lead trainer and host of Deadpool Decoy School, and Pat is a ranked instructor! We cover both of their lives and careers and ta...

Today I sit down and share a beer with Armin Winkler, a professional K9 Trainer! Armin has spent the majority of his life working dogs in the civilian and law enforcement fields since the mid 1970s. He has operated his own K9 security business in Canada. Armin is a published author who has written and published K9 training articles all over the world. Armin operates Rivanna K9 Services in Virginia...

Today I sit down with Tara Lee-Burke and talk dogs, law enforcement and military! Tara was born and raised in South Jersey. She graduated from the Merchant Marine Academy in 2005 and shortly after graduation she was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Army. She was on active duty in the Army for 4 years with one deployment to Iraq from 2006-2007. She got out of the Army in 2009 and immediately...

Today I sit down with professional younger trainer Arianna Krenz! Arianna got her start with when purchased a husky dog, and upon failing to find good local trainers, she decided to take it on her self to learn! She has recently interned at Tarheel K9, and has become very proficient in odor work and tracking! We sit down with beers and shoot the shit and talk dogs! Stay tuned for a fun episode!

Today I sit down with legendary Police K9 Trainer, again, Howard Young! Howard has been training Police dogs for 30 plus years and is a wealth of information! We cover alot of dog training topics such as E Collars, an Out, Obedience, Tracking and Marker Training! He is an avid Cigar and Whiskey lover such as myself, so this is an episode jam packed with knowledge from a badass! Hoeffen Tactical K9...