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K9 Handler, Trainer. FEMA Task Force, Fire Captain... Tim Houweling has REAL experience and and understanding of Dogs and use of K9s in Search and Rescue.  Tim is passionate about being a dog handler and working in the Search and Rescue field.  Tim specializes in Human remains detection and has been there done that with his dogs.  You can find Tim on Instagram at @Tim_houweling. Non Profits mentio...

Episode #94 with Geryah Dingle of Dingle Days on You Tube.  Geryah is a passionate Detection dog trainer and handler who runs a successful YouTube channel @dingledays she also runs a podcast called "Dogs are People too". We discuss her journey in detention dogs, how she got into her YouTube channel and the various training topics of Nosework and Scentwork dogs. To learn everything about...

In this Episode I sit down with Sgt. Jaye Lilley of the Queensland Police Dog Squad. Sgt. Lilley, is the Lead Detection Trainer and Breeding Supervisor for the state of Queensland.  She has worked many roles in the Police Dept. and her hard work has put her in the position she has today.  We speak about the evolution of training and the increasing role of women in Police and K9 Training. We cover...

In this Episode I get to sit down with Glenn Cooke of the Canine Paradigm and do a interview  with the fascinating Water Leak Detection Dogs of Sydney Water in Australia.  Right now this unit has 5 Dogs, these dogs a specialized in detecting waste water leaks and fresh water leaks.   We cover everything from how this program started to they type of dogs selected, how they are trained, how the are...

Episode #91 "Trainers in Cars" with Laure Hanouna of Chein Zen.  Laure is a Dog Trainer, and Nosework Handler and Trainer based in Switzerland.  Laure works with teams in France and Switzerland helping grow Nosework around Europe.  Her experience came initially working and training dogs in Bed Bug Detection, then got into Pet Obedience training and later Nosework. In this interview we ta...

Episode #90 with Jens Frank.  Jens is a world renowned Detection, Tracking and Laser Directional Trainer. Jens is from the Scandinavian Working Dog Institute (SWDI) trains handlers and service dogs, mainly from police and armed forces. He also has a position as Associate Professor at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. He is responsible for and working as a dog handler in, the Swedish...

Episode #89 This is a new group of Trainers for Trainers Jam and this time we cover Lessons we have learned as we have progressed in our journey.   Mike Nezbeth, Mike Lilley and Carlos Ramirez sit down and share their knowledge and experience.  You can find them at the following links. http://www.grassrootsk9.com http://www.mlk9.com http://www.carlosramirezk9.com And for everything Detection Dogs...

Episode #88 In this podcast I sit down with the owners of Kynotec (Florian and Chris) and we talk Police K9s, views of K9 programs, what are differences in programs in the US and Europe and how they train and evaluate dogs in detection in Austria.  We cover various view points and why they created the system they use today. You can find Florian on Instagram @kynotec To find everything Detection Do...

This Episode is just a fun sit down where as trainers we have discussions on various training topics, experiences, our own questions and some funny stories. Netflix show we talk about is the Series "Explained"  Please, comment like and give us a review. For all things Detection Dog go visit http://www.fordk9.com 

In this episode I interview well know Dog Trainer Forrest Micke.  Forrest is most well known for his video on Leerburg called the Heeler's Toolbox.  Forrest is a graduate of the Tom Rose and Michael Ellis School for Dog Trainers.  He has a wonderful diverse background in dog training and a great perspective in working with people and their dogs. You can find Forrest on Instagram @forrestmicke...

In this Episode we speak with well known multi talented Trainer and Photographer Sara Brueske of ZoomDog Training.  You can go learn more about Sara and what she offers by visiting her website http://www.zoomdogtraining.com  To learn more about all things Detection Dogs, go visit http://www.fordk9.com

This Episode was done at the CNCA Conference when I got to sit down and cover some HOT topics in the drug dog handler world.   Do Dogs really hit on THC? Can dogs be proofed off Marijuana? Should Handlers not train their dogs on Fentanyl? All this and more!!! To learn more about Detection dogs with online classes and seminars and at our school, go visit http://www.fordk9.com 

In this Episode I sit down with Tony Tran who is the K9 Manager for the Venetian Casino K9 Program.   Many people want to know how to get in to K9 if you were not a dog handler as a Cop or in the Military.  Tony was just like you and we talk about his experience and what it has taken to get him to where he is.  We also talk about what it is like to be a K9 Handler on the Las Vegas strip.   Tony co...

Dr. Mary E. Cablk is a subject matter expert in detection and Search and Rescue K9. In her research, she draws upon knowledge from multiple fields such as olfaction, analytical chemistry, learning, cognitive and industrial/occupational psychology, forensics, spatial analysis, pattern analysis, and image processing. Her interests focus on transforming qualitative observation into quantitative data...

Many have seen Natalie Morris this past year in Ford K9 You Tube Videos or at some Seminars, but many of you still have not had a chance to get to know Ford K9's Manager and Trainer Natalie Morris.  Natalie has been working and training dogs 15 years and has been with Ford K9 2 years.  Her background ranges from Pet Obedience training, Sport Detection, Professional Detection, Puppy raising de...

Episode 79, In this podcast I get to speak with a Springer and Working Cocker Spaniel breeder Josh Riddle of Rockey's Kennel. Josh and his father have been breeders of Field Champion Springer and Working Cocker Spaniels.  Over the past 2 years I have been going to Josh and his father to select, raise and train many of the Spaniels we own and have trained and sold as Detection Dogs.  The Spani...

Florian Schneider has been active in the dog industry since 2010, professional dog trainer since 2016. Through national and international training, examinations in dog making in various areas as well as the organization of events with HTX workingdogs, Florian was able to build up a broad expertise and valuable network in the international dog system, which our customers should now benefit from. Gr...

Bob Eden is a 28 year retired police veteran with over 40 years of dog training experience in law enforcement, military and personal protection applications. In his final years of law enforcement he was a detective with the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit investigating organized crime. Early in his career he developed the Delta Police K9 Unit and served as the lead police dog trainer for...

Episode 76 with Dr. Jennifer Cattet of Medical Mutts Jennifer Cattet Ph. D. has been training dogs professionally for over 35 years. Her work with service dogs started in a prison program where she was the instructor to the inmates/trainers. She has since started Medical Mutts, a service dog organization specialized in the training of rescue dogs as medical assistance dogs. With her scientific bac...

Episode #75 with Tony Gravley When it comes to k-9 training, few people know as much about the subject as Tony. With 35 years of experience in handling, training dogs, and handlers, Tony knows what it takes to get the most out of these working dogs. From starting his career as a Marine Corp. MP and Military Dog handler and Trainer, then a Contract Working Dog handler working in Afghanistan and Ira...

Episode #73, Have you ever thought of getting into the Bed Bug Detection Dog world or start a business in the field of Bed Bug Detection.  This episode guest has his own successful Bed bug Detection business and did so during the 2020 pandemic.  Nick Hamer owner of K9 BBI (Bed Bug Inspectors) has a wide variety of clients and multiple dogs out there putting in work.  To learn more about Nick and h...

Episode #73 with Steve White Over 40 years of mostly K9-centered law enforcement career, Steve White is the only person to have served as a handler, trainer, and supervisor for the Seattle Police Canine Unit. Accredited as a Master Trainer in 1993 by the Washington State Police Canine Association, Steve is also a past executive board member of that body. He served as vice president of the Certific...

Episode #72 with Katelyn Graham of Katalyst K9. Kate has a breeding program producing Labradors for all types of detection. In this episode we talk about her experience why she looks for what she does in breeding and selecting puppies and so much more. You can find Kate at http://www.katalystkennels.com Show Sponsors: Sci K9 Home of the TADD and NOTA http://www.scik9.com Getxent: Training absorben...

Episode 71 Protection through Detection...K9s in schools In this episode I speak with 2 K9 handlers in from the Clark County School District Police. Clark County is the 5th largest school district in the United States. CCSD Police has 6 dogs in their program. Officer Woodland and his K9 Diamond detect Firearms on Instagram @k9_Diamond503 Officer Cooke and K9 Oreo detect Narcotics on Instagram @the...

Episode #70 with Brad Gillespie  Bradley Gillespie has been handling and training working dogs for 20 years. He has trained Police and Military dog teams globally. Brad is currently employed as a handler trainer with the second largest Police K9 program in Canada where he specializes in patrol, tactical team integration and Explosive Detection. Brad is the Ontario Director for the Canadian Police...