K9s Talking Scents

Episode #69 This is a Re-Do for Episode #66 with Simon Prins... that episode the audio was not good... SO we did a new show but this time in person AND in Video. Go to the Ford K9 Youtube Channel to watch this episode. In this Episode we talk about the our mind set as handlers and trainers.  What are we communicating? Importance of place boards in detection and ORTs, and so much more!!! To contact...

Episode #68 Using Addiction for Detection Dog Training. In this Episode Cameron and Michael talk about their joint training at the Michael Ellis School for Dog Trainers, as well as reviewing various detection dog training models to include aspects of Addictions in dogs to use for better detection dog training results. You can contact Michal Ellis at www.michaelellisschool.com   Thank you to our Sh...

In this Episode I speak with Craig Koshyk and Bart Rogers. We discuss the history of breeds and why they do what they do.  Often times decisions are made based off what a handler likes vs what a handler needs. Also, little is considered as to the genetic history of the dog.  Craig Koshyk: Craig is a self proclaimed dog nut, canine historian, photographer and writer. He has studied breeds and their...

In this Episode Simon and I talk about many things but in particular we talk about dealing with all the other things going on that the dogs have to work through or learn to disregard to focus in on the target odor we train them on and how to proof the training to make the dog as accurate as possible. Simon Prins is known for introducing operant conditioning to the Police K9 training world . For th...

Michael Nezbeth is the Head trainer and Founder of Grassroots K9.  Mike has a degree in psychology and has been helping people and police departments with dogs for a number of years. Micheal is well known as a skilled Decoy for protection work but he is also very skilled in the communication of human and dog interactions. Visit www.grassrootsk9.com Show Sponsors: Also Check out our NEW FORD K9 You...

Stèphan is a project manager, instructor and operational handler within the canine unit of the Dutch National Police. He started as a operational handler in the field of Forensic Human Scent Detection- and Tracking dogs, Narcotic Detection Dogs and Urban Search & Rescue. He was deployed for USAR missions after the 2015 earthquake in Nepal and the devastating explosion in Beirut (2020). As an e...

Season 4 Episode 63 Power of Communication" with Michael Ellis Michael Ellis really does not need much of an introduction. Michael is an internationally renowned dog trainer and teacher with 30 years of experience in the competitive dog sports.  He has taught extensively to a very diverse group of trainers, from competitive sport trainers, police departments, and the US military, to search an...

Season 4 Episode 62 "The Process of Training a Detection Dog with Tobias Gustavsson. PART 2 Tobias is a world renowned detection and tracking dog trainer. Tobias has been working full-time as a dog trainer and instructor for the last 20 years. In 2022 I decided to start up my own company. My main clients are governmental agencies around the world. That includes police k9 units, police and mil...

Season 4 Episode 61 "The Process of Training a Detection Dog with Tobias Gustavsson. PART 1 Tobias is a world renowned detection and tracking dog trainer. Tobias has been working full-time as a dog trainer and instructor for the last 20 years. In 2022 I decided to start up my own company. My main clients are governmental agencies around the world. That includes police k9 units, police and mil...

Episode 60 Digital Dust - Electronic Storage Media Detection Dogs.   Jeff Meyer Host of HITS K9 Radio interviewed me for his podcast on this topic and this is the interview. As criminal activity evolves with the digital age and technology, Dogs are playing a larger and larger role in helping locate crucial items of evidence.  Many people when they think of dogs trained in  Electronic Storage Media...

Season 4 Episode #59 Data and Detection Dogs  Dr. Nathan Hall and Dr. Malloy Dechant of the Texas Tech Canine Olfaction Laboratories are in Las Vegas for some Research and Training and a Podcast for all of you guys. In this Episode we discuss various research projects they have done and one we did together and we go over how Data collected and how it helps us be better in the field of working dete...

In this Episode I bring back a good friend and recently retired K9 Handler / Trainer Pete Stevens.  Pete has an extensive career as a K9 Handler working 4 dogs over 20 years (2 Dual Purpose Dogs and 2 Narcotics Dogs).  In this episode we focus on his time as a Narcotics handler and go over all kinds of things from being prepared legally as well as training issues and myths and pushing yourself to...

DDT the newest Detection Dog Sport that is hitting the scene world wide.  DDT (Detection Dog Trials) is a sport that brings the Professional handlers and sport enthusiasts together on the same playing field.  This sport is open to Police K9 Narcotics, Explosives Arson, Cadaver (SAR), Electronic Detection, Bedbug K9, Conservation K9, of course the sport teams and so much more. Georgie is from the U...

In this Episode I discuss the State of Detection, the growth the evolution, the science and much more.  Detection dogs have become more common in the professional realm and the sport side has also seen tremendous growth as well.   So sit back and lets talk Detection Dogs!!! Episode shout out to Devyne Canine dog transport.  If you need a dog shipped around the USA, you need to contact Deirdre Nels...

In this Episode we speak with Ms. Natalie Dubrow from the USCSS and we talk about the trends we see in the sport of Nosework and Scentwork and remembering the reasons why many got into this sport and to focus on the FUN and enjoyment we get from doing this amazing activity with our dogs.  We cover some training tips as well. USCSS http://www.uscaninescentsports.com   Natalie Duberow on Facebook ht...

In this Episode I sit down again and talk with Dr. Lauryn DeGreeff.  She has complete more research since the last time we talked to her and has focused on odor mixtures.  We talk about mixture vs cocktail and debunk a few myths that exist in the K9 world. In my intro I cover the topic of FALSE ALERTS and what a 3 main causes and some ideas on how to fix them. PHD, Forensic Chemistry, Florida Inte...

The growth with the use of Detection Dogs has been rapidly expanding into all kinds of new areas. In this Episode we speak to Paris Nicholson who is the owner of PTA (Pipeline leak Training Acadamy). Paris Trains dogs and Handlers who want to get into the lucrative business of Pipe line leak detection. Mr. Nicholson has been involved in the law enforcement and security industries for the past 35 y...

In this Episode I speak with Craig Koshyk and Bart Rogers. We discuss the history of breeds and why they do what they do. We go over why we tend to pick dogs they way we do in the USA and what we really need to pay attention to.... more than just what the breed is. Often times decisions are made based off what a handler likes vs what a handler needs. Also, little is considered as to the genetic hi...

This Episode we speak with Mike Suttle of Logan Haus Kennels... Mike is a well know breeder and trainer. Mike has well proven breedings of Malinois and Dutch Shepherds as well as Labradors. I personally have had 2 dogs from Logan Haus (1 Malinois and 1 Labrador) both have been outstanding dogs. *Episode Warning, Mike is on a cell phone during this interview and at times has spotty signal, he cuts...

This is episode 50!!! Landmark episode for K9s Talking Scents.  I get to sit down with former Navy SEAL Mike Ritland, author of Trident K9 Warriors, Navy SEAL dogs, and Team Dog. Host of podcast Mike Drop, Owner of Trikos K9, Team Dog, as well as Founder of Warrior Dog Foundation and there are always a few more things Mike does to keeps himself busy.  You can check out more about Mike Ritland and...

Debi DeShon is passionate about animals and our environment. Ms. DeShon received a Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Business and Management from UC Davis in 1987. Afterwards, she attended Moorpark College and earned an Associates degree in Exotic Animal Training and Management in 1989. Mrs. DeShon then launched her career in Hollywood training dogs for television and such iconic movies as "B...

In this special episode, I join forces with James joins forces with the K9 Conservation podcast in a mashup on all things conservation with detection specialist James Davis and Jeff Milner from the Conservation Canine Officers Association. For more information please visit: https://www.fordk9.com/podcast Conservation Canine Officers Association For more information on The Conservation K9 Camp, bei...

Dr. Concha is a Postdoctoral research associate at the US Army Research Office. Dr. Concha has 20 years of experience that encompasses working in clinical animal behaviour, working as a detection dog trainer, and working as a researcher. She earned her PhD in animal behavior from the University of Lincoln (UK), has worked with Medical Detection Dogs (UK), and has worked with Police and Military Wo...

In this episode we speak with world-renowned detection dog trainer and author Paul Bunker of Chiron K9. Author of the new book "Imprint your Detection Dog in 15 days" which you can purchase here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0578896516 Paul Bunker served in the British Army as a Canine Trainer/Instructor/Assessor for over 22 years. During this time, he was the Senior Instructor/Trainer of E...

On this Episode we speak with Mike Kmiecik of the Sheepdog Guardian / K9 Legal Update website. Mike is a 24-year law enforcement veteran and 15-year veteran police service and working dog handler.   Mike has handled multiple dogs specialized in patrol, narcotic-contraband detection and human remains detection (including as a mobile field force canine operator).   Mike has more than 8,000-hours of...