Working Dog Radio

Eric and Ted talk with Southern Coast K9 Owner Bill Heiser! They talk about Bill's background and the changes in the K9 world he saw coming post 9/11, the changes in the dogs now and green selection issues as well as Southern Coast K9's phenomenal growth into a large vendor spanning several parts of the industry. Thank you Bill! To reach Southern Coast about dog selection or class schedules give t...

Ted and Eric start by talking medical marijuana and upcoming Supreme Court decisions effecting K9. They then catch up with the DarkHorse K9, Ed Meyers, and Albany county sheriffs office K9, Ken Stern.  They talk about recent social media and live TV k9 deployments and talk at length about the need for a shift in current training among training groups and units to scenario based training.  We talk...

Booze fueled pet peeves from the guys! The guys later alcohol, profanity and pet peeves and talk what rubs them the wrong way in training, vendors, handlers, sourcing from Europe and training groups!! Visit the guys on Social Media at @VanEssK9 or @Torchlightk9 Thank you to our amazing sponsors: Southern Coast K9 southerncoastk9.com 877-903-DOGS Arnaud ALM Suits & K9 Equipment www.almk9equipment.c...

The guys talk with Frank Ritter on his role as a K9 Unit Supervisor, how he turned the unit around and helped build it back up. We then want to warn you about the second half as Frank walks us through the tragic event that took two of his pack members and how he has formed a new bond in the wake. Thank you so much for sharing Frank. You can follow him on Instagram at @fritter11 Thank you to our am...

We talk his entry into K9 in the Navy, him being selected  to handle for DEVGRU (SEAL TEAM 6) and a harrowing deployment that nearly cost him his life. We find out what Benny is doing now! Thank you Benny!! To contact him about training your dog you can reach him at www.patriotdogtraining.com Thank you to our amazing sponsors: Southern Coast K9 southerncoastk9.com 877-903-DOGS Arnaud ALM Suits & K...

The guys talk Detection, using Pseudo Scents and why, selection for scent work and trained final response!! Thank you Jason! To contact him about classes reach Tactical Police K9 Training at www.tacticalpolicek9training.com Police K-9 Association at www.pk9a.com Southern Coast K9 at www.southerncoastk9.com or 877.903.DOGS Thank you to our editor @dustiniswright at www.bracketdesigns.com Music with...

Florida VS Harris Florida VS Jardines Certification and what they mean & THE ONE PHRASE you need to take out of your record vocabulary NOW See our Facebook profile for Ted’s full and accomplished bio. Buy Ted’s CO-authored Book: “K-9’s in the Courtroom” on Amazon Prime and many other outlets! Attend HITS CONFERENCE in August 14-17 2018 in Washington DC by logging on to www.hitsk9.net Southern Coas...

Eric and Ted sat down with Danny Cornier, Marine and Law Enforcement Handler, handling both overseas and stateside and now at @southerncoastk9 and talked. Problems Selecting Dogs in Europe His Deployments & Differences in Handling in Military vs Law Enforcement. Thank you Danny! You can reach him at Southern Coast K9 and his Instagram is none of your damn business. Thank you to our sponsors: @tact...

The guys read questions from listeners and well, answer them duh. 1)6:40 Lazy Handlers and how to handle them. 2)13:10 Muzzles and Equipment 3)36:10 Long Line Usage 4)44:40Ending a Track 5)59:21Challenging your teams 6)1:00:05 Best Scenarios while training Thank you Mike Ritland found everywhere Mike Ritland is found! www.mikeritland.com Thank you to our sponsors!! Chris Pelle at www.demanetbitesu...

IF YOU DO DETECTION TRAINING OF ANY KIND YOU NEED TO HEAR THIS MAN! Ted and Eric talks about his discoveries in the late 70’s on puppy scent imprinting, his revelations on dog training while being involved with falconry and his thoughts on general detection work overall. The guys walked away speechless. Thank you so much Mr Nolan. You can contact him at www.patnolan.com Thank you to our sponsors:...

The guys talk with K9 STAC David Dorn on the importance of administration and handler training related to K9 and he introduces his new ONLINE K9 FTO program. They then sit with USPCA Training Director Ben Schaffer! They discuss the history of USPCA, member benefits and their certification standards! Thank you Guys! Contact David at www.k9stac.com Contact Ben at www.uspcak9.com Thank you to our spo...

Ryan Morris, owner of Tripwire Operation Group, talks the creation of and need for the BRAVO3 Conference and where it will be next year! Listen now for a special BRAVO3 entry into next year’s conference!! Next, Jason Johnson founder of Project K-9 Hero, his journey training thousands of dogs for service to our country and his mission now to pay the medical costs of our retiring four legged heroes!...

Eric and Ted talk with renowned trainer Jonathon Katz on his transition from classically trained chef in South Beach to time in the Israeli Ministry of Defense as a K9 handler/trainer and what he is up to now! Thank you Jonathon! Contact him on Facebook via Katz Knows Dogs Dog Training! Thank you to our sponsors: ALM K9 Equipment www.almk9equipment.com (download our podcast for special discount co...

Eric and Ted welcome all-around BADASS Mike Suttle of Hogan Haus Kennels! They talk selection, testing, puppies, drive, breeding and Duco II! Thank you Mike Suttle www.loganhauskennels.com loganhauskennels@gmail.com 2018 Mud Run will take place on October 6th (Columbus Day Weekend) in Lewisburg, West Virginia at the Logan Haus Kennel facility. Thank you to our sponsors: Highland K9 at www.tactical...

The boys check in with Jerry Bradshaw from Tarheel K9 and Protection Sports Association (PSA.) Jerry talks his brainy background, his slow start into the belly of k9 and the origin of PSA. They discuss the value of civilians within the industry and the importance of scenario based training! Buy me a puppy please- Alesha Thank you Jerry Bradshaw! Check his website, his book Controlled Aggression  (...

Our hosts Eric and Ted have constant contributor, roving field reporter and bourbon and meat ninja Mike Ritland talking about growing up in Iowa, BUDS, SEALs and the origin of the NSW Dog Program. We talk Mike's businesses Trikos International, www.mikeritland.com and Warrior Dog Foundation. He makes a prediction on the future of PSD's and MPC's and it's not at all what you expect!! Thank you Mike...

Flagship episode!! Conquering technical  and live bite difficulties. Your hosts Eric Stanbro and Ted Summers check in and talk podcast plans and tentative schedules. President of Police K9 Association (PK9A) talks skunk sprays and 9 bites in 12 days and discusses the amazing mission of Pk9A. The episode was recorded close to the two year anniversary of the death of K9 hero Jethro. Handler Ryan Dav...