Working Dog Radio

Eric and Ted dive into some dog psychology with Canine’s on Duty Brian Gagye. The WDR guys frequently talk about how they do things and how they’ve learned it from years of trial and error. Brian helps the guys understand why some of their ‘tricks’ work and what’s actually going on in a working dog’s mind. To see Brian’s work check his site out: https://caninesonduty.com/training AND OF COURSE, th...

Eric and Ted sit together in Memphis at the first HRD of 2020. They sit down at the AirBnB and answer some questions from our Patreon Patron page. They cover drive capping, dogtra ball popper use, decoy work, e collars and more! Thank you to our patrons for their awesome questions. To become a Patron and have access to cool SCHWAG, commercial free podcasts and more join us here: https://www.patreo...

Eric and Ted sit down with Dave Kroyer. Dave has had a long career in working dogs including 14 world championship appearances in Ring Sports and IPO, instructing seminars all over the world and consulting with the 341st training squadron. The guys peel back the myths around Marker Training for police service dogs and cover everything from starting young dogs to adding markers to a mature and work...

In this episode sponsored by 1-TDC We sit and talk all things K9 dental with Elite Science Olivier Morin and Canine Oral Specialist James Anthony DVM. The guys discuss what to look for when screening K9 candidates and what are the main causes of dental issues and how to prevent them. We talk about what toys are good and which ones are REALLY bad for your K9 partner, and why tennis balls are the wo...

Eric and Ted start 2020 with Rich Hardin of Double H Canine. Rich was a LE handler and worked the NSW contract on the east coast at the same time Eric was working the west. They discuss the programs and talk SWAT integration and selection. Rich and another former Working Dog Radio Guest, Howard Young of White Beard K9, are teaming up to start their own podcast! Be on the look out for that coming s...

Episode 82: K9 Down The final episode of 2019. Eric and Ted sit down with Officer Jarrod Koopman from Fishers IN and Frank RItter from the West Coast and discuss the loss of a K9. Jarrod handled K9 Harlej and recounts the night that Harlej was killed in the line of duty and the the aftermath of unexpected death. Eric and Frank tell of similar incidents at their departments with K9 Peydro and K9 Je...

We sit and talk with Dave Dourson of Kinetic Performance Dog Food and talk all things dog nutrition and how the food you’re feeding affects your working dog. We compare meal to by-product, animal vs plant protein, break down the ingredients on the bag and dispel some common dog food myths.... Eric also spends a slightly too long side track on chicken buttholes. Thank you Dave!! To check out Kineti...

Eric and Ted are in Cincinnati at the last HRD event of the year. Ray Murphy talks to the guys about the lessons learned from 170 teams from 20 states, in 10 months that came through our HRD Police K9 training seminar. There were some common themes, highlights and low-lights from this year and they address those issues and offer some solutions. The guys also run down memorable moments, memorable d...

Ted and Eric sit down with USASOC Master Trainer Roy Putnam. Roy covers his long career in K9 starting from an MP handler, to a dual purpose patrol handler in Law enforcement and finishing up as a Master Trainer for USASOC assigned to 3rd SFG. Roy is know for his detection and tracking training. They cover how Roy starts the dogs off on odor after their basic handler schools and the covers the imp...

Eric and Ted sits down with Daryl Gaunt of Paraclete K9. Daryl Covers his lengthy K9 career in one of the largest police forces in the country, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s office. The guys talk about how the LASD program differs for patrol and SWAT handlers and the unique benefits and limitations to being in a large department. They also discuss the selection process and training of a swat K9 and...

Episode 77: Leg Day with Jason Davis Ted and Eric sit down with Jason Davis from Karma K9 during an HRD seminar. Jason is an accomplished French ring trainer, handler, and decoy. The guys talk about French Ring and the transition to law enforcement. Jason covers how law enforcement handlers and trainers should teach Leah targeting and leg bites and the importance of each. AND OF COURSE, thank you...

Eric and Ted record this one live from and HRD event in Ocala Florida. They have Jay Nix from the Marion County Sherriffs Office on to y’all about modern policing, training and the realities of well run unit with great admin support. They also importantly touch on their handler selection and how amazing of a charitable organization K9s United is!! To Reach our to K9’s United visit them at: https:/...

Eric and Ted do another “how do you” episode. The last one has been one of most downloaded episodes so, we’re doing another one. They cover the breaker bar and how that fits in the big picture for outing over all and also how they use that tool for building grips. They talk about their views on muzzle work and what a muzzle is for (and it’s not for equipment fixation), then cover door popper drill...

Eric and Ted catch up with Franco Angelini. Franco has been catching dogs since before you knew what a dog was. They cover everything from dog selection, to drive channeling and why he doesn’t wear hats and sunglasses but Eric does. (Cue dramatic music) the talk about the dreaded bark and hold debate. Thank you Franco! He is a BUSY man and if you want to schedule a seminar with him you better not...

Eric and Ted sit with with Kevin Sheldhal of K9 Services from New Mexico. They talk about dog sourcing, swat dogs and integration, and the new American ‘IPO.’  Great talk with a guy that’s been around a longgggg time.   http://www.k-9services.com  AND OF COURSE, thank you to our amazing partners: HITS K9 Training and Conferencehttps://www.hitsk9.netor Jeff Barrett at 863-529-5113 Ray Allen Manufac...

Eric and Ted finally nail down Ronnie Torres and Scott Clark from High Drive K9.  That alone is no easy feat and they said something about a restraining order.  Ronnie and Scott talk general street readiness and training with your k9 partner.  The talk about their bite building and street tactics seminar.  Great interview with the guys.  AND OF COURSE, thank you to our amazing partners: HITS K9 Tr...

Justin Rigney is a multi-time guest and you'll know why once you listen.  We had Justin on last year and he’s a wealth of info on both dogs and push-ups.  This time we talk all about NePoPo, what it is, what it is not, and how anyone can incorporate it into training and handling.  Be sure to look and see if he’s doing an ecollar seminar near you!! https://www.k9servicesunlimited.com/  AND OF COURS...

The guys finally get to nail down the last of the 4 HITS partners, Andy Weiman. They sit and discuss best K9 practices, applicable case law, and running a successful k9 unit. AND OF COURSE, thank you to our amazing partners: HITS K9 Training and Conferencehttps://www.hitsk9.netor Jeff Barrett at 863-529-5113 Ray Allen Manufacturing https://www.rayallen.com(USE DISCOUNT CODE WorkingDogRadio FOR 10%...

The guys sit down again with Ted Daus from HITS. Ted talks about the McKnight decision and the lack of fallout as well as a SCOTUS case out of Arizona that everyone needs to be familiar with. Check out HITS K9 at www.hitsk9.net AND OF COURSE, thank you to our amazing partners: HITS K9 Training and Conferencehttps://www.hitsk9.netor Jeff Barrett at 863-529-5113 Ray Allen Manufacturing https://www.r...

Eric and Ted corner Cameron Ford from Silver State K9 and "Talking Scents" Podcast at HITS K9 Conference 2019 in Chicago to talk about tracking. They talk about tips, tricks, failures, success and everything in between and drop the episode on BOTH shows!! Thank you Cameron! Always great to have you on! Silver State K9 https://www. SilverStateK9.com or on Facebook and Instagram @silverstatek9 AND O...

Ted and Eric sit down with CIA K9 Don Blair who has forgotten more about Detection work then you currently know! The guys talk problem solving during detection and scenario based detection training! Thank you Don, you can visit him at www.ciak9.net or email him at dbk9cia@aol.com AND OF COURSE, thank you to our amazing partners: HITS K9 Training and Conferencehttps://www.hitsk9.netor Jeff Barrett...

Eric and Ted get put on the spot on their own show. Our long time buddy JJ from Proven K9 sits down and talks with Eric and Ted and talk all things in failed deployments. The guys tell stories of their own experiences and talk about ways to remedy normal deployment problems. AND OF COURSE, thank you to our amazing partners: HITS K9 Training and Conferencehttps://www.hitsk9.netor Jeff Barrett at 86...

Ted and Eric get back to their training roots with Jack Schonely. Jack Schonely has been working as a law enforcement officer for over 29 years, and he is a nationally recognized expert in the area of suspect tactics and perimeter containment. Jack Schonely is also the author of the book Apprehending Fleeing Suspects; Suspect Tactics and Perimeter Containment. Jack handled a GSD for LAPD in the ea...

The “how do you…” episode. The guys answer a ton of questions at once. Eric and Ted answer some of the common questions we get. The guys tackle the way they start and finish building searches. Ted specifies how he uses them to build other necessary skills. They also cover starting tracking in every form. Eric shares a method he stumbled on and Ted shares Scott’s secret ninja method for hard surfac...

The guys sit down with Ariel Peldunas. Ariel talks about her time in Kuwait with USMC handling a dual purpose dog, her time at Tarheel and Logan Haus, and contract work handling an HRD dog in Iraq and Afghanistan. One of her specialties is detection work and they cover imprinting and young dog detection preparation. Thank you Ariel!! And as usual THANK YOU to these guys who keep us on the air!! HI...