Forged In Fundamentals

In this episode of Forged In Fundamentals, K9 handler and trainer, Ian Austin of Veritas Kennels and I discuss leash handling skills. We dive into leash related problems in the world of dogs and considerations for pet owners and working K9 handlers. Ian gives us a glimpse into his upcoming course he will be teaching around the country.

In Episode 5 of Forged in Fundamentals, we sit down with tracking instructor James Stiltner for a deep dive into the art, science, and application of tracking with working K9s. This episode goes far beyond “just lay a track and hope for the best.” We break down teaching methodologies from foundation to advanced problem-solving, discuss how to build clarity and independence in your dog, and explore...

In this episode I sit down with Cameron Ford of Ford K9 to discuss developing puppies in detection and enhancing your detection dogs training.

In this episode, I talk with pet physical therapist Dr. Daniel Walters about the benefits of K9 physical therapy, how he got his start in the field, and simple tips you can use to help keep your dog—pet or working K9—healthy, strong, and moving well.

In this episode, John Gray and Matt Foster discuss the intricacies of K9 training, focusing on the differences between military and domestic operations, the importance of selecting the right dog, and the role of decoy training. They explore the transition from military to law enforcement K9 work, the significance of networking within the community, and the integration of pet training techniques in...

In this exclusive interview with Michael Hadsell, we dive into how he and his Asian small clawed otter Splash are “making a splash” in the search and rescue world with his live find/humans remain detection trained otter!