Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast K9s Talking Scents
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| #108 K9s Talking Scents "Emotion and Training" with Michael Nezbeth | 29 Sep 2024 | 01:25:42 | |
In this episode of K9's Talking Sense, Cameron Ford engages in a deep conversation with Michael Nezbeth, exploring various aspects of dog training, particularly in detection work. They discuss the importance of communication between trainers and handlers, the balance between scientific methodologies and the art of training, and the emotional connections that exist between dogs and their handlers. The conversation also touches on the evolution of training methodologies, the significance of learning through failure, and the impact of handler emotions on dog performance. They emphasize the need for inclusivity in training approaches and the importance of fostering constructive conversations within the dog training community. | |||
| #107 "Searching For answers Tracking, Trailing and SAR K9" with Shay Cook | 22 Aug 2024 | 01:53:05 | |
Episode #107 with Shay Cook. | |||
| #98 Training vs Reality and Marijuana vs Hemp with Steven Antommarchi | 29 Dec 2023 | 01:20:14 | |
In this Episode we sit down with Steven Atommarchi who is a police officer K9 handler and trainer, K9 researcher and owner of Next Level K9 located in TX. Steven has a wide range of real world experience and now more and more experience with the various K9 research projects such as Hemp vs. MJ he has done with Dr. Kenneth Furton. You can reach Steven via email at nextlevelk9texas@gmail.com | |||
| 007 - Canine Cognition on Detection Dogs with Dr. Brian Hare of Duke University | 24 May 2019 | 01:21:18 | |
On this episode, I interview Dr. Brian Hare from Duke University. Canine Cognition Center. We discuss canine cognition in relation to detection dogs as well as how to use cognition to better select a working dog. We also discussed many other topics on this information filled episode. Canine Cognition Silver State K9 | |||
| 006 - Interview with Mallory DeChant (Researcher Canine Olfaction Laboratory Texas Tech University) | 13 May 2019 | 00:48:46 | |
Odor Thresholds and K9 Physiological response to odor. Mallory is completing her PHD with Dr. Nathan Hall. Mallory is conducting various canine scent detection research projects. We discuss these topics as well as a few others. This episode is sponsored by: SILVER STATE K9 (PILB#1147) Silver State K9 offers Handler and Trainer schools. Are you a Police K9 Handler needing to get your K9 Trainer Certification we have classes available for you. Are you looking to become a handler, we offer K9 handler schools as well. K9 Supervisor Class Sept 23rd to 25th www.silverstatek9.com HITS K9 Conference Nation's largest K9 conference August 13th to 16th in Chicago www.hitsk9.net | |||
| 005 - Advice for New Handlers. Ret. K9 Sgt. Gregg Tawney | 25 Apr 2019 | 00:42:49 | |
This is the last interview conducted in Palm Springs at the CNCA conference. I interview retired K-9 sergeant Greg Tawney. Gregg is also one of the Hosts for the Police K9 Radio podcast. Greg also owns a K9 Training Center called Dtac K9. During this interview we cover a number of topics however the main theme become back to is his advice for the new Handler. **In memory of MPC Charlie Naval Special Warfare Group 1 Thank you to our sponsors: Silver State K9 www.silverstatek9.com Focused K9 Products www.detectiondog.com HITS K9 Conference Chicago www.hitsk9.net
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| 004 - Science of Odor with Dr. Nathan Hall | 04 Apr 2019 | 01:03:26 | |
This episode was conducted during my visit to Texas Tech University at the Canine Olfaction Laboratory. This visit turned into 3 Episodes. This is Part 1. During this interview with Dr. Hall we discuss the various research he is conducting as well as tackling some of the hot topics in the K9 detection community like: Cocktail vs Single odor imprint, Pseudo vs Real, Odor threshold and much more. Send all feedback to ford@silverstatek9.com Episode Sponsors: Are you looking for a detection dog handler school or trainer school and certification? Are you a pet trainer looking to add a new skill and service to your clients? Attend our 1-week. Intro to nose-work / scent-work trainer course. Visit our website and sign up today: www.silverstatek9.comFocused K9 (Detection Dog Products) www.detectiondog.com Hits K9 Conference (2019 Chicago) www.hits.net Pack Track (K9 Training App) www.packtrackapp.com KATS (K9 Activity Tracking Software) www.katsplatinum.com | |||
| 003 - K9 Nose Work" - Speaking with the founders Amy Herot and Jill Marie O'Brian | 18 Mar 2019 | 00:45:45 | |
This Episode we talk about all things K9 Nose Work, This is an amazing emerging detection dog sport. We talk about its past, the present and the future. We cover how the program began, who can compete in this sport, to common questions all to help our listeners learn more about this wonderful sport. (USE SAME LINKS as last time for our sponsors **except replace the Scentsable K9 and Fredhelfers.com and add.... National Association Of Canine Scent Work. www.nacsw.net Facebook https://www.facebook.com/NACSW www.k9nosework.com | |||
| 002 - CNCA Conference (Fred Helfers and Pete Stevens) | 21 Feb 2019 | 01:12:56 | |
Episode 1 Featuring Interviews with Fred Helfers and Pete Stevens from the CNCA Conference in Palm Springs. Both have worked Police K9's in detection and now also participate in the Sport of Nosework. Listen to them discuss the common experiences of being professional K9 handlers and how it can also relate to competing in a detection dog sport. Both Fred and Pete discuss various ways to be a better K9 handler and detection dog competitor. Sponsors Silver State K9 www.silverstatek9.com Hits K9 www.hitsk9.net Pack Track www.packtrackapp.com KATS Canine activity tracking. www.katsplatinum.com Show Email: ford@silverstatek9.com | |||
| 001- "K9s Talking Scents" - A Brief Introduction | 26 Oct 2018 | 00:00:59 | |
This podcast is all about Detection Dogs we talking training, working the dog in the real world, starting a new dog or have an experienced dog, this show is for you. Calling all Detection dogs, Sniffer Dogs, those who compete in Nosework / Scentwork sports. If you work a detection dog that sniffs out bombs, drugs, guns, cell phones, electronic devices or anything else this podcast is for you | |||
| #97 Where is my Whiskey and Tobacco with Stu Phillips | 14 Dec 2023 | 02:25:36 | |
In this episode, Cameron Ford interviews Stu Phillips, an operational K9 handler and trainer. Stu shares his journey of working with military working dogs and transitioning to civilian work as a detection dog handler. He discusses the challenges and requirements of working with passive screening drug dogs in high pedestrian environments. Stu also talks about his experience working with explosive detection dogs during the London Olympics. The conversation concludes with Stu's work training whiskey barrel detection dogs and the process of training dogs to detect low-level odors. In this part of the conversation, Stu Phillips discusses the importance of recording and timing in dog training. He then shares the story of the whiskey dogs and the challenges he faced training them. He also talks about his work with tobacco detection dogs and the unique qualities he looks for in these dogs. Finally, he emphasizes the importance of reading your dog and incorporating blank searches into training. In this conversation, Stu Phillips and Cameron Ford discuss various topics related to detection dog training and handling. They cover the use of a middle position and reinforcing different search outcomes, the challenges of conservation detection work, the pros and cons of using Kong as a training tool, advice for handlers working with their first detection dog, and the differences between Springer Spaniels and working Cocker Spaniels. Stu Phillips also shares how people can connect with him and the services he offers. CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:19 Getting into Dogs and Working with Military Working Dogs 02:09 Transitioning to Civilian Work and Training Detection Dogs 03:36 Working as a Passive Screening Drug Dog Handler 04:55 Working in High Pedestrian Environments with Passive Screening Dogs 06:40 Qualities of a Dog for People Screening 08:16 Memorable Deployment with a Passive Screening Dog 09:02 Transitioning to Explosive Detection Dogs for the Olympics 19:46 Challenges and Issues with Contracting Companies 33:12 Training Whiskey Barrel Detection Dogs 39:40 Dog Selection and Training for Low-Level Odor Detection 48:51 Training Process and Proofing for Operational Readiness 51:24 The Importance of Recording and Timing 55:22 The Whiskey Dogs 59:27 Tobacco Detection Dogs 01:09:14 Challenges of Tobacco Detection 01:19:40 The Importance of Reading Your Dog 01:28:32 Qualities of a Tobacco Detection Dog 01:32:19 Training with Blank Searches 01:39:45 Using a Middle Position and Reinforcing Different Search Outcomes 01:41:41 Conservation Detection and the Challenges Faced 01:51:25 Pros and Cons of Using Kong as a Training Tool 02:04:32 Advice for Handlers Working with Their First Detection Dog 02:11:52 Differences Between Springer Spaniels and Working Cocker Spaniels 02:20:32 How to Connect with Stu Phillips and the Services He Offers | |||
| #96 The Misinformed Odor Clown | 29 Nov 2023 | 02:16:01 | |
In this episode, Steven Antommarchi, a fellow Police K9 Trainer and Handler, engages in a deep and informative conversation with Cameron. | |||
| #95 The Reality of Search and Rescue with Tim Houweling | 15 Nov 2023 | 01:54:51 | |
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. | |||
| #94 Dingle Days Detection with Geryah Dingle | 07 Nov 2023 | 01:16:23 | |
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". | |||
| #93 "Women in Police K9" with Sgt. Jaye Lilley | 28 Sep 2023 | 01:10:39 | |
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. | |||
| #92 Dogs can smell Water?? with Sydney Water K9 | 14 Sep 2023 | 01:42:12 | |
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. | |||
| #91"Trainers in Cars" with Laure Hanouna of Chien Zen | 03 Sep 2023 | 01:15:35 | |
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 talk about similarities and differences between Nosework in the US and Europe. We talk about the growth of the sport and things for those getting into Nosework to consider as they start this fun journey. You can find Laure here at https://chienzen.ch/ For all things Detection Dog and to get your K9s Talking Scents Swag go to http://www.fordk9.com | |||
| #90 Flow State with Jens Frank | 15 Aug 2023 | 01:26:55 | |
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 governments program for service dogs used in the management of large carnivores (bears, wolves, and lynx). | |||
| #89 NEW Trainers Jam Michael Nezbeth, Carlos Ramirez and Mike Lilley (Lessons Learned) | 02 Aug 2023 | 01:35:22 | |
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. | |||
| #106 "How does the dog feel about it" with Dr. Stewart Hilliard | 16 Jul 2024 | 01:01:00 | |
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| #88 Austrian Detection K9 with Florian Schneider | 28 Jun 2023 | 01:13:57 | |
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. | |||
| #87 Trainers Jam Session with Michael Ellis, Forrest Micke and Natalie Morris | 01 Jun 2023 | 01:40:34 | |
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. | |||
| #86 Seeing the Forrest from the trees with Forrest Micke | 09 May 2023 | 01:41:27 | |
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. | |||
| #84 Detection and Zooming with Sara Brueske | 30 Mar 2023 | 01:15:14 | |
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 | |||
| #83 Fentanyl, Marijuana and Currency "Oh My" with Mike Kmiecik | 09 Mar 2023 | 01:19:40 | |
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. | |||
| #82 Rolling the Dice with K9 with Anthony Tran | 16 Feb 2023 | 01:20:26 | |
In this Episode I sit down with Tony Tran who is the K9 Manager for the Venetian Casino K9 Program. | |||
| #81 "Where are we" SAR K9 with Dr. Mary Cablk | 19 Jan 2023 | 01:40:36 | |
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 and combining multiple input data types to solve complex challenges related to detection, in a field setting. Her research and expertise has taken her around the world where she has addressed audiences and worked with colleagues on landmine detection, wildlife detection, recovery of human remains, and search and rescue, among others. She works closely with relevant agencies and organizations on the development and implementation of credentialing and standards for canine teams in a variety of disciplines. Dr. Cablk has been instrumental in developing a Ph.D. program in forensic anthropology at the University of Nevada Reno, where she is an adjunct professor and mentors graduate students. She is an auxiliary deputy with several county Sheriff Offices in the State of Nevada and is a resource to the State of California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services. You can contact Dr. Cablk Topdog@detectionsciencesolutions.com | |||
| #80 Get to know Natalie Morris | 22 Dec 2022 | 01:18:27 | |
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 detection dogs and Puppy and Canine Cognition. In this episode we get to learn more about this woman and her path to now being world know trainer and working with some of the best trainers in Dog Training. You can reach Natalie at Natalie@fordK9.com or in Instagram @natalienosek9 Show Sponsors: Sci K9 Home of the TADD and NOTA http://www.scik9.com Getxent: Training absorbent tubes for all your odor needs http://www.getxent.com Precision Explosives: Get all your safe and REAL training odors (no permits needed) http://www.pre-exp.com Sheepdog Guardian: All your K9 Legal information and updates. http://www.sheepdogguardian.com Ford K9: All your Detection Dog learning needs at one spot. http://www.fordk9.com
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| #79 Spaniels and eliminating the question marks with Josh Riddle | 09 Dec 2022 | 01:13:05 | |
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 Spaniel breed has been a popular choice as a detection dog in the UK and Europe, now they are starting to gain popularity here in the USA. Like in the past when the detection industry changes breeds it is important to handlers and trainers to know the breed they work with so that we can maximize the communication and working relationship between this breed and the handlers. We discuss how this breed operates and what makes them unique and some take aways if you are considering this breed in the future. You can find find Josh on Facebook @RockeysKennels Show Sponsors: Sci K9 Home of the TADD and NOTA http://www.scik9.com Getxent: Training absorbent tubes for all your odor needs http://www.getxent.com Precision Explosives: Get all your safe and REAL training odors (no permits needed) http://www.pre-exp.com Sheepdog Guardian: All your K9 Legal information and updates. http://www.sheepdogguardian.com Ford K9: All your Detection Dog learning needs at one spot. http://www.fordk9.com | |||
| #78 Detection Flexibility with Flo Schneider | 21 Nov 2022 | 01:45:07 | |
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. Graduate from SWDI and other programs. Show Sponsors: Sci K9 Home of the TADD and NOTA http://www.scik9.com Getxent: Training absorbent tubes for all your odor needs http://www.getxent.com Precision Explosives: Get all your safe and REAL training odors (no permits needed) http://www.pre-exp.com Sheepdog Guardian: All your K9 Legal information and updates. http://www.sheepdogguardian.com Ford K9: All your Detection Dog learning needs at one spot. http://www.fordk9.com | |||
| #105 Bio Detection dogs with Lale Aksu | 20 Jun 2024 | 01:02:15 | |
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| #77 What does your Data say.. with Bob Eden | 03 Nov 2022 | 01:33:12 | |
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 the Department for 16 years. He is the author of two books, "Dog Training For Law Enforcement" , "K9 Officers Manual", and "K9 Supervisors Manual, Dynamics in Developing and Managing Police K9 Units" currently scheduled for release in June of 2021. In 1988 Bob was appointed to the B.C. Police Commission's committee to create minimum police dog training standards for law enforcement agencies in the province of British Columbia. In 1991 he created and developed the International Police K9 Conference in an attempt to bring a professional training seminar to officers which was not politically oriented or specific to any particular style of training. The intent was to support all officers in methods which meet their specific needs. In 2003 Bob was contracted by the Phoenix Police Department, Phoenix, Arizona to re-develop their police K9 unit from the ground up, introducing new training and deployment ideas. In 2005 he was further contracted by the US Government to assist in a joint Canadian/American venture to train officers and dogs in Rio De Janeiro in preparation for the 2007 Pan American Games. Bob has also authored articles and columns in such periodicals as "Police Magazine", ” Police K9 Magazine”, “K9 Cop Magazine”, "Law and Order", "Police and Security News", "Finland's Rottweiler Magazine", "The Police K9 Recruiter" and "Offlead Magazine" from Australia. In 1994 he created the Police Dog Home Page which has become a standard resource page on the net for law enforcement K9 operations. Visit http://www.katsplatinum.com Contact Bob at rseden@policek9.com Show Sponsors: Sci K9 Home of the TADD and NOTA http://www.scik9.com Getxent: Training absorbent tubes for all your odor needs http://www.getxent.com Precision Explosives: Get all your safe and REAL training odors (no permits needed) http://www.pre-exp.com Sheepdog Guardian: All your K9 Legal information and updates. http://www.sheepdogguardian.com Ford K9: All your Detection Dog learning needs at one spot. http://www.fordk9.com | |||
| #76 Medical Mutts with Dr. Jennifer Cattet | 19 Oct 2022 | 01:06:19 | |
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 background, she is involved in studies in canine medical detection and has contributed to proving that dogs can detect the smell of hypoglycemia and seizures. Jennifer Cattet has taught hundreds of trainers about service dogs. She enjoys helping organizations and professionals start new programs to help more people with disabilities. She is an expert in the field of diabetic alert dogs, seizure alert dogs, and psychiatric service dogs, but she also has experience with training dogs for other conditions, such as mobility issues, autism spectrum disorder, etc. Jennifer Cattet Ph.D. is also the author of over 100+ blogs and has published books and training videos. Her approach to dog training is systematic and practical. She believes that when it comes to service dog training, efficiency and standards are essential. But what’s equally important is making sure dogs are treated as partners along the way. Her methods are based on collaboration and trust. The dogs are never forced but are instead rewarded when they willingly offer the desired behaviors. Her latest book is called: “Selecting and Training Your Service Dog: How to succeed in public access work.” Born in the US, but having grown up in France where she spent 30+ years of her life, Jennifer is perfectly bilingual and can teach in both English and French. She travels between the US and Europe several times a year to coach trainers on both continents. Show Sponsors: Sci K9 Home of the TADD and NOTA http://www.scik9.com Getxent: Training absorbent tubes for all your odor needs http://www.getxent.com Precision Explosives: Get all your safe and REAL training odors (no permits needed) http://www.pre-exp.com Sheepdog Guardian: All your K9 Legal information and updates. http://www.sheepdogguardian.com Ford K9: All your Detection Dog learning needs at one spot. http://www.fordk9.com | |||
| #75 Check your Email with Tony Gravley | 03 Oct 2022 | 01:23:38 | |
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 Iraq for over 12 years, then Working at Auburn University Canine Performance Center... Tony has a wide range or REAL detection dog experience. These days Tony still works with Bomb dogs and has a private business as well as being a NACSW and AKC Scentwork Judge. You can find Tony at http://www.nextgenerationk9.com Show Sponsors: Sci K9 Home of the TADD and NOTA http://www.scik9.com Getxent: Training absorbent tubes for all your odor needs http://www.getxent.com Precision Explosives: Get all your safe and REAL training odors (no permits needed) http://www.pre-exp.com Sheepdog Guardian: All your K9 Legal information and updates. http://www.sheepdogguardian.com Ford K9: All your Detection Dog learning needs at one spot. http://www.fordk9.com | |||
| #74 Bed Bug Detection with Nick Hamer | 15 Sep 2022 | 01:00:58 | |
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 his business go visit www.k9bbi.com Show Sponsors Sci K9 Home of the TADD and NOTA http://www.scik9.com Getxent: Training absorbent tubes for all your odor needs http://www.getxent.com Precision Explosives: Get all your safe and REAL training odors (no permits needed) http://www.pre-exp.com Sheepdog Guardian: All your K9 Legal information and updates. http://www.sheepdogguardian.com Ford K9: All your Detection Dog learning needs at one spot. http://www.fordk9.com | |||
| #73 The SW Mindset with Steve White | 01 Sep 2022 | 02:19:06 | |
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 Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers, and is a consultant and instructor for the K9 Academy for Law Enforcement. Steve has instructed at seminars in the U.S., Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, Finland, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Spain, and the United Kingdom. He has served as a primary instructor for Karen Pryor’s ClickerExpo and the Karen Pryor Academy for Animal Training and Behavior. His articles have appeared in police K-9 and dog training publications in the U.S., Canada, Australia, Finland, and Japan. He specializes in teaching behavior modification, tracking, and scent work through the use of positive reinforcement-based operant conditioning. He provides consultation and training to K-9 units on administrative and legal issues, and has been recognized as an expert witness by Washington and federal courts in Police K-9 and dog behavior matters. Steve now has his business www.proactivek9.com email Steve@proactivek9.com CDTA URBAN TRACKING SEMINAR WITH Show Sponsors: Sci K9 Home of the TADD and NOTA http://www.scik9.com Getxent: Training absorbent tubes for all your odor needs http://www.getxent.com Precision Explosives: Get all your safe and REAL training odors (no permits needed) http://www.pre-exp.com Sheepdog Guardian: All your K9 Legal information and updates. http://www.sheepdogguardian.com Ford K9: All your Detection Dog learning needs at one spot. http://www.fordk9.com | |||
| #72 LABoratory of Breeding with Katelyn Graham | 18 Aug 2022 | 01:29:41 | |
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 absorbent tubes for all your odor needs http://www.getxent.com Precision Explosives: Get all your safe and REAL training odors (no permits needed) http://www.pre-exp.com Sheepdog Guardian: All your K9 Legal information and updates. http://www.sheepdogguardian.com Ford K9: All your Detection Dog learning needs at one spot. http://www.fordk9.com | |||
| #71 School K9s with Clark County School District Police | 28 Jul 2022 | 00:59:08 | |
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 @therealofficeroreo Show Sponsors Sci K9 Home of the TADD and NOTA http://www.scik9.com Getxent: Training absorbent tubes for all your odor needs http://www.getxent.com Precision Explosives: Get all your safe and REAL training odors (no permits needed) http://www.pre-exp.com Sheepdog Guardian: All your K9 Legal information and updates. http://www.sheepdogguardian.com Ford K9: All your Detection Dog learning needs at one spot. http://www.fordk9.com | |||
| #70 The 11th Commandment with Brad Gillespie | 08 Jul 2022 | 01:12:17 | |
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 Canine Association and has been the SME for several international K9 research projects. Brad considers himself a lifelong student of the game and believes in a foundation of objective evidence in terms of training whenever possible. He is continually striving to better train operationally reliable K9 teams through training programs that are repeatable, reliable, fundamental, teachable and learnable. ⠀ Contact Brad at Brad.Gillespie@opp.ca
Show Sponsors: Sci K9 home of the TADD and now the Novel Odor Training Aid (NOTA) www.scik9.com Honden Sport Shop: Home of the "Odor Pays Box" and many other Detection Training tools. www.hondensportshop.nl Simon Prins ACT: Great training classes and equipment at www.simonprins.com Getxent Training Tubes: The tubes you have seen deigned to absorb nearly any chemical odor for you to use as a safe training tool to put out odor in numerous environments www.getxent.com Precision Explosives: Are you looking for REAL odors to train on both Narcotic and Explosives? Go check out www.pre-exp.com Ford K9: Handler and Trainer Schools as well as a variety of Seminars... can't come to Vegas, well we can come to you go visit al of our classes and seminars at www.fordk9.com
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| #69 The "Re-Do" Episode with Simon Prins | 28 Jun 2022 | 01:20:58 | |
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 Simon Prins go to www.simonprins.com Thank you to the Show Sponsors: Ford K9 https://www.fordk9.com/ Simon Prins ACT https://www.simonprins.com Getxent https://getxent.com Sci K9 https://www.scik9.com Leash and Harness Coffee https://www.leashandharnesscoffee.com Precision Explosives https://www.pre-exp.com
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| #68 Using Addiction for Detection Dog Training with Michael Ellis | 08 Jun 2022 | 00:59:28 | |
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 Show Sponsors: Ford K9: Are you looking for Detection Dog handler classes and seminars? Are you looking for Detection Webinars and Videos? go visit www.fordk9.com Honden Sport Shop: Detection Dog Training Boxes and the home of the Odor Pays Box. Go visit www.hondensportshop.nl Getxent Tubes: Are you looking for some of the best ways to place odor out in your training area, use something scientifically proven to absorb odor and release odor. Use the Getxent tubes, go to www.getxent.com Precision Explosives: Are you looking for legal and safe to possess REAL odor training aids for explosives or narcotics and NOT need a ATF or DEA license? Look no further than Precision Explosives, they have REAL ODOR training aids tested and measured telling you exactly what the purity level is on what you are training on. First of its kind in this industry and backed by independent testing and reviews by practitioners and laboratory testing. Go to www.pre-exp.com Sci-K9: Home of the TADD and now the NOTA (Novel Odor Training Aid) Are you not sure what odor you want to train you dog on yet but want to teach your dog detection? Well now you no longer need to train your dog to just find toys or food until you decide, you can now use NOTA. NOTA is a training odor material NOT FOUND anywhere in the environment and 100% safe to train on and no matter what you decide to train you dog on later... NOTA will not be at risk to ever be found in your real search environments Get your NOTA and TADD today at www.scik9.com
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| #104 Belief is the Death of Reason with Dr. Nathan Hall and Dr. Paola Tiedemann | 27 May 2024 | 01:52:39 | |
In this episode, Dr. Nathan Hall and Dr. Paola Tiedemann discuss their research on canine detection applications and the use of olfactometers. They explain that olfactometers are scientific instruments used to provide measured and standardized odors to animals. The researchers have been working on miniaturizing olfactometers and making them more rugged for various applications. They also discuss the merging of technology and dogs, predicting that within a few years, cameras and olfactometers could be used for initial dog training. They also explore the importance of the handler-dog relationship and the potential for technology to provide confirmation of the dog's findings. In this part of the conversation, Cameron and Paola discuss the importance of unifying the protocols and procedures used in scent detection. They emphasize the need to consider variables such as the length of time, collection methods, and the type of container used. They also discuss the plausibility of dogs remembering scents in real-world environments and the challenges of training dogs to match samples with different variations. They touch on the impact of factors like stress, medication, and age on human scent and the need for further research in these areas. They also highlight the importance of training dogs on a variety of targets and distractors to improve their ability to generalize and avoid false positives. Finally, they discuss the challenges of introducing new samples and variations in training and the need for ongoing evaluation and testing. In this final part of the conversation, Cameron Ford and Nathan Hall discuss the importance of challenging and critically evaluating detection dog training methods. They emphasize the need for accurate and informed decision-making in operational scenarios. They also explore the impact of odor concentration on a dog's ability to generalize and detect targets. The conversation then shifts to the research on firearms detection, including the significance of gunshot residue (GSR) and the volume of odor. They discuss the challenges of training dogs on different concentrations of odor and the importance of training on the actual weapon rather than just the powder. Finally, they touch on the ongoing research on ghost guns and the need to understand the odor profiles of 3D printed firearms. | |||
| #67 "Breed all about it" with Bart Rogers and Craig Koshyk | 26 May 2022 | 01:25:01 | |
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 history all over the world. Check out his work at https://pointingdogblog.blogspot.com Bart Rogers: Bart has been developing and training explosives detection dogs, and instructing handler courses, for 10 years. Bart specializes in the foundational training of green dogs for explosives detection. He has successfully trained hundreds of explosives detection dogs for groups including VWK9, ATF, Department of Justice, and others. Wildlife conservation Bart has trained and deployed dogs for ecological conservation of: Eastern striped and Eastern spotted skunk, Black bear ,Burmese and North African rock pythons in the Florida Everglades Bonneted bat, Protected sport fish species (developed and implemented first Illegal Fish Filet Detection dog program for the Alabama Marine Resources Enforcement Department) Biological detection In addition to training dogs for operational services Bart has also been involved in training dogs for olfactory detection research of biological targets, including the first dogs trained to detect a live virus. Animal-assisted therapy Bart has trained service and assistance dogs for the Veterans Administration, and trained the first therapy dog for Auburn University's Student Counseling Services. Visit Bart's site https://sites.google.com/view/southpawconsulting/home Show Sponsors: Also Check out our NEW FORD K9 YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/CameronFordK9 Precision Explosives: Looking for quality Explosive or Narcotic training aids that are also legal to possess with no permits required go visit www.pre-exp.com SciK9: Home of the TADD and all your cleaning materials for Detection work. www.scik9.com Getxent: Getxent tubes for odor absorption www.getxent.com Honden Sport Shop: Home of the Odor Pays box and other detection dog equipment. Go check out www.hondensportshop.nl Ford K9 LLC: Are you needing a Detection Dog Handler and Trainer School... maybe looking at one of the Ford K9 Seminars go towww.fordk9.com
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| #66 Dealing with all the Background Noise with Simon Prins | 10 May 2022 | 01:24:05 | |
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 the last 25 years, he’s skillfully trained and purposed dogs for special operation missions and has mastered the art of using robotics and sensors with dogs to perform such tasks successfully. He’s titled and trained countless dogs and trainers from special units across the globe and firmly believes that science can significantly improve our work with animals. Simon Prins is a/n speaker, author, innovator, animal trainer, and behaviorist, and is currently working with the Netherlands Police Agency. Simon’s interest in canine work peaked when he was on a hunting trip with dogs in 1989. He was impressed with their abilities and started looking into opportunities to work with dogs. Not soon after, he joined the police force and became one of the youngest patrol dog handlers. In 1996, he was asked to set up a special K9 project incorporating the use of radio-guided camera dogs. In the years that followed, he implemented programs such as hard surface tracking, laser-guided attack dogs, various levels of detection, to name a few. In 2002, Simon created Urban Search and Rescue Unit, selecting and training 16 dogs and handlers to work alongside him in search and rescue operations. In 2006, he started to incorporate the use of electronics with dogs, even more, outfitting them with sensors and training them to carry small robots into operations. In the years since Simon has written countless training protocols and has developed a number of innovative training apparatuses. He believes that following protocols, collecting data, and educating trainers has been the key to his success, as well as replacing traditional punishment training methods with operant conditioning techniques. Simon travels around the world extensively, teaching working dog trainers how to do the same. Sign up for the June Seminars in Las Vegas with Simon and Cameron www.fordk9.com/seminars Show Sponsors: Also Check out our NEW FORD K9 YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/CameronFordK9 SciK9: Home of the TADD and all your cleaning materials for Detection work. www.scik9.com Getxent: Getxent tubes for odor absorption www.getxent.com HITS K9 Conference: In Orlando August 16,17 and 18. go to www.hitsk9.net Ford K9 LLC: Are you needing a Detection Dog Handler and Trainer School... maybe looking at one of the Ford K9 Seminars go towww.fordk9.com | |||
| #65 Its all about Clarity with Michael Nezbeth | 29 Apr 2022 | 01:16:17 | |
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 YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/CameronFordK9 Precision Explosives: Looking for quality Explosive or Narcotic training aids that are also legal to possess with no permits required go visit www.pre-exp.com SciK9: Home of the TADD and all your cleaning materials for Detection work. www.scik9.com Getxent: Getxent tubes for odor absorption www.getxent.com HITS K9 Conference: In Orlando August 16,17 and 18. go to www.hitsk9.net Ford K9 LLC: Are you needing a Detection Dog Handler and Trainer School... maybe looking at one of the Ford K9 Seminars go towww.fordk9.com | |||
| #64 Data, Records and Detection Dogs with Sgt. Stèphan Petersen | 19 Apr 2022 | 01:32:12 | |
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 expert in the field of detection dogs he and the project team utilized and developed a training protocol for Digital Storage Detection Dogs in the fight against cybercrime. Because cybercrime is not constrained by borders, it is very important to work together as law enforcement, training “digital detection dogs” at an international level. Sharing information in the field of training data and discussing operational cases will significantly improve the level of this specific new detection discipline. Canine teams will never replace human search teams, but even in this digital era, they are a valuable addition to the innovative technology making the world a safer place and protecting against increasing forms of cybercrime.
Show Sponsors: Also Check out our NEW FORD K9 YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/CameronFordK9 Precision Explosives: Are you looking for legal to possess Explosive or Narcotic training aids? Go check out www.pre-exp.com SciK9: Home of the TADD and all your cleaning materials for Detection work. www.scik9.com Getxent: Getxent tubes for odor absorption www.getxent.com HITS K9 Conference: In Orlando August 16,17 and 18. go to www.hitsk9.net Ford K9 LLC: Are you needing a Detection Dog Handler and Trainer School... maybe looking at one of the Ford K9 Seminars go towww.fordk9.com | |||
| #63 Power Communication with Michael Ellis | 31 Mar 2022 | 01:37:47 | |
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 and rescue groups, service dog agencies, and pet dog trainers. Michael’s clear, concise, and patient style has made him one of the most popular coaches of trainers in the country. He has given over 300 seminars in the United States, Canada, and South America, that’s well over a thousand days of lecture and practical work in the last eight years alone, and as a result, has been one of the driving forces in popularizing reward based training systems for the protection sports. Michael has competed in and done decoy/helper work for several national level competitions, both in Schutzhund and ringsport. He was also one of the first Mondioring decoys certified in the US. He has coached national champions in several disciplines, and many national and international competitors, but he is perhaps most proud of the hundreds of club level and beginning trainers that he has helped to improve their communication and physical skills. He was a past president of the American Working Malinois Association and a former board member of the US Mondioring Association.
Show Sponsors: Also Check out our NEW FORD K9 YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/CameronFordK9 Honest Pet Company: Are you looking for quality training toys and food rewards. Do you want to help give back to the working dog community. Purchase and and support Honest Pet Company and the non profits they give back to. Go visit www.honestpets.co Leash and Harness Coffee: Made by Handlers for Handlers and in support of handlers and K9 Units. Leash and Harness coffee gives back to K9 Units with proceeds from the sales of the coffee use this discount code to get 10% off your coffee order FORD K9 www.leashandharnesscoffee.com SciK9: Home of the TADD and all your cleaning materials for Detection work. www.scik9.com Getxent: Getxent tubes for odor absorption www.getxent.com HITS K9 Conference: In Orlando August 16,17 and 18. go to www.hitsk9.net Ford K9 LLC: Are you needing a Detection Dog Handler and Trainer School... maybe looking at one of the Ford K9 Seminars go towww.fordk9.com | |||
| #62 The Process of Training and Detection Dog with Tobias Gustavsson PART 2 | 16 Mar 2022 | 01:48:51 | |
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 military special operation forces, government dog teams for large carnivore management, search and rescue dog teams, customs and prison service. I am specialized in tracking and scent detection and have an extensive experience in developing skills in dog teams on all levels. You can find Tobias at www.tobiasgustavsson.com Show Sponsors: Also Check out our NEW FORD K9 YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/CameronFordK9 Honest Pet Company: Are you looking for quality training toys and food rewards. Do you want to help give back to the working dog community. Purchase and and support Honest Pet Company and the non profits they give back to. Go visit www.honestpets.co Leash and Harness Coffee: Made by Handlers for Handlers and in support of handlers and K9 Units. Leash and Harness coffee gives back to K9 Units with proceeds from the sales of the coffee use this discount code to get 10% off your coffee order FORD K9 www.leashandharnesscoffee.com SciK9: Home of the TADD and all your cleaning materials for Detection work. www.scik9.com Getxent: Getxent tubes for odor absorption www.getxent.com Iowa K9 Detection: Josh Judge provides REAL ODOR explosive training kits shipped directly to you. www.iowak9detection.com Blueline K9 Training Conference: April 26 to 28 in Pittsburg PA go visit www.bluelinek9training.com Ford K9 LLC: Are you looking for your next Detection dog?? Are you needing a Detection Dog Handler and Trainer School... maybe looking at one of the Ford K9 Seminars go towww.fordk9.com
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| #61 "The Process of Training Detection" with Tobias Gustavsson PART 1 | 01 Mar 2022 | 01:38:00 | |
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 military special operation forces, government dog teams for large carnivore management, search and rescue dog teams, customs and prison service. I am specialized in tracking and scent detection and have an extensive experience in developing skills in dog teams on all levels. You can find Tobias at www.tobiasgustavsson.com Show Sponsors: Also Check out our NEW FORD K9 YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/CameronFordK9 Honest Pet Company: Are you looking for quality training toys and food rewards. Do you want to help give back to the working dog community. Purchase and and support Honest Pet Company and the non profits they give back to. Go visit www.honestpets.co Leash and Harness Coffee: Made by Handlers for Handlers and in support of handlers and K9 Units. Leash and Harness coffee gives back to K9 Units with proceeds from the sales of the coffee use this discount code to get 10% off your coffee order FORD K9 www.leashandharnesscoffee.com SciK9: Home of the TADD and all your cleaning materials for Detection work. www.scik9.com Getxent: Getxent tubes for odor absorption www.getxent.com Iowa K9 Detection: Josh Judge provides REAL ODOR explosive training kits shipped directly to you. www.iowak9detection.com Blueline K9 Training Conference: April 26 to 28 in Pittsburg PA go visit www.bluelinek9training.com Ford K9 LLC: Are you looking for your next Detection dog?? Are you needing a Detection Dog Handler and Trainer School... maybe looking at one of the Ford K9 Seminars go to www.fordk9.com
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| #60 Digital Dust - Electronic Storage Media Detection Dogs... Future of Detection | 23 Feb 2022 | 00:44:27 | |
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 (thumb drives, SD/Micro SD cards and other items) they tend to think of crimes involving sexual predators... but when it comes to crimes these day nearly all of it is done on a digital device. From White collar financial (Crypto Currency), to Narcotics, to terrorism... Dogs trained to help find these devices are the future of detection in Law Enforcement. Since this type of Detection has started it has already evolved. So have the techniques to use these dog and training of these dogs. Even the deployment of this type of dog is also unique. We talk about all this and more... If you are employed with or attached to Law Enforcement Agency you can contact me for more Information on this topic. cameron@fordk9.com or visit www.fordk9.com
Show Sponsors: Honest Pet Company: Are you looking for quality training toys and food rewards. Do you want to help give back to the working dog community. Purchase and and support Honest Pet Company and the non profits they give back to. Go visit www.honestpets.co Leash and Harness Coffee: Made by Handlers for Handlers and in support of handlers and K9 Units. Leash and Harness coffee gives back to K9 Units with proceeds from the sales of the coffee use this discount code to get 10% off your coffee order FORD K9 www.leashandharnesscoffee.com SciK9: Home of the TADD and all your cleaning materials for Detection work. www.scik9.com Getxent: Getxent tubes for odor absorption www.getxent.com Iowa K9 Detection: Josh Judge provides REAL ODOR explosive training kits shipped directly to you. www.iowak9detection.com Precision Explosives and Narcotics: Training aids for K9 Handlers www.pre-exp.com Bill Gaskins Integrity Noseworx: Are you looking to up your Nosework game... Contact Bill at www.integritynoseworx.com DEvyne Canine Pet Transport: Do you need a dog transported in the USA? For the best pet transport carrier in the business contact www.facebook.com/devyne.canine PackTrack K9 Record Keeping: All your K9 Detection Record keeping needs. www.packtrackapp.com HITS K9 Conference: Largest K9 Conference in the United States this year will be in Orlando FL Aug 16 to 19 www.hitsk9.net Ford K9 LLC: Are you looking for your next Detection dog?? Are you needing a Detection Dog Handler and Trainer School... maybe looking at one of the Ford K9 Seminars go to www.fordk9.com Also Check out our NEW FORD K9 YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/CameronFordK9
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