K9s Talking Scents

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

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 

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 

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 T

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  

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

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 Fl

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 abiliti

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 

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 in

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

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 pro

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 pro

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

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 detection dogs, not just the dog end but also on the human side as well. To contact Dr. Nathan Hall email Nathaniel.J.Hall@ttu.edu To contact Dr. Mallory Dechant email mallory.dechant@ttu.edu    Show Sponsors  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

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 be street ready as a detection dog handler. You can find Pete Stevens at www.thescentsablek9.com  Show Sponsors: Leash and Harness Coffee: The Bomb Coffee with a Dope finish go to www.leashandharnesscoffee.com  Getxent: Getxent tubes for odor absorption www.getxent.com  Sci K9 home of the TADD and now DETECTION CLEANING Products  www.Scik9.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 gam

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 UK and created DDT after being a SAR K9 Handler.  Georgie currently owns K9 Brian Training in Wales, UK. You can contact her at www.k9braintraining.com  To learn more about DDT go to www.DDT.com  Or in North America go to www.DDT.dog  Show Sponsors  Leash and Harness Coffee: The Bomb Coffee with a Dope finish go to www.leashandharnesscoffee.com  Sci K9 home of the TADD www.Scik9.com Precision Explosives and Narcotics: Training aids for K9 Handlers www.pre-exp.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.ca

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 Nelson. The service and care she provides when transporting your dog is unmatched.  I have shipped numerous dogs with her from puppies to adults and all have been so well cared for and comfortable.  Contact her at https://m.facebook.com/devyne.canine  Getxent odor tubes: www.getxent.com Sci K9 home of the TADD: www.scik9.com Precision Explosives: www.pre-exp.com Ford K9: Go check out the NEW www.fordk9.com NEW Webinars, Classes, Seminars and soon ONLINE CLASSES with 14 Instructors. Go view all our upcoming classes and seminars which now includes PUPPY COGNITION. Where is Cameron teaching? Go view the EVENTS page: https:/

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 https://www.facebook.com/natalie.duberow  Non Profit: Retired Police K9 Foundation www.rpk9.com  Show Sponsors: DEvyne Canine Pet Transport                                                         BEST PET TRANSPORT IN THE BUSINESS https://m.facebook.com/devyne.canine  Getxent odor tubes: www.getxent.com Sci K9 home of the TADD: www.scik9.com Precision Explosives: www.pre-exp.com Ford K9: Go check out the NEW www.fordk9.com NEW Webinars, Classes, Seminars and soon ONLINE CLASSES with 14 Instructors. Go view all our upcoming classes and seminars which now includes PUPPY COGNITION. Where is Cameron teaching? Go view the EV

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 International University Dr. Lauryn E. DeGreeff has worked in the field of analytical chemistry in support of canine detection for more than 12 years. She received a Ph.D. in Chemistry with an emphasis in Forensic Science from Florida International University in 2010. Her research focused on the sampling, characterization, and delivery of human odor, living and deceased, for the purpose of canine detection. Following the completion of her doctorate, she worked as a research fellow at the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Counterterrorism and Forensic Science Research Unit. Her research focus was detection and determinatio