K9s Talking Scents

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.You can reach out to Stu on Instagram @bwyk9Website http://www.bwycanine.co.ukCHAPTERS00:00Introduction and Background01:19Getting into Dogs and Working with Military Working Dogs02:09Transitioning to Civilian Work and Training Detection Dogs03:36Working as a Passive Screening Drug Dog Handler04:55Working in High Pedestrian Environments with Passive Screening Dogs06:40Qualities of a Dog for People Screening08:16Memorable Deployment with a Passive Screening Dog09:02Transitioning to Explosive Detection Dogs for the Olympics19:46Challenges and Issues with Contracting Companies33:12Training Whiskey Barrel Detection Dogs39:40Dog Selection and Training for Low-Level Odor Detection48:51Training Process and Proofing for Operational Readiness51:24The Importance of Recording and Timing55:22The Whiskey Dogs59:27Tobacco Detection Dogs01:09:14Challenges of Tobacco Detection01:19:40The Importance of Reading Your Dog01:28:32Qualities of a Tobacco Detection Dog01:32:19Training with Blank Searches01:39:45Using a Middle Position and Reinforcing Different Search Outcomes01:41:41Conservation Detection and the Challenges Faced01:51:25Pros and Cons of Using Kong as a Training Tool02:04:32Advice for Handlers Working with Their First Detection Dog02:11:52Differences Between Springer Spaniels and Working Cocker Spaniels02:20:32How to Connect with Stu Phillips and the Services He Offers

In this episode, Steven Antommarchi, a fellow Police K9 Trainer and Handler, engages in a deep and informative conversation with Cameron. The interview covers a wide range of topics, delving into both personal and professional aspects of Cameron’s life, with a significant focus on detection dogs. This episode offers a comprehensive insight into Cameron’s experiences and expertise, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in detection dogs. To explore more about Detection Dogs, visit http://www.fordk9.com

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. Non Profits mentioned in this podcast on Instagram:@hdsearchdogfund @SpikesK9Fund  @SearchDogFoundation  To learn all things Detection dogs go to http://www.fordk9.com

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".We discuss her journey in detention dogs, how she got into her YouTube channel and the various training topics of Nosework and Scentwork dogs.To learn everything about Detection Dogs go visit http://www.fordk9.com 

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. We speak about the evolution of training and the increasing role of women in Police and K9 Training. We cover training lessons learned and how to constantly improve your program from puppies to adult dogs and handler training. For everything Detection go visit http://www.fordk9.com

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.  We cover everything from how this program started to they type of dogs selected, how they are trained, how the are deployed and the overwhelming success of the program.Thank you Glenn for letting me use your studio and do this interview with you. Handlers and Trainers:Kaylee-lee Black  KYLEE-LEE.BLACK@sydneywater.com.auNicole Harvey  NICOLE.HARVEY@sydneywater.com.auBettina Grieve  Bettina.Grieve@sydneywater.com.auFor everything detection go visit http://www.fordk9.com 

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

Jens Frank, a world renowned Detection, Tracking and Laser Directional Trainer, discusses topics such as adaptability, learning from past mistakes, the value of diverse tools and experiences as a trainer, primary reinforcers in dog training, the popularity of tracking dog sports in Europe, unique training exercises and detection dog games, the importance of writing down dog observations, setting goals for training dogs, and the renaissance of detection dog training.

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.  Mike Nezbeth, Mike Lilley and Carlos Ramirez sit down and share their knowledge and experience.  You can find them at the following links.http://www.grassrootsk9.comhttp://www.mlk9.comhttp://www.carlosramirezk9.comAnd for everything Detection Dogs and your K9s Talking Scents SWAG got visit http://www.fordk9.com

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.You can find Florian on Instagram @kynotecTo find everything Detection Dogs go visit http://www.fordk9.com