K9s Talking Scents

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. www.simonprins.com 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 

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 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 

In this engaging discussion, Michael Ellis, an internationally recognized dog trainer with over three decades of experience, shares insights into the art of communication in dog training. He emphasizes the importance of science-based methods and consistency, cautioning against constantly switching techniques. Michael also highlights the joys of developing young dogs and discusses how modern innovations and understanding of behavior can enhance training. His passion for cooperative play and methods to motivate less-driven dogs shines through, making for a thought-provoking dialogue.

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   

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   

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   

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 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   

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 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  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 YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/CameronFordK9 

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.canine  Ford K9 LLC: Detection Dog Handler and Trainer Schools and Seminars and fully trained detection dogs. www.fordk9.com