K9s Talking Scents

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://www.fordk9.com/events/ Looking for your next TRAINED Detection dog???                   Contact us Info@fordk9.com Go support K9s Talking Scents Podcast and buy some gear https://www.fordk9.com/product-category/h

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 EVENTS page: https://www.fordk9.com/events/ Looking for your next TRAINED Detection dog???                   Contact us Info@fordk9.com Go support K9s Talking Scents Podcast and buy some gear https://www.fordk9.com/product-category/hats/ 

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 determination of human scent and odor and human blood or the development / improvement of canine training aids and training methods. Dr. DeGreeff began her research at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory in 2012 with research efforts focused on the characterization of explosives for instrumental and canine detection. She has since developed and patented a canine training tool for training on mixed odors, which has recently been brought to commercial market. Additional research has included a chemistry-based approach to studying canine olfaction for the purpose of improving canine training and informing field vapor sampling practices. Dr. DeGreeff has published numerous journal articles, holds three patents, has presented her research at numerous national and international conferences, and frequently gives educational seminars law enforcement officers and military personnel. Non Profit Shout out: Vegas Casino K9 Foundation www.vck9f.org/donate  Show Sponsors: 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://www.fordk9.com/events/   Looking for your next TRAINED Detection dog???                   Contact us Info@fordk9.com   Go support K9s Talking Scents Podcast and buy some gear https://www.fordk9.com/product-category/hats/    

The growth with the use of Detection Dogs has been rapidly expanding into all kinds of new areas. In this Episode we speak to Paris Nicholson who is the owner of PTA (Pipeline leak Training Acadamy). Paris Trains dogs and Handlers who want to get into the lucrative business of Pipe line leak detection. Mr. Nicholson has been involved in the law enforcement and security industries for the past 35 years. As a member and Head Trainer of the U.S.Virgin Islands Police Department, K-9 Unit he oversaw the training of officers in criminal apprehension, Narcotics and Explosive Detection. In 1989 Mr. Nicholson started his own security guard agency in the U.S.Virgin Islands growing the business to employ over 350 armed and unarmed security personnel, private investigations and armored car services. In 2000 he built owned and operated Bullseye, the Virgin Islands first indoor shooting range and training academy catering to Federal and Local Law Enforcement Agencies. Mr. Nicholson received certification from the Detroit Police Department in the areas of Narcotic and Explosive detection. He is licensed by the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms and maintains various Firearms and Explosive licenses. He maintains two K-9 training facilities one located in Central Florida and one in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands that his son Paris Nicholson IV operates. Past and present client list includes U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Virgin Islands Police Department, British Virgin Islands Customs Department, Turks & Caicos Customs Department, Turks & Caicos Police Department, Mount Dora, Florida Police Department, Anguilla Customs Department, St. Kitts Customs Department, Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda, Royal Virgin Islands Police Force, (BVI), Top Priority Security, BVI, Maryland Security Protective Services and The U.S. Department of Homeland Security. He is also a member of the USPCA, (United States Police Canine Association). Contact Paris Nicholson www.k9pta.com Show Sponsors: 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://www.fordk9.com/events/ Looking for your next TRAINED Detection dog???  Contact us Info@fordk9.com Go support K9s Talking Scents Podcast and buy some gear https://www.fordk9.com/product-category/hats/ 

In this Episode I speak with Craig Koshyk and Bart Rogers. We discuss the history of breeds and why they do what they do. We go over why we tend to pick dogs they way we do in the USA and what we really need to pay attention to.... more than just what the breed is. 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. A pointer is not just a pointer and a lab may not be just a retriever.   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: 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://www.fordk9.com/events/ Looking for your next TRAINED Detection dog??? Contact us Info@fordk9.com Go support K9s Talking Scents Podcast and buy some gear https://www.fordk9.com/product-category/hats/ 

This Episode we speak with Mike Suttle of Logan Haus Kennels... Mike is a well know breeder and trainer. Mike has well proven breedings of Malinois and Dutch Shepherds as well as Labradors. I personally have had 2 dogs from Logan Haus (1 Malinois and 1 Labrador) both have been outstanding dogs. *Episode Warning, Mike is on a cell phone during this interview and at times has spotty signal, he cuts out from time to time but you can still follow what he is saying and speaking about. Logan Haus Kennels is owned by Mike Suttle. Mike has been training and raising working dogs for over 30 years. He began with the first working sled dog kennel in West Virginia where he trained Siberian Huskies and Alaskan Malamutes. At age13, he titled his first dog in obedience. Growing up on a cattle farm, he learned how to train herding dogs for livestock. Throughout his high school years, he worked as a veterinary assistant. He then spent 8 years in the United States Marine Corps where he was first introduced to the military working dog program. For the last 20 years, he has dedicated his efforts solely on working military and police dogs. He has attended over 50 military and police dog seminars and has spent thousands of hours training with the best police dog trainers throughout the world. As a breeder Mike has produced puppies that have been used in USAR, Police, SWAT, US Customs, US Border Patrol, DOD, as well as International Police, Security, Customs, and Special Operations. Logan Haus Kennels has bred, raised and prepared more puppies from birth to being selected and used for Tier 1 SOCOM positions than any other kennel in the United States. Mike has earned titles in Schutzhund, SDA, and AKC and has trained many police service dogs. Mike has also worked as the co-owner of Signature K9 for 5 years where he developed many new pieces of training equipment and spent hundreds of hours working in the field with military working dog handlers and police K-9 handlers to discuss training and equipment issues. In 2013 Mike started a Canine Trainers School and has helped professional trainers from several countries to better understand dog training in the areas of shaping behaviors, bite development, and odor detection. Together with input and feedback from other trainers, Mike developed a very effective system to start and imprint puppies as young as 5 weeks old in detection work, this system is being adopted by many programs all over the World who are recognizing the benefits of starting with puppies and teaching them the skills they need as they develop into detector dogs. Mike has recently completed a 3 year rotation as an Explosives Detection K-9 handler and consultant in Afghanistan on a security contract. Logan Haus Kennels was included in a feature about elite Special Operations canines on CBS 60 Minutes. Follow the links below to watch the full segment and 60 Minutes Overtime: Ford K9 LLC FORD K9: www.Fordk9.com LOOKING FOR YOUR NEXT DOG? Contact us here at Ford K9 to purchase your next fully trained Detection Dog. Now you can also pick one of our raised puppy to detection dogs. Email info@fordk9.com Ford K9 MOBILE CLASSROOM - We come to YOU. Any one of our classes and seminars can come to you and your area. Contact us today to schedule. FORD K9 in LAS VEGAS: Attend any one of our classes or seminars. Ford K9 now offers the new CSDT (Certified Sport Detection Dog Trainer) classes. We offer Level 1 and Level 2.Becoming a CSDT will help you develop as a trainer and become more familiar and efficient as a trainer working with all types of dogs and handlers wanting to join in the great sport of scent detection. Do you want to become a professional handler in Conservation or SAR or other Detection disciplines? Ford K9 also offers CPDT (Canine Police/Professional Detection Dog Training School ) Levels 1, 2, and Master Trainer. This is for Handlers and Trainers or those working professional detection dogs such as Explosive, Firearm, Narcotic and

This is episode 50!!! Landmark episode for K9s Talking Scents.  I get to sit down with former Navy SEAL Mike Ritland, author of Trident K9 Warriors, Navy SEAL dogs, and Team Dog. Host of podcast Mike Drop, Owner of Trikos K9, Team Dog, as well as Founder of Warrior Dog Foundation and there are always a few more things Mike does to keeps himself busy.  You can check out more about Mike Ritland and all he has to offer at www.mikeritlandco.com   Mike and I cover a lot of information in this episode, we cover relationships with your dog, training your dog and nutrition for your dog.   SHOW SPONSORS: Integrity Noseworx www.integritynoseworx.com Grassroots K9 Maryland www.grassrootsk9.com K9s United www.K9sunited.org    Ford K9 LLC FORD K9: www.Fordk9.com  LOOKING FOR YOUR NEXT DOG? Contact us here at Ford K9 to purchase your next fully trained Detection Dog. Now you can also pick one of our raised puppy to detection dogs. Email info@fordk9.com    Ford K9 MOBILE CLASSROOM - We come to YOU. Any one of our classes and seminars can come to you and your area. Contact us today to schedule.    FORD K9 in LAS VEGAS: Attend any one of our classes or seminars. Ford K9 now offers the new CSDT (Certified Sport Detection Dog Trainer) classes. We offer Level 1 and Level 2. Becoming a CSDT will help you develop as a trainer and become more familiar and efficient as a trainer working with all types of dogs and handlers wanting to join in the great sport of scent detection. Do you want to become a professional handler in Conservation or SAR or other Detection disciplines? Ford K9 also offers CPDT (Canine Police/Professional Detection Dog Training School ) Levels 1, 2, and Master Trainer. This is for Handlers and Trainers or those working professional detection dogs such as Explosive, Firearm, Narcotic and Electronic Media / Cell Phone Detection, Conservation, SAR / Human Remains, Currency and more.    SHOW YOUR SUPPORT for K9s TALKING SCENTS PODCAST you now have all kinds of gear for you guys from Shirts, Hats, Mugs and more just got to www.fordk9.com and click on the ONLINE STORE

Debi DeShon is passionate about animals and our environment. Ms. DeShon received a Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Business and Management from UC Davis in 1987. Afterwards, she attended Moorpark College and earned an Associates degree in Exotic Animal Training and Management in 1989. Mrs. DeShon then launched her career in Hollywood training dogs for television and such iconic movies as "Beethoven". Subsequently she began working with Interquest Detection Canines as a canine handler in 1996. She has operated four Interquest Detection Canines franchises since 1999, and has been successfully training and managing canine teams in the detection of illegal drugs and contraband. Mrs. DeShon founded Mussel Dogs in 2008 and has multiple canine/handler teams that detect quagga and zebra mussels. Mussel Dogs has been a key partner in protecting waterways across California, Iowa, Texas and Washington. Ms. DeShon has trained detection dogs and service dogs in collaboration with Greendog Project Rescue (GDRP). Mussel Dogs also provides support services and training to other canine detection teams ranging from illegal drugs to termites. Learn more about our dog-training services at www.dogswithjobs.info SHOW SPONSORS: Integrity Noseworx www.integritynoseworx.com Grassroots K9 Maryland www.grassrootsk9.com K9s United www.K9sunited.org Ford K9 LLC FORD K9: www.Fordk9.com LOOKING FOR YOUR NEXT DOG? Contact us here at Ford K9 to purchase your next fully trained Detection Dog. Now you can also pick one of our raised puppy to detection dogs. Email info@fordk9.com Ford K9 MOBILE CLASSROOM - We come to YOU. Any one of our classes and seminars can come to you and your area. Contact us today to schedule. FORD K9 in LAS VEGAS: Attend any one of our classes or seminars. Ford K9 now offers the new CSDT (Certified Sport Detection Dog Trainer) classes. We offer Level 1 and Level 2. Becoming a CSDT will help you develop as a trainer and become more familiar and efficient as a trainer working with all types of dogs and handlers wanting to join in the great sport of scent detection. Do you want to become a professional handler in Conservation or SAR or other Detection disciplines? Ford K9 also offers CPDT (Canine Police/Professional Detection Dog Training School ) Levels 1, 2, and Master Trainer. This is for Handlers and Trainers or those working professional detection dogs such as Explosive, Firearm, Narcotic and Electronic Media / Cell Phone Detection, Conservation, SAR / Human Remains, Currency and more. SHOW YOUR SUPPORT for K9s TALKING SCENTS PODCAST you now have all kinds of gear for you guys from Shirts, Hats, Mugs and more just got to www.fordk9.com and click on the ONLINE STORE

In this special episode, I join forces with James joins forces with the K9 Conservation podcast in a mashup on all things conservation with detection specialist James Davis and Jeff Milner from the Conservation Canine Officers Association. For more information please visit: https://www.fordk9.com/podcast Conservation Canine Officers Association For more information on The Conservation K9 Camp, being held between 8-12 September 2021 in Kenilworth, Queensland, Australia please visit padfoot.com.au/events-and-clinics/conservation-k9-camp The Conservation K9 Podcast is sponsored by Padfoot Conservation K9s. Padfoot provides working dog teams specialising in invasive species detection and management, and helps scientists and agencies throughout Australia, New Zealand and the rest of the world select, train and handle their own conservation detection dogs for both native and invasive species detection. To find out how Padfoot can help you please email team@padfoot.com.au Padfoot Professional K9 Services Padfoot provides conservation dog teams and helps scientists train their own conservation canines.

Dr. Concha is a Postdoctoral research associate at the US Army Research Office. Dr. Concha has 20 years of experience that encompasses working in clinical animal behaviour, working as a detection dog trainer, and working as a researcher. She earned her PhD in animal behavior from the University of Lincoln (UK), has worked with Medical Detection Dogs (UK), and has worked with Police and Military Working Dogs across the world. Her primary research area is the study of canine olfactory performance and developing novel technologies to measure alert responses in detection dogs. Dr. Concha is currently working with Military Working Dogs to identify cognitive, sensory, and morphological markers associated with key performance metrics in dual- purpose Military Working Dogs at Lackland Air Force Base (USA). Contact Dr. Concha on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/astrid.concha SHOW SPONSORS: American Tactical K9: www.ATK9.org SEMINAR September 27 to October 1 at the Muscatatuck Urban Training Center https://atk9.org/2021-conference The American Tactical K9 Association, provides training, educational programming, and assistance to the military and law enforcement communities in police/ military K9 procedures, operations, and tactics. The educational programs and training offered are specifically designed to enhance the performance and professional status of law enforcement and military personnel by providing a credible and proven training resource as well as a forum for the development of tactics and information exchange between the professional law enforcement and military community. The American Tactical K9 Association solicits donations and contributions donated by businesses and individuals to offset the cost of training and educational programs which are scheduled on a regular basis. FORD K9: www.Fordk9.com LOOKING FOR YOUR NEXT DOG? Contact us here at Ford K9 to purchase your next fully trained Detection Dog. Now you can also pick one of our raised puppy to detection dogs. Email info@fordk9.com Ford K9 MOBILE CLASSROOM - We come to YOU. Any one of our classes and seminars can come to you and your area. Contact us today to schedule. FORD K9 in LAS VEGAS: Attend any one of our classes or seminars. Ford K9 now offers the new CSDT (Certified Sport Detection Dog Trainer) classes. We offer Level 1 and Level 2. Becoming a CSDT will help you develop as a trainer and become more familiar and efficient as a trainer working with all types of dogs and handlers wanting to join in the great sport of scent detection. Do you want to become a professional handler in Conservation or SAR or other Detection disciplines? Ford K9 also offers CPDT (Canine Police/Professional Detection Dog Training School ) Levels 1, 2, and Master Trainer. This is for Handlers and Trainers or those working professional detection dogs such as Explosive, Firearm, Narcotic and Electronic Media / Cell Phone Detection, Conservation, SAR / Human Remains, Currency and more. SHOW YOUR SUPPORT for K9s TALKING SCENTS PODCAST you now have all kinds of gear for you guys from Shirts, Hats, Mugs and more just got to www.fordk9.com and click on the ONLINE STORE