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With thousands of successful dogs on the street Ted and Eric sit down to talk about common themes seen in successful K9 Units seen across the county and industry.   And as Always, a HUGE thank you to our sponsors KINETIC DOG FOOD www.kineticdogfood.com⁣ HIGHLAND CANINE TRAINING  30% off new online classes with the discount code HK930 email them at [email protected] HORIZON STRUCTURES www.horizonstructures.com/commercial-dog-kennels⁣ RAY ALLEN K9 www.rayallen.com⁣ RAYWDR10 10% off⁣ DOGTRA OFFICIAL ⁣ www.dogtra.com⁣ WDR10 10% off of a single item over $200⁣ ⁣ ALM K9 EQUIPMENT www.almk9equipment.com⁣ “WDRADIO” 10% off⁣ Music by @brotherdege ⁣ brotherdege.net⁣  Rest in Peace Dege Legge!

That one little detail told me everything.Save this if you work dogs, buy dogs, or select dogs — this will save you from a bad decision.A lot of people test prey and defense first. Cool. But if a dog can't handle slick floors, dark rooms, stairs, being picked up, or a little pressure on the feet, that's not “just a quirk.”That's an environmental problem waiting to happen.And the biggest mistake? Ignoring the stuff the dog has to live with every single day — baths, nail trims, being lifted, kennels, trucks, attics, fences.If you accept it, don't be surprised when it shows up later.What do you look for first when you test a dog?Full episode — link in bio. And as ALWAYS a HUGE thank you to our sponsors! KINETIC DOG FOOD www.kineticdogfood.com⁣ HIGHLAND CANINE TRAINING  30% off new online classes with the discount code HK930 email them at [email protected] HORIZON STRUCTURES www.horizonstructures.com/commercial-dog-kennels⁣ RAY ALLEN K9 www.rayallen.com⁣ RAYWDR10 10% off⁣ DOGTRA OFFICIAL ⁣ www.dogtra.com⁣ WDR10 10% off of a single item over $200⁣ ⁣ ALM K9 EQUIPMENT www.almk9equipment.com⁣ “WDRADIO” 10% off⁣ Music by @brotherdege ⁣ brotherdege.net⁣  Rest in Peace Dege Legge!

We got the honor of sitting down with Chris Bingham. He shared with us his journey into becoming a Federal Officer and his meeting and pairing with K9 Tambo. He shares their journey through Tambo’s fight with hemangiosarcoma. Sadly between recording and posting this episode, the world lost heroic Tambo. We appreciate you sharing him with us Chris. Godspeed Tambo, we’ve got it from here. And as Always a HUGE thank you to our sponsor KINETIC DOG FOOD www.kineticdogfood.com⁣ HIGHLAND CANINE TRAINING  30% off new online classes with the discount code HK930 email them at [email protected] HORIZON STRUCTURES www.horizonstructures.com/commercial-dog-kennels⁣ RAY ALLEN K9 www.rayallen.com⁣ RAYWDR10 10% off⁣ DOGTRA OFFICIAL ⁣ www.dogtra.com⁣ WDR10 10% off of a single item over $200⁣ ⁣ ALM K9 EQUIPMENT www.almk9equipment.com⁣ “WDRADIO” 10% off⁣ Music by @brotherdege ⁣ brotherdege.net⁣  Rest in Peace Dege Legge!

We wanted to get back to basics and answer some listener questions!! What planet are Ted and Eric from?!?! Join us as they discuss their backgrounds in dog training, the business side of canine and K9  training, and insights into starting and managing a successful dog training enterprise. They share practical advice for handlers looking to expand into pet training and the importance of legal and business considerations! And as ALWAYS a HUGE thank you to our sponsors: KINETIC DOG FOOD www.kineticdogfood.com⁣ HIGHLAND CANINE TRAINING  30% off new online classes with the discount code HK930 email them at [email protected] HORIZON STRUCTURES www.horizonstructures.com/commercial-dog-kennels⁣ RAY ALLEN K9 www.rayallen.com⁣ WDRRAY 10% off⁣ DOGTRA OFFICIAL ⁣ www.dogtra.com⁣ WDR10 10% off of a single item over $200⁣ ⁣ ALM K9 EQUIPMENT www.almk9equipment.com⁣ “WDRADIO” 10% off⁣ Music by @brotherdege ⁣ brotherdege.net⁣  Rest in Peace Dege Legge!

WE ARE BACK after a short hiatus with the guys travel and training schedules! The guys most popular episodes are those deep dives into training, this one is a deep dive into variability and what it means in the K9 realm. We talk intensity, placement and timing on rewards. We talk primary and secondary reinforcers, locations, scenarios and how it all plays into deployments for detection, tracking and patrol work! #k9 As always a HUGE thank you to our sponsors KINETIC DOG FOOD www.kineticdogfood.com⁣ HIGHLAND CANINE TRAINING  30% off new online classes with the discount code HK930 email them at [email protected] HORIZON STRUCTURES www.horizonstructures.com/commercial-dog-kennels⁣ RAY ALLEN K9 www.rayallen.com⁣ WDRRAY 10% off⁣ DOGTRA OFFICIAL ⁣ www.dogtra.com⁣ WDR10 10% off of a single item over $200⁣ ⁣ ALM K9 EQUIPMENT www.almk9equipment.com⁣ “WDRADIO” 10% off⁣ Music by @brotherdege ⁣ brotherdege.net⁣  Rest in Peace Dege Legge!

Join us as we delve into advanced dog training techniques, handler issues, and innovative equipment with expert trainers Tony Pallotta, Eric Stanbro, and Ted Summers. Discover practical solutions for common problems like outing resistance, handler aggression, and excessive vocalization, along with exciting new gear developments. And as always, a HUGE thank you to our sponsors KINETIC DOG FOOD www.kineticdogfood.com⁣ HIGHLAND CANINE TRAINING  30% off new online classes with the discount code HK930 email them at [email protected] HORIZON STRUCTURES www.horizonstructures.com/commercial-dog-kennels⁣ RAY ALLEN K9 www.rayallen.com⁣ WDRRAY 10% off⁣ DOGTRA OFFICIAL ⁣ www.dogtra.com⁣ WDR10 10% off of a single item over $200⁣ ⁣ ALM K9 EQUIPMENT www.almk9equipment.com⁣ “WDRADIO” 10% off⁣ Music by @brotherdege ⁣ brotherdege.net⁣  Rest in Peace Dege Legge!

We wanted to co- post this great K9s Talking Scents episode with Cameron Ford and Eric! Titled How to Reward on Blanks This isn’t polished—it’s two veterans with decades of experience discussing the real problems, failures, and solutions in detection dog training. What We Cover: Why rewarding every find creates pattern dogs (and court problems) The “all done” command stolen from European trainers that changes blank search training Court record analysis: why 100% training success rates destroy credibility Why dogs skip the first hide and go for their “favorite” odor The magnet shell game for vehicle searches (stop starting from headlights) Edmonton PD airflow study: where vehicle odor ACTUALLY escapes (not door handles) Cameron’s admission: 90% false alert rate at blank traffic stops—even for handlers who know better The vehicle door handle myth vs. touch transfer reality Why detection training needs more “monkey wrenches” like NSW does Balancing training records: 50% blanks, 50% finds for court credibility Eric walks through his evolution from “four hot, one blank” to incorporating proper blank searches, distractors, and variable rewards. Cameron breaks down the science, legal implications, and practical solutions. Both emphasize: we’ve made every mistake so you don’t have to. Critical for: Law enforcement K9 handlers, private security detection teams, trainers building programs from scratch. Always a HUGE thank you to our sponsors: KINETIC DOG FOOD www.kineticdogfood.com⁣ HIGHLAND CANINE TRAINING 30% off new online classes with the discount code HK930 email them at [email protected] HORIZON STRUCTURES www.horizonstructures.com/commercial-dog-kennels⁣ RAY ALLEN K9 www.rayallen.com⁣ WDRRAY 10% off⁣ DOGTRA OFFICIAL ⁣ www.dogtra.com⁣ WDR10 10% off of a single item over $200⁣ ⁣ ALM K9 EQUIPMENT www.almk9equipment.com⁣ “WDRADIO” 10% off⁣ Music by @brotherdege ⁣ brotherdege.net⁣ Rest in Peace Dege Legge!

Green Dogs, Green Dogs, Green Dogs!!! One of our most requested subjects gets covered with Billy Sawyer of Bellator K9! We sit with Billy and talk Green Dog selection and what to expect from young green dogs. The guys touch on outdated training methods and their thoughts on the green world as a whole! And as always, a HUGE thank you to our sponsors KINETIC DOG FOOD www.kineticdogfood.com⁣ HIGHLAND CANINE TRAINING  30% off new online classes with the discount code HK930 email them at [email protected] HORIZON STRUCTURES www.horizonstructures.com/commercial-dog-kennels⁣ RAY ALLEN K9 www.rayallen.com⁣ WDRRAY 10% off⁣ DOGTRA OFFICIAL ⁣ www.dogtra.com⁣ WDR10 10% off of a single item over $200⁣ ⁣ ALM K9 EQUIPMENT www.almk9equipment.com⁣ “WDRADIO” 10% off⁣ Music by @brotherdege ⁣ brotherdege.net⁣  Rest in Peace Dege Legge!

*DISCLAIMER* The opinions expressed in the following episode are those of Echelon K9 solely and are in not of San Diego Police Departmen In the episode we talked about the current difficulties in finding enough good dogs in Europe and the declining future of importing dogs. We also discussed training dogs in Southern California for agencies and pet clients. Zach Pfannenstiel from Echelon K9 shares his journey into police K9 work, the importance of tactical training, and innovative tools for dog handling. We discuss training techniques, importing dogs from Europe, and the future of K9 tactics. And as Always, a HUGE thank you to our Sponsors: KINETIC DOG FOOD www.kineticdogfood.com⁣ HIGHLAND CANINE TRAINING  30% off new online classes with the discount code HK930 email them at [email protected] AMERICAN ALUMINUM (850)223-5600  1-800-277-0869 Law Enforcement Product Division  www.ezrideronline.com Camlocker Tool Box Division- www.camlockeronline.com 3882 U.S. Hwy. 19 South, Perry, FL 32348 HORIZON STRUCTURES www.horizonstructures.com/commercial-dog-kennels⁣ RAY ALLEN K9 www.rayallen.com⁣ WDRRAY 10% off⁣ DOGTRA OFFICIAL ⁣ www.dogtra.com⁣ WDR10 10% off of a single item over $200⁣ ⁣ ALM K9 EQUIPMENT www.almk9equipment.com⁣ “WDRADIO” 10% off⁣ Music by @brotherdege ⁣ brotherdege.net⁣  Rest in Peace Dege Legge!

Ted, Eric and Joe Lutkowski talk about the upcoming Hold the Line Conference. Join us as we discuss canine training, conference planning, and the evolving landscape of law enforcement K9 units with expert Joe. We discuss the new instructors and new classes as well as some of the greats coming back!! Gain insights into training techniques, conference highlights, and future trends in the industry.   Ans as always a HUGE thank you to our sponsors KINETIC DOG FOOD www.kineticdogfood.com⁣ HIGHLAND CANINE TRAINING  30% off new online classes with the discount code HK930 email them at [email protected] HORIZON STRUCTURES www.horizonstructures.com/commercial-dog-kennels⁣ RAY ALLEN K9 www.rayallen.com⁣ WDRRAM 10% off⁣ DOGTRA OFFICIAL ⁣ www.dogtra.com⁣ WDR10 10% off of a single item over $200⁣ ⁣ ALM K9 EQUIPMENT www.almk9equipment.com⁣ “WDRADIO” 10% off⁣ Music by @brotherdege ⁣ brotherdege.net⁣  Rest in Peace Dege Legge!

In this dynamic duo's newest training conversation, Ted Summers and Eric Stanbro discuss various aspects of dog training, focusing on e-collar techniques, tone avoidance, and practical applications in training both police and pet dogs. They share insights on handling reactive dogs, tracking methods, and the importance of effective communication between handlers and their dogs. The discussion also touches on modern training practices and the use of innovative tools like dopamine boxes to enhance training outcomes. A HUGE Thank You to our sponsors! KINETIC DOG FOOD www.kineticdogfood.com⁣ HIGHLAND CANINE TRAINING  30% off new online classes with the discount code HK930 email them at [email protected] HORIZON STRUCTURES www.horizonstructures.com/commercial-dog-kennels⁣ RAY ALLEN K9 www.rayallen.com⁣ WDRRAM 10% off⁣ DOGTRA OFFICIAL ⁣ www.dogtra.com⁣ WDR10 10% off of a single item over $200⁣ ⁣ ALM K9 EQUIPMENT www.almk9equipment.com⁣ “WDRADIO” 10% off⁣ Music by @brotherdege ⁣ brotherdege.net⁣  Rest in Peace Dege Legge!

In this engaging conversation, Eric Stanbro and Ted Summers discuss their experiences in dog training and military service, featuring Marine, K9 Handler, Author Alfred Brenner. They explore the transition from business ownership to focusing on dog training, the emotional and physical challenges faced by dog handlers in combat, and the importance of the bond between handlers and their dogs. The discussion also touches on training techniques, deployment experiences, and the evolving dynamics of military and law enforcement dog handling. In this conversation, Alfred Brenner shares his harrowing experiences during deployment, including the traumatic IED incident that led to significant injuries and the loss of his service dog, Grief. He discusses the emotional aftermath of the incident, including feelings of guilt and the process of grieving. Throughout his recovery, he emphasizes the importance of finding purpose and strength in the face of trauma, ultimately leading to his decision to write a book titled 'Surviving with Grief' to honor his fallen comrades and share his journey. Here is a link to Alfred's Book: Surviving with Grief. https://a.co/d/440VVBN and can be found 9n Amazon Prime! And as ALWAYS thank you to our amazing sponsors!! KINETIC DOG FOOD www.kineticdogfood.com⁣ HIGHLAND CANINE TRAINING Online Police K9 Supervisor http://tacticalpolicek9training.com/⁣ 30% off with the discount code WDR30⁣ HORIZON STRUCTURES www.horizonstructures.com/commercial-dog-kennels⁣ RAY ALLEN K9 www.rayallen.com⁣ WDR10RAY 10% off⁣ DOGTRA OFFICIAL ⁣ www.dogtra.com⁣ WDR10 10% off of a single item over $200⁣ ⁣ ALM K9 EQUIPMENT www.almk9equipment.com⁣ “WDRADIO” 10% off⁣ Music by @brotherdege ⁣ brotherdege.net⁣  Rest in Peace Dege Legge!

Merry Christmas to everyone, specially those of you missing family time on shift.In this conversation, Eric and Ted delve into various aspects of dog training, particularly focusing on police dogs and the importance of understanding dog drives. They discuss the busy season for dog training following the holidays, the transition of business ownership, and innovations in training equipment. The conversation highlights the significance of selecting the right dog for police work, the challenges faced in training, and the need for a balanced approach between prey and defense drives. They also share personal experiences and insights from handler schools, emphasizing the importance of building a strong foundation in bite work and the potential behavioral issues that can arise from excessive prey drive. A HUGE thank you to our sponsors KINETIC DOG FOOD www.kineticdogfood.com⁣ HIGHLAND CANINE TRAINING Online Police K9 Supervisor http://tacticalpolicek9training.com/⁣ 30% off with the discount code WDR30⁣ HORIZON STRUCTURES www.horizonstructures.com/commercial-dog-kennels⁣ RAY ALLEN K9 www.rayallen.com⁣ WDR10RAY 10% off⁣ DOGTRA OFFICIAL ⁣ www.dogtra.com⁣ WDR10 10% off of a single item over $200⁣ ⁣ ALM K9 EQUIPMENT www.almk9equipment.com⁣ “WDRADIO” 10% off⁣ Music by @brotherdege ⁣ brotherdege.net⁣  Rest in Peace Dege Legge!

Eric and Ted sit down with the Okayest Handler Robert Lees. The conversation delves into the concept of incestual knowledge, highlighting its detrimental effects on growth and learning. Robert discusses how training within a closed circle can lead to stagnation, using jujitsu as an example. He emphasizes the importance of seeking knowledge outside one's immediate environment and the cultural shift that is now taking place in training practices. You can follow Rob on IG at "okayestk9handler" And as ALWAYS... a HUGE thank you to our sponsors KINETIC DOG FOOD www.kineticdogfood.com⁣ HIGHLAND CANINE TRAINING Online Police K9 Supervisor http://tacticalpolicek9training.com/⁣ 30% off with the discount code WDR30⁣ HORIZON STRUCTURES www.horizonstructures.com/commercial-dog-kennels⁣ RAY ALLEN K9 www.rayallen.com⁣ WDR10RAY 10% off⁣ DOGTRA OFFICIAL ⁣ www.dogtra.com⁣ WDR10 10% off of a single item over $200⁣ ⁣ ALM K9 EQUIPMENT www.almk9equipment.com⁣ “WDRADIO” 10% off⁣ Music by @brotherdege ⁣ brotherdege.net⁣  Rest in Peace Dege Legge!

*Trigger Warning* on this episode. The guys sit down with Kieron Section Commander for Patrol Dogs of the 105th Military Working Dog Squadron for the British Military. He also served as an advisor and trainer in K9 operations for British 22SAS and New Zealand SAS. He shares his experiences in life saving situations and what he is doing now. Listen as Eric and Ted both are left absolutely speechless. Find Kieron here: heropaws.org.uk and here: hawk-k9.com As ALWAYS thank you to our sponsors KINETIC DOG FOOD www.kineticdogfood.com⁣ HIGHLAND CANINE TRAINING Online Police K9 Supervisor http://tacticalpolicek9training.com/⁣ 30% off with the discount code WDR30⁣ HORIZON STRUCTURES www.horizonstructures.com/commercial-dog-kennels⁣ RAY ALLEN K9 www.rayallen.com⁣ WDR10RAY 10% off⁣ DOGTRA OFFICIAL ⁣ www.dogtra.com⁣ WDR10 10% off of a single item over $200⁣ ⁣ ALM K9 EQUIPMENT www.almk9equipment.com⁣ “WDRADIO” 10% off⁣ Music by @brotherdege ⁣ brotherdege.net⁣  Rest in Peace Dege Legge! Join us on our member platform through our youtube channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8D9WOH6ny8eoiTCxFNpBtQ/join