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Episode 96: LT.John Nores May 13, 2020

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Eric @vanessk9 & Ted @ted_summers sit down with our guest, Lt. John Nores @johnnores, who has served as a game warden with the California Dept. of Fish and Wildlife. California has become notorious for its environmentally devastating illegal marijuana grow sites; tune in and hear how Nores co-developed the Marijuana Enforcement Team (MET) and Delta Team, the CDFW's first comprehensive wilderness spec ops tactical and sniper unit, aimed at combatting the marijuana cartel's decimation of California's wildlife resources - and how he incorporated the use of a badass working dog into the mix as well. You don’t want to miss this as he talks about the use of K9’s and all the bites the dog got! HUGE thank you to John for coming on Working Dog Radio! Follow him and show some support; @johnnores. Pick up his book Hidden War: How Special Operations Game Wardens Are Reclaiming America's Wildlands From The Drug Cartels, available on Amazon, Barnes and Nobel, Audiobook and anywhere you order books. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1946267619/ref=tmm_hrd_title_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1589296126&sr=8-1 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗢𝗙 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗦𝗘, thank you to our amazing partners:⁣ @hits_k9 Training and Conference ⁣ Jeff Barrett at 863-529-5113⁣ https://www.hitsk9.net⁣ ⁣ @rayallenk9 Manufacturing ⁣ https://www.rayallen.com⁣ ‼️Discount code “WORKINGDOGRADIO” for 10% off of your next order⁣ ⁣ @southerncoastk9 ⁣ 877.903.DOGS⁣ https://www.southerncoastk9.com⁣ ⁣ @dogtraofficial ⁣ www.dogtra.com⁣ ️Discount code “WDR10” for 10% off of a single item over $200⁣ ⁣ @horizonstructures ⁣ 888-447-4337⁣ http://www.horizonstructures.com/commercial-dog-kennels⁣ ⁣ @KineticDogFood www.kineticdogfood.com ☎️ 513-615-6904⁣ ⁣ @quickdermbyvetcare ⁣ www.vetcare.us⁣ Discount code “10WDR” for 10% off of your first order⁣ ⁣ @georgiapolicek9foundation ⁣ www.gapolicek9foundation.org⁣ ⁣ @tacticalpolicek9 🚓⁣ https://www.tacticalpolicek9training.com⁣ ⁣ @almk9equipment 😈⁣ 💻https://www.almk9equipment.com⁣ ‼️Discount code “WDRADIO” for 10% off of your first order⁣ ⁣ @tripwire_operations_group ⁣ https://www.tripwireops.org⁣ ⁣ Music with permission by @brotherdege ⁣ www.brotherdege.net, on iTunes, Amazon, or anywhere you stream digital media⁣ workingdogradio.com⁣ #workingdogradio #broadcastingthebite

Episode 95: Will Chesney May 03, 2020

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In case you’ve been living under a rock, “No Ordinary Dog” by Will Chesney has officially been released!! The guys sit down and talk with Chesney about everything from his upbringing (and fear of heights! What?!), to his time in BUDS and the Teams, to what we all want to know - what it was like to build a bond with, and handle, the notorious Cairo; arguably the most famous war dog, and the dog responsible for taking down Osama bin Laden during Operation Neptune Spear. You don’t want to miss this incredibly powerful, yet touching, true story about this incredible team. HUGE thank you to Will for coming on Working Dog Radio! Follow him and show some support; @willcheeese and @noordinarydog. Pick up his book and help share Cairo’s legacy. No Ordinary Dog, available on Amazon, Barnes and Nobel, Audiobook and anywhere you order books. 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗢𝗙 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗦𝗘, thank you to our amazing partners:⁣ @hits_k9 Training and Conference ⁣ Jeff Barrett at 863-529-5113⁣ https://www.hitsk9.net⁣ ⁣ @rayallenk9 Manufacturing ⁣ https://www.rayallen.com⁣ ‼️Discount code “WORKINGDOGRADIO” for 10% off of your next order⁣ ⁣ @southerncoastk9 ⁣ 877.903.DOGS⁣ https://www.southerncoastk9.com⁣ ⁣ @dogtraofficial ⁣ www.dogtra.com⁣ ‼️Discount code “WDR10” for 10% off of a single item over $200⁣ ⁣ @horizonstructures ⁣ 888-447-4337⁣ http://www.horizonstructures.com/commercial-dog-kennels⁣ ⁣ @KineticDogFood www.kineticdogfood.com ☎️ 513-615-6904⁣ ⁣ @quickdermbyvetcare ⁣ www.vetcare.us⁣ Discount code “10WDR” for 10% off of your first order⁣ ⁣ @georgiapolicek9foundation ⁣ www.gapolicek9foundation.org⁣ ⁣ @tacticalpolicek9 ⁣ https://www.tacticalpolicek9training.com⁣ ⁣ @almk9equipment 😈⁣ 💻https://www.almk9equipment.com⁣ ‼️Discount code “WDRADIO” for 10% off of your first order⁣ ⁣ @tripwire_operations_group ⁣ https://www.tripwireops.org⁣ ⁣ Music with permission by @brotherdege ⁣ www.brotherdege.net, on iTunes, Amazon, or anywhere you stream digital media⁣ workingdogradio.com⁣ #workingdogradio #broadcastingthebite

Episode 94: Ivan Balabanov Apr 23, 2020

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Welcome our next guest: Ivan Balabanov - a household name in working dog homes. (Excuse us while we fangirl! We’ve wanted to interview Balabanov since the very beginning of WDR!) This episode is jam packed full of information!! This man has revolutionized the world of dog sport, dog breeding and genetics, and boasts several National Championships, as well as a few World Championships. No big deal, right?! All of the dogs he’s competed with have all been hand selected and trained by Balabanov - so sit down, shut up, and tune in to learn something from the master! We cannot thank Ivan enough! To learn more about his him, his training, seminars,and online videos please visit www.trainingwithoutconflict.com/ 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗢𝗙 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗦𝗘, thank you to our amazing partners:⁣ @hits_k9 Training and Conference ⁣ Jeff Barrett at 863-529-5113⁣ https://www.hitsk9.net⁣ ⁣ @rayallenk9 Manufacturing ⁣ https://www.rayallen.com⁣ ‼️Discount code “WORKINGDOGRADIO” for 10% off of your next order⁣ ⁣ @southerncoastk9 ⁣ 877.903.DOGS⁣ https://www.southerncoastk9.com⁣ ⁣ @dogtraofficial ⁣ www.dogtra.com⁣ ️Discount code “WDR10” for 10% off of a single item over $200⁣ ⁣ @horizonstructures ⁣ 888-447-4337⁣ http://www.horizonstructures.com/commercial-dog-kennels⁣ ⁣ @KineticDogFood www.kineticdogfood.com ☎️ 513-615-6904⁣ ⁣ @quickdermbyvetcare ⁣ www.vetcare.us⁣ Discount code “10WDR” for 10% off of your first order⁣ ⁣ @georgiapolicek9foundation ⁣ www.gapolicek9foundation.org⁣ ⁣ @tacticalpolicek9 🚓⁣ https://www.tacticalpolicek9training.com⁣ ⁣ @almk9equipment 😈⁣ 💻https://www.almk9equipment.com⁣ ‼️Discount code “WDRADIO” for 10% off of your first order⁣ ⁣ @tripwire_operations_group ⁣ https://www.tripwireops.org⁣ ⁣ Music with permission by @brotherdege ⁣ www.brotherdege.net, on iTunes, Amazon, or anywhere you stream digital media⁣ workingdogradio.com⁣ #workingdogradio #broadcastingthebite

Episode 93: Mike Toussaint and Remco Apr 13, 2020

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Amazing episode with Michael Toussaint! Michael discusses his time in the Navy as a Dog Handler and being selected for the Navy’s Special Missions Unit. We go from his very first dog while stationed in Guam to meeting Remco. He recounts the harrowing night his unit was sent to recover deserter Bowe Bergdahl including his teammate being injured and Remco’s death. We cannot thank Mike enough! To learn more about Remco and his legacy you can follow them on Instagram @remcothewardog and to check out Mike’s training www.bulletproofdogtraining.com AND OF COURSE, thank you to our amazing partners: HITS K9 Training and Conference https://www.hitsk9.net or Jeff Barrett at 863-529-5113 Ray Allen Manufacturing https://www.rayallen.com (USE DISCOUNT CODE WORKINGDOGRADIO FOR 10% OFF your next order) Southern Coast K9 at https://www.southerncoastk9.com or 877.903.DOGS Dogtra (Use Discount Code WDR10 for 10% a single item over $200) www.dogtra.com Horizon Structures http://www.horizonstructures.com/commercial-dog-kennels Toll Free 888-447-4337 Kinetic Dog Food www.kineticdogfood.com 513-615-6904 QuickDerm by Vet Care Fast Acting Wound Care for all species of animal! Use Code: 10WDR For 10% off your first order!! www.vetcare.us Georgia Police K9 Foundation at www.gapolicek9foundation.org SUPPORT THOSE DOGS AND TRAINING!! Tactical Police K9 Training at https://www.tacticalpolicek9training.com ALM Suits & K9 Equipment https://www.almk9equipment.com (Ise Discount Code WDRADIO for 10% off your first order) Tripwire Operations Group https://www.tripwireops.org CPCA 2020 Seminars.canadianpolicek9.com 705-627-9893 Music with permission By Brother Dege – Official www.brotherdege.net, on itunes, Amazon, CD Baby or anywhere you stream digital media Edited and co-produced by Alesha Brandt Visit us on our other sites: https://www.patreon.com/WorkingDogRadio https://www.hrdpolicek9.com

Episode 92: Communication and Obedience with Connie Cleveland Apr 03, 2020

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We got the distinct honor of sitting with Connie Cleveland Nolan. Connie is a multi-time retriever champion trainer and all around OB guru. The guys cover a ton of topics and get into marker training, some selection and listen to Connie talk about teaching multiple generations of dog trainers. This is an amazing episode!! Thank you Connie!! To contact her and learn about her training and programs check out her site https://www.onlineobediencetraining.com/online-training-home or by calling 864-862-8626 AND OF COURSE, thank you to our amazing partners: HITS K9 Training and Conference https://www.hitsk9.net or Jeff Barrett at 863-529-5113 Ray Allen Manufacturing https://www.rayallen.com (USE DISCOUNT CODE WORKINGDOGRADIO FOR 10% OFF your next order) Southern Coast K9 at https://www.southerncoastk9.com or 877.903.DOGS Dogtra (Use Discount Code WDR10 for 10% a single item over $200) www.dogtra.com Horizon Structures http://www.horizonstructures.com/commercial-dog-kennels Toll Free 888-447-4337 Kinetic Dog Food www.kineticdogfood.com 512-279-8966 QuickDerm by Vet Care Fast Acting Wound Care for all species of animal! Use Code: 10WDR For 10% off your first order!! www.vetcare.us Georgia Police K9 Foundation at www.gapolicek9foundation.org SUPPORT THOSE DOGS AND TRAINING!! Tactical Police K9 Training at https://www.tacticalpolicek9training.com ALM Suits & K9 Equipment https://www.almk9equipment.com (Ise Discount Code WDRADIO for 10% off your first order) Tripwire Operations Group https://www.tripwireops.org CPCA 2020 Seminars.canadianpolicek9.com 705-627-9893 Music with permission By Brother Dege – Official www.brotherdege.net, on itunes, Amazon, CD Baby or anywhere you stream digital media Edited and co-produced by Alesha Brandt Visit us on our other sites: https://www.patreon.com/WorkingDogRadio https://www.hrdpolicek9.com

Episode 91: “Sergeant Rex; The Unbreakable Bond Between a Marine and His Military Working Dog” Author Mike Dowling Mar 23, 2020

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Ted and Eric sit down with Marine Handler Mike Dowling and talk about his unassuming start in K9 by training guide dogs for the blind as a child. After enlisting in the Marines and being assigned to a kennel pre 9/11 he talks about his introduction into the MWD Program. After 9/11 he and his dog Rex deploy to the Middle East and Mike tells the story of the first night he and Rex head out with a team and the events that would shape the rest of his time in the Middle East. He talks about the interaction with commanders and tells his first hand account how, in a single deployment, MPCs and MWDs became of the most utilized tools for military units and have been highly sought after ever since. Thank you Mike! To purchase his incredible book go to https://www.amazon.com/Sergeant-Rex-Unbreakable-Between-Military/dp/1451635974 Kindle, Good Reads or anywhere books are sold!! AND OF COURSE, thank you to our amazing partners: HITS K9 Training and Conference https://www.hitsk9.net or Jeff Barrett at 863-529-5113 Ray Allen Manufacturing https://www.rayallen.com (USE DISCOUNT CODE WORKINGDOGRADIO FOR 10% OFF your next order) Southern Coast K9 at https://www.southerncoastk9.com or 877.903.DOGS Dogtra (Use Discount Code WDR10 for 10% a single item over $200) www.dogtra.com Horizon Structures http://www.horizonstructures.com/commercial-dog-kennels Toll Free 888-447-4337 QuickDerm by Vet Care Fast Acting Wound Care for all species of animal! Use Code: 10WDR For 10% off your first order!! www.vetcare.us Georgia Police K9 Foundation at www.gapolicek9foundation.org SUPPORT THOSE DOGS AND TRAINING!! Tactical Police K9 Training at https://www.tacticalpolicek9training.com ALM Suits & K9 Equipment https://www.almk9equipment.com (Ise Discount Code WDRADIO for 10% off your first order) Tripwire Operations Group https://www.tripwireops.org CPCA 2020 Seminars.canadianpolicek9.com 705-627-9893 Music with permission By Brother Dege – Official www.brotherdege.net, on itunes, Amazon, CD Baby or anywhere you stream digital media Edited and co-produced by Alesha Brandt Visit us on our other sites: https://www.patreon.com/WorkingDogRadio https://www.hrdpolicek9.com

EPISODE 90: NOPE!! With Avalanche Dogs Jake Hutchinson Mar 13, 2020

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The guys sit down with Jake Hutchinson and talk about avalanche dogs. Jake details how he accidentally became a handler and covers his lengthy snow safety career covering several continents. They talk about dog selection for this highly specialized field and common themes between that and patrol dog selection. They also cover the myths around avalanche dogs and their training. Jake also runs down what its like to run a pointy ear dog in a traditionally floppy eared venue. Eric also reveals his desire to be cold and buried in avalanche and names our episode..... NOPE! To follow what Jake does visit him on IG @avalanchedogs or www.avalanchedogs.com AND OF COURSE, thank you to our amazing partners: HITS K9 Training and Conference https://www.hitsk9.net or Jeff Barrett at 863-529-5113 Ray Allen Manufacturing https://www.rayallen.com (USE DISCOUNT CODE WORKINGDOGRADIO FOR 10% OFF your next order) Southern Coast K9 at https://www.southerncoastk9.com or 877.903.DOGS Dogtra (Use Discount Code WDR10 for 10% a single item over $200) www.dogtra.com Horizon Structures http://www.horizonstructures.com/commercial-dog-kennels Toll Free 888-447-4337 QuickDerm by Vet Care Fast Acting Wound Care for all species of animal! Use Code: 10WDR For 10% off your first order!! www.vetcare.us Georgia Police K9 Foundation at www.gapolicek9foundation.org SUPPORT THOSE DOGS AND TRAINING!! Tactical Police K9 Training at https://www.tacticalpolicek9training.com ALM Suits & K9 Equipment https://www.almk9equipment.com (Ise Discount Code WDRADIO for 10% off your first order) Tripwire Operations Group https://www.tripwireops.org CPCA 2020 Seminars.canadianpolicek9.com 705-627-9893 Music with permission By Brother Dege – Official www.brotherdege.net, on itunes, Amazon, CD Baby or anywhere you stream digital media Edited and co-produced by Alesha Brandt Visit us on our other sites: https://www.patreon.com/WorkingDogRadio https://www.hrdpolicek9.com

Episode 89: Decoy Toll Taking with Jake Scott Mar 03, 2020

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Eric and Ted get to talk with with Jake Scott of Heights Canine. They didn’t have to try very hard since he’s recovering from both knee and hip surgery. The guys talk with Jake about being a world level Mondio Ring Decoy and transitioning over to a police decoy and the skill set and equipment differences. During the conversation they talk about Jake's time in the IDF, his time as a professional tattoo artist, and him being in a Deathcore Band called Salt The Wound! He then talks about the pitfalls packing 15 years worth of decoy work in 6 years and the toll it took on his body. Contact Jake in IG @esqiii or on his FB business page: Heights K9 AND OF COURSE, thank you to our amazing partners: HITS K9 Training and Conferencehttps://www.hitsk9.netor Jeff Barrett at 863-529-5113 Ray Allen Manufacturing https://www.rayallen.com(USE DISCOUNT CODE WORKINGDOGRADIO FOR 10% OFF your next order) Southern Coast K9 at https://www.southerncoastk9.com or 877.903.DOGS Dogtra (Use Discount Code WDR10 for 10% a single item over $200)www.dogtra.com Horizon Structures http://www.horizonstructures.com/commercial-dog-kennelsToll Free 888-447-4337 QuickDerm by Vet Care Fast Acting Wound Care for all species of animal! Use Code: 10WDR For 10% off your first order!! www.vetcare.us Georgia Police K9 Foundation at www.gapolicek9foundation.orgSUPPORT THOSE DOGS AND TRAINING!! Tactical Police K9 Training at https://www.tacticalpolicek9training.com ALM Suits & K9 Equipment https://www.almk9equipment.com (Ise Discount Code WDRADIO for 10% off your first order) Tripwire Operations Group https://www.tripwireops.org CPCA 2020Seminars.canadianpolicek9.com705-627-9893 Music with permission By Brother Dege – Official www.brotherdege.net, on itunes, Amazon, CD Baby or anywhere you stream digital media Edited and co-produced by Alesha BrandtVisit us on our other sites: https://www.patreon.com/WorkingDogRadiohttps://www.hrdpolicek9.com

Episode 88: Mike Suttle Talks Puppies Feb 23, 2020

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Eric and Ted catch back up with Mike Suttle from Logan Haus kennels. Mike was on last time waaaaaay back on episode 3 of Working Dog Radio and we discussed BRN 60 Duco II. This time we thought we’d pick his brain about puppies. Logan Haus has one of the most reputable and successful breeding programs in North America. They have well over a 100 working litters on the ground. Mike shares his insight about puppy raising, mistakes in raising them, and the guys discuss how to raise and select a well rounded puppy to police dog. To Check our litters on the ground and classes visit Mike at www.loganhauskennels.com AND OF COURSE, thank you to our amazing partners: HITS K9 Training and Conference https://www.hitsk9.net or Jeff Barrett at 863-529-5113 Ray Allen Manufacturing https://www.rayallen.com (USE DISCOUNT CODE WORKINGDOGRADIO FOR 10% OFF your next order) Southern Coast K9 at https://www.southerncoastk9.com or 877.903.DOGS Dogtra (Use Discount Code WDR10 for 10% a single item over $200) www.dogtra.com Horizon Structures http://www.horizonstructures.com/commercial-dog-kennels Toll Free 888-447-4337 QuickDerm by Vet Care Fast Acting Wound Care for all species of animal! Use Code: 10WDR For 10% off your first order!! www.vetcare.us Georgia Police K9 Foundation at www.gapolicek9foundation.org SUPPORT THOSE DOGS AND TRAINING!! Tactical Police K9 Training at https://www.tacticalpolicek9training.com ALM Suits & K9 Equipment https://www.almk9equipment.com (Ise Discount Code WDRADIO for 10% off your first order) Tripwire Operations Group https://www.tripwireops.org Music with permission By Brother Dege – Official www.brotherdege.net, on itunes, Amazon, CD Baby or anywhere you stream digital media Edited and co-produced by Alesha Brandt Visit us on our other sites: https://www.patreon.com/WorkingDogRadiohttps://www.hrdpolicek9.com

Episode 87: Why do dogs….? Canine Cognition with Brian Gagye Feb 13, 2020

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Eric and Ted dive into some dog psychology with Canine’s on Duty Brian Gagye. The WDR guys frequently talk about how they do things and how they’ve learned it from years of trial and error. Brian helps the guys understand why some of their ‘tricks’ work and what’s actually going on in a working dog’s mind. To see Brian’s work check his site out: https://caninesonduty.com/training AND OF COURSE, thank you to our amazing partners: HITS K9 Training and Conference https://www.hitsk9.net or Jeff Barrett at 863-529-5113 Ray Allen Manufacturing https://www.rayallen.com (USE DISCOUNT CODE WORKINGDOGRADIO FOR 10% OFF your next order) Southern Coast K9 at https://www.southerncoastk9.com or 877.903.DOGS Dogtra (Use Discount Code WDR10 for 10% a single item over $200) www.dogtra.com Horizon Structures http://www.horizonstructures.com/commercial-dog-kennels Toll Free 888-447-4337 QuickDerm by Vet Care Fast Acting Wound Care for all species of animal! Use Code: 10WDR For 10% off your first order!! www.vetcare.us Georgia Police K9 Foundation at www.gapolicek9foundation.org SUPPORT THOSE DOGS AND TRAINING!! Tactical Police K9 Training at https://www.tacticalpolicek9training.com ALM Suits & K9 Equipment https://www.almk9equipment.com (Ise Discount Code WDRADIO for 10% off your first order) Tripwire Operations Group https://www.tripwireops.org Music with permission By Brother Dege – Official www.brotherdege.net, on itunes, Amazon, CD Baby or anywhere you stream digital media Edited and co-produced by Alesha Brandt Visit us on our other sites: https://www.patreon.com/WorkingDogRadiohttps://www.hrdpolicek9.com

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