Today I sit down with retired LAPD k9 Officer/Trainer Extraordinaire Michael Goosby! This is one of my absolute favorite podcasts hands down! And we will absolutely be repeating another episode in the future!

Michaels Bio:

SERGEANT II (Ret) Mike Goosby Chief Trainer Metropolitan Division K9 Platoon Los Angeles Police Department Mike had 32.5 years (25 years of K9 experience) with the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), where he was assigned as the Chief Trainer for the Metropolitan Division K9 Platoon.  He is a nationally recognized expert in K9 Tactics, Perimeter Containments, Command Post Operations (Command and Control), as well as off leash search techniques.  Mike was the overseer of all aspects of K9 training, maintenance, and K9 selection for the LAPD K9 Platoon.   Mike has also worked and supervised other divisions / units within the LAPD, including patrol, narcotics, C.R.A.S.H., Vice, Safer Cities Initiative, Community Relations, and the Community Law Enforcement and Recovery (CLEAR) unit. Mike conducts numerous seminars / classes throughout North America, instructing on the proper use of the E-Collar (off leash control), K9 Search Team Tactics, K9 / SWAT Integration, Perimeter Containments, Command Post Operations, and Multi Assault Counter Terrorism Capabilities (MACTAC).

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Today I sit down with a 28 year veteran of law enforcement and current k9 handler out of Kentucky, Gilbert Marksberry! Gil also served in the United States Marine Corps, and has a very interesting and deep story to his life. Gil is also a father and a loving husband, and someone I call a friend! 

I hope you all enjoy this!

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Today I sit down with Steve Sprouse! Steve was a 30 year law enforcement officer in south Florida. 20 of that in K9. Steve held multiple positions within his department including handler, head trainer etc. Steve is also a pioneer of “picture” and reality based K9 training.

Steve developed a line of synthetic prosthetics for dogs to bite realistic appendages. His company Armin Leggan has sold their devices to militaries and police teams around the world! This is an excellent episode you will not want to miss!

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 Today I sit down with Afghan contractor and professional dog trainer Travis Lloyd! American K9 Dynamics! We talk dogs and the war! Please rate and review our podcast!

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Hey guys! Today I sit down with Jason Hanley of On Point K9 Academy. Jason is a police dog vendor, dog trainer and owns a large pet boarding and training business in Scottsville Kentucky! 

We talk all things pet dogs to police dogs and we highlight the annual On Point K9 Competition and Certification that I have attended the last two years to help and decoy all week.

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Today I sit down with Police K9 Handler Derek Bowles. Derek works in Tennessee and has a wonderful K9 named Storm. We recorded at Jason Hanleys annual "On Point Police K9 Seminar". Derek has had alot of success on the street with his K9, and I thoroughly enjoyed our conversation!

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Today I sat down with Sheriff Deputy Jacob Stephens. Jacob began his law enforcement career in the local jail and then got into patrol as a deputy. Shortly after he transitioned into K9 and his first dog was a wonderful  German Shepherd named Dax. Sadly Dax passed away March 4th 2024, and he is currently the handler of Malinois K9 Rip. 

We talk law, dogs and shoot the shit from a Marine infantry war vet to a beat cop! Jacob and Rip won "Hard Dog Fast Dog" at the 11th Annual On Point K9 Competition in Scottsville KY earlier this year as well. 

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Today I sit down with a United States Marine Corps SOC veteran and k9 trainer The Mountain. We discuss learning psychology and training as it pertains to police, military, working and pet dogs. Mountain is a balanced trainer who puts the welfare of the animal above all else!

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Ian Strimbeck is a former United States Marine Infantry Rifleman who served with 3rd battalion Second Marine Division aboard Camp Lejeune. He has served in Iraq and multiple other locations.

Ian is a firearm and edged weapons expert and instructor as well as a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu expert. His company is Rune Nation LLC and he travels around the world instructing law enforcement, military and civilians. Ian is a succesful family man, small business owner and tactical expert who embraces the "suck" mentality of live hard because no one is coming to save you! 

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 Today I am joined  by Armin  Winkler, or Rivanna K9 and Winkler K9 and Training Institute. Armin has been training working dogs for over 40 years! He currently works with Special Forces K9 teams from all over the world and police agencies. Armin recently launched his "Definitive Guide to Laser Directions" on Rivanna K9 and he collaborated with Pat Nolan.

Armin is a huge advocate for the health both physical and mental for all dogs and training. We discuss modern training concepts and philosophies and dive into learning psychology and how it applies to dog training accurately.

We talk all things dogs, e collars etc! Sit back and enjoy!!!

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