We're kicking off the new year with one of the coolest episodes we've done on our show. We had the pleasure of sitting down to speak with Carlos Ramirez to hear his story and how he's working in the K9 world.

We begin learning about Carlos' time playing sports, traveling and how he started going to school for training dogs. Let's just say, he certainly didn't have an easy road to becoming the trainer that he is today... it took time, patience and grit. Then we chat about genetics and the major role that it plays in both the gundog world and the protection world. It's interesting to think about the differences between two working breeds but it's astounding to think about the similarities and how much crossover there is in training.

We go on to hear about Carlos' time working alongside Mike Ritland and his time at the Warrior Dog Foundation. If you're like me and you think it's fascinating to think about what special forces dogs can do... just wait to hear how he had to gain their trust and work with dogs of that caliber. After, we chat about how Carlos is working with the law enforcement in his area and how his work has expanded to become national. It's interesting to hear Carlos speak about the different tiers of dogs and "what makes a unicorn" in his industry. One of the great parts of speaking with Carlos is how articulate he is and how he can break down information so anyone can understand high level dog training. We owe Carlos a 'thank you' for his time and how he is influencing the K9 world. If you're interested in learning more about CRK9 or you're in the Ocala FL area, check out his website here.

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