Combat-proven hosts Rick Hogg (War HOGG Tactical) and Mark Kelley (Kelley Defense) sit down with Mike Pennington, founder of Storm Dog Tactical, to unpack real-world K9 integration: selection and imprinting, handler–dog communication, scenario design that transfers to the street, and post-event debriefs that actually improve outcomes. We hit tracking, building searches, vehicle work, and the gear that matters (and what doesn’t). Whether you’re LE, military, or a responsible armed citizen, you’ll get practical steps to tighten reps, build trust, and perform under stress. Stay safe. Stay trained. Stay deadly.

Episode Notes (skim-friendly)

K9 selection, drive, and early imprinting

Handler–dog communication & team deconfliction

Scenario design: tracking, buildings, vehicles

Gear that works vs gear that’s noise (leads, harnesses, cams, comms)

Debrief methodology and sustaining readiness

0:00 Intro & background

: K9 Conference & imprinting

: Communication cues under stress

: Scenario design that transfers

: Gear talk: keep it simple

: Debriefs & takeaways

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