In this K9 Roll Call episode, Dave and Steve sit down with Officer Gilpin from the University of Notre Dame Police Department to meet Barkley, a vapor-wake explosive detection dog with serious skills and plenty of personality.

Officer Gilpin shares how he got into K9 work, the transition from his retired partner Toxy to Barkley, and why vapor-wake detection plays a critical role in public safety. The conversation breaks down how vapor-wake dogs work, what deployments look like in real time, and what civilians often don’t notice while a K9 team is working a crowd.

They also dive into training, wellness, public interaction, life at home, and the realities of being a handler. The episode wraps with a fun rapid-fire “Barkley vs. Toxy” round that shows just how different working dogs can be.

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