K9s Talking Scents

Season 4 Episode #59 Data and Detection Dogs 

Dr. Nathan Hall and Dr. Malloy Dechant of the Texas Tech Canine Olfaction Laboratories are in Las Vegas for some Research and Training and a Podcast for all of you guys.

In this Episode we discuss various research projects they have done and one we did together and we go over how Data collected and how it helps us be better in the field of working detection dogs, not just the dog end but also on the human side as well.

To contact Dr. Nathan Hall email [email protected]

To contact Dr. Mallory Dechant email [email protected] 

Show Sponsors 

Leash and Harness Coffee:  Made by Handlers for Handlers and in support of handlers and K9 Units.  Leash and Harness coffee gives back to K9 Units with proceeds from the sales of the coffee use this discount code to get 10% off your coffee order FORD K9 www.leashandharnesscoffee.com 

SciK9: Home of the TADD and all your cleaning materials for Detection work. www.scik9.com 

Getxent: Getxent tubes for odor absorption www.getxent.com 

Iowa K9 Detection: Josh Judge provides REAL ODOR explosive training kits shipped directly to you. www.iowak9detection.com 

Precision Explosives and Narcotics: Training aids for K9 Handlers www.pre-exp.com 

Bill Gaskins Integrity Noseworx: Are you looking to up your Nosework game... Contact Bill at www.integritynoseworx.com 

DEvyne Canine Pet Transport: Do you need a dog transported in the USA? For the best pet transport carrier in the business contact www.facebook.com/devyne.canine 

PackTrack K9 Record Keeping: All your K9 Detection Record keeping needs. www.packtrackapp.com 

HITS K9 Conference: Largest K9 Conference in the United States this year will be in Orlando FL Aug 16 to 19 www.hitsk9.net 

Ford K9 LLC: Are you looking for your next Detection dog?? Are you needing a Detection Dog Handler and Trainer School... maybe looking at one of the Ford K9 Seminars go to www.fordk9.com 

Also Check out our NEW FORD K9 YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/CameronFordK9 

In this Episode I bring back a good friend and recently retired K9 Handler / Trainer Pete Stevens.  Pete has an extensive career as a K9 Handler working 4 dogs over 20 years (2 Dual Purpose Dogs and 2 Narcotics Dogs).  In this episode we focus on his time as a Narcotics handler and go over all kinds of things from being prepared legally as well as training issues and myths and pushing yourself to be street ready as a detection dog handler.

You can find Pete Stevens at www.thescentsablek9.com 

Show Sponsors:

Leash and Harness Coffee: The Bomb Coffee with a Dope finish go to www.leashandharnesscoffee.com 

Getxent: Getxent tubes for odor absorption www.getxent.com 

Sci K9 home of the TADD and now DETECTION CLEANING Products  www.Scik9.com

Iowa K9 Detection: Josh Judge provides REAL ODOR explosive training kits shipped directly to you. www.iowak9detection.com 

Precision Explosives and Narcotics: Training aids for K9 Handlers www.pre-exp.com 

Bill Gaskins Integrity Noseworx: Are you looking to up your Nosework game... Contact Bill at www.integritynoseworx.com 

DEvyne Canine Pet Transport: Do you need a dog transported in the USA? For the best pet transport carrier in the business contact www.facebook.com/devyne.canine 

Ford K9 LLC: Are you looking for your next Detection dog?? Are you needing a Detection Dog Handler and Trainer School... maybe looking at one of the Ford K9 Seminars go to www.fordk9.com 

Also Check out our NEW YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/CameronFordK9 

DDT the newest Detection Dog Sport that is hitting the scene world wide.  DDT (Detection Dog Trials) is a sport that brings the Professional handlers and sport enthusiasts together on the same playing field.  This sport is open to Police K9 Narcotics, Explosives Arson, Cadaver (SAR), Electronic Detection, Bedbug K9, Conservation K9, of course the sport teams and so much more.

Georgie is from the UK and created DDT after being a SAR K9 Handler.  Georgie currently owns K9 Brian Training in Wales, UK. You can contact her at www.k9braintraining.com 

To learn more about DDT go to www.DDT.com 

Or in North America go to www.DDT.dog 

Show Sponsors 

Leash and Harness Coffee: The Bomb Coffee with a Dope finish go to www.leashandharnesscoffee.com 

Sci K9 home of the TADD www.Scik9.com

Precision Explosives and Narcotics: Training aids for K9 Handlers www.pre-exp.com 

DEvyne Canine Pet Transport: Do you need a dog transported in the USA? For the best pet transport carrier in the business contact www.facebook.com/devyne.canine 

Ford K9 LLC: Detection Dog Handler and Trainer Schools and Seminars and fully trained detection dogs. www.fordk9.com 

In this Episode I discuss the State of Detection, the growth the evolution, the science and much more.  Detection dogs have become more common in the professional realm and the sport side has also seen tremendous growth as well.  

So sit back and lets talk Detection Dogs!!!

Episode shout out to Devyne Canine dog transport.  If you need a dog shipped around the USA, you need to contact Deirdre Nelson. The service and care she provides when transporting your dog is unmatched.  I have shipped numerous dogs with her from puppies to adults and all have been so well cared for and comfortable.  Contact her at https://m.facebook.com/devyne.canine 

Getxent odor tubes: www.getxent.com

Sci K9 home of the TADD: www.scik9.com

Precision Explosives: www.pre-exp.com

Ford K9: Go check out the NEW www.fordk9.com

NEW Webinars, Classes, Seminars and soon ONLINE CLASSES with 14 Instructors.

Go view all our upcoming classes and seminars which now includes PUPPY COGNITION. Where is Cameron teaching? Go view the EVENTS page: https://www.fordk9.com/events/

Looking for your next TRAINED Detection dog???                   Contact us [email protected]

Go support K9s Talking Scents Podcast and buy some gear https://www.fordk9.com/product-category/h

In this Episode we speak with Ms. Natalie Dubrow from the USCSS and we talk about the trends we see in the sport of Nosework and Scentwork and remembering the reasons why many got into this sport and to focus on the FUN and enjoyment we get from doing this amazing activity with our dogs.  We cover some training tips as well.

USCSS http://www.uscaninescentsports.com 

Natalie Duberow on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/natalie.duberow 

Non Profit: Retired Police K9 Foundation www.rpk9.com 

Show Sponsors:

DEvyne Canine Pet Transport                                                         BEST PET TRANSPORT IN THE BUSINESS https://m.facebook.com/devyne.canine 

Getxent odor tubes: www.getxent.com

Sci K9 home of the TADD: www.scik9.com

Precision Explosives: www.pre-exp.com

Ford K9: Go check out the NEW www.fordk9.com

NEW Webinars, Classes, Seminars and soon ONLINE CLASSES with 14 Instructors.

Go view all our upcoming classes and seminars which now includes PUPPY COGNITION. Where is Cameron teaching? Go view the EVENTS page: https://www.fordk9.com/events/

Looking for your next TRAINED Detection dog???                   Contact us [email protected]

Go support K9s Talking Scents Podcast and buy some gear https://www.fordk9.com/product-category/hats/ 

In this Episode I sit down again and talk with Dr. Lauryn DeGreeff.  She has complete more research since the last time we talked to her and has focused on odor mixtures.  We talk about mixture vs cocktail and debunk a few myths that exist in the K9 world.

In my intro I cover the topic of FALSE ALERTS and what a 3 main causes and some ideas on how to fix them.

PHD, Forensic Chemistry, Florida International University

Dr. Lauryn E. DeGreeff has worked in the field of analytical chemistry in support of canine detection for more than 12 years. She received a Ph.D. in Chemistry with an emphasis in Forensic Science from Florida International University in 2010. Her research focused on the sampling, characterization, and delivery of human odor, living and deceased, for the purpose of canine detection. Following the completion of her doctorate, she worked as a research fellow at the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Counterterrorism and Forensic Science Research Unit. Her research focus was detection and determination of human scent and odor and human blood or the development / improvement of canine training aids and training methods. Dr. DeGreeff began her research at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory in 2012 with research efforts focused on the characterization of explosives for instrumental and canine detection. She has since developed and patented a canine training tool for training on mixed odors, which has recently been brought to commercial market. Additional research has included a chemistry-based approach to studying canine olfaction for the purpose of improving canine training and informing field vapor sampling practices. Dr. DeGreeff has published numerous journal articles, holds three patents, has presented her research at numerous national and international conferences, and frequently gives educational seminars law enforcement officers and military personnel.

Non Profit Shout out: Vegas Casino K9 Foundation www.vck9f.org/donate 

Show Sponsors:

Getxent odor tubes: www.getxent.com

Sci K9 home of the TADD: www.scik9.com

Precision Explosives: www.pre-exp.com

Ford K9: Go check out the NEW www.fordk9.com

NEW Webinars, Classes, Seminars and soon ONLINE CLASSES with 14 Instructors.

Go view all our upcoming classes and seminars which now includes PUPPY COGNITION.

Where is Cameron teaching? Go view the EVENTS page: https://www.fordk9.com/events/  

Looking for your next TRAINED Detection dog???                   Contact us [email protected]  

Go support K9s Talking Scents Podcast and buy some gear https://www.fordk9.com/product-category/hats/  

The growth with the use of Detection Dogs has been rapidly expanding into all kinds of new areas. In this Episode we speak to Paris Nicholson who is the owner of PTA (Pipeline leak Training Acadamy). Paris Trains dogs and Handlers who want to get into the lucrative business of Pipe line leak detection.

Mr. Nicholson has been involved in the law enforcement and security industries for the past 35 years. As a member and Head Trainer of the U.S.Virgin Islands Police Department, K-9 Unit he oversaw the training of officers in criminal apprehension, Narcotics and Explosive Detection.

In 1989 Mr. Nicholson started his own security guard agency in the U.S.Virgin Islands growing the business to employ over 350 armed and unarmed security personnel, private investigations and armored car services.

In 2000 he built owned and operated Bullseye, the Virgin Islands first indoor shooting range and training academy catering to Federal and Local Law Enforcement Agencies. Mr. Nicholson received certification from the Detroit Police Department in the areas of Narcotic and Explosive detection. He is licensed by the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms and maintains various Firearms and Explosive licenses. He maintains two K-9 training facilities one located in Central Florida and one in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands that his son Paris Nicholson IV operates.

Past and present client list includes U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Virgin Islands Police Department, British Virgin Islands Customs Department, Turks & Caicos Customs Department, Turks & Caicos Police Department, Mount Dora, Florida Police Department, Anguilla Customs Department, St. Kitts Customs Department, Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda, Royal Virgin Islands Police Force, (BVI), Top Priority Security, BVI, Maryland Security Protective Services and The U.S. Department of Homeland Security. He is also a member of the USPCA, (United States Police Canine Association).

Contact Paris Nicholson www.k9pta.com

Show Sponsors:

Getxent odor tubes: www.getxent.com

Sci K9 home of the TADD: www.scik9.com

Precision Explosives: www.pre-exp.com

Ford K9: Go check out the NEW www.fordk9.com

NEW Webinars, Classes, Seminars and soon ONLINE CLASSES with 14 Instructors. Go view all our upcoming classes and seminars which now includes PUPPY COGNITION. Where is Cameron teaching? Go view the EVENTS page: https://www.fordk9.com/events/ Looking for your next TRAINED Detection dog???

 Contact us [email protected] Go support K9s Talking Scents Podcast and buy some gear https://www.fordk9.com/product-category/hats/ 

In this Episode I speak with Craig Koshyk and Bart Rogers. We discuss the history of breeds and why they do what they do. We go over why we tend to pick dogs they way we do in the USA and what we really need to pay attention to.... more than just what the breed is. Often times decisions are made based off what a handler likes vs what a handler needs. Also, little is considered as to the genetic history of the dog. A pointer is not just a pointer and a lab may not be just a retriever.

Craig Koshyk: Craig is a self proclaimed dog nut, canine historian, photographer and writer. He has studied breeds and their history all over the world. Check out his work at https://pointingdogblog.blogspot.com

Bart Rogers: Bart has been developing and training explosives detection dogs, and instructing handler courses, for 10 years. Bart specializes in the foundational training of green dogs for explosives detection. He has successfully trained hundreds of explosives detection dogs for groups including VWK9, ATF, Department of Justice, and others. Wildlife conservation Bart has trained and deployed dogs for ecological conservation of: Eastern striped and Eastern spotted skunk, Black bear ,Burmese and North African rock pythons in the Florida Everglades Bonneted bat, Protected sport fish species (developed and implemented first Illegal Fish Filet Detection dog program for the Alabama Marine Resources Enforcement Department) Biological detection In addition to training dogs for operational services Bart has also been involved in training dogs for olfactory detection research of biological targets, including the first dogs trained to detect a live virus. Animal-assisted therapy Bart has trained service and assistance dogs for the Veterans Administration, and trained the first therapy dog for Auburn University's Student Counseling Services. Visit Bart's site https://sites.google.com/view/southpawconsulting/home

Show Sponsors:

Getxent odor tubes: www.getxent.com

Sci K9 home of the TADD: www.scik9.com

Precision Explosives: www.pre-exp.com

Ford K9: Go check out the NEW www.fordk9.com NEW Webinars, Classes, Seminars and soon ONLINE CLASSES with 14 Instructors. Go view all our upcoming classes and seminars which now includes PUPPY COGNITION.

Where is Cameron teaching? Go view the EVENTS page: https://www.fordk9.com/events/ Looking for your next TRAINED Detection dog??? Contact us [email protected]

Go support K9s Talking Scents Podcast and buy some gear https://www.fordk9.com/product-category/hats/ 

This Episode we speak with Mike Suttle of Logan Haus Kennels... Mike is a well know breeder and trainer. Mike has well proven breedings of Malinois and Dutch Shepherds as well as Labradors. I personally have had 2 dogs from Logan Haus (1 Malinois and 1 Labrador) both have been outstanding dogs. *Episode Warning, Mike is on a cell phone during this interview and at times has spotty signal, he cuts out from time to time but you can still follow what he is saying and speaking about. Logan Haus Kennels is owned by Mike Suttle. Mike has been training and raising working dogs for over 30 years. He began with the first working sled dog kennel in West Virginia where he trained Siberian Huskies and Alaskan Malamutes. At age13, he titled his first dog in obedience. Growing up on a cattle farm, he learned how to train herding dogs for livestock. Throughout his high school years, he worked as a veterinary assistant. He then spent 8 years in the United States Marine Corps where he was first introduced to the military working dog program. For the last 20 years, he has dedicated his efforts solely on working military and police dogs. He has attended over 50 military and police dog seminars and has spent thousands of hours training with the best police dog trainers throughout the world. As a breeder Mike has produced puppies that have been used in USAR, Police, SWAT, US Customs, US Border Patrol, DOD, as well as International Police, Security, Customs, and Special Operations. Logan Haus Kennels has bred, raised and prepared more puppies from birth to being selected and used for Tier 1 SOCOM positions than any other kennel in the United States. Mike has earned titles in Schutzhund, SDA, and AKC and has trained many police service dogs. Mike has also worked as the co-owner of Signature K9 for 5 years where he developed many new pieces of training equipment and spent hundreds of hours working in the field with military working dog handlers and police K-9 handlers to discuss training and equipment issues. In 2013 Mike started a Canine Trainers School and has helped professional trainers from several countries to better understand dog training in the areas of shaping behaviors, bite development, and odor detection. Together with input and feedback from other trainers, Mike developed a very effective system to start and imprint puppies as young as 5 weeks old in detection work, this system is being adopted by many programs all over the World who are recognizing the benefits of starting with puppies and teaching them the skills they need as they develop into detector dogs. Mike has recently completed a 3 year rotation as an Explosives Detection K-9 handler and consultant in Afghanistan on a security contract. Logan Haus Kennels was included in a feature about elite Special Operations canines on CBS 60 Minutes. Follow the links below to watch the full segment and 60 Minutes Overtime: Ford K9 LLC FORD K9: www.Fordk9.com LOOKING FOR YOUR NEXT DOG? Contact us here at Ford K9 to purchase your next fully trained Detection Dog. Now you can also pick one of our raised puppy to detection dogs. Email [email protected] Ford K9 MOBILE CLASSROOM - We come to YOU. Any one of our classes and seminars can come to you and your area. Contact us today to schedule. FORD K9 in LAS VEGAS: Attend any one of our classes or seminars. Ford K9 now offers the new CSDT (Certified Sport Detection Dog Trainer) classes. We offer Level 1 and Level 2.Becoming a CSDT will help you develop as a trainer and become more familiar and efficient as a trainer working with all types of dogs and handlers wanting to join in the great sport of scent detection. Do you want to become a professional handler in Conservation or SAR or other Detection disciplines? Ford K9 also offers CPDT (Canine Police/Professional Detection Dog Training School ) Levels 1, 2, and Master Trainer. This is for Handlers and Trainers or those working professional detection dogs such as Explosive, Firearm, Narcotic and

This is episode 50!!! Landmark episode for K9s Talking Scents.  I get to sit down with former Navy SEAL Mike Ritland, author of Trident K9 Warriors, Navy SEAL dogs, and Team Dog. Host of podcast Mike Drop, Owner of Trikos K9, Team Dog, as well as Founder of Warrior Dog Foundation and there are always a few more things Mike does to keeps himself busy. 

You can check out more about Mike Ritland and all he has to offer at www.mikeritlandco.com

Mike and I cover a lot of information in this episode, we cover relationships with your dog, training your dog and nutrition for your dog.

SHOW SPONSORS: Integrity Noseworx www.integritynoseworx.com Grassroots K9 Maryland www.grassrootsk9.com K9s United www.K9sunited.org 

Ford K9 LLC FORD K9: www.Fordk9.com 

LOOKING FOR YOUR NEXT DOG? Contact us here at Ford K9 to purchase your next fully trained Detection Dog. Now you can also pick one of our raised puppy to detection dogs. Email [email protected] 

Ford K9 MOBILE CLASSROOM - We come to YOU. Any one of our classes and seminars can come to you and your area. Contact us today to schedule. 

FORD K9 in LAS VEGAS: Attend any one of our classes or seminars. Ford K9 now offers the new CSDT (Certified Sport Detection Dog Trainer) classes. We offer Level 1 and Level 2. Becoming a CSDT will help you develop as a trainer and become more familiar and efficient as a trainer working with all types of dogs and handlers wanting to join in the great sport of scent detection. Do you want to become a professional handler in Conservation or SAR or other Detection disciplines? Ford K9 also offers CPDT (Canine Police/Professional Detection Dog Training School ) Levels 1, 2, and Master Trainer. This is for Handlers and Trainers or those working professional detection dogs such as Explosive, Firearm, Narcotic and Electronic Media / Cell Phone Detection, Conservation, SAR / Human Remains, Currency and more. 

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