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EPISODE · Mar 18, 2026 · 2 MIN

The Dog Training Detective: From Homicide to Hound Dog Mysteries in Rural Maine

from The Dog Training Detective · host Inception Point AI

Imagine trading the gritty streets of New York City for the serene woods of rural Maine, only to have mysteries follow you like a loyal dog at heel. That's the thrilling world of The Dog Training Detective, a captivating podcast and book series crafted by Lee Charles Kelley, a Manhattan-based novelist and real-life dog trainer who masterfully blends pulse-pounding crime-solving with canine wisdom. At its heart is Jack Field, a grizzled former NYPD homicide detective who adores dogs but can barely tolerate people. According to Wikipedia, Jack retires early, fed up with human deceit and city corpses, flees to rural Maine, and opens a boarding and training kennel, dreaming of peaceful country walks and quiet nights. But fate has other plans. Crimes keep sniffing him out, from suspicious clients to baffling murders turning up nearby, pulling him back into the fray. Jack doesn't crack these whodunits alone. He teams up with Dr. Jamie Cutter, a sharp-witted, funny part-time medical examiner who becomes his love interest and investigative partner. Together, alongside a rotating cast of canine sidekicks, they sift through alibis, autopsy reports, and muddy paw prints. Apple Podcasts describes the series as a journey through canine behavior and training, where Jack's kennel life infuses every tale with authentic dog insights. What sets it apart is Kelley's philosophy, drawn from Kevin Behan's Natural Dog Training method. Wikipedia reports he challenges outdated ideas like alpha dominance theory and rigid operant conditioning, portraying dogs as emotional partners driven by fear, excitement, and loyalty. His six Jack Field novels weave murder mystery, romantic comedy, and practical training tips into comic, sometimes farcical adventures. Listeners love how the podcast brings these stories to life, with episodes like Murder Most Canine diving into Jack's world where man's best friend steals the show. Whether you're a mystery buff or a dog lover, The Dog Training Detective proves crime-solving and canine companionship make the perfect pack. Thanks for tuning in, listeners—don't forget to subscribe for more tail-wagging tales. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

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