Tracking Monsters with Hounds - Coby Webb, PhD (Riverside Sheriff’s Department - Captain Retired)

Coby Webb, PhD, is a nationally known Police Captain (recently retired) for a Department of more than 4000 sworn and an accomplished Handler of dual-purpose patrol/narcotics K9s and Bloodhounds. She is best known and most highly regarded for her work handling, training, judging and evaluating bloodhounds and is a recognized court expert in scent discrimination. She has consulted on hundreds of high-profile cases regarding tracking evidence. In addition to being a Captain, she obtained her PhD, raised twins (who are both talented dog trainers and handlers in their own right,) and has received several awards to include Officer of the Year, Distinguished Service Medal, California Peace Officers Association’s Officer of Distinction, Hero’s Award. In this episode, Coby shares details of two cases: one a murder and the other a series of violent rapes, in which her Bloodhound, Maggie Mae, played a crucial role. She also discusses some of her training methodology and closes with information regarding an outstanding and very successful Therapy Dog program that she institued for Riverside Sheriff's Department personnel. Coby is recently retired and now available to help out with K9 training and program development. She can be reached at [email protected]. Coby and Sonja (your K9 Top Tales Host) will be teaching at the Southern California K9 Seminar - Idyllwild ~ November 13-15, 2020 https://www.southerncak9seminar.com/ Show Sponsors: SONJA'S DOG TRAINING: www.sonjasdogtraining.com ~ Offering one-on-one general training and detection/scent work workshops and seminars for the SAR/Human Remains Detection K9 Handlers and Trainers. Sonja brings to training an extensive history and a unique blend of K9 sport, SAR K9 training and field work, investigative field experience, legal and courtroom experience, and a treasure trove of component and precision-based K9 training techniques to address the most challenging aspects and applications of Human Remains Detection K9 training for both Handler and K9. Now also available via Zoom and Facetime! HEIMDALLR K9 SERVICES: www.heimdallrk9.com ~ Heimdallr Services, is a supplier of top quality K9s for personal, family, and executive protection. Heimdallr conducts hands-on selection from the finest breeders and kennels in Europe to locate top tier dogs selected for their courage, stability, sociability, and health. We are happy to answer any questions you may have regarding adding a protection dog to your home and look forward to hearing from you. Please leave a kind review and share this podcast with your friends! Thanks all.