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Police K9 Radio
by Gregg Tawney and Rich Hartman
Police K9 Radio is hosted by Gregg Tawney and Rich Hartman. Gregg has 22 years of law enforcement experience, 15 of which were as a K9 handler. Gregg is also the owner of D-Tac K9 and is the trainer for 21 law enforcement agencies. Rich has 15 years of K9 handling experience and is a trainer for D-Tac K9. Together they will be interviewing some of the top trainers and experts in the police K9 community and will be sharing their insight and experiences with you.
Episodes
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(Ret.) Deputy District Attorney Elizabeth Norton
Great interview on what to include and NOT include in your canine reports, and important tips for courtroom testimony. This is a MUST watch for any police canine handler that is currently working the streets. Thank you to our sponsors Ray Allen Mfg. - Rayallen.com Inukshuk Performance Dog food -...
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ATK9 - The Best K9 Conference in the Country?
Shawn Gregory discusses why ATK9 is the one conference you do not want to miss.
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Josh Rowlands - In Line K9
The guys talk all things dog training. Great tips and philosophies provided by Josh for anyone working a dog. Thank you to our sponsors Ray Allen Mfg. - Rayallen.com Inukshuk Performance Dog food - INUKSHUKPRO.com Black Jacks Leather - BlackJacksleather.com Connect with Us: Instagram:...
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Badge to Business - A mission through dog training
Leaving the military or law enforcement can be one of the biggest transitions of a person's life. After years of serving others, many veterans and first responders find themselves asking the same question: What's next? In this episode of Police K9 Radio, we sit down with four people who have…
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Matt Wilson - Ray Allen Mfg.
Gregg and Rich have a 9th Circuit verbal release discussion and Basic Handler Course expectations. Chinese knockoffs? Deploying Frenchies? An entertaining and informative conversation with Matt Wilson. Thank you to our sponsors: Ray Allen Mfg. - Rayallen.com Inukshuk Performance Dog food -...
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(Ret) LT. Mike Walsh - K9s and Hostage Rescue
(Ret) SWAT Lieutenant Mike Walsh, Riverside Sheriff's Office discusses the application of police K9s in Hostage Rescue situations. Mike also discusses Reveal Teck Ai. A Rapid 2D/3D map tile creation - without network connectivity - ensures shared situational awareness on fresh terrain data....
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Jordan Sutton - Thin Brew Line Coffee
The mission and driving force behind the people of "Thin Brew Line Coffee". Thank you to our sponsors: Ray Allen Mfg. - Rayallen.com Inukshuk Performance Dog food - INUKSHUKPRO.com Black Jacks Leather - BlackJacksleather.com Connect with Us: Instagram: @policek9radio663 Email: [email protected]
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Vince Bingaman - Street proven tactics
In this episode of Police K9 Radio, we sit down with Vince Bingaman, a veteran K9 handler and trainer from the Phoenix PD. Vince shares the key practices and lessons that shaped his success—ranging from everyday training habits to the advanced tactics that kept him and his K9 safe in the field.…
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Fix releases, and unwanted behavior without conflict!
Eric Stanbro discusses fixing releases from toys, decoys, and anything else your dog wants to bite WITHOUT conflict. Eric discusses a step by step process that every handler can use. . Thank you to our sponsors: Ray Allen Mfg. - Rayallen.com Inukshuk Performance Dog food - INUKSHUKPRO.com Black...
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Eric Stanbro - E-Collar Without Conflict
Eric Stanbro, author of E-Collar without Conflict discusses how to use the e-collar as a communication tool and how to improve your relationship with your dog. Thank you to our sponsors: Ray Allen Mfg. - Rayallen.co\ Inukshuk Performance Dog food - INUKSHUKPRO.com Black Jacks Leather -...
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Interview with Stephanie Vichinsky of Method K9
Gregg Tawney and Rich Hartman interview Stephanie Vichinsky about dog reactivity, how long it takes for a dog to acclimate to its new home/handler and much more. Thank you to our sponsors: Ray Allen Mfg. - Rayallen.com Inukshuk Performance Dog food - INUKSHUKPRO.com Black Jacks Leather -...
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Foundation to Street with Michael Ellis
Interview with Michael Ellis, world renowned dog trainer for pet, sport and police. Thank you to our sponsors: Ray Allen Mfg. - Rayallen.com Inukshuk Performance Dog food - INUKSHUKPRO.com Black Jacks Leather - BlackJacksleather.com Connect with Us: Instagram: @policek9radio663 Email:...
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Interview with Eric Good (Police K9 Trainer / Owner of "Good Family K9" Training)
Eric good is a a police K-9 trainer with 18 years of experience as a police K-9 handler. Eric is also owner of "Good Family K9" training. Eric breaks down the advantageous of training with the bark fence and gives advise to anyone wanting to implement bark fence training. Thank you to our…
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Matt Foster (Kingdom K9) discusses benefits of the "Table"
Why are trainers using a bite table and is it something that will enhance YOUR training? Matt Foster discusses the advantages of table work for police and sport dogs. Thank you to our sponsors: Ray Allen Mfg. - Rayallen.com Inukshuk Performance Dog food - INUKSHUKPRO.com Black Jacks Leather -...
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Jay Nix - K9 Supervisor / President of K9s United / Ridgeside K9
Rosenbaum v. San Jose update Legal considerations before conducting a backyard search Jay discusses supervision and testing new handlers hank you to our sponsors: Ray Allen Mfg. - Rayallen.com Inukshuk Performance Dog food - INUKSHUKPRO.com Black Jacks Leather - BlackJacksleather.com Connect with...
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Interview with U.K. K-9 Handler Ben Shaylor
Gregg Tawney and Rich Hartman sit down with Ben Shaylor. Ben is a police K9 Handler from the U.K.. The guys discuss the differences between policing and canine handling in the U.S. and the U.K. Thank you to our sponsors: Ray Allen Mfg. - Rayallen.com Inukshuk Performance Dog food…
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Handler Aggression - Engagement - Equipment Fixation - Detection - Its Mailbag!
Gregg Tawney and Rich Hartman answer questions from viewers, handlers and trainers. Gregg and Rich offer their insight on topics such as handler aggression, equipment fixation, engagement, the tone, detection issues and more! Thank you to our sponsors: Ray Allen Mfg. - Rayallen.com Inukshuk...
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L.T. Zach Pfannenstiel - Echelon K-9
Zach is a seasoned K9 operations and law enforcement leader with over 18 years in public safety, and more than 15 years of dedicated experience in canine units. Recognized as a court-qualified expert in K9 deployment, use of force, animal behavior, less-lethal tactics, and policy compliance....
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Dylan Jobson - Rogue Arsenal
In this episode, Gregg Tawney and Rich Hartman dive into a conversation with Dylan Jobson of Rogue Arsenal, an expert in acclimating working dogs to high-intensity auditory stimuli. Dylan brings a no-nonsense approach to preparing K9s for real-world scenarios involving flashbangs, gunfire, and...
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The Great Debate! Releases with positive control or from a distance
Gregg Tawney and Rich Hartman discuss the tactical, legal and practical considerations surrounding the "positive control" release and the release from a distance. This is a must watch for any handler, trainer and supervisor. Thank you to our sponsors: Ray Allen Mfg. - Rayallen.com Inukshuk...
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Never say Never with Natalie Morris
Gregg Tawney and Rich Hartman interview Natalie Morris about all things detection including breed specifics, how much is too much obedience and problem solving outside the box. Natalie Morris is a trainer and manager at Ford K9, where she helps oversee Fordk9's daily operations such as puppy and...
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K9 Leo: A hero remembered - Interview with Handler Justin Tortora
In this episode, we sit down with Corporal Justin Tortora of the Marion County Sheriff's Office to discuss the life, loss, and legacy of his partner, K9 Leo, a four-year-old Belgian Malinois who made the ultimate sacrifice on February 17, 2024, during a domestic call in Silver Springs, Florida....
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From Police Work to Entrepreneurship: Aaron Taylor's Journey with Ridgeside K9
In this episode of Police K9 Radio, we sit down with Aaron Taylor, a nationally recognized leader in the dog training world and the founder of Ridgeside K9 LLC. Aaron is a prior Infantry Marine Sergeant with a 100% combat-disabled rating. Leveraging the Yellow Ribbon Program, he attended The…
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Jesse Rembert (Denver SWAT/K9 Sergeant)
Gregg Tawney and Rich Hartman speak with Sgt. Jesse Rembert about the integration of canines, robots, and drones into SWAT. Jesse Rembert - Denver Police Department 2005-2012 Police Officer 2012-2017 Technician, Metro/SWAT 2017-2019 Sergeant Impact/Street Crimes 2019-2021 Sergeant Internal…
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Sergeant Jesse Rembert (Denver SWAT/K9)
Gregg Tawney and Rich Hartman speak with Sgt. Jesse Rembert about the integration of canines, robots, and drones into SWAT. Jesse Rembert - Denver Police Department 2005-2012 Police Officer 2012-2017 Technician, Metro/SWAT 2017-2019 Sergeant Impact/Street Crimes 2019-2021 Sergeant Internal…
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Interview with Dr. Melanie
Dr. Melanie Uhde is a Trainer, Educator, Speaker and Author. Gregg Tawney and Rich Hartman interview Dr. Melanie about the science behind our working dogs. What You'll Learn: • The psychology behind canine learning and decision-making under pressure • How to reinforce reliability in high-stress...
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K9 Saves Suspect's Life
YOUTUBE LINK to view Video of Deployment https://youtu.be/71_j-f38Rxs "Suspect's car is on fire!" Sgt. Matt Allert and Deputy Shane Day (Riverside Sheriff's K9) debrief a deployment in which the use of a canine brings a dangerous situation to a safe conclusion. Episode Summary In this episode of...
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Drone Versus K9
Lt Nate Lange and K-9 Handler Jason Miller from the Elk Grove Police Department discuss the future of law Enforcement and the impact on canine deployments with a state of the art drone program. You can reach Gregg and Rich at [email protected] Thank you to our sponsors! INUKSHUK PREMIUM DOG…
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Attorney Bruce Praet
Bruce Praet is the co-founder of Lexipol and a partner in Ferguson, Praet and Sherman, a law firm with over 30 years of specializing in defending police civil matters such as shootings, dog bites and pursuits. Prior to becoming an attorney Bruce was a K-9 Handler and SWAT team member for the…
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Redefining our K9 Unit - Riverside Sheriff's K9
Gregg Tawney and Rich Hartman interview Sgt. Matthew Allert and Deputy Shane Day of Riverside County Sheriff's Office about making changes within the Riverside County Sheriff's K-9 unit. Thank you to our sponsors! These are companies that we believe in and use their products. I NUKSHUK PREMIUM…
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"Worthless Handler" Gary Hicks
Youtube Link - https://youtu.be/NpFzgXejeW4 Gregg Tawney and Rich Hartman sit down with Gary Hicks the man behind "Worthless Handler". If you are a handler chances are you have purchased his gear. Gary discusses his journey and purpose behind the brand. Thank you to our sponsors! These are...
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Deploy into vehicle? Maybe. Maybe not.
Gregg Tawney and Rich Hartman break down considerations every handler should weigh before deploying their canine partner into a car to apprehend a suspect or clear a vehicle. This episode is sponsored by: Ray Allen Manufacturing - RAYALLEN.com Black Jacks leather - BLACKJACKLEATHER.com Inukshuk…
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Deploying From Your K-9 unit
YOUTUBE LINK https://youtu.be/g31k59IXhMY Gregg Tawney and Rich Hartman break down the legal, tactical and training considerations of deploying your canine from your patrol car. This episode is sponsored by: Ray Allen Manufacturing - RAYALLEN.com Black Jacks leather - BLACKJACKSLEATHER.com…
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Family Edition!
Gregg Tawney and Rich Hartman discuss the age old debate...... In home living or in Kennel living for police dogs. This episode is designed for the families of police dogs and steps that should be taken IF handlers decide to try to bring the police dog into the home. Looking for a K9 Supervisor...
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Todd Wilbur (Precision Explosives) discusses the importance of training aids
Gregg Tawney and Rich Hartman sit down with Todd Wilbur (Precision Explosives) and discuss everything you need to know about training aids and the differences between pseudos and soaks, court room implications and why using TADDS and scent tubes could up your detection game. Need a great working...
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Verbal Release - Do we need it?
Youtube Link https://youtu.be/i18I7ajFoOY Gregg Tawney and Rich Hartman discuss if and when you need a verbal release. This episode builds off of the last episode with Mike Kmeciek. They discuss the legal issues, and get into the training blocks for teaching a reliable verbal release Want to buy...
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Recent 9th Circuit Decisions with Mike Kmiecik
Gregg Tawney and Rich Hartman speak with "Legal Beagle", Mike Kmiecik regarding Rosenbaum V. San Jose and Rock v. Miller. Both recent 9th circuit cases. They discuss the implications for patrol handlers and what changes handlers need to make in the future. Links discussed on podcast: 9th Circuit...
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Detection 4.2 with Cameron Ford
This episode can be viewed at: https://youtu.be/vly9sEe7TEI Gregg Tawney and Rich Hartman interview Cameron Ford (Ford K9) The guys discuss: - Biggest mistake handlers make - Biggest mistake trainers make - Best training aid - Fentanyl - Latest industry trends - The evolution of the detection...
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K-9 Leadership with Jason Miller
YOUTUBE LINK - https://youtu.be/P_qFWfpMgbI Gregg Tawney and Rich Hartman talk with K-9 Handler, Jason Miller. This is a must watch for supervisors and the informal leaders within any K-9 unit. The guys discuss specific steps to be a good K-9 Supervisor as well as the important role of the senior...
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Using K9s in Hostage Rescues - Lt Mike Walsh (Riverside S.O.)
Interview with Lt. Mike Walsh (Riverside County Sheriff Office). Gregg and Rich talk with Mike about implementing K9s into hostage rescue missions. Mike discusses when and why they have used K9s during these high risk situations. This is a great episode for anyone currently deploying their dogs...
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K9 Failed to Engage.....Now what?
YouTube Link. https://youtu.be/v1bpJsyLkkA Gregg Tawney and Rich Hartman review a recent deployment in which the police dog did not engage. The guys discuss why this happens in todays law enforcement world, and what steps to take if this happens to you. Our sponsors have been hand selected by the...
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Problem Solving with Jerry Bradshaw
YOUTUBE link - https://youtu.be/suaDEzYub88?si=wXCWZaBo23bki3KU Gregg and Rich speak with Jerry about the importance of capping and how to implement it into your training regimen. This is a must watch for handlers and trainers! Looking for great equipment? Go to RAYALLEN.COM. It is a one stop…
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Matt Wilson - Ray Allen Mfg.
The guys talk with Matt at the Hold the Line Conference about the latest industry trends, and what separates Ray Allen from their competition. If you want great K9 equipment from an ethical company then check out Ray Allen at RAYALLEN.COM If you need great dog food for the working dog then check...
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Mike Nezbeth and Mike Lilly at the Hold the Line Conference
The guys catch up with "the Mikes" at the Hold the Line Conference. They discuss industry trends and the use of markers in police dog training today. Need Equipment? RAYALLEN.com has got you covered! Need a high performance food? INUKSHUKPRO.com is the food we feed and recommend.
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Jim O'Brien (NC K9)
The guys sit down with Jim at the Hold the Line K9 Conference. You can contact Jim at NCK9.US Jim is owner of NC K9 in North Carolina. Need a great food for your working dog? INUKSHUK is a great food for hard working dogs. Feed them the best......they deserve it. I NUKSHUKPRO.COM Need training...
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Hold the Line K9 Conference with Joe Lutkowski
Day 1 at Hold the Line K9 Conference with Joe Lutkowski HTLK9.com Need a great food for working dogs. The guys feed INUKSHUK. The food made specifically for the working dog. INUKSHUKPRO.COM Need equipment? Go to the number one working dog equipment company. The one stop shop! RAYALLEN.com
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LAPD K9 Deployment - Lessons Learned
YOUTUBE Link : https://youtu.be/bGvjMRSzNsU Gregg Tawney and Rich Hartman debrief a recent LAPD K9 deployment. The guys break it down and discuss legal and tactical concerns. INUKSHUKPRO.com - A dog food designed for your working dog RAYALLEN.com - Need good dog gear? Look no further. Check out…
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Myths and Legends
Lots of topics to argue about! Are they myths? The guys discuss the top myths in canine training and deployments, and determine if they are valid. RAYALLEN.com for all your equipment needs. They have excellent top quality equipment and one of the best harnesses in the industry. INUKSHUKPRO.com…
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#080 The power of the "Tone" with Eric Stanbro
Videos can be seen on YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/EsLkskjMcZg Gregg Tawney and Rich Hartman interview Eric Stanbro (Owner of Vaness K9 and Ridgeside K9 Ohio, and Co-Host of Working Dog Radio). Eric shares years of experience and discusses the importance of using the e-collar tone, how to reduce...
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#079 You got a new dog! Now what?
This podcast is a must for those handlers getting a new dog. Gregg Tawney and Rich Hartman share what they recommend to thier handlers when getting a new police dog. Need a great food? We feed and recommend INUKSHUK! INUKSHUKPRO.com
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Police K9 Radio is hosted by Gregg Tawney and Rich Hartman. Gregg has 22 years of law enforcement experience, 15 of which were as a K9 handler. Gregg is also the owner of D-Tac K9 and is the trainer for 21 law enforcement agencies. Rich has 15 years of K9 handling experience and is a trainer for D-Tac K9. Together they will be interviewing some of the top trainers and experts in the police K9 community and will be sharing their insight and experiences with you.
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