Working Dog Radio

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Latest Episodes

Episode 20- Ladies of K9 Double Drop
July 03, 2018

We are honored to sit down with Susan who is a who’s who in the K9 world. Her impressive career in K9 spans FOUR decades beginning in 1978-1989 with USAF, Military Working Dog handler, trainer & Kennelmaster.

Episode 19: Ladies of K9 Double Drop: Muzzle Maven Alesha Brandt
July 03, 2018

We kick off our July Ladies of K9 with the Muzzle Maven herself, Alesha Brandt. Owner/ partner of three K9 industry businesses Eric and her talk about her start, her drive and what she wants to see from the women in this industry.

Episode 18: Controlled Aggression with Jerry Bradshaw
June 23, 2018

Eric and Ted sit with now Two-Time guest Jerry Bradshaw owner of Tarheel K9 and The Godfather of PSA to discuss PSA, Scenario Based Training and his new podcast..... CONTROLLED AGGRESSION!!! - Thank you Jerry! Check Tarheel K9 out at www.tarheelK9.

Episode 17: Big Fred Fusco
June 13, 2018

The guys sit with Fred of Storm Tactical Consulting and talk about being a handler and running the program in a Tier 1 Unit. Fred gives his two best best pieces of advice to be a successful handler. - Fred is a veteran of the Army Special Operations C...

Episode 16: Howard Young Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office and Shelby PD
June 03, 2018

We sit with Howard and talk about his background and unique position of being hired as a civilian trainer for two departments K-9 units. We discuss selection and training and then Howard shares the heartbreaking event of losing one of his handlers on a...

Episode 15: Bill Heiser
May 24, 2018

Eric and Ted talk with Southern Coast K9 Owner Bill Heiser! They talk about Bill's background and the changes in the K9 world he saw coming post 9/11, the changes in the dogs now and green selection issues as well as Southern Coast K9's phenomenal grow...

Episode 14: DarkhorseK9 Ed Meyers and Albany County Sheriff Ken Stern
May 23, 2018

Ted and Eric start by talking medical marijuana and upcoming Supreme Court decisions effecting K9. They then catch up with the DarkHorse K9, Ed Meyers, and Albany county sheriffs office K9, Ken Stern.  They talk about recent social media and live TV k9...

Episode 13: RANTS with Eric & Ted
May 13, 2018

Booze fueled pet peeves from the guys! The guys later alcohol, profanity and pet peeves and talk what rubs them the wrong way in training, vendors, handlers, sourcing from Europe and training groups!! - Visit the guys on Social Media at @VanEssK9 or @...

Episode 12 – Frank Ritter Running a K9 Unit, Tragic Loss and Forming New Bonds
May 03, 2018

The guys talk with Frank Ritter on his role as a K9 Unit Supervisor, how he turned the unit around and helped build it back up. We then want to warn you about the second half as Frank walks us through the tragic event that took two of his pack members ...

Episode 11- Master at Arms Benito Olson
April 23, 2018

We talk his entry into K9 in the Navy, him being selected  to handle for DEVGRU (SEAL TEAM 6) and a harrowing deployment that nearly cost him his life. We find out what Benny is doing now! - Thank you Benny!!