The Working Dog Depot Podcast

Episode #12 Mike Goosby retired LAPD

February 27, 2023 Season 1 Episode 12
Episode #12 Mike Goosby retired LAPD
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The Working Dog Depot Podcast
Episode #12 Mike Goosby retired LAPD
Feb 27, 2023 Season 1 Episode 12

Great opportunity to speak with Mike about a variety of K9 related topics:

  • California Assembly Bill CA AB740
  • Ecollars 
  • Failed engagements, perspective, and overcoming deployment failure

SERGEANT II (Ret) Mike Goosby
Chief Trainer
Metropolitan Division K9 Platoon
Los Angeles Police Department


Mike had 32.5 years (25 years of K9 experience) with the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), where he was assigned as the Chief Trainer for the Metropolitan Division K9 Platoon.  He is a nationally recognized expert in K9 Tactics, Perimeter Containments, Command Post Operations (Command and Control), as well as off leash search techniques.  Mike was the overseer of all aspects of K9 training, maintenance, and K9 selection for the LAPD K9 Platoon. 

Mike has also worked and supervised other divisions / units within the LAPD, including patrol, narcotics, C.R.A.S.H., Vice, Safer Cities Initiative, Community Relations, and the Community Law Enforcement and Recovery (CLEAR) unit.

Mike conducts numerous seminars / classes throughout North America, instructing on the proper use of the E-Collar (off leash control), K9 Search Team Tactics, K9 / SWAT Integration, Perimeter Containments, Command Post Operations, and Multi Assault Counter Terrorism Capabilities (MACTAC).

Follow Mike on Facebook @Michael Goosby and IG @k9goodguy.

We are happy to announce Fox and Hound as our title sponsor. Please checkout shopfoxandhound.com or on Instagram @shopfoxandhound. Remember to use the discount code WDDP for 15% off your Fox and Hound order.

Also checkout Fox and Hound K9 Foundation Nonprofit Organization.
Fox + Hound K9 Foundation is a K9-focused organization that seeks to assist active and retired k9s. "Making a difference, it's what we do."

The Fox and Hound K9 Foundation would like to announce their first celebration event in Branson Missouri on June 3, 2023. Follow them @foxandhoundk9foundation on IG.

*Hold the Line K9 conference. Yes that is correct the Blueline Conference is now HOLD THE LINE K9 CONFERENCE.  It's still the same great conference run by the same great people, just under a new name. The next conference is May 2 - 4 in Pittsburgh Pa. Follow them on www.thinbluelineconference.com, IG @htlk9conference, facebook @Thin Blueline Conference. It's truly a great conference with quality instructors. Preregistration is taking place now. Join us for a great time. 

Please welcome Ray Allen Manufacturing as a sponsor to the podcast. Go to the most trusted name in industry for all of your k9 related equipment. For a 10% discount use the WDD10 discount code.

Welcome our newest sponsor Gold Coast K9. Gold Coast K9 trains and deploys hand-selected service dogs for personal and family protection, police agencies, and school districts. Their training programs rank among the best and most trusted in the world. Follow Gold Coast k9 on all social media platforms. For 10% off merchandise use the GCK910 discount code on their website www.goldcoastk9.com

If you want Rich and Howard to come to your location we can make it happen. They have come together to provide workshops on any K9 related topic you like. Open to law enforcement and civilian attendees. Contact Howard at hjyk91@gmail.com or 704-473-9885.


Show Notes

Great opportunity to speak with Mike about a variety of K9 related topics:

  • California Assembly Bill CA AB740
  • Ecollars 
  • Failed engagements, perspective, and overcoming deployment failure

SERGEANT II (Ret) Mike Goosby
Chief Trainer
Metropolitan Division K9 Platoon
Los Angeles Police Department


Mike had 32.5 years (25 years of K9 experience) with the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), where he was assigned as the Chief Trainer for the Metropolitan Division K9 Platoon.  He is a nationally recognized expert in K9 Tactics, Perimeter Containments, Command Post Operations (Command and Control), as well as off leash search techniques.  Mike was the overseer of all aspects of K9 training, maintenance, and K9 selection for the LAPD K9 Platoon. 

Mike has also worked and supervised other divisions / units within the LAPD, including patrol, narcotics, C.R.A.S.H., Vice, Safer Cities Initiative, Community Relations, and the Community Law Enforcement and Recovery (CLEAR) unit.

Mike conducts numerous seminars / classes throughout North America, instructing on the proper use of the E-Collar (off leash control), K9 Search Team Tactics, K9 / SWAT Integration, Perimeter Containments, Command Post Operations, and Multi Assault Counter Terrorism Capabilities (MACTAC).

Follow Mike on Facebook @Michael Goosby and IG @k9goodguy.

We are happy to announce Fox and Hound as our title sponsor. Please checkout shopfoxandhound.com or on Instagram @shopfoxandhound. Remember to use the discount code WDDP for 15% off your Fox and Hound order.

Also checkout Fox and Hound K9 Foundation Nonprofit Organization.
Fox + Hound K9 Foundation is a K9-focused organization that seeks to assist active and retired k9s. "Making a difference, it's what we do."

The Fox and Hound K9 Foundation would like to announce their first celebration event in Branson Missouri on June 3, 2023. Follow them @foxandhoundk9foundation on IG.

*Hold the Line K9 conference. Yes that is correct the Blueline Conference is now HOLD THE LINE K9 CONFERENCE.  It's still the same great conference run by the same great people, just under a new name. The next conference is May 2 - 4 in Pittsburgh Pa. Follow them on www.thinbluelineconference.com, IG @htlk9conference, facebook @Thin Blueline Conference. It's truly a great conference with quality instructors. Preregistration is taking place now. Join us for a great time. 

Please welcome Ray Allen Manufacturing as a sponsor to the podcast. Go to the most trusted name in industry for all of your k9 related equipment. For a 10% discount use the WDD10 discount code.

Welcome our newest sponsor Gold Coast K9. Gold Coast K9 trains and deploys hand-selected service dogs for personal and family protection, police agencies, and school districts. Their training programs rank among the best and most trusted in the world. Follow Gold Coast k9 on all social media platforms. For 10% off merchandise use the GCK910 discount code on their website www.goldcoastk9.com

If you want Rich and Howard to come to your location we can make it happen. They have come together to provide workshops on any K9 related topic you like. Open to law enforcement and civilian attendees. Contact Howard at hjyk91@gmail.com or 704-473-9885.