K9s Talking Scents
This podcast is all about Detection Dogs we talking training, working the dog in the real world, starting a new dog or have an experienced dog, this show is for you. Calling all Detection dogs, Sniffer Dogs, those who compete in Nosework / Scentwork sports. If you work a detection dog that sniffs out bombs, drugs, guns, cell phones, electronic devices or anything else this podcast is for you
Episodes
114 episodes
#115 K9s Talking Scent Podcast 2 Michaels a Ford with a Forrest
In this episode, Cameron Ford, Michael Ellis, Michael Nezbeth and Forrest Micke discuss the complexities of dog training, particularly focusing on skills transition for police dogs. They explore the importance of mental flexibility, managing ar...
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Season 7
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Episode 115
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1:20:53
#114 Detection Dog Standards and the Red Kong
In this episode, Cameron Ford and Dr. Paola Tiedemann discuss the role of OSAC and NIST in establishing standards for canine detection in forensic science. They explore the publication process, the importance of standardization, and the volunta...
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Season 7
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Episode 114
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1:11:43
#113 The Invisible Bomb with Todd Wilber
In this episode of K9's Talking Scents, host Cameron Ford engages with Todd Wilber from Precision Explosives to discuss the intricacies of explosives, odor prints, and their applications in training detection dogs. The conversation delves into ...
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Season 7
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Episode 113
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1:45:03
#112 The Beef Stew Theory with Dr. Katylynn Sloan
In this episode, Cameron Ford interviews Dr. Katylynn Sloan, a chemist with the United States Secret Service, who specializes in canine detection and odor availability. They discuss her extensive background in explosives research, recent public...
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Season 7
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Episode 112
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1:35:10
#111 2024 Detection Year End Review
In this conversation, Cameron Ford and Natalie Morris discuss the evolution of training methods in the detection dog community, emphasizing the importance of adapting techniques to enhance communication, search intent, and the use of blanks in ...
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1:38:24
#110 Ford K9 Detection Dog Q and A
This podcast is from an impromptu Zoom Q&A session where I answered a variety of questions, ranging from basic detection concepts to more advanced or unique topics. I hope you enjoy the discussion! For more Q&A sessions, de...
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Season 6
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Episode 110
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1:12:37
#109 Hurricane Deployment Debrief SAR K9
In this episode of K9s Talking Scents, Cameron Ford engages with a panel of experienced search and rescue professionals Diana Bunch, Athena Haus and Jack Thorpe who share their insights and experiences from recent disaster recovery efforts in N...
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Season 6
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Episode 109
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1:43:27
#108 K9s Talking Scents "Emotion and Training" with Michael Nezbeth
In this episode of K9's Talking Sense, Cameron Ford engages in a deep conversation with Michael Nezbeth, exploring various aspects of dog training, particularly in detection work. They discuss the importance of communication between trainers an...
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Season 6
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Episode 108
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1:25:42
#107 "Searching For answers Tracking, Trailing and SAR K9" with Shay Cook
Episode #107 with Shay Cook. In this episode, Cameron Ford interviews Shay Cook, a search and rescue dog handler, about her background and experiences in the field. They discuss the different disciplines within search and rescue, s...
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Season 6
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Episode 107
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1:53:05
#106 "How does the dog feel about it" with Dr. Stewart Hilliard
SummaryIn this episode, Cameron Ford sits down with Dr. Stuart Hilliard to discuss their experiences in the dog training world. Dr. Hilliard discusses the importance of looking at the scientific data and conclusions without prejudice or...
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Season 6
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Episode 106
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1:01:00
#105 Bio Detection dogs with Lale Aksu
In this Episode Laleh Aksu, a trainer of C. difficile detection dogs, discusses the importance of using dogs to search for C. diff in hospital environments. C. difficile is a bacteria that can cause severe diarrhea and is a hospita...
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Season 6
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Episode 105
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1:02:15
#104 Belief is the Death of Reason with Dr. Nathan Hall and Dr. Paola Tiedemann
In this episode, Dr. Nathan Hall and Dr. Paola Tiedemann discuss their research on canine detection applications and the use of olfactometers. They explain that olfactometers are scientific instruments used to provide measured and standardized ...
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Season 6
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Episode 104
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1:52:39
#103 "It's NOT Pseudo" with Gregory Herin of Getxent
#103. Many have heard of Getxent tubes OR the detection odor training aids sold by Precision explosives. I always get so many questions about this product how it works and what is the MAGIC behind this. This episode I sit down the w...
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Season 6
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Episode 103
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1:36:35
#102 Tracking Predators with Wesley Visscher
Episode #102 In this conversation, Cameron Ford interviews Wesley Visser from Sent Imprint for Dogs. They discuss Wesley's background and the work his company does in conservation detection. Wesley shares his passion for training dogs to protec...
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Season 6
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Episode 102
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1:36:29
#101 Talking to GOATs with Michael Ellis and Ivan Balabanov
SummaryIn this episode Cameron, Michael Ellis and Ivan Balabanov discuss various topics within the dog training industry. They cover the definition of a good repetition in training, the importance of timing and motivation, the imp...
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Season 6
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Episode 101
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2:29:07
#100 Does my Detection Dog have ADHD with Dr. Melanie Uhde
In this episode, Dr. Melanie Uhde of Canine Decoded (Canine Neuroscientist) discusses the topics of arousal, motivation, and learning in dogs. She explains how arousal affects search efficiency and the role of dopamine in the brain. The convers...
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1:40:06
#99 Just Communicate with Dr. Simon Gadbois
This episode contains a wealth of information. Dr. Gadbois delves into various aspects of detection dog work and general dog training. Some of the topics discussed include the use of markers, variable reinforcement schedules, the significance o...
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Season 6
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Episode 99
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2:06:32
#98 Training vs Reality and Marijuana vs Hemp with Steven Antommarchi
In this Episode we sit down with Steven Atommarchi who is a police officer K9 handler and trainer, K9 researcher and owner of Next Level K9 located in TX. Steven has a wide range of real world experience and now more and more experience w...
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Season 5
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Episode 98
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1:20:14
#97 Where is my Whiskey and Tobacco with Stu Phillips
In this episode, Cameron Ford interviews Stu Phillips, an operational K9 handler and trainer. Stu shares his journey of working with military working dogs and transitioning to civilian work as a detection dog handler. He discusses the challenge...
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2:25:36
#96 The Misinformed Odor Clown
In this episode, Steven Antommarchi, a fellow Police K9 Trainer and Handler, engages in a deep and informative conversation with Cameron. The interview covers a wide range of topics, delving into both personal and professional aspe...
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Season 5
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Episode 96
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2:16:01
#95 The Reality of Search and Rescue with Tim Houweling
K9 Handler, Trainer. FEMA Task Force, Fire Captain... Tim Houweling has REAL experience and and understanding of Dogs and use of K9s in Search and Rescue. Tim is passionate about being a dog handler and working in the Search and Rescue fi...
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Season 5
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Episode 95
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1:54:51
#94 Dingle Days Detection with Geryah Dingle
Episode #94 with Geryah Dingle of Dingle Days on You Tube. Geryah is a passionate Detection dog trainer and handler who runs a successful YouTube channel @dingledays she also runs a podcast called "Dogs are People too".We discuss ...
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Season 5
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Episode 94
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1:16:23
#93 "Women in Police K9" with Sgt. Jaye Lilley
In this Episode I sit down with Sgt. Jaye Lilley of the Queensland Police Dog Squad. Sgt. Lilley, is the Lead Detection Trainer and Breeding Supervisor for the state of Queensland. She has worked many roles in the Police Dept. and her har...
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Season 5
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Episode 93
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1:10:39
#92 Dogs can smell Water?? with Sydney Water K9
In this Episode I get to sit down with Glenn Cooke of the Canine Paradigm and do a interview with the fascinating Water Leak Detection Dogs of Sydney Water in Australia. Right now this unit has 5 Dogs, these dogs a specialized in de...
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1:42:12
#91"Trainers in Cars" with Laure Hanouna of Chien Zen
Episode #91 "Trainers in Cars" with Laure Hanouna of Chein Zen. Laure is a Dog Trainer, and Nosework Handler and Trainer based in Switzerland. Laure works with teams in France and Switzerland helping grow Nosework around Europe.&nbs...
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Season 5
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Episode 91
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1:15:35