Dogs of War

Today I sit down with Mike S of Powstanie Cigars! Powstanie Cigars are some of my favorite smokes! Their core line includes Broadleaf, San Andreas, CT and Habano! We also chat about their special releases including my new personal favorite the Ezekiel 25:17 a Powstanie and Room 101 Collab that is FIRE! Show Sponsors: Small Batch Cigar - www.smallbatchcigar.com use the code "dogsofwar" for a 10% discount and free shippingOC Raw Dog Food - Check them out! What I exclusively feed my dog!

Today I sit down with Aric Bey of Black Star Line Cigars! Aric is also  a retired Chicago Fire Fighter who was injured and retired in the line of duty! He started his cigar company and has more than 6 core lines and is growing every day! This episode was filmed outside on new equipment, so its not my normal quality, and we will be fixing this issue going forward! Excuse our lower quality for this episode!Show sponsors - Small Batch Cigar - use the code "dogsofwar" for a 10% discount and free shipping!OC Raw Dog Food 

Today I sit down with Lee Marsh! Cigar nerd turned manufacturer, long time football through college player and dog man! Cane Corso breed to be exact! Lee is the founder of Stolen Throne Cigars which are now one of my favorite companies in existence! Their portfolio is THE BEST! They even do a special blend of cigar called "Argos" which directly donates a portion of all proceeds to a Cane Corso rescue!Lee is an awesome dude and I hope you try his cigars, and give him a shout!Show Sponsors:Small Batch Cigar - Use the code "dogsofwar" for a 10% discount and free shipping! Excellent selection and perfect speedy shipping!OC Raw Dog Food - OC Raw makes limited ingredient non HPP balanced raw diets! 

Today I sit down with Robert Allan! He runs Roz's Cigar Emporium in Ocala Florida and has been on the board of directors of Cigars For Warrior's for over 13 years! He is also their director of logistics! Cigars For Warriors or CFW is a 401-C Non Profit that provides free cigars to our deployed troops! They have collected, boxed and shipped MILLIONS of cigars to our troops over the years! One hell of an organization in my opinion!Show Sponsors:Small Batch Cigar - Use the code "dogsofwar" for a 10% discount and free shipping! Fast and free shipping, great selection and immaculate packaging!OC Raw Dog Food - Some of the best raw dog food on the market!BL Luxuries - Sign up for the Cigar Of The Month Club and check out their amazing selection!

Today I sit down with Cody Mobley of Kentucky Gentlemen Cigars! His family has been in the tobacco and cigar business in one way or another for around 100 years! They have a dozen/s of blends and lines of premium cigars and are the makers of the Bourbon Cigar Lineup! Their families have grown, cured and created warehouse distribution for burley tobacco since the beginning. For over 150 years, The Mobley, DeVary, and Jackson Families have seen the once fertile burley tobacco crops slowly fade into the hands of large global corporations and overseas markets. Today, the same ambition, hard work and determination once used to supply locally-grown tobacco to others is being gathered and nurtured with other premium blends to create a world class line of fine cigars. With the help of local Kentuckians both in tobacco production and as newly trained cigar rollers, a once slowing tobacco supply market to the cigarette companies is now considered a vibrant opportunity in the very popular global cigar market. Show Sponsors: Small Batch Cigar .com use the code "dogsofwar" for a 10% discount and free shipping at checkout. OC Raw Dog food company! Check our their fresh frozen balanced raw diets for your furry friends!BL Luxuries! James Garcia's baby a fabulous online cigar retailer!

Today I sit down with Mike Palmer AKA BDP Palmer of Powstanie Cigars! Mike is the national sales manager for Powstanie Cigars as well as a blender and podcast host! Powstanie is the polish word for "Uprising" and was founded by the Szczepankiewicz brothers Mike and Greg based out of Deltona Florida.Their core line consists of the Habano, Broadleaf and Connecticut! And soon to be San Andreas! The SA release will happen saturday February 22nd! I got to sample one of them and my oh my they are delicious! I will absolutely be ordering a few boxes as soon as they are available! Mike hosts A Cigar Hustler's Podcast as well as The Palmer Show Plus One! I really enjoyed this episode and hope yall do too!Show Sponsors:Small Batch Cigar - www.smallbatchcigars.com use the code "Dogsofwar" for a 10% discount and free shipping!OC Raw Dog Food Co! Check them out and get on the raw feeding wave!B L Luxuries - www.blluxuries.com check them out!

Today I sit down with Arnold Serafin of Serafin De Cuba Cigars! Serafin is based out of my home town of Tarpon Springs Florida, and is located on the Sponge Docks! Arnold is 4-5th generation of cigar makers from Cuba, and along with his son offer a wide array of revived historic brands and blends from their shop in Tarpon! They make excellent cigars and I had a blast talking with him!Had an absolute blast and hope you all enjoy this episode!Show Sponsors:Small Batch Cigar.com use the code "dogsofwar" for a 10% discount and free shipping!OC Raw Dog Food! Excellent fresh frozen dog food! Check em out!

Today I sit down with Enrique Seijas of Matilde Cigars! Matilde Cigars is a old brand that was started in the 1800s and fizzled out in the early 1900s from the Dominican Republic. Enrique and his father resurrected Matilde and brought it into modern times!Matilde has a core line of very good cigars that are also affordable! They also do special releases and limited exposure releases that are bangers as well! I love Matilde's portfolio and highly recommend you try one today!

Today I sit down with Jason Haynes of Midwest Legacy Beef! MLB Is a raw dog food company that specializes in whole prey raw beef dog diets! Raw feeding is hands down the absolute best way to feed your dogs and give them the best chance at a long healthy life and extend their street working time!Most kibble is filled with low grade left over agricultural grade meat, synthetic vitamins that are all sourced overseas and mainly in China and fat, starch and legume proteins. Terrible for your dog!We chat about their company and why raw feeding is so much better!Show Sponsors:Smallbatchcigar.com use the code "dogsofwar" for a 10% discount and free shipping! Excellent selection, shipping and pricing!OC Raw Dog Food CoOC Raw dog food is what I also feed to my dog! Fewer ingredients, organ, bone, muslce and some produce! Non High Pressure Pasteurized and no synthetic ingredients! 

Today I sit down and enjoy a Herf with Oliver Nivaud from United Cigars! Oliver is the Director of Operations of United Cigars and a long time cigar lover and key industry player for a very long time! United Cigars encompasses a huge umbrella of brands and make some killer smokes! He is a super cool individual and i thoroughly enjoyed our chat together and hope you do as well! Show Sponsors:Smallbatchcigar.com use the code "dogsofwar" for a 15% discount (through Dec 31 2024 then back to 10%) and free shipping!OC Raw Dog food! Some of the best raw dog dietary formulations in the country!~

Today is a very special episode! Our 100th show! I had a very near and dear to my heart and special guest on for this extraordinary accomplishment!Welcome Pete Johnson of Tatuaje Cigar company! Tatuaje is a cigar company mainly based out of Nicaragua and the US and they have a cult like following for their cigars! They have a very large portfolio of cigars and a bunch of special blends that they release each year!Tatuaje is one of my favorite brands of cigars hands down and I am very thankful I could share this milestone with the Founder! We talk dogs, guitars and wood working and then dive into what made his cigars so popular and delicious!I hope you enjoy and thank you for the support!Show sponsors!Horton's Quality K9 Equipment and Small Batch Cigar .comUse the code "dogsofwar" for a 10% discount and free shipping with Small BatchThe Ryan Samuels ShowModern-day politics discussion and analysis. Conservative Political Commentator Ryan...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Today I sit down with friend, dog trainer and former military contractor Travis Lloyd! Travis competes in Ring sport, and trains as a PSA decoy under the tutelage of Shawn Edwards and The Deadpool Decoy School program! Travis recently traveled to India to assist the Deadpool Decoy School seminar being hosted there and has competed and traveled around the country working dogs. Show Sponsors!!!Horton's Quality K9 EquipmentSmall Batch CigarUse the code "dogsofwar" for a 10% discount and free shipping with Smallbatchcigar.com

Today I sit down with another cigar aficionado, Matt from the Cigar Hound Dog. The CHD is a YouTube channel as well as a cigar influencer. His content is excellent and focused on smoking and reviewing all types of different cigars! Live! And rating them and giving his honest opinion! Sponsored by Horton's Quality K9 Equipment and Smallbatchcigar.comuse the code "dogsofwar" for a 10% discount and free shipping at checkout!

Today I sit down with the smallest Navy SEAL ever!  Former U.S. Navy SEAL David Brown was the unlikeliest of candidates for the world's most grueling military selection process. Standing just 5' 3" and weighing 110 pounds, he was unlike any of the others around him who aspired to be SEALs. But through dogged determination and an iron will, he overcame every obstacle that life put in front of him to achieve his dream of becoming a SEAL.  David Brown's life has been one of perseverance, tenacity, and achievement—from childhood adventures, to love lost and found, to BUD/S, the Teams, an exciting career at NCIS, and then a steady climb to the top echelons of Federal law enforcement. And  Goliathis his story through military life and what comes after—the good and the bad.  Told with raw honesty and unwavering courage, And Goliath is more than just a memoir— it's a testament to the power of perseverance. David's inspirational tale reveals how facing your own Goliaths can lead you to live your biggest life possible.  Author Bio With more than three decades of experience with the federal government, including active-duty military service and Special Agent positions with the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, Environmental Protection Agency Criminal Investigation Division, and The Department of Interior Office of Inspector General David W. Brown has opened a new chapter in his pursuit of happiness and authored his first book.  After seven years of active duty in the US Navy as a UDT/SEAL and twenty-eight years as a federal Special Agent, David decided to write the book he had been contemplating for decades. Deploying with UDT-21 and SEAL Team 4 worldwide gave him unforgettable experiences and enough material for several SEAL-type books. Still, it was the reason he became a SEAL and Special Agent that was the real story. In his last years as a federal agent, he met and worked with Bob Gettlin at the Department of Interior Office of Inspector General. Together, they developed several extremely successful internal communication initiatives and training modules at the OIG. Their successful partnership and friendship as federal employees followed them into retirement, And Goliath is their latest successful collaboration.        Show Sponsors:Horton's Quality K9 Gearwww.hortonsk9.comSmall Batch Cigarwww.smallbatchcigar.comUse the code "dogsofwar" for a 10% discount and free shipping at checkout!

Today I sit down with Abe Dababneh the Owner of Smoke Inn. Smoke Inn is a Cigar retailer in south Florida with multiple locations. They also have an extensive online cigar retail site and program. Abe has been in the business for over 30 years and is a wealth of knowledge with many "Firsts" in the industry!Smoke Inn hosts a Retail event every year called "The Great Smoke". They also do many programs such as "The Summer of Saka" where they have killer deals, promotions and raffle type programs that net over 30,000$ in items for winners at the end of the summer!I thoroughly enjoyed our conversation and I hope you will to!Brought to you by Small Batch Cigar! Use the code "dogsofwar" for a 10% discount and free shipping!Also brought to you by Horton's Quality K9 Equipment! Check them out at Hortonsk9.com

Today I sit down with Army Ranger K9 handler and trainer turned civilian head trainer for the Ranger program Mark Kauffman.Horton's Quality K9 Equipment hortonsk9.com and smallbatchcigar.com are today's show sponsors! Use code "dogsofwar" for a 10%^ discount and free shipping with small batch cigar! Mark Kaufmann is a combat veteran, and former United States Army Ranger. He has held the position of Master Trainer for 2nd Ranger Battalion's Multi-Purpose Canine program for the last 11 years, located near Tacoma, WA. Born and raised in the backwoods of central Pennsylvania, Mark enlisted with a Ranger contract in 2004. He served his nation and the Ranger Regiment honorably for six combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, until he left the Army in 2013. Mark seized the opportunity to become a dog handler for 2nd Ranger Battalion in the program's infancy and deployed three times with one of Regiment's only German Shepherds, Thor. Following these successful deployments as a handler, Mark took a trainer role at the Regimental Dog Program and so began his formative years becoming a highly skilled and adaptive canine trainer. Upon ETS, Mark returned to 2/75 as their civilian Master Trainer and deployed four more times in that role. This position has taken Mark all over the world training with the most elite special operations units to help prepare his own teams to deploy and remain ready to conduct highly specialized deployments and missions. Mark has the unique experience of taking countless Special Operations canines from selection-day all the way to their retirement, with a proven track record of successful performance in his handlers and dogs. Mark also owns and operates Function First K9, serving the needs of Law Enforcement K9 units all over the country with seminars, lectures, schools, and canine sales. He also owns and operates Upright K9, providing his local and regional community with top-tier pet training services. You can contact Mark directly at  mark@functionfirstk9.com! 

Today we sit down with Army veteran as well as US contracting veteran and cigar afficionado Dave West! Dave West is in charge of all online business for SmallBatchCigar.com as well as their tasting notes and blog posts!I really enjoyed this episode and learning about cigars!Use the code "dogsofwar" at checkout for a 10% discount and free shipping! http: //www.smallbatchcigar.com

Today I sit down with retired LAPD k9 Officer/Trainer Extraordinaire Michael Goosby! This is one of my absolute favorite podcasts hands down! And we will absolutely be repeating another episode in the future!Michaels Bio: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).

Today I sit down with a 28 year veteran of law enforcement and current k9 handler out of Kentucky, Gilbert Marksberry! Gil also served in the United States Marine Corps, and has a very interesting and deep story to his life. Gil is also a father and a loving husband, and someone I call a friend! I hope you all enjoy this!Brought to you by Horton's Quality K9 Equipment!

Today I sit down with Steve Sprouse! Steve was a 30 year law enforcement officer in south Florida. 20 of that in K9. Steve held multiple positions within his department including handler, head trainer etc. Steve is also a pioneer of “picture” and reality based K9 training.Steve developed a line of synthetic prosthetics for dogs to bite realistic appendages. His company Armin Leggan has sold their devices to militaries and police teams around the world! This is an excellent episode you will not want to miss!The podcast is also brought you to by Hortons Quality K9 equipment! Best family run k9 equipment company in the game! Also the longest running continuously owned family company in the game!Check them out at hortonsk9.comCheck out the best Dog Training Business app that's an all in one solution in the world! It's called Pocket Suite, I've personally used it for years and it is absolutely amazing!Please use my unique referral code for a 50$ savings on an annual Pocket Suite membership!https://pocketsuite.io/register/full-spectrum-k9-training

Hey guys! Today I sit down with Jason Hanley of On Point K9 Academy. Jason is a police dog vendor, dog trainer and owns a large pet boarding and training business in Scottsville Kentucky! We talk all things pet dogs to police dogs and we highlight the annual On Point K9 Competition and Certification that I have attended the last two years to help and decoy all week.We have a new sponsor!!! Hortons Quality K9 Equipment! We are very pleased to have partnered with Horton's as a new Anchor Sponsor! Please visit their website at http://www.hortonsk9.com or give them a shout at 706-253-3303!Also PocketSuite is a new sponsor! Pocketsuite is an all in one app developed by dog trainers for dog trainers! Please use my unique referral code below to save 50$ off an annual membership!https://pocketsuite.io/register/full-spectrum-k9-training

Today I sit down with Police K9 Handler Derek Bowles. Derek works in Tennessee and has a wonderful K9 named Storm. We recorded at Jason Hanleys annual "On Point Police K9 Seminar". Derek has had alot of success on the street with his K9, and I thoroughly enjoyed our conversation!Please use my unique sign up code to save 50$ off an annual PocketSuite membership! Pocketsuite is the app that many dog trainers use for their training businesses. It is an all in one app that has so many uses it can be daunting. Check them out!https://pocketsuite.io/register/full-spectrum-k9-training

Today I sat down with Sheriff Deputy Jacob Stephens. Jacob began his law enforcement career in the local jail and then got into patrol as a deputy. Shortly after he transitioned into K9 and his first dog was a wonderful  German Shepherd named Dax. Sadly Dax passed away March 4th 2024, and he is currently the handler of Malinois K9 Rip. We talk law, dogs and shoot the shit from a Marine infantry war vet to a beat cop! Jacob and Rip won "Hard Dog Fast Dog" at the 11th Annual On Point K9 Competition in Scottsville KY earlier this year as well. Save 50$ From an annual subscription to Pocket Suite! Use my unique discount code below! https://pocketsuite.io/register/full-spectrum-k9-training 

Today I sit down with a United States Marine Corps SOC veteran and k9 trainer The Mountain. We discuss learning psychology and training as it pertains to police, military, working and pet dogs. Mountain is a balanced trainer who puts the welfare of the animal above all else!  Here is the unique code for a 50$ discount on an annual Pocket Suite subscription for your dog training business! I highly recommend any dog trainer or dog training business to use this app! It makes life and business a whole lot easier!https://pocketsuite.io/register/full-spectrum-k9-training

Ian Strimbeck is a former United States Marine Infantry Rifleman who served with 3rd battalion Second Marine Division aboard Camp Lejeune. He has served in Iraq and multiple other locations.Ian is a firearm and edged weapons expert and instructor as well as a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu expert. His company is Rune Nation LLC and he travels around the world instructing law enforcement, military and civilians. Ian is a succesful family man, small business owner and tactical expert who embraces the "suck" mentality of live hard because no one is coming to save you! Here is the unique code for a 50$ discount on an annual Pocket Suite subscription for your dog training business! I highly recommend any dog trainer or dog training business to use this app! It makes life and business a whole lot easier!https://pocketsuite.io/register/full-spectrum-k9-training

 Today I am joined  by Armin  Winkler, or Rivanna K9 and Winkler K9 and Training Institute. Armin has been training working dogs for over 40 years! He currently works with Special Forces K9 teams from all over the world and police agencies. Armin recently launched his "Definitive Guide to Laser Directions" on Rivanna K9 and he collaborated with Pat Nolan. Armin is a huge advocate for the health both physical and mental for all dogs and training. We discuss modern training concepts and philosophies and dive into learning psychology and how it applies to dog training accurately.We talk all things dogs, e collars etc! Sit back and enjoy!!! 

Today I sit down with Marine infantry Afghanistan veteran and k9 trainer Nick Morrow. We talk everything from dogs to the military. Nick is a repeat guest and we always have a blast!Pocket Suite Referral Code to save 50$https://pocketsuite.io/register/full-spectrum-k9-training

DOG TRAINERS SIGN UP FOR POCKET SUITE THE AMAZING BUSINESS TOOL FOR ALL OF YOUR K9 BUSINESS NEEDS WITH THIS LINK! SAVE 50$https://pocketsuite.io/register/full-spectrum-k9-trainingToday I sit down with former Marine infantry veteran and Marine Drill Instructor turned Brazilian Jiu Jitsu expert and fitness fanatic as well as world level dog trainer! Nate has a very popular youtube and social media dog training platform as well as his Dog Trainer School! We had a blast this episode! Use this special link to sign up for pocket suite at a discount~!https://pocketsuite.io/register/full-spectrum-k9-training

 Dylan is the head owner of Chinook K9 and a professional ATV Racer based out of Calgary Canada! His business specializes in board and trains and behavior modification, and he began his dog training journey in 2018! He is a grassroots style dog trainer and runs his successful; business out of his home currently! We met at the Joint Forces K9 Detection summit and I had an absolute blast recording this episode! Dylan has since expanded his dog training business into a large facility and is crushing it! So proud to call him a friend!

 Jay Nix 23 year veteran Law Enforcement officer, with the Marion County Sheriff's Office in Florida.   Currently the Sgt / K9 Unit Commander. Head trainer for the agency. Responsible for the 12 team K9 program at the agency.   Instructor and Evaluator for both Florida Department of Law Enforcement and Florida Law Enforcement Canine Association.   Started in K9 in 2002, worked 4 dogs in career. Worked as a k9 handler in patrol division, in a HIDTA group, and highway interdiction team as a handler and team commander.   Vice President of Nonprofit Organization, K9's United.  Training Director over K9's United LE K9 training program.   Owner of Ridgeside K9 Central Florida. 

Today I sit down with Navy Masters at Arms K9 Handler Attached to some seriously high level SEAL teams! We talk everything childhood trauma and SA, to leading serious K9s into high level ops in Iraq and Afghanistan! From his IED blast, to Extortion 17. And talks of healing and mental health! Do not miss this one!His new Book is called "The Under Dogs: Conquering Life with Man's Best Friend and SEAL Team."@patriotdogtraining@bennythedogguywww.patriotdogtraining.comhttps://ballastbooks.com/purchase/the-underdogs

Today we sit down with Phillipi Sanz AKA the Mountain! The MTN was a combat infantry and beyond Marine, and a long time professional working dog trainer. We talk all things Dogs, working dogs and how they learn. This is an excellent episode you do not want to miss!

Today I sit down with Brittney Howard of Dawg Boss. Her company trains pet dogs, and helps future dog owners select the right breed and dog for their needs and abilities. Brittney served in the USAF, and currently runs her business in Virginia. She has over 7 years of experience within the industry, and her main goal is to teach dogs to be an asset and not an annoyance! She can be found on FaceBook at DawgbossRVA, and on Tik Tok at Dogtrainerb. Dont miss this one! Smash that like and share button and leave us a review please!

Today we sit down with K9 Handler, trainer and police officer Joe Bologna! We talk all things dogs, k9 and police. We really enjoyed this episode do not miss this one!

Today we sit down with LEGEND Jason Sapp. Jason was an Army CAV Scout who participated in heavy combat in Iraq. He served 15 months in Baghdad and suffered a lot of loss and trauma. Jason has no re-invented himself and is successful with his family, sober living and multiple business ventures which we go into detail about today! Do not miss this episode!

Today we sit down with Howard Young of White Beard K9, and Rich Hardin retired Police K9 Handler/Trainer and Double H Canine pet training. We talk all things down and LEO. Also discuss Hemp vs Marijuana detection and had an absolute blast!

Today we sit down with George Ramirez! Super emotional and personal episode for me. George Ramirez is a Retired Special Agent/Criminal Investigator with the U.S.Department of Homeland Security (DHS), where he worked in various investigativedisciplines in the Criminal Investigations Unit. With 36 years of combined service withboth DOJ and DHS, George actively conducted domestic and international criminalinvestigations to include Fraud, Identity Theft, Anti-Smuggling, Gangs, Narcotics,Human Sex Trafficking, Financial/Anti-Money Laundering, and Counter Terrorism.George has also acted as an undercover operative in numerous human trafficking, identitytheft, fraud, and narcotics investigations over a span of 11 years. Since retiring fromDHS, George has been a Special Investigator conducting Federal National SecurityInvestigations.George served a four-year tour in the United States Air Force as a Law EnforcementSpecialist, and was the Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge of Administration andTraining.George is a currently a member of MARK9 Search & Rescue, and is the K9 Handler for aBelgium Malinois (Samantha), and both are currently in training for various Search &Rescue objectives and certifications. George has also started training K9 Leila (alsoBelgium Malinois) with plans on pursuing certifications in Explosive Detection.

Today we sit down with former Police K9 Handler and trainer, and decoy extraordinaire Josh Kirby! Josh is also the owner and head of Kirby K9 who makes ALL kinds of K9 gear for dogs, handlers and trainers!!

Today I sit down with the god father of detection Randy Hare!Randy Hare is living his lifelong dream of working with animals and people. Experience and talent in dog training have landed him spots on regional television, in various K-9 Magazine articles, and on national television. In 1987 he appeared on “Late Night with David Letterman” to perform a complicated trick he had taught his (then) six-year-old German Shepherd. Randy's real start, in the late 1970's, was training hunting dogs. Then, in the early 1980's he attended a Professional Dog Trainers School where he gained a solid foundation in training dogs for Obedience, Protection, Police Dog Training, and Tracking. By invitation Randy returned to the school as an instructor for one semester, helping train other dog trainers.While Randy continued to further his education into dog training, the school was his first professional experience with training dogs. In 1984 Randy opened his first training center in Monroe, Louisiana where he trained Obedience, Protection, Police Dogs, and Narcotics Detection Dogs. His very first police dog, trained for the Monroe City Marshall's Office, finished 15th in the nation from a field of 140 dogs at the United States Police Canine Association (USPCA) National Police Dog Trials in Detroit, Michigan. This accomplishment earned him an award from the Ohio Dog Training School, the first award of this kind to be given by the group. Then, after training hundreds of dogs, Randy became interested in police dogs and law enforcement. In police dog training he experienced his work in action: real criminal apprehension, real tracking, real detection work, real handler protection, and, last but not least, real obedience.While still training dogs for private citizens, Randy trained and competed against other handlers and trainers with his personally trained police dogs while also competing successfully in Schutzhund competitions. In his first National Police Dog Trial, Randy finished 7th out of 150 top dogs in that year's national event held in St. Cloud, Minnesota. This began a 5-year span of over 30 competitions where Randy won or finished in the top percentile in 96% of the competitions: those competitions were Police Dog Trials, Schutzhund Trials, and Narcotics Detection Dog Trials and involved four different self-trained dogs.Randy says he now has a gift for learning from everyone he meets and from every dog he trains.“I went through a period early on when I thought I knew everything. I really grew as a trainer and a person when I faced the fact that you never stop learning and you never know it all. Thanks to a close and dear friend of mine, Walter “Buzzy” Tomlinson, for finally making me understand that. I believe the dogs that I have trained have probably taught me more than I have taught them.”During Randy's twelve years in Law Enforcement, Randy attended every major seminar (within reach) conducted by world-class trainers from the United States and Europe. He learned what each trainer had to offer, combined the best of their styles and techniques with his own, and now shares his training method. Each dog he trains benefits from his experience and knowledge. Few trainers can match his EXPERIENCE, TALENT, and LOVE for training dogs, as shown by his “Recognition and Achievements” through national police K-9 organizations such as the National Police Canine Association and the United States Police Canine Association where he served as a judge for both organizations. Randy is now the proud owner of the Alpha Canine Training Center and the Randy Hare School for Dog Trainers.In 2004 Canine Training Solutions produced a DVD series demonstrating Randy's innovative and effective "On Target" way to train Detection

Today we sit down with retired police k9 officer and host of the "Working Dog Radio" podcast host Eric Stanbro for the second episode!

Today I sit down  with PSA Hall of Famer, and dog trainer extraordinaire Janet Edwards!! She is Shawn Edwards wife and Co-Owner of Stateline K9 and Deadpool Decoy School! Her resume and achievements are immense and will post below!• Certified Master Trainer, Professional Obedience, Behavior Modification, & Search & Rescue, North State K9 Academy, 2001.• Owner & Head Trainer, Basic Training & Beyond, Winston-Salem, NC 2001-2003.• Assistant Trainer, Tarheel Canine Training, Inc. 2003.• Head Instructor, North State K9 Academy, Pet Obedience Program, 2004.• Member, Tarheel Canine PSA & Police Dog Association December 2003 - current.• Assistant Instructor, Police K9 E-Collar Applications, Tarheel Canine Training, Inc. Sanford, NC, April 17 & 18, 2004.• Assistant Instructor, 16 Hour Police K9 Decoy School, Tarheel Canine Training Inc. February 4-5, 2005.• Assistant Instructor, Advanced Detection, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD June 2005• Assistant Instructor High Risk Deployment Seminar, Asheboro, NC May 2005• Certificate SARTECH 3, NASAR April 2005.• Head Trainer/Instructor, Tarheel Canine Training, Inc. 2005.• Member & K9 Handler, FAS-Trax, SAR Team 2004 - 2005.• Certified Police Dog Instructor, NSK9, September 2005.• AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator 2003-2006.• Professional Member, IACP.• Professional Member NTPDA• Evaluator NTPDA  (National Tactical Police Dog Association) 2006-present •Instructor, Water Cadaver Recovery, National CSAR Seminar, Montreat, NC September 2007• Trainer, Senior Handler Dogs Finding Drugs 2010• Head Instructor Decoy Seminar, Military Working Dog Program, Ft. Hood TX December 2010• Featured on Baltimore's ABC, CBS and FOX news with K9 Zuko• Featured on Washington DC's ABC and FOX news with K9 Zuko• Featured on Good Morning America with K9 Zuko• Featured on Fox News Channel's Justice with Judge Jeanine with K9 Zuko•Featured on Anderson Cooper Live with K9 Zuko February 2013•Judge PSA Nationals 2013, Franklin, NJ•2013 PSA Nationals Level 1 Runner Up and High Protection with K9 “Danny"•2013 PSA Nationals "Top Dog Award" with K9 “Danny”•2013-current East Coast Director PSA, November•2015 East Coast Regional Level 2 Champion with K9 Danny•2006-2010 Assisted Lee County Schools (NC) in several narcotics sniffs•2017 Instructor “Intro to PSA” seminar Dural, NSW, Australia•2018 Instructor “Handling in PSA” seminar Calgary, Canada•2019 Instructor “Protection Dog” seminar Dural, NSW, Australia•2019 Assistant Instructor “High Risk Deployments” Australia Special Forces•2017 Recipient of the PSA Mount Everest Award and the only person to receive this award•2019 PSA Hall of Fame inductee as a handler•4X PSA National Champion•4x PSA Regional Champion•2X National Vice-Champion•Only 1 of 3 people to title multiple dogs to a PSA 3

Today we sit down with former Marine infantry veteran and Marine Drill Instructor turned Brazilian Jiu Jitsu expert and fitness fanatic as well as world level dog trainer! Nate has a very popular youtube and social media dog training platform as well as his Dog Trainer School! We had a blast this episode! 

Today we sit down with El Gallo! Mr Antonio Rodriguez retired from the Air-force at a high level as a K9 trainer, handler and professional! Aside from being a military K9 professional and trainer, Arod owns and runs Olive Branch K9, orok9services.com and oldrepublik9.comHe is still working with military and police dogs all over the world, and has a pet training business! Please show them some love!

Hey guys today we sit down with young Police K9 Handler Nicole Midget! This episode will be well received and has great information and insight from a younger Police K9 Officer! We talk all things Police and K9! Nicole is an awesome officer, with an amazing head on her shoulders and is the type of officer every young officer should strive to be!

Today I sit back down with Marine combat veteran turned dog trainer Nick Morrow! We talk about alot and hope you enjoy this episode!

Today I sit down  with Marine SSGT Bill Bee. Bill served in multiple combat theaters, and was injured and was the subject of one of the most iconic photographs of the War in Afghanistan. His memoir is titled "The Shot: The Harrowing Journey of a Marine in The War on Terror."We talk about his story behind the iconic photo of his brush with a Taliban Sniper in Garmsir in 2008, the IED blast where he escaped death in 2012, his struggles with PTSD and the side effects of three traumatic brain injuries and his fight to get medical retirement from the VA!https://www.amazon.com/Shot-Harrowing-Journey-Marine-Terror/dp/163758301x

Today we sit down with Ryan Millbern! Instructor of Law Enforcement, military, contractors and private security K9 Teams around the world! Has over 18 years of K9 management, training and handling experience withing law enforcement, high threat overseas security contracting and domestic security operations! Ryan currently serves as the president of the international casino and resort working dog association and also as the senior program manager of K9 operations for the multi-award winning Wynn Las Vegas K9 Unit!

Tom Dillon is a USMC Infantry Afghanistan veteran, and a family man! We talk combat, trauma and healing! We really enjoyed this episode stay tuned for an excellent show!

Today I sat down in person with Chris Pelle. Chris is a Army infantry veteran as well as a police K9 and pet dog trainer! His company Complete K9 out of Denver CO sources, trains and places Police K9s across the country, and has a thriving pet side as well. This was a fun episode and I hope you all enjoy!

Today we sit down with Dennis Benigno. The founder of Street Cop Training, and former law enforcement officer! We talk all things Law Enforcement and the proper training of LEO! Dennis started Street Cop Training in  2001 and has since grown the company to massive levels! We truly enjoyed this episode and hope you do too!