Patriotic Puppy Program

In this episode we talk with Andrew Ramsey of Ramsey K9 about his experience with both military working dogs and the sport of nosework. He shares his observations about the similarities and differences between the two and the implications for those raising dogs for professional detection work.For more information: Ramsey K9https://ramseyk9.com/

In this episode we talk with Heather and Joey of Arete Canine about their business as an approved vendor with several federal agencies and their recent four thousand mile trek across the U.S. to purchase detection dog prospects. For more information: Arete Canine, LLChttps://www.aretecanine.com/https://www.facebook.com/AreteCanine/

In this episode we talk to Erica Boling, CEO of Northeast K9 Conditioning, about canine fitness--how it impacts our puppies and how to integrate safe fitness activities into our training plans. For more information:https://www.northeastk9conditioning.com/https://www.facebook.com/NortheastK9Conditioning/You can reach Erica at info@northeastk9conditioning.com

In this episode, we discuss TSA procurement testing after observing the process this week. Many thanks to Arete Canine for the opportunity to watch their dogs being tested!For more information:https://www.aretecanine.com/

In this episode we talk some more about the TSA/ACS Hunt Test, answering questions and addressing issues that came up in the videos submitted. For the scoring guidelines and distance matrix: https://purposeraisedpup.com/assessment-1

In this episode we talk to Kirsten Fulk about her experience taking her litter of seven GSPs through the TSA/ACS Hunt Test. Want to learn more?Kirsten Fulk:https://www.fieldofdreamskennel.net/TSA/ACS Hunt Test info:https://purposeraisedpup.com/assessment-1

In this episode we talk to program participant Kate Barber. Owner of Katalyst Kennels, Kate shares her experience breeding, training, and selling Labs for detection roles. Want to learn more?www.katalystkennels.comInstagram: @katalystk9Email: katalystk9@gmail.comInternational Police Work Dog Association:www.ipwda.orgNorth American Police Work Dog Association: www.napwda.comhttps://www.facebook.com/NAPWDA/

In this episode we talk to industry professional Frank Schembre, owner of Spectrum Canine. Frank shares his perspective about canine detection work with the Federal Air Marshal Service and TSA and what he sees evaluating 3rd party K9 vendors on behalf of the TSA.

In this episode we answer some more questions from the records about environmental stability, socialization, reward engagement, and play. We cover introducing stairs and escalators, favorite toys, and how to play with a dog.

In our inaugural episode, we discuss questions from weekly records relating to search and olfactory acuity training. We cover deep sniffing, target odors, and progression as the dog develops. #patrioticpuppyprogram