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JEFF SCHETTLERCEO / Police and Military K9 Trainer / AuthorJeff Schettler is a retired police K9 handler who worked for the City of Alameda and County of Amador in California and was attached to the FBI's Hostage Rescue Teams' K9 Assistance Program for two years. This program was designed to locate and apprehend high-risk fugitives on the run. He is a certified military trainer graduating from the prestigious US Army's Leadership Academy also known as Drill Sergeant School.Jeff has worked hundreds of trailing cases across the USA and is a specialist in the areas of tactical tracking applications. He is also considered an expert witness in tracking/ trailing. As an international K9 trainer, he spends 12 weeks a year training throughout Europe, South America, and Asia. His program is in use with numerous international police agencies as well as NATO military units.Jeff's work has been seen on CNN, ABC, CBS, HLN, Unsolved Mysteries, and Mythbusters. Through the years, he has become a renowned author of the following books on K9 Tracking Work.Red Dog Rising– A K9 Tracking AutobiographyK9 Trailing; The Straightest Path– A primer on starting a K9 team on human scent discrimination and trailing work.Tactical Tracker Teams– A practical guide to surviving high-risk fugitive manhunts.Tao of Trailing – The Tao of Trailing is my fourth and final book on the art of trailing or tracking human scent with police, search and rescue, or military K9.We are pleased to have Hold The Line K9 Conference htlk9.com as a sponsor of the The Working Dog Depot Podcast. Joe Lutkowski and his staff are currently securing vendors and presenters for the 2024 conference. The Hold The Line K9 Conference will be in a brand new location. The dates and location are April 9, 10, and 11 in Myrtle Beach South Carolina. There's nothing finer than to be in Carolina in the Spring time. Additional information will be forthcoming. htlk9.com We are taking reservations for the Pro Series. 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.We are pleased to have Hold The Line K9 Conference htlk9.com as a sponsor of the The Working Dog Depot Podcast. Joe Lutkowski and his staff are currently securing vendors and presenters for the 2024 conference. The Hold The Line K9 Conference will be in a brand new location. The dates and location are April 9, 10, and 11 in Myrtle Beach South Carolina. There's nothing finer than to be in Carolina in the Spring time. Additional information will be forthcoming. www.htlk9.com We are taking reservations for the Pro Series. 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.
In this episode, Jeff is joined by David Paulus and Joseph Zumerling, to talk shop and discuss their experiences in training and handling. David and his Hovawart, K9 Gretel, have earned multiple GAK9 certifications in the field, suburban and urban environments. David has trained the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service K9 Unit, the Kent County, MI Sheriff's Department K9 Unit, and multiple agencies in northern Illinois and southeastern Wisconsin. Joe Zumerling is an active handler with the Orland Park police department and has partnered with David to improve trailing in the urban environment of the Milwaukee – Chicago corridor which has grown into a multi-agency training group.If you've enjoyed the podcast series thus far, please leave us a positive review on your podcast provider of choice. Want to be a guest or recommend someone - send us a message at manhunterradio@ringtreemedia.com You can find more from Jeff Schettler at TTTK9.com
In this episode, Jeff discusses the challenges of tracking in the South African bush with Clinton Cilliers. Clinton is the owner of Tactical K9 Africa and has decades of experience working with dogs of many breeds across the continent of Africa. His company provides tailored security services to many industries, including Specialized Protection, Property Protection, and Anti-Poaching services. Jeff and Clinton get into the unique environmental challenges of Africa and even dive into unique breed genetics to include a very long trail for a working Rottweiler. Tune in for what will likely prove to be a repeat guest appearance on the show.
In this episode, Jeff sits down to talk with Bob Eden, an industry great and renowned leader in the K9 space. Bob will be the first to tell you that "none of us have perfected the art of dog training and we're all students who are continuing to improve in this field." His multiple books, with the most recent being geared toward the K9 supervisor, will inform you that he has studied the craft well and has much to share, learned from his pursuit. Jeff and Bob discuss their personal histories within the industry, and ongoing training practices while tackling a few tough questions about the direction and future of the K9 Industry.Learn more about Bob's new book "K9 Supervisors Manual" hereIf you've enjoyed the podcast series thus far, please leave us a positive review on your podcast provider of choice. Want to be a guest or recommend someone - send us a message at manhunterradio@ringtreemedia.com You can find more from Jeff Schettler at TTTK9.com
In this episode, Jeff sits down with Gila River PD Tracking Team members. Gila River PD is unique in its vast patrol coverage and harsh desert environment in Arizona. The terrain and weather have challenged the bloodhounds and trackers alike, resulting in forced adaptation and rapid learning to thrive. Jeff and the team discuss these lessons, why you should avoid the jumping cactus, and dive into several real-life tracks members of the team have executed. If you've enjoyed the podcast series thus far, please leave us a positive review on your podcast provider of choice. Want to be a guest or recommend someone - send us a message at manhunterradio@ringtreemedia.comYou can find more from Jeff Schettler at TTTK9.com
The Journey takes Heath to Edisto, SC. Heath shares his experience he took from training at Georgia K9 and the many classes he has sat in with Jeff Schettler. Jeff is a retired K9 handler, author, and K9 trainer. Jeff has a spot on amazon called Mantracker radio. He runs one of the most sought after man tracking schools in the world, since 2008. Jeff was drawn to the tracking world when he was introduced to bear hunting in California over 40 years ago. He has harnessed what he took from the hound world and leads the way in the tracking K9 industry, today. Heath and Jeff talk about some of the parallels they both use in both disciplines. The environmental effects of sunlight on the age of the track, how bacteria breaks down the scent pictures, and one of the most valuable things Heath took away from a training session in downtown Charlston. So sit back and devour the experience in the episode of the Journey. www.gak9.com cajunlights.com havochuntingsupply.com www.timetogowild.com www.wall2wallfab.com www.joypetfood.com www.shopbriarcreek.com www.dogsrtreed.com www.freedomhunters.org www.roughcutcompany.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Journey takes Heath to Edisto, SC. Heath shares his experience he took from training at Georgia K9 and the many classes he has sat in with Jeff Schettler. Jeff is a retired K9 handler, author, and K9 trainer. Jeff has a spot on amazon called Mantracker radio. He runs one of the most sought after man tracking schools in the world, since 2008. Jeff was drawn to the tracking world when he was introduced to bear hunting in California over 40 years ago. He has harnessed what he took from the hound world and leads the way in the tracking K9 industry, today. Heath and Jeff talk about some of the parallels they both use in both disciplines. The environmental effects of sunlight on the age of the track, how bacteria breaks down the scent pictures, and one of the most valuable things Heath took away from a training session in downtown Charlston. So sit back and devour the experience in the episode of the Journey. www.gak9.comcajunlights.comhavochuntingsupply.comwww.timetogowild.comwww.wall2wallfab.comwww.joypetfood.comwww.shopbriarcreek.comwww.dogsrtreed.comwww.freedomhunters.orgwww.roughcutcompany.com
The Journey takes Heath to Edisto, SC. Heath shares his experience he took from training at Georgia K9 and the many classes he has sat in with Jeff Schettler. Jeff is a retired K9 handler, author, and K9 trainer. Jeff has a spot on amazon called Mantracker radio. He runs one of the most sought after man tracking schools in the world, since 2008. Jeff was drawn to the tracking world when he was introduced to bear hunting in California over 40 years ago. He has harnessed what he took from the hound world and leads the way in the tracking K9 industry, today. Heath and Jeff talk about some of the parallels they both use in both disciplines. The environmental effects of sunlight on the age of the track, how bacteria breaks down the scent pictures, and one of the most valuable things Heath took away from a training session in downtown Charlston. So sit back and devour the experience in the episode of the Journey. www.gak9.comcajunlights.comhavochuntingsupply.comwww.timetogowild.comwww.wall2wallfab.comwww.joypetfood.comwww.shopbriarcreek.comwww.dogsrtreed.comwww.freedomhunters.orgwww.roughcutcompany.com
Ken Pavlick is one of the originals. He began his career in 1982 with the USAF where he handled, trained, and supervised patrol dogs, explosive detection dogs, and drug dogs. Fast forward through a distinguished civilian law enforcement career and now nearly 20 years of business, Ken is an established leader and voice within the K9 community. In this episode, Jeff and Ken discuss his career, their mutual experiences to include with Bloodhounds, and the exceptional high drive sporting breeds Ken develops through his work at Pacific Coast K9.If you've enjoyed the podcast series thus far, please leave us a positive review on your podcast provider of choice. Want to be a guest or recommend someone - send us a message at manhunterradio@ringtreemedia.comYou can find more from Jeff Schettler at TTTK9.com
Erik has been a K9 handler for the last 14 years, and the head trainer at Ft. Lauderdale PD for the last 10. In this episode, Erik and Jeff discuss the unique requirements of tracking in urban centers and the approach to training Erik takes for his teams.If you've enjoyed the podcast series thus far, please leave us a positive review on your podcast provider of choice. Want to be a guest or recommend someone - send us a message at manhunterradio@ringtreemedia.comYou can find more from Jeff Schettler at TTTK9.com
Doug Humphrey is a K9 community original. He started his law enforcement career in 1979 with over 28 years of service to include developing a K9 program from scratch, in a time where no template or guidance existed.In this episode, Jeff and Doug discuss what those early days looked like for organizing a program, finding suitable K9s, and changes to training and operations across time. If you've enjoyed the podcast series thus far, please leave us a positive review on your podcast provider of choice. Want to be a guest or recommend someone - send us a message at manhunterradio@ringtreemedia.comYou can find more from Jeff Schettler at TTTK9.com
As promised, and owing to the overwhelming response from listeners' feedback - Jeff and Steve sit down for a follow-up interview. You'll enjoy this podcast as Jeff and Steve get into more detail around training fundamentals and approaches, finding common ground, and covering their training best practices. If you've enjoyed the podcast series thus far, please leave us a positive review on your podcast provider of choice. Want to be a guest or recommend someone - send us a message at manhunterradio@ringtreemedia.comYou can find more from Jeff Schettler at TTTK9.com
The first episode of Manhunter Radio with Jeff Schettler. Gwinnett County Officer and K9 Handler Brian Doan discusses his time behind the leash and working with his dual-purpose Malinois Nitro.Learn more about Jeff Schettler, available books, and The Tracker School by visiting TTTK9.com.
Welcome, listeners! In today's episode I talk with Jeff Schettler, a living legend in the world of dog tracking. Jeff and I chat about his personal career, which includes having been a K9 handler for police departments in California, being attached to the FBI's Hostage Rescue Teams' K9 Assistance Program, being a trainer for military dog handlers, training law enforcement and search and rescue teams around the globe, and authoring four books to date. He also shares with us many wise nuggets gleaned from many decades in the industry, from basics such as what a tracking dog's job actually is and how they do it, to knowing how to accept failure as a necessity in this line of work, and musing on what dogs have to teach us as humans. If you're a dog handler yourself or just fascinated by the work of tracking K9's, you will not want to miss this insightful conversation with Jeff Schettler. To learn about Jeff's school, purchase his books, or to contact him, visit his website: https://gak9.com/. On this podcast, we seek to highlight the work being done by working dogs of all disciplines. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing to it, rating it, leaving a positive review, and sharing with people you know who are interested in this topic. This show exists in support of its sister photography project on the same topic and of the same name. You can learn more about that by visiting www.herobeside.me. We are currently trying to determine the future of this podcast and would love your feedback. Please take a moment to fill out this survey, and be sure to leave your email address so we can keep you updated! You can also reach out anytime at hello@herobeside.me or on Instagram @herobesideme. Thanks for listening! Be sure to give the furry hero beside you some extra love today.
In this episode, we go deeper into the idea of the "Proximity Alert" and how it can increase your safety on a track. To read more about our guest, Jeff Schettler, check out his bio on the HITS web page at on our web page HITSK9.net To contact the host, Jeff Meyer, email him at Jeff@HITSK9.net
In this episode of HITS Radio, HITS 2019 instructor Jeff Schettler discusses his background and his overall philosophy about tracking. In future shows, we will go in-depth with Jeff about many of the concepts mentioned in this show. For more information about Jeff, check out his biography under instructors at HITSK9.net To contact the host of HITS Radio, Jeff Meyer, email him at Jeff@HITSK9.net For more information about the worlds larges Police K-9 Convention check out our web page at HITSK9.net
A LONG AWAITED tracking episode!!! You've asked and we've heard you! We sit down with Georgia K9! He was in Estonia training when we tracked (get it) him down to talk to this author, trainer and great guy about hunting humans. DO NOT MISS THIS. Thank you Jeff! To contact him about training, dogs or class schedules reach out to http://gak9.com/ Thank you to our amazing sponsors: Southern Coast K9 southerncoastk9.com 877-903-DOGS US-K9 Rad tugs and reward toys!! (USE DISCOUNT CODE K9PRO) www.usa-K9.com Arnaud ALM Suits & K9 Equipment www.almk9equipment.com (FIRST TIME CUSTOMERS USE DISCOUNT CODE WDRADIO) Dogtra www.dogtra.com Tripwire Operations Group www.tripwireops.org The Klimb https://www.blue-9.com/pages/the-klimb USE DISCOUNT CODE WORKINGDOG20 for $20 off Good through Oct 31st! Proven K9 Training https://provendogtraining.com/ Thank you to our editor @dustiniswright at www.bracketdesigns.com and JJ Siebrasse! Music with permission By Brother Dege – Official www.brotherdege.blogspot.com, on itunes, Amazon, CD Baby or anywhere you stream digital media
A LONG AWAITED tracking episode!!! You’ve asked and we’ve heard you! We sit down with Georgia K9! He was in Estonia training when we tracked (get it) him down to talk to this author, trainer and great guy about hunting humans. DO NOT MISS THIS. Thank you Jeff! To contact him about training, dogs or class schedules reach out to http://gak9.com/ Thank you to our amazing sponsors: Southern Coast K9 southerncoastk9.com 877-903-DOGS US-K9 Rad tugs and reward toys!! (USE DISCOUNT CODE K9PRO) www.usa-K9.com Arnaud ALM Suits & K9 Equipment www.almk9equipment.com (FIRST TIME CUSTOMERS USE DISCOUNT CODE WDRADIO) Dogtra www.dogtra.com Tripwire Operations Group www.tripwireops.org The Klimb https://www.blue-9.com/pages/the-klimb USE DISCOUNT CODE WORKINGDOG20 for $20 off Good through Oct 31st! Proven K9 Training https://provendogtraining.com/ Thank you to our editor @dustiniswright at www.bracketdesigns.com and JJ Siebrasse! Music with permission By Brother Dege – Official www.brotherdege.blogspot.com, on itunes, Amazon, CD Baby or anywhere you stream digital media
In this episode the go-to guy on dog trailing and tracking, Jeff Schettler of www.GAK9.com, teaches how he trains trailing dogs, how the pet owner can apply that to their own dog, and plenty of other wisdom along the way.
In this episode the go-to guy on dog trailing and tracking, Jeff Schettler of www.GAK9.com, teaches how he trains trailing dogs, how the pet owner can apply that to their own dog, and plenty of other wisdom along the way.
Retired police K9 handler, Jeff Schettler, stops in to visit with Marcie and Whistle about his new book, Red Dog Rising. Jeff talks about his experiences with his beloved police dog, Ronin. From a homeless teen to a decorated police dog handler, Jeff talks candidly about his personal experiences and how Ronin changed his life. Jeff discusses subjects from the successful cases they solved together to the tragedies that ultimately ended their careers as law enforcement officers. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Red Dog Rising with Marcie Davis