Podcasts about police k9 handler

Rescue Dogs Trained To Be PTSD Service Animals For Vets: From Shelter to Service. In a powerful Special Episode Podcast of the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show, listeners are introduced to an inspiring story of second chances, for both people and dogs. Brett Simon from Big Dog Ranch Rescue in Palm Beach County, Florida, joins host Jay Wiley to share how rescue dogs are being trained to become PTSD service animals for veterans. The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast, is available for free on their website, also on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube and many other podcast platforms. “Every dog deserves a chance, and every veteran deserves help,” says Simon, a former Police K9 Handler and Military Combat Contractor who spent years working with canines in high-stress combat zones. “When we connect the two, a rescue dog needing purpose and a veteran needing healing, something extraordinary happens.” The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast promoted across their Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn , Medium and other social media platforms. From the Shelter to Service At Big Dog Ranch Rescue (BDRR), the largest cage-free, no-kill rescue in the United States, dogs once abandoned in shelters are given new lives through their Veteran Service Dog Training Program. The initiative not only transforms the lives of veterans struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) but also saves the lives of the dogs themselves. Look for supporting articles about this and much more from Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast in platforms like Medium , Blogspot and Linkedin . The program's mission is simple yet profound: give rescue dogs a second chance by training them to become PTSD service dogs for veterans and active-duty military personnel. “We're giving hope twice,” Simon explains. “To the veteran who's struggling and to the dog who was once unwanted.” Rescue Dogs Trained To Be PTSD Service Animals For Vets: From Shelter to Service. The Healing Power of the Human-Animal Bond PTSD service dogs are specially trained to perform tasks that help alleviate symptoms and improve daily functioning for individuals living with post-traumatic stress. These dogs offer comfort, protection, and companionship, often becoming an essential part of a veteran's healing journey. Available for free on their website and streaming on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other podcast platforms. Some of the trained tasks include: Interrupting flashbacks or anxiety attacks: by nudging or placing their head on their handler's lap. Providing comfort: through deep pressure therapy by leaning or lying against the veteran. Blocking and covering: positioning themselves in front or behind the veteran to create a sense of security. Waking from nightmares: recognizing distress and gently waking the veteran. Encouraging social interaction: helping veterans reconnect and feel more at ease in public spaces. “PTSD doesn't go away overnight,” Simon says. “But when you have a loyal companion who senses your anxiety and helps ground you, it changes everything. These dogs are trained not just to obey, they're trained to care.” Rescue Dogs Trained To Be PTSD Service Animals For Vets: From Shelter to Service. The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast episode is available for free on their website , Apple Podcasts , Spotify and most major podcast platforms. Backed by the Veterans Administration The Veterans Administration recognizes Big Dog Ranch Rescue's program as a “Non-Traditional and Innovative” form of therapy. Through this recognition, BDRR works closely with the VA to ensure veterans receive comprehensive support while integrating their new service dogs into their daily lives. Training is provided entirely free of charge for veterans, although those from out of state are required to complete a 21-day on-site training session at the ranch in Florida (which may be spread over several months). Sponsorship opportunities are often available to help offset travel expenses. Each veteran-dog partnership is unique. BDRR's professional trainers use positive reinforcement techniques, tailoring each dog's training to match the veteran's individual needs and lifestyle. The dogs receive full vaccinations, microchipping, and access to reduced-cost veterinary care during their first year through BDRR's veterinary healing center. The full podcast episode is streaming now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and across Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Brett Simon's Personal Journey Brett Simon's credibility in this mission comes not only from his professional background but from his personal experience. As a Police K9 handler, Military K9 contractor, and combat veteran, Simon has lived through the trauma many of these veterans face. Rescue Dogs Trained To Be PTSD Service Animals For Vets: From Shelter to Service. “After my deployments, I struggled,” Simon admits in the podcast. “PTSD isn't something you can see on the outside. But working with dogs again helped me reconnect, with myself, with others, and with purpose.” His story of PTSD recovery resonates with countless veterans who find traditional therapy incomplete or inaccessible. Simon emphasizes that service dogs are a complement to, not a replacement for, existing mental health treatment plans. “A dog isn't the cure,” he says, “but they're part of the healing.” You can find the show on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, X (formerly Twitter), and LinkedIn, as well as read companion articles and updates on Medium, Blogspot, YouTube, and even IMDB. Science Supports the Bond Research has shown that PTSD service dogs help reduce anxiety and depression, improve emotional stability, and foster social connection. One study noted that veterans paired with service dogs reported a significant decrease in symptom severity and an improved quality of life. The unique human-animal bond offers veterans structure, companionship, and unconditional support — qualities often difficult to find after leaving the military. “Every partnership is different,” Simon explains. “Just like people, every dog has its own strengths. We simply find the right match.” A Mission of Hope and Second Chances At its core, Big Dog Ranch Rescue's Veteran Service Dog Training Program is about rescuing dogs from shelters and rescuing veterans from isolation. Rescue Dogs Trained To Be PTSD Service Animals For Vets: From Shelter to Service. Don't miss this episode of the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast.  “Our mission is to end dog homelessness,” Simon says. “But in doing that, we're also ending hopelessness for so many of our nation's heroes.” Veterans interested in the program can apply through Big Dog Ranch Rescue's website or reach out via their Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn pages. Listen to the Full Story To hear Brett Simon's full conversation about transforming Rescue Dogs into PTSD Service Animals for Veterans, tune in to the Special Episode Podcast of the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show available now on Apple, Spotify, Youtube and most major podcast platforms. Rescue Dogs Trained To Be PTSD Service Animals For Vets: From Shelter to Service. This special episode of the Law Enforcement Today Radio Show and Podcast is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and LinkedIn Audio, with featured content and discussion clips shared across Facebook, Instagram, and other social platforms. Stay connected with updates and future episodes by following the show on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, their website and other Social Media Platforms. Find a wide variety of great podcasts online at The Podcast Zone Facebook Page , look for the one with the bright green logo. Be sure to check out our website . 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Send us a textMark Connolly K9 Command A dedicated law enforcement officer with a deep passion for K9 work, Mark reentered law enforcement and is currently serving as a Police K9 Handler with his agency. With years of experience, he continues to bring his expertise in training and handling working dogs.A former Police K9 Handler and K9 Training Director for multiple departments, Mark has handled a wide range of working dogs throughout his career. He is currently handling his fifth police dog and continues to make significant contributions to his department's K9 unit.During his time as a K9 Training Director, Mark certified numerous dogs to the North American Police Working Dog Association (NAPWDA) national standards and trained police K9 officers to achieve their certification levels. His impact extends beyond his direct work with K9s, as he has turned underperforming K9 units into highly respected divisions within their departments, earning the respect of veteran K9 trainers and handlers nationwide.Mark's life changed forever on April 11th, 2005, when he and K9 Cliff were involved in a high-speed vehicle pursuit of three armed gang members. The chase ended violently in a gunfight, during which Mark was struck by three bullets fired by the fleeing suspects. Remarkably, his bulletproof vest stopped the fatal shot, saving his life. This event ultimately earned Mark both the Purple Heart and a Valor Award for his bravery. Although the incident altered the course of his career, his commitment to serving his community and pursuing justice has never wavered.In addition to his law enforcement work, Mark continues to help K9 teams across the country, providing training and support. He is also passionate about educating the public on dog behavior and training, ensuring dogs are well-integrated members of their communities. Mark volunteers regularly with local animal shelters and humane societies and serves as a board member for the Lincoln County Animal Advisory Board and the Dangerous Dog Board.Mark's service extends beyond his local community. He has also served on the IACP Legislative Committee as Secretary, working on behalf of the International Association of Canine Professionals.We are pleased to have Vested Interest in K9's as a sponsor. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is a 501c(3) non-profit whose mission is to provide bullet and stab-protective vests and other assistance to dogs. Check it out www.vik9s.org. 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 RAMWDDP10 discount code.Welcome our 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.comHLTK9 Conference continues to be a supporter of the WDDP. They are gearing up for the next conference in Myrtle Beach SC. Plan ahead, the 2026 conference will be April 14 - 16 2026. Register today at www.htlk9.com. Welcome our newest sponsor NCK9LLC. Located in Four Oaks NC, just east of Raleigh NC. Jim O'Brien and staff offer a variety of K9 services. Contact them at Phone : 919-353-7149 Email: jobrien@nck9.us

Send us a Text Message.Gary was kind enough to come over and hang out. I'm so glad he did. 27.5 years of service in a legacy family. He forgot to mention it (Nerves) but his son is now on the department, so that's 3 generations who have served the City of Tucson.I'm anxious for you all to hear how Gary's career (Patrol, Bikes, Vice, SWAT, and K9) turned out. He served with honor, had a few tough times but left on his terms and has made a pretty good run of being semi-retired. He plays in a band called Southern Reins and runs a residential and commercial electrical company.Turn him up, enjoy the show!Come see me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/choir.practice.94 or on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/cp_sfaf/

On today's Zero Limits Podcast I chat with former NSW Police K9 Handler Paul Zubcic.Paul was born in Queensland however soon moving at a young age down to the NSW South Coast. After finishing school Paul went to University and completed a bachelor in Business Administration however had set his sights on becoming a Police Officer. Paul joined the NSW Police in 2012 and first posting was to City Central LAC. Up until joining the K-9 unit Paul became a weapons trainer, OSG Officer and OSG trainer. After a few years Paul passed testing and training to become a K9 Handler for NSW Police. When the covid 19 pandemic was in full swing the Australian government placed mandatory vaccine mandates on all front line workers. However Paul with 52 other officers declined the vaccinations and he was dismissed from the police in 2021 for not obeying a reasonable direction. Upon leaving the police  Paul started his own dog training business Summerland Dog Training, where he specialises in teaching Police Dog disciplines to the civilian market. Tracking, Man work and obedience.  Website - www.zerolimitspodcast.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/zero.limits.podcast/?hl=en

A Riverside County Sheriff K9 Handler is under investigation for animal abuse after the deputy was caught on camera throwing the dog to the ground after his dog turned and bit him while on a call. Community members are calling for the deputy to be fired, and prosecuted for animal abuse. This is our breakdown of the incident. ----------

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!!

Your Working Dog Radio hosts, Eric @vanessk9 & Ted @ted_summers, sit down with⁣ Street Cop Training, All Things K9 course Instructor and Police K9 Handler, Josh Brainard. ⁣ The gents get into what it was like to get into K9 by working at one of the largest police and military kennels in the world, and then what it was like to have many different jobs there, including a supervisor position- training, handling, and decoying dogs. Josh oversaw several training programs and imprinted working dogs in narcotics, detection, and tracking. Josh also contracted as an Explosives Detection Handler at major events like Cincinnati Bengals NFL games. As a police officer, Josh is a K9 handler and is currently teamed with a dual purpose K9. Since 2017, Josh has been assigned to his department's Criminal Interdiction Unit as a K9 Handler, as well as their Street Crimes Unit and High Risk Tracking Team. Josh and his partner have tracked and apprehended several dangerous individuals and are responsible for many significant seizures of drugs, firearms, and hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash. Josh has thousands of hours of K9 training and is a graduate of several renowned K9 Tactical Tracking schools as well as Advanced Scent Detection, K9 Trailing, and K9 Imprinting courses. Josh also has a resume stocked full of Criminal Interdiction training. Josh and his partner have been medalists at the American Working Dogs K9 Olympics numerous times and Josh was named Top Cop at his agency in 2017. Instructor Josh Brainard has trained hundreds of working dogs and is currently the lead K9 trainer at his police agency. Josh Brainard comes to Street Cop with significant knowledge on police working dogs and how they can enhance our missions! As an All Things K9 Course Instructor, Josh gives current K9 handlers a fresh perspective and deeper understanding of all things K9. This class helps officers better understand how police working dogs function, and explains how to interact more efficiently alongside K9 Teams. Supervisors gain a better understanding of how to support these valuable resources and prevent liability against their units. For those police officers with aspirations to become a K9 handler, this class gives them a jump start to understand the science of the craft! Course attendees learn about K9 narcotics sniffs of vehicles, currency, parcels, buildings, and open areas. This course also explores the use of a K9 in high-risk vehicle stops, tracking, trailing and open area searches for suspects. Instructor Brainard talks about the use of perimeters for containment, as well as collecting, preserving, and presenting scent evidence as it relates to manhunts. Real deployment videos are shown to explain how suspects were located and narcotics were seized. If you can't attend the class, be sure to listen to this episode, it's packed full of good training tips!! All Things K-9 streetcoptraining.com Follow him on Instagram at @joshbrainard_sct Watch the episode on Youtube by clicking here  

Training Rescue Dogs To Be Service Animals. Plus, His Experience as a Police and Military K9 Contractor, Combat and His Own PTSD Recovery. They also train rescue dogs to assist with other issues. Brett Simon from Big Dog Ranch Rescue, in Palm Beach County Florida is our guest. He has many years service as a Police K9 Handler and then years as a Military Combat Contractor K9 handling and training in combat zones. Brett shares his own PTSD recovery story and his trauma experience.  Be sure to Like and Follow us on Facebook. If you enjoy the Law Enforcement Today Radio Show and Podcast, please tell a friend or two, or three about it. Big Dog Ranch Rescue is the largest Cage-Free, NO-KILL dog rescue in the United states. They do phenomenal rescue work throughout the US and now train rescue dogs to be PTSD Service Dogs for Veterans and First Responders. Interested in being a guest, sponsorship or advertising opportunities send an email to the host and producer of the show jay@lawenforcementtoday.com. Follow us on MeWe, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook.  In the Clubhouse app look for and follow @LetRadioShow. Check out the Clubhouse: Drop In Audio Chat App for free. It is social audio, think of truly interactive talk radio. Be sure to become a member of our club for free, LET Radio and Podcast.  Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer. Never miss out on an episode of the Law Enforcement Today Podcast, AND be automatically entered in all future contests. Simply subscribe for our free email newsletter, never more than 2 issues a week sent out. Click here and scroll down about half way.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guys sit down with Jake and discuss one of the best information sources for handlers, the Face Book "LEO Canine Discussion" page.  There are over 6000 people sharing information (5000 handlers) that covers training, equipment, deployments, videos, and anything that has to do with being a Police K9 Handler.  Check it out!!!!   

In Episode 4 Nick and Tyler talk to Matt, a Police K9 Handler. Matt talks about training a Pheasant Hunting dog using the obedience tactics he has learned as a Police K9 handler. Matt brings stories from the street to the field.

Detective Holly McMannus is a K-9 Handler with the St. Francis Police Department. Her K9 partner is a German Shepherd named “Bane.” In this episode of the Go Law Enforcement Podcast, Detective McMannus talks about what K9 handlers do, some events where Bane’s skills were successfully used, and she will provide advice for anyone interested in becoming a K9 handler. At the end of the Interview, Detective McMannus will introduce us to “K9 Bane.” You’ll want to stick around and hear what K9 Bane has to say .Learn More about How to Become a K9 HandlerSee K9 Bane's Facebook page

Join The Top Dog Show team as they welcome Heather who is a Police K9 Handler for Santa Paula Police Department in California. Heathers partner is a black German Shepherd named K9 Django who is a dual purpose patrol and narcotics dog. Come and have fun with this crew as they lay some smack talk on each other, learn Australian lingo and talk about the K9 world.The Santa Paula Police Department relies on donations, so if you are able to help the SPPD K9 unit with donations or anything please contact via any of the below to find out how:K9 unit email - canine@spcity.orgK9 unit Instagram - sppd_k9_unitK9 unit Facebook - Santa Paula K9 UnitDjango's Instagram - sspdk9django

Join Mark & Emma as they talk with Officer Tanner Shea of the Red Bank Police Department in Jersey, USA. Tanner Shea is a Police K9 Handler working alongside K9 Eko who is a Belgian Malinois trained in patrol and narcotics detection. Learn all about this fun team and hear about Policing in Red Bank. Officer Tanner Shea also known as Sizzle has many hidden talents from 'cover boy' to free styling .. Join the fun on The Top Dog Show!

Odor Thresholds and K9 Physiological response to odor. Mallory is completing her PHD with Dr. Nathan Hall. Mallory is conducting various canine scent detection research projects. We discuss these topics as well as a few others. This episode is sponsored by: SILVER STATE K9 (PILB#1147) Silver State K9 offers Handler and Trainer schools. Are you a Police K9 Handler needing to get your K9 Trainer Certification we have classes available for you. Are you looking to become a handler, we offer K9 handler schools as well. K9 Supervisor Class Sept 23rd to 25th www.silverstatek9.com HITS K9 Conference Nation's largest K9 conference August 13th to 16th in Chicago www.hitsk9.net

Media Nite Radio welcomes to the airwaves CEO, Christopher Dancel of IV Pitstop, Inc.  We will discuss this new inventive way to replenish the body on the go for extreme athletes Mr. Dancel is an avid Superbike Track Day enthusiast and has attended many track days in California. During these events he, frequently found that staying hydrated was quite difficult—consuming enough liquids to prevent dehydration left him feeling bloated, which was extremely uncomfortable in the tight leather protective suit. On a particularly hot day at Big Willows in Lancaster, the combined heat from his bike and the reflective heat from the asphalt was extremely tolling. He moved into the pits in attempt to cool off and reenergize. As he sat in a chair, rehydrating from the ride, a solution occurred to him: IV rehydration. Through his experience a Police K9 Handler, he was familiar with the IV rehydration process; the method is used to relieve officers who endure heat exhaustion on the job. To determine whether this alternative method would work at racing events, he consulted with a close friend and physician, then tried the method at his next racing event. The result: he felt more comfortable physically and did not suffer from dehydration symptoms he encountered at previous races. Thus, IV Pit Stop was created.