Dogs of War

Today I sit down with Officer Tony Messer. He was a promising young athlete, that turned to law enforcement to make a difference in his West Virginia community! To also make an impact on his community he has several charity drives and donations  each year, and connects with the youth on his custom grand theft auto server and streaming pllatform! His handle is officer messer on twitch, his GTA SERVER and other social media outlets!

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

 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!!!  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 sit down with Afghan contractor and professional dog trainer Travis Lloyd! American K9 Dynamics! We talk dogs and the war! Please rate and review our podcast!Please use my unique referral code for 50$ off an annual Pocket Suite membership! Pocket Suite is the all in one app made by dog trainers FOR dog trainers! Check it out!https://pocketsuite.io/register/full-spectrum-k9-training

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 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