The Great Debate! Releases with positive control or from a distance
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Gregg Tawney and Rich Hartman discuss the tactical, legal and practical considerations surrounding the "positive control" release and the release from a distance. This is a must watch for any handler, trainer and supervisor. Thank you to our sponsors: Ray Allen Mfg. - Rayallen.com Inukshuk Performance Dog food - INUKSHUKPRO.com Black Jacks Leather - BlackJacksleather.com Sauna Box - Saunabox/k9.com Key word "K9" for discount Connect with Us: Instagram: @policek9radio663 Email: [email protected]
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Never say Never with Natalie Morris
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Gregg Tawney and Rich Hartman interview Natalie Morris about all things detection including breed specifics, how much is too much obedience and problem solving outside the box. Natalie Morris is a trainer and manager at Ford K9, where she helps oversee Fordk9’s daily operations such as puppy and adult development and selection, Sport Detection classes and coaching, as well as local classes and education for the sport of Scent work. Natalie has been training dogs and teaching owners in the Las Vegas Valley for 10 years, teaching hundreds of puppy and adult classes as well as assisting owners...
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K9 Leo: A hero remembered - Interview with Handler Justin Tortora
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In this episode, we sit down with Corporal Justin Tortora of the Marion County Sheriff’s Office to discuss the life, loss, and legacy of his partner, K9 Leo, a four-year-old Belgian Malinois who made the ultimate sacrifice on February 17, 2024, during a domestic call in Silver Springs, Florida. This heartfelt conversation dives into the incident that claimed Leo’s life, the unbreakable bond between handler and K9, and critical lessons for canine handlers and trainers. What You’ll Learn: The Incident: Leo was shot while protecting Justin and other deputies during a confrontation with an...
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From Police Work to Entrepreneurship: Aaron Taylor’s Journey with Ridgeside K9
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In this episode of Police K9 Radio, we sit down with Aaron Taylor, a nationally recognized leader in the dog training world and the founder of Ridgeside K9 LLC. Aaron is a prior Infantry Marine Sergeant with a 100% combat-disabled rating. Leveraging the Yellow Ribbon Program, he attended The George Washington University, earning degrees in both the Science of Policing and Psychology. Following his military service, Aaron spent 16 years with the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office, retiring in 2018 while assigned full-time to K9 on a full-time SWAT team. Over the course of his career, he served...
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Jesse Rembert (Denver SWAT/K9 Sergeant)
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Gregg Tawney and Rich Hartman speak with Sgt. Jesse Rembert about the integration of canines, robots, and drones into SWAT. Jesse Rembert - Denver Police Department 2005-2012 Police Officer 2012-2017 Technician, Metro/SWAT 2017-2019 Sergeant Impact/Street Crimes 2019-2021 Sergeant Internal Affairs 2021-2023 Sergeant Special Operations Response Team 2023-Present Sergeant Metro SWAT & K9 Thank you to our sponsors: Ray Allen Mfg. - Rayallen.com Inukshuk Performance Dog food - INUKSHUKPRO.com Black Jacks Leather - BlackJacksleather.com Sauna Box - Saunabox/k9.com Key word "K9" for...
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Sergeant Jesse Rembert (Denver SWAT/K9)
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Gregg Tawney and Rich Hartman speak with Sgt. Jesse Rembert about the integration of canines, robots, and drones into SWAT. Jesse Rembert - Denver Police Department 2005-2012 Police Officer 2012-2017 Technician, Metro/SWAT 2017-2019 Sergeant Impact/Street Crimes 2019-2021 Sergeant Internal Affairs 2021-2023 Sergeant Special Operations Response Team 2023-Present Sergeant Metro SWAT & K9 Thank you to our sponsors: Ray Allen Mfg. - Rayallen.com Inukshuk Performance Dog food - INUKSHUKPRO.com Black Jacks Leather - BlackJacksleather.com Sauna Box - Saunabox/k9.com Key word "K9" for...
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Interview with Dr. Melanie
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Dr. Melanie Uhde is a Trainer, Educator, Speaker and Author. Gregg Tawney and Rich Hartman interview Dr. Melanie about the science behind our working dogs. What You’ll Learn: • The psychology behind canine learning and decision-making under pressure • How to reinforce reliability in high-stress environments • Techniques to reduce reactivity and enhance control • Balancing drive, discipline, and handler rapport • Conditioning K9s for real-world operational scenarios • The mental health and resilience of working dogs Key Takeaways: • A confident dog starts with a calm, prepared...
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K9 Saves Suspect's Life
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YOUTUBE LINK to view Video of Deployment "Suspect's car is on fire!" Sgt. Matt Allert and Deputy Shane Day (Riverside Sheriff's K9) debrief a deployment in which the use of a canine brings a dangerous situation to a safe conclusion. Episode Summary In this episode of Police K9 Radio, we break down a powerful real-world deployment where a police K9’s decision-making and training directly saved the life of a suspect. This incident flips the script on the usual apprehension narrative and puts the focus on preservation of life — a responsibility every handler carries. If you’re a working...
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Drone Versus K9
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Lt Nate Lange and K-9 Handler Jason Miller from the Elk Grove Police Department discuss the future of law Enforcement and the impact on canine deployments with a state of the art drone program. You can reach Gregg and Rich at Thank you to our sponsors! INUKSHUK PREMIUM DOG FOOD - Inukshukpro.com RAY ALLEN MFG. - Rayallen.com BLACK JACKS LEATHER - BlackJacksLeather.com SAUNA BOX - SAUNABOX/K9.com. Use Key word "K9" for a discount!
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Attorney Bruce Praet
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Bruce Praet is the co-founder of Lexipol and a partner in Ferguson, Praet and Sherman, a law firm with over 30 years of specializing in defending police civil matters such as shootings, dog bites and pursuits. Prior to becoming an attorney Bruce was a K-9 Handler and SWAT team member for the Orange Police Department. You can reach Gregg and Rich at [email protected] T hank you to our sponsors! These are companies that we believe in and use their products. INUKSHUK PREMIUM DOG FOOD. Inukshukpro.com RAY ALLEN MFG. Rayallen.com BLACK JACKS LEATHER. BlackJacksLeather.com SAUNA BOX. Saunabox.com...
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