Police K9 Radio

Police K9 Radio

Police K9 Radio is hosted by Gregg Tawney and Rich Hartman. Gregg has 22 years of law enforcement experience, 15 of which were as a K9 handler. Gregg is also the owner of D-Tac K9 and is the trainer for 21 law enforcement agencies. Rich has 15 years of K9 handling experience and is a trainer for D-Tac K9. Together they will be interviewing some of the top trainers and experts in the police K9 community and will be sharing their insight and experiences with you.

Episodes

April 17, 2024 32 mins

The guys sit down with Jim at the Hold the Line K9 Conference.

You can contact Jim at NCK9.US

Jim is owner of NC K9 in North Carolina. Need a great food for your working dog? INUKSHUK is a great food for hard working dogs. Feed them the best......they deserve it. I

NUKSHUKPRO.COM

Need training equipment for your working dog. The guys use and recommend RAYALLEN.COM for all your equipment needs.

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Day 1 at Hold the Line K9 Conference with Joe Lutkowski 

HTLK9.com

Need a great food for working dogs. The guys feed INUKSHUK. The food made specifically for the working dog.

INUKSHUKPRO.COM

Need equipment? Go to the number one working dog equipment company. The one stop shop! RAYALLEN.com

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YOUTUBE Link : https://youtu.be/bGvjMRSzNsU

Gregg Tawney and Rich Hartman debrief a recent LAPD K9 deployment. The guys break it down and discuss legal and tactical concerns.

INUKSHUKPRO.com - A dog food designed for your working dog

RAYALLEN.com - Need good dog gear? Look no further. Check out Ray Allen for all your working dog needs!

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March 21, 2024 62 mins

Lots of topics to argue about! Are they myths? The guys discuss the top myths in canine training and deployments, and determine if they are valid.

RAYALLEN.com for all your equipment needs. They have excellent top quality equipment and one of the best harnesses in the industry.

 INUKSHUKPRO.com for a high quality food designed for working dogs!

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Videos can be seen on YOUTUBE:

https://youtu.be/EsLkskjMcZg

Gregg Tawney and Rich Hartman interview Eric Stanbro (Owner of Vaness K9 and Ridgeside K9 Ohio, and Co-Host of Working Dog Radio).

Eric shares years of experience and discusses the importance of using the e-collar tone, how to reduce conflict with your dog, and the importance of being a fair leader.

You can contact Eric at @Vanessk9 @working_dog_radio @RidgesideK9_ohio

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January 7, 2024 47 mins

This podcast is a must for those handlers getting a new dog. Gregg Tawney and Rich Hartman share what they recommend to thier handlers when getting a new police dog. 

Need a great food? We feed and recommend INUKSHUK!

INUKSHUKPRO.com

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October 6, 2023 38 mins

To see associated videos with podcast go to YOUTUBE LINK - https://youtu.be/65RkzgCEVU4

Gregg Tawney and Rich Hartman discuss things handlers can do to avoid a dog fight and what to do if one occurs. Plus a decision making scenario to run at your next training!

What do the majority of our police k9 handler feed? Want to feed a high performance food? Try INUKSHUKPRO.COM 

 

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Gregg Tawney and Rich Hartman talk to Brady Smith of "Dust Off K9" about the three biggest medical concerns of working dogs and what handlers need to know to make sure their dogs make it home safe and healthy.

Need great dog food for the working dog.....check out INUKSHUK at INUKSHUKPRO.com

Brady Smith can be found at DUSTOFFK9.COM and you can reach him at DUSTOFFK9@gmail.com

Shout out to the guys at @Greenwood_so_k9

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To watch training videos click on link below!

Youtube LInk. https://youtu.be/wxAcKTc6870

Gregg Tawney and Rich Hartman discuss the proper use of markers, and toys in the training progression for police dogs. This podcast discusses how to integrate a toy into training obedience and bite work from the start to the finish and maintenance training of a police dog.

Looking for a great food for working dogs? Feed what we feed! INUKSHUKPR...

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June 19, 2023 68 mins

The job of K-9 Handler is the toughest job in law enforcement. Handlers are required to make good decisions under extremely stressful conditions. Shaun O'Ogorman (Strong Life Project) discusses how to train your mind and prepare yourself for the stress every handler endures during critical events and the prolonged effects of stress over a career.

INUKSHUK DOG FOOD - Great Food for the working dog. It is what we feed and have fed fo...

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Watch on YOUTUBE at  https://youtu.be/O6jmjOfr9Fk

Dr. Lauryn DeGreeff and Dr. Michele Maughan discuss the science behind canines detecting Fentanyl, training aids, training aid devices and detection pitfalls.

The HITS K9 conference is coming August 15th in Scottsdale AZ! The largest and most diverse K9 training event in the United States. Their goal is to have 1000 handlers, supervisors, and administrators from around the world. Fo...

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Watch on YOUTUBE at https://youtu.be/trfdQsFHeUA

Bob Eden discusses nationwide statistics and the reasons behind the numbers.

Bob is owner of KATS (K9 Activity Tracking System) and shares statistics from 2017 to present as they relate to race, deployments and apprehensions of over 2000 teams nationwide.

For a great dog food for the working dog check out:

INUKSUKPRO.com

Don't miss a great K9 Conference with over thirty instructors. 

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Gregg Tawney and Rich Hartman interview legal expert Mike Kmiecik from "SHEEP DOG GUARDIAN" in regards to a new Idaho ruling that states police dogs can not touch a car prior to locating odor.

HITS K9 CONFERENCE COMING AUGUST 15-18 2023 (HITSK9.NET)

INUKSHUK DOG FOOD (INUKSHUKPRO.COM) 

MIKE KMIECIK (SHEEPDOGGUARDIAN.COM)

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March 27, 2023 27 mins

Briefing Training with videos and visual aids go to:

https://youtu.be/l3VFBCAqHjA

Gregg Tawney and Rich Hartman conduct a twenty minute briefing training for patrol officers. This training can be played in briefing or officers can take this information and build their own breifing training. 

HITS K9 Conference in Scottsdale AZ is coming up on August 15, 2023 thru August 18, 2023. Dont miss it!!  Go to HITSK9.NET to register. 

35 IN...

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*Watch on YOUTUBE and see tracking videos at:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5_VUOMvP4k

What is Canada known for? Tracking!!!!

Gregg Tawney and Rich Hartman interview Jamie Chartland and Amy Wilkinson. They discuss rasing puppies and the tracking programs in Canada. 

Amy's Instagram is @AIMCANINE

 

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YOUTUBE LINK:

https://youtu.be/g8KFNLRQhSA

Gregg Tawney and Rich Hartman discuss the new bill proposed to ban police dogs for arrest and crowd control. The guys discuss why this is a terrible idea for the public, police, AND suspects and ways the LEO community can prevent this bill from passing. 

LINKS MENTIONED IN PODCAST: 

LEGINFO.LEGISLATURE.CA.GOV

@CONCORDPDK9

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VIEW EPISODE AND RELEASE TECHNIQUES ON YOUTUBE AT https://youtu.be/EoBjXf0jvgA

What every K9 Handler needs to know! Collar set up and contingent releases PLUS an interview with Tom Brown (Origin K9). 

Gregg Tawney and Rich Hartman discuss the best way to arrange your collars and SIX different methods to have your canine rlease the bite that every handler should know. Tom Brown from Origin K9 discusses what sets his equipment apart ...

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YOUTUBE LINK ****Training Videos at the end of the podcast****

https://youtu.be/RI0q6XjE1l0

This is a must for any handler that wants to reduce conflict with their dog. Aaron discusses how to use the e-collar and the tone feature to correct unwanted behaviors. We have added bonus footage at the end of the episode showing handlers how to start the tone recall and tone avoidance exercises.

 

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YOUTUBE LINK

https://youtu.be/DGJ3odififY

Gregg Tawney and Rich Hartman speak with Special Agent Chris Magallon about the dangers of raiding marijuana grows in Northern California and the K9 training around these deployments. The guys also discuss two specific deployments that lead to K9 Ice being stabbed and injured. 

Contact Chris at Chris.Magallon@usada.gov

 

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YOUTUBE LINK: 

https://youtu.be/5bjHS8tEW24

Gregg Tawney and Rich Hartman speak to Steve Sprouse about the importance and methods of implementing the prosthetics into any police canine training program. They discuss the steps involved in bringing your training from the field to the streets. 

ARMINLEGGAN.COM

 

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