K9s Talking Scents

K9s Talking Scents

Cameron Ford

Episodes 138
Avg. Duration 1h 24m
Activity Highly Active
Since Oct 2018
Latest Episode Apr 2026

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Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
90%
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rss.buzzsprout.com

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About This Podcast

This podcast is all about Detection Dogs we talking training, working the dog in the real world, starting a new dog or have an experienced dog, this show is for you.  Calling all Detection dogs, Sniffer Dogs, those who compete in Nosework / Scentwork sports.  If you work a detection dog that sniffs out bombs, drugs, guns, cell phones, electronic devices or anything else this podcast is for you 

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S7E139 #139 Firearm Detection LAPD Metro K9 Tom Onyshko

Apr 23, 2026 1h 30m

Tom Onyshko is a 20-year LAPD veteran and handler in Metropolitan Division's elite K9 Platoon, where he runs both a patrol apprehension dog and a firearm detection dog. With only 5 firearm detection…

S7E138 #138 Fire Investigation Dogs: Why One Odor Works Better Than Thirteen | Jared Harms

Apr 09, 2026 1h 25m

Fire Marshal Jared Harms (Spokane, WA) reveals why ignitable liquid detection dogs train on only ONE odor—50% evaporated gasoline—and why it works better than multi-odor programs. Learn how dogs find…

S7E137 #137 From Puppy to MWD with Jason Dill

Mar 26, 2026 1h 22m

In this episode of K9’s Talking Scents, Cameron Ford and Jason Dill discuss the intricacies of breeding and training military working dogs, focusing on the DOD Military Working Dog breeding program…

S7E136 From Army Rangers to Navy SEALs: Lessons from a Combat K9 Handler | Brent Verner

Mar 14, 2026 1h 27m

Brent Verner shares his journey from being one of the first eight Army Ranger Combat Assault Dog handlers to working with Naval Special Warfare, bringing decades of operational experience from Iraq…

S7E135 #135 The Cutting Edge Of Detection Dogs with Brian Menace | Knife Detection K9s

Feb 26, 2026 1h 4m

Brian Menace from the UK reveals how his team pioneered knife detection dogs—a capability that sounds impossible but is backed by solid science. Working with Dr. Tatum and researchers, they…

S7E134 #134 Electronic Storage Device (ESD) Detection Dogs with Derek Ramierez

Feb 12, 2026 1h 12m

Derek Ramirez, the first ESD (Electronic Storage Device) K9 handler in his large Southern California agency, breaks down why electronic detection is the most challenging discipline in K9 work.…

S7E133 #133 The Reality of Explosive Detection with Hank Wong

Jan 29, 2026 1h 43m

Hank Wong, veteran law enforcement K9 handler turned DHS contractor, reveals shocking findings from government READY events that test bomb dog teams nationwide: NO team passes odor recognition tests…

S7E132 #132 Detection Therapy Dogs with Deputy John Grey

Jan 15, 2026 1h

In this groundbreaking episode, I sit down with John Grey, a law enforcement K9 handler who's doing the "impossible" - running a program with PUPPIES that are BOTH therapy dogs AND detection dogs…

S7E131 Unregulated & Misunderstood: Fixing the Commercial Detection Dog Industry with Dan Donovan

Dec 30, 2025 35m

In this eye-opening episode, I sit down with Dan Donovan, Founder and Managing Partner of Stratoscope, Ingressotek, Ford K9, and Stratos K9, who recently acquired For Canine and became my business…

S7E130 The Origin Story of Cameron Ford: K9 Training, Scent Detection & the Making of a Modern Handler

Dec 12, 2025 1h 10m

This special replay episode of K9’s Talking Scents takes listeners back to one of the most insightful conversations ever recorded about the man behind Ford K9 and Stratos K9 — Cameron Ford.…

S7E129 #129 Punished by Reward with Michael Ellis

Nov 26, 2025 1h 11m

In this episode of K9’s Talking Scents, Cameron Ford sits down with world-renowned trainer Michael Ellis for one of the most in-depth conversations ever recorded on reinforcement theory,…

S7E128 #128 Dr. Melanie Uhde | Puppies & A Clown Riding A Bicycle

Nov 13, 2025 1h 51m

In this episode of K9's Talking Scents, I sit down with Dr. Melanie Uhde from Canine Decoded for an in-depth conversation about canine neuroscience and puppy development. We explore the critical…

#127 What Makes a Great Detection Dog Team? A Deep Dive with Melinda Ruopp

Oct 30, 2025 2h

In this episode of K9’s Talking Scents, host Cameron Ford welcomes Melinda Ruopp — a leader in the science of detection dog training and deployment.Melinda brings decades of experience in research,…

#126 "It's The Bomb" with Jeff Meyer

Oct 16, 2025 1h 16m

In this episode of K9’s Talking Scents, host Cameron Ford sits down with veteran detection dog trainer and educator Jeff Meyer for a thought-provoking conversation about building clarity in K9…

#125 A Conversation About Variable Reinforcement with Cameron and Natalie

Oct 02, 2025 52m

In this episode of K9’s Talking Scents, Cameron Ford has a conversation about variable reinforcement with Natalie Morris — a detection dog trainer, evaluator, and educator who brings unmatched…

#124 Canine Supervision and Leadership with Chief Eric Smith

Sep 18, 2025 1h 22m

In this episode of K9’s Talking Scents, host Cameron Ford sits down with Orlando Police Chief Eric Smith for an honest and wide-ranging discussion on leadership, training, and the evolving role of K9…

#123 Lessons from the Texas Flood Deployment: Tim Houweling on K9 Disaster Response

Sep 04, 2025 1h 43m

In this episode of K9’s Talking Scents, Cameron Ford welcomes back Tim Houweling to share lessons learned from his recent Texas flood deployment — a 21-day operation that tested handlers, dogs, and…

#122 Almog: Building Smarter Training Through Data & Technology

Aug 21, 2025 1h 8m

Check Dog Base Out: https://www.dogbase.co/In this episode of K9’s Talking Scents, host Cameron Ford sits down with Almog, founder of DogBase.co, a groundbreaking platform bringing data and analytics…

#121 She Trains Strong - Ilse Duineveld

Aug 07, 2025 1h 5m

Is your dog confused — or are you confusing your dog?In this episode of K9's Talking Scents, Cameron Ford sits down with Ilse Duineveld, a working dog trainer, researcher, and behavioral expert who’s…

#120 Learning To Adapt with Jerry Bradshaw

Jul 24, 2025 1h 23m

Few figures have had as lasting an impact on the K9 world as Jerry Bradshaw — founder of Tarheel K9, co-creator of PSA, and host of the Controlled Aggression podcast. In this special episode, Jerry…

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