Ford K9

This channel we cover various aspects of Detection Dog training... Ranging from Professional detection dog work to those who compete in sports like Nosework and Scentwork.

Ford K9
This Quick Sniff is about managing our expectations and have we set up failure for our dogs because we get excited or we want to be further along than where we should be. Has training been clear for the dog? Are you Patient? Information on all things Detection Dogs go visit http://www.fordk9.com
Even when we are traveling we are training. This video is showing Natalie Morris and I taking advantage of various environments as we traveled to expose and show the dogs detection can be any place and everywhere!!! #fordk9 #detectiondogs #snifferdogs #policek9 #workingcockerspaniel #nosework #scentwork #traineverywhere
Science has expanded so much in Dog Training and in the Detection Dog world....BUT is this a good thing or just Buzz words for Trainers to use??? To learn more about Detection Dogs and Training go visit http://www.fordk9.com
We made it from Las Vegas to Tennessee… Tomorrow starts the CSDT 1 class for the Students here in Sweetwater. Natalie Morris and I will be here for a week. Stay tuned for more pics and Videos from the class!!! Don’t miss the next CSDT in Jan at the Michael Ellis school... sign up at www.fordk9.com #CSDT #detectiondogs #nosework #scentwork #sportdetectiontrainer #fordk9
Episode #74, Have you ever thought of getting into the Bed Bug Detection Dog world or start a business in the field of Bed Bug Detection.  This episode guest has his own successful Bed bug Detection business and did so during the 2020 pandemic.  Nick Hamer owner of K9 BBI (Bed Bug Inspectors) has a wide variety of clients and multiple dogs out there putting in work.  To learn more about Nick and his business go visit www.k9bbi.com Show Sponsors Sci K9 Home of the TADD and NOTA http://www.scik9.com Getxent: Training absorbent tubes for all your odor needs http://www.getxent.com Precision Explosives: Get all your safe and REAL training odors (no permits needed) http://www.pre-exp.com Sheepdog Guardian: All your K9 Legal information and updates. http://www.sheepdogguardian.com Ford K9: All your Detection Dog learning needs at one spot. http://www.fordk9.com
We got in the new Simon Prins Smart Wheel… this is our unboxing and video of us using it for the first time. We will have this wheel with us for our upcoming classes next week and the following week in Tennessee and Indiana. To view these and other Odor Wheels go to https://www.simonprins.com/shop/page/4/
We are super excited to announce the beginning of The Detection Dog School, which is a collaboration in trainers (Cameron Ford, Michael Ellis, Simon Prins and others). We will be offering Online classes as well as in person seminars and classes in various locations from Las Vegas to CA and even in Europe. To sign up for classes and online classes go visit http://www.fordk9.com
This question came in during our Facebook Live Q and A #3 To learn more about Detection Dog training go visit http://www.fordk9.com
In this Q and A we cover quite a bit... Spaniels as Detection dogs Drug Smuggling in Paper Why Is Dopamine talked about so much? Variable Reward Searching being reinforcing by itself Do you always have to find something? Running a find after a Blank Fentanyl Detection IS Happening Odor Purity Investment of training time Training multiple disciples and the conflict it can create Dual Purpose dogs Nosework Title Progress and Trial Backlogs at NW3 and up What is Mondio Detection? For more information about Detection Dogs go visit http://www.fordk9.com
This is the new Ford K9 Detection Dog Leash produced by Valor Wear K9 Equipment Check them out at http://www.valorwearusa.com For everything Detection Dog go visit http://www.fordk9.com
Michael Ellis sharing updates about what is ahead for MES and other exciting information like online classes coming up for the michael ellis school website. Also upcoming events and collaborations and projects for 2023!!! Visit the website http://www.michaelellisschool.com
In this clip we talk about communicating vs waiting your dog out when it is give a response to a non target odor. For more information on Detection Dogs go visit http://www.fordk9.com
In this video I discuss my thoughts on Rewarding on a Blank Search. For more information on Detection Dogs, go visit http://www.fordk9.com
The 4th Ford K9 Live Q and A... Lots of good questions and we discuss how dogs can cue their handlers. To learn even more about Detection Dogs go visit http://www.fordk9.com
This clip comes from the PART 2 video (Operant Training and Olfaction) with Dr. Nathan Hall. Clarity and understanding for the dog is critical. To purchase this video and to learn even more about Detection and Detection Dogs, got to http://www.fordk9.com
Episode #73 with Steve White Over 40 years of mostly K9-centered law enforcement career, Steve White is the only person to have served as a handler, trainer, and supervisor for the Seattle Police Canine Unit. Accredited as a Master Trainer in 1993 by the Washington State Police Canine Association, Steve is also a past executive board member of that body. He served as vice president of the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers, and is a consultant and instructor for the K9 Academy for Law Enforcement. Steve has instructed at seminars in the U.S., Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, Finland, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Spain, and the United Kingdom. He has served as a primary instructor for Karen Pryor’s ClickerExpo and the Karen Pryor Academy for Animal Training and Behavior. His articles have appeared in police K-9 and dog training publications in the U.S., Canada, Australia, Finland, and Japan. He specializes in teaching behavior modification, tracking, and scent work through the use of positive reinforcement-based operant conditioning. He provides consultation and training to K-9 units on administrative and legal issues, and has been recognized as an expert witness by Washington and federal courts in Police K-9 and dog behavior matters. Steve now has his business www.proactivek9.com email Steve@proactivek9.com CDTA URBAN TRACKING SEMINAR WITH STEVE WHITE, PROACTIVE K9 OCTOBER 8 & 9, 2022 Show Sponsors: Sci K9 Home of the TADD and NOTA http://www.scik9.com Getxent: Training absorbent tubes for all your odor needs http://www.getxent.com Precision Explosives: Get all your safe and REAL training odors (no permits needed) http://www.pre-exp.com Sheepdog Guardian: All your K9 Legal information and updates. http://www.sheepdogguardian.com Ford K9: All your Detection Dog learning needs at one spot. http://www.fordk9.com
Bees, Wasps and Rats... compete with dogs for Detection. To learn more about Detection Dogs go visit http://www.fordk9.com
Many times we look at aspects in training as it has to be one way or another or that things are more a MUST. We we take the approach of following a Guideline and going with what works best for my dog vs as this is a RULE I have to follow we might even find greater success with training my detection dog. For more information on everything Detection Dogs go visit http://www.fordk9.com
This video is just a little PSA about body pressure and using hand presentation in working your detection dog. For more information on all things Detection Dogs go to http://www.fordk9.com
In this video we have a discussion on various limitations and capabilities in detection. Want to learn more about Detection Dogs go visit http://www.fordk9.com
Play development: Building motivation, intensity, possession and focus. There are additional aspects we are building and developing as well. This video is of my new dog Ranger and Natalie Morris new dog Elara… these pups are litter mates that we got from Joshua Riddle of Rocky’sKennel. We will do numerous videos of their development and training as they grow. Currently they are 6 months old and just now beginning more formal training. They are different personalities and therefore we will be taking different approaches to their development and training. We will be sharing this progress and information and are upcoming online classes and seminars so stay tuned. To learn more about Detection Dogs go visit http://www.fordk9.com
This Quick sniff Video is about using Magnet boxes the various types and how to use them in your training and even pairing to odor if you want. Many of these boxes can be found on Amazon OR Honden Sport Shop http://www.hondensportshop.nl For more information on all things Detection Dogs go visit http://www.fordk9.com
You guys have asked me many times for my thoughts and opinions on this topic... so here you go. For more information on Detection Dogs and Training go visit http://www.fordk9.com
Episode #72 with Katelyn Graham of Katalyst K9. Kate has a breeding program producing Labradors for all types of detection. In this episode we talk about her experience why she looks for what she does in breeding and selecting puppies and so much more. You can find Kate at http://www.katalystkennels.com Show Sponsors: Sci K9 Home of the TADD and NOTA http://www.scik9.com Getxent: Training absorbent tubes for all your odor needs http://www.getxent.com Precision Explosives: Get all your safe and REAL training odors (no permits needed) http://www.pre-exp.com Sheepdog Guardian: All your K9 Legal information and updates. http://www.sheepdogguardian.com Ford K9: All your Detection Dog learning needs at one spot. http://www.fordk9.com
Working different dogs working 2 different styles of Detection walls For more information on Detection Dog Training go visit http://www.fordk9.com
This is a clip from the Ford K9 Facebook Live Q and A #2 For more information on Detection Dogs go visit http://www.fordk9.com
In this video I go over what these are... and times when to do Single and Double blind searches. for more information on Detection Dog training go to http://www.fordk9.com
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