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This Ford K9 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.

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In this video Ted Daus of HITS K9 covers the current case pending in the Florida Supreme Court Creller v. Florida. Can occupants be ordered out of the K9 for a K9 sniff for Officer Safety. HITS K9 Conference August 15 to 18 in Scottsdale AZ. Sign up at http://www.hitsk9.net For all kinds of Detection Dog Training and Information go visit.http://www.fordk9.com
In this video Natalie gives a few quick tips on what to consider or look into for you and your dog to get into the sports of Nosework or Scentwork. For more information about training for these sports or anything detection go visit http://www.fordk9.com
This is just a short video showing when my dog Gamble picking up odor and then working it out to source. Also, in the search area were non-target items that were put in the area in addition to placing out the target odor. It is always good to remember when you’re doing training to not only put out odor but also put out things that are non-target odor that are also foreign to the search space.
In this Q and A, we cover high points in 2022 and what is going on in 2023. then at the 18:00 min mark we start answering questions covering topics like: Play Development Important factors of raising a detection dog puppy Why are Spaniels becoming more popular in detection Firearms Detection odor chemical to train on. Bed Bug Dog odor options Dealing with the "OUT" in Detection training (adversary vs collaboration) Working dog handlers dealing with their New dogs Baggage from the past Is rewarding on a BLANK search a bad thing Dealing with a False alerts (large area search vs small area search) Electronic Media Detection Dogs and dealing with Electronics everywhere when NOT searching. Laser Directional for Detection (but the dog is using its sight) Eyes before the nose Don't miss our future our Q and A's become a Gold or Silver Ford K9 member join by going to http://www.fordk9.com
This is a video of my new Detection Dog "Ammo". This is his first search in a environment like this. This environment created a challenge with how the wind moved the target odor through the space. Because I know Ammo and I have raised and trained him from a puppy. I can read when he is working Odor, but I do require him to show me commitment to the odor. Even when he shows me commitment to the Odor by pulling two times towards the direction of odor, it doesn’t always mean he will find it. When he loses the odor, it’s important for me as the Handler to go back to the pattern that I wanted to conduct the search the based on the environmental conditions and items in the space. In this case I wanted to search the outer perimeter of the search area first by going in a clockwise direction. As you will see, at the beginning of the search, he pulls me directly to the trash cans, which I allow him to clear that area since it is so close to the start of the search and then I begin the direction I want to go. At this point he picks up odor which I allow him to follow, but he loses it, so, therefore, we go back to the pattern I wanted to follow. During the search, he picks up odor again, and works to the source. For more information on detection dogs, go visit our website http://www.fordk9.com
Many have seen Natalie Morris this past year in Ford K9 You Tube Videos or at some Seminars, but many of you still have not had a chance to get to know Ford K9's Manager and Trainer Natalie Morris.  Natalie has been working and training dogs 15 years and has been with Ford K9 2 years.  Her background ranges from Pet Obedience training, Sport Detection, Professional Detection, Puppy raising detection dogs and Puppy and Canine Cognition. In this episode we get to learn more about this woman and her path to now being world know trainer and working with some of the best trainers in Dog Training. You can reach Natalie at Natalie@fordK9.com or in Instagram @natalienosek9  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
In this video, Natalie discusses the pros and cons of using a pattern or not using a pattern as a search strategy for Nosework. In this video, she does not use a search strategy and we cover how that works for her versus potentially if she used a pattern on a search like this. Do you want to learn more about Detection Dogs go visit http://www.fordk9.com
This is just a video showing me working Gamble first in a blank area then a area that had a hide in it and you can see how fast and how easy he was to read. Then I work Ammo, thi is his first time finding target odor in this context (outdoors) and I use both Conditioned Reinforcer *marker and then direct reward on the second rep.
In this video I give my input on the cameras I use and some descriptions about the different brands and models of action cameras that work well when working a dog and you want to get some good video to review on training and your searches. GoPro Hero 11 https://youtu.be/P_g-pjmn7nk DJI Action 3 https://youtu.be/JCXkemnIGfE DJI Action 2 https://youtu.be/natWea3s5mE Insta 360 X3 https://youtu.be/H8PLt4lG-tY GoPro Max https://youtu.be/A9XY92RgmPM Snapmounts https://youtu.be/izAD__SAJRU Osmo Action accessories https://youtu.be/znjYFcacCRA GoPro Hero accessories https://youtu.be/DWKRSrctYhg
Episode 79, In this podcast I get to speak with a Springer and Working Cocker Spaniel breeder Josh Riddle of Rockey's Kennel. Josh and his father have been breeders of Field Champion Springer and Working Cocker Spaniels.  Over the past 2 years I have been going to Josh and his father to select, raise and train many of the Spaniels we own and have trained and sold as Detection Dogs.  The Spaniel breed has been a popular choice as a detection dog in the UK and Europe, now they are starting to gain popularity here in the USA.  Like in the past when the detection industry changes breeds it is important to handlers and trainers to know the breed they work with so that we can maximize the communication and working relationship between this breed and the handlers. We discuss how this breed operates and what makes them unique and some take aways if you are considering this breed in the future. You can find find Josh on Facebook @RockeysKennels 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
Starting December 7 start sharing videos of you and your dogs doing fun, unique detection, searches, and make sure you tag us on Facebook or Instagram so that way those with the most likes we can pick to enter your name into the scent wheel of fortune and 4 winners will be picked starting Dec 20  One of those prizes is going to be $800 off the Detection Dog Trainer Course at The Michael Ellis School for Dog Trainers Feb 20 to March 10. To get a chance to win make sure you tag @cameronfordk9 on Facebook and Instagram Or @FordK9 on Facebook http://www.fordk9.com
In this video Natalie does a couple searches that are blank and then rewards upon completion of the search. Each search gives a different example of how, where and when she rewards upon completion of search. To learn more about all things Detection Dogs go visit http://www.fordk9.com
This is another follow up video, answering additional questions that have come in in regards to how to use a non-reward marker as a tool in your detection training. To learn more about anything Detection Dogs go visit http://www.fordk9.com
This video is just a quick follow up answering some of the common questions we got from the non-reward marker video we made. To sign up for all Detection related content from Ford K9 go to http://www.fordk9.com
This is a video showing two different but similar play development games that we utilize when preparing dogs for Detection work. Our main goal is building intensity, building duration and stamina of intensity and commitment to reward. We are also working on focus and strong desire for the toy and engagement with the handler. We also start communication and collaboration between Handler and dog with some of these games. There are two different techniques being used here… with one dog who is the older dog, (the black lab named Gamble) we used a more linear play style game, building focus and duration of motivation. We do not have a set number or misses and catches we want… what we want is maintaining motivation even as he tires and also keeping a clear head during these games. The second part of the video is with a young nine month old spaniel named Ranger. With Ranger our focus is just a fun building pursuit and catch using a toy on a flirt pole, building motivation, and intensity for a toy. In this case the toy is very soft simply due to the fact that he just got his adult teeth in and we’re not looking to create any potential problems with biting something harder at this moment. Later he will also use whatever toy is best for him and Detection most likely a talk toy or a ball on a string. For some trainers the direction of movement of the toy serves a purpose, and for us, it does as well, but the direction sometimes can mean simply following it no matter which way we go whether it’s in circles or in a linear pattern and other cases we use a linear pattern for the very deliberate reason of pursuit and focus. For more information on our seminars and webinars for detection dogs, go to http://www.fordk9.com 
After receiving numerous questions about No Reward markers from the video that Natalie did on false alerts…this is a video explains what a no reward marker is, and how to use it in detection work.
November Update for Ford K9: Online sales, Detection Dog Trainer Class with Michael Ellis, No Reward Marker, Stimulus Control, Extinction of previous trained odor and much more. http://www.fordk9.com
Florian Schneider has been active in the dog industry since 2010, professional dog trainer since 2016. Through national and international training, examinations in dog making in various areas as well as the organization of events with HTX workingdogs, Florian was able to build up a broad expertise and valuable network in the international dog system, which our customers should now benefit from. Graduate from SWDI and other programs. 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
Bob Eden is a 28 year retired police veteran with over 40 years of dog training experience in law enforcement, military and personal protection applications. In his final years of law enforcement he was a detective with the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit investigating organized crime. Early in his career he developed the Delta Police K9 Unit and served as the lead police dog trainer for the Department for 16 years. He is the author of two books, "Dog Training For Law Enforcement" , "K9 Officers Manual", and "K9 Supervisors Manual, Dynamics in Developing and Managing Police K9 Units" currently scheduled for release in June of 2021. In 1988 Bob was appointed to the B.C. Police Commission's committee to create minimum police dog training standards for law enforcement agencies in the province of British Columbia. In 1991 he created and developed the International Police K9 Conference in an attempt to bring a professional training seminar to officers which was not politically oriented or specific to any particular style of training. The intent was to support all officers in methods which meet their specific needs. In 2003 Bob was contracted by the Phoenix Police Department, Phoenix, Arizona to re-develop their police K9 unit from the ground up, introducing new training and deployment ideas. In 2005 he was further contracted by the US Government to assist in a joint Canadian/American venture to train officers and dogs in Rio De Janeiro in preparation for the 2007 Pan American Games. Bob has also authored articles and columns in such periodicals as "Police Magazine", ” Police K9 Magazine”, “K9 Cop Magazine”, "Law and Order", "Police and Security News", "Finland's Rottweiler Magazine", "The Police K9 Recruiter" and "Offlead Magazine" from Australia. In 1994 he created the Police Dog Home Page which has become a standard resource page on the net for law enforcement K9 operations. Visit http://www.katsplatinum.com Contact Bob at rseden@policek9.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
In this Video, Natalie will discuss just a few topics on the issue of False Alerts (aka. non productive response, false positive). For more information about everything Detection Dogs go visit http;//www.fordk9.com
Episode 76 with Dr. Jennifer Cattet of Medical Mutts Jennifer Cattet Ph.D. has been training dogs professionally for over 35 years. Her work with service dogs started in a prison program where she was the instructor to the inmates/trainers. She has since started Medical Mutts, a service dog organization specialized in the training of rescue dogs as medical assistance dogs. With her scientific background, she is involved in studies in canine medical detection and has contributed to proving that dogs can detect the smell of hypoglycemia and seizures. Jennifer Cattet has taught hundreds of trainers about service dogs. She enjoys helping organizations and professionals start new programs to help more people with disabilities. She is an expert in the field of diabetic alert dogs, seizure alert dogs, and psychiatric service dogs, but she also has experience with training dogs for other conditions, such as mobility issues, autism spectrum disorder, etc. Jennifer Cattet Ph.D. is also the author of over 100+ blogs and has published books and training videos. Her approach to dog training is systematic and practical. She believes that when it comes to service dog training, efficiency and standards are essential. But what’s equally important is making sure dogs are treated as partners along the way. Her methods are based on collaboration and trust. The dogs are never forced but are instead rewarded when they willingly offer the desired behaviors. Her latest book is called: “Selecting and Training Your Service Dog: How to succeed in public access work.” Born in the US, but having grown up in France where she spent 30+ years of her life, Jennifer is perfectly bilingual and can teach in both English and French. She travels between the US and Europe several times a year to coach trainers on both continents. 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
In this video I talk about a common trait in the Dog training world... Inherited Learning. For more information about Detection Dogs got visit http://www.fordk9.com
We get this question often. Handlers run joint training with other detection dogs from other disciplines and low and behold their dogs also alert to those other hides... Why is this? Do you need to now proof off these other odors? Some of you also deal with dogs alerting to a distractor or proofing odor you placed in the area. I also talk about why this may happen and a better way to see if you really need to proof your dogs off a particular odor or not. To learn even more about Detection Dogs go visit http://www.fordk9.com
Training can get predictable for a dog faster than we expect... sometimes we need to keep ourselves out of a training rut. This video we talk about the many ways we can get too predictable for our detection dogs. To learn even more about Detection Dogs go visit http://www.fordk9.com
Episode #75 With Tony Gravley Episode #75 with Tony Gravley When it comes to k-9 training, few people know as much about the subject as Tony. With 35 years of experience in handling, training dogs, and handlers, Tony knows what it takes to get the most out of these working dogs. From starting his career as a Marine Corp. MP and Military Dog handler and Trainer, then a Contract Working Dog handler working in Afghanistan and Iraq for over 12 years, then Working at Auburn University Canine Performance Center... Tony has a wide range or REAL detection dog experience.  These days Tony still works with Bomb dogs and has a private business as well as being a NACSW and AKC Scentwork Judge.  You can find Tony at http://www.nextgenerationk9.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
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
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