Best Larry Latham Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 127 - It's All About the DOG - Oscar Mora 1:13:48

1h ago1:13:48

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There are so many things Oscar and I cover in this podcast that your head will spin. From the top level competitive training to dangerous and deadly dogs. Oscar Mora is back and we have a lot to talk about. Oscar and I have been training together and filming together for a new project that will be out in the next couple of months. Besides that Osca…

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Episode 126 - The English Labrador with David Latham 1:04:59

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Dave Latham is a legend in the field of British Gun Dogs. He has bred, trained and competed with Labrador retrievers for over 40 years. He has won the prestigious IGL 4 times. That is an astounding feat. He's a most charming conversationalist and dog lover. In this chat we talk about training, breeding and competing at the very highest level. Dave …

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Episode 125 - Mission K9 Rescue - Rescuing and Reuniting Our Military Working Dogs 51:14

2M ago51:14

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Mission K9 Rescue is a great organization that helps military dogs. These dogs need special help to be transported back to the USA and get reunited with their handlers. When it comes time to transporting these dogs Mission K9 steps in. They also help handlers get reunited with their canines and help get Contract Working Dogs back to the USA and ado…

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Episode 124 - Malinois Puppies & Protection Sports - Peter Scherk and Connie Scherk 1:09:47

4M ago1:09:47

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Belgian Malinois are an amazing breed and if you want to learn as much as you can about them, check out this podcast with Peter and Connie Scherk. Peter is a 3X World Champion, FCI / FMBB Champion and his wife Connie also a fierce competitor. But beyond that, they are truly dog LOVERS as you'll see in this podcast. They are among the very top autho…

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Episode 123 - A Dog Trainer's Journey - Manny Guerra 1:05:46

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I first met Manny around 2012 when he was working at the Palm Springs Animal Shelter. He asked me to come help him with behavioral programs and some troubled dogs. I obliged and we became friends and over the years he spent several opportunities training with me. Manny is a genuine human being who loves dogs and his passion shows through in his wor…

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Episode 122 - FBI Canine Officer - Sonja Nordstrom 1:20:33

8M ago1:20:33

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Sonja Nordstrom was the FBI's first female canine officer in the Los Angels Division, and has some amazing stories to tell. From Bank robberies to human remains detection on some very incredible cases. This episode dives deep into the hows and why's of scent / odor and dogs as well as the stories of a woman who made a strong mark on the FBI and wil…

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Episode 121 - Protecting the German Shepherd From Association with the Nazi Past 31:50

8M ago31:50

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The German Shepherd is a noble, intelligent and intelligent dog. Sadly they have been maligned on different occasions, namely during thee Second World War when Nazi forces used them to commit harmful and sometimes deadly acts on Jews in Concentration Camps. How does this apply to this video? READ ON! The SV (Verein für Deutsche Schäferhunde) is an …

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Episode 120 - Who is Robert Cabral? With Kyle Schwab 1:03:43

8M ago1:03:43

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Kyle called me one day and said, "How come you never have anyone interview you?" And then immediately said, "I want to interview you on YOUR show!" Now, there aren't many people that I would just say yes to, but I've known Kyle for a long time and respect his passion for dogs - so what could go wrong? LOL. I agreed and we set a time to meet at the …

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Episode 119 - Cabral & Krohn Uncensored - with Larry Krohn 1:35:47

9M ago1:35:47

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This podcast will probably blow up the internet and ruffle many feathers. I had no idea where this conversation would go, in fact I wasn't even sure if we were gonna do a podcast. Larry was in town getting ready for a seminar, so I took him to a favorite beach spot to have a beer and some fish tacos. Then we thought, what the heck, let's talk! Our …

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Episode 118 - PitBulls as Military k9 in the US Special Forces 19:46

11M ago19:46

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PItbulls are one of the most controversial breed of dog. They polarize people: some LOVE them - some HATE them! I thought it would be a great idea to talk to someone who would seem somewhat neutral and get some more info on the breed. Kenny Licklider has trained so many dogs to the highest level including those for the US Military. So, the question…

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Episode 117 - AKC Obedience Champion Flo Walberg DOG Trainer 1:15:23

11M ago1:15:23

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AKC Obedience is a dog training skill like few others. For the most part it is women dominating the sport and everyone knows everyone. I have competed in AKC obedience all the way from Novice to Utility. The person that first introduced me to the sport many years ago was Flo Walberg. We have stayed friends over the years and I thought it would be g…

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Episode 116 - Mia Skogster 2x IGP World Champion - Women in Protection Dog Sports 1:14:10

11M ago1:14:10

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I have interviewed many champions and world champions in protection dog sports. For this podcast I sat down with Mia Skogster of Finland who is a 2x World IGP Champion in the FMBB. We talked about her passion for dogs, dog training, completion and breeding. What it takes to be a champion and how much love and dedication it takes to train a world ch…

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Episode 115 - Michael & Bart Bellon the Radical Change in Dog Training 1:47:11

12M ago1:47:11

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This discussion is sure to ruffle some feathers as Michael, Bart and I discuss everything that is going on in dog training, but everyone is afraid to talk about. This includes the radical shift in dog training language and methodologies and how that will affect dogs. The bans on training tools that are being attempted here in the USA and the ones t…

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Episode 114 - The Future of Dog Sports - K9 and Sports - Florian Knabl & Patricia Pehrsson 1:08:01

1y ago1:08:01

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Dog Sports such as IGP / Schutzhund / IPO, Ring Sports and others are under attack. Whether you are interested in dog sports or not, this should concern you. These attacks come from people who know little about dogs and dog training. In this interview I speak to 2X World FMBB IGP Champion Florian Knabl and his wife Patricia Pehrsson about K9 and Sp…

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Episode 113 - Steve Stoops - Muzzled Police Dog SAVES LIVES 36:10

1y ago36:10

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Police dog stories always interest me, and hone you have access to a guy like Steve "Zane" Stoops there are no shortage. I often refer to Steve as my brother from another mother. He has more experience when it comes to police and military dogs than just about anyone out there. In this episode we talk about some great "Muzzle Stories." These are all…

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Episode 112 - Military Dogs US Special Forces - Ken Licklider Vohne Liche Kennels 1:12:41

1y ago1:12:41

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There are dogs and then there are police and military dogs. The most elite of all dogs are those that serve in the Special Operations Divisions of the US Military. These are the dogs we're discussing in this podcast. Belgian Malinois, German Shepherds and more. Ken Lichlider is known for training these dogs as well as deploying more working dogs du…

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Episode 111 - John Wick Dogs and Dog the Movie - Alpha Dogs - Ken Licklider 25:58

1y ago25:58

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The Belgian Malinois in John Wick Part 3 Parabellum were among some of the most awesome dogs I've ever seen in a movie. The training, the obedience and the bite work was amazing. So where did these dogs come from? I found out in this conversation with Kenny Licklider of Vohne Liche Kennels. We sat down to a few chats and this one gives you an idea.…

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Episode 110 - Police Dogs - Crime & Safety with Senator Kelly Seyarto 27:54

1y ago27:54

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California Assembly Bill AB 742 would try to eradicate the use of police dogs, and that is a big problem for safety in our cities. Everyone can agree that crime is out of control in many cities and states - including here in California. I got the unique opportunity to interview California Senator Kelly Seyarto who has been quite vocal in his suppor…

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Episode 109 - Jamie Penrith - What's More Evil in Dog Training? 1:23:48

1y ago1:23:48

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This discussion with Jamie Penrith goes deep into the topic of using aversive tools in order to save not only dogs' lives, but also the lives of other animals such as sheep, cattle and more. Are these tools really aversive? Is aversive training or training that causes discomfort to a dog to accomplish something important cruel? We dive deep into th…

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Episode 108 - Training, Buying. and Selling Police Dogs - Mike Reaver Adlerhorst K9 1:56:37

1y ago1:56:37

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Mike Reaver of Adlerhorst K9 has been involved in police dogs for most of his life. The son of Dave Reaver, founder of Adlerhorst K9 and the father of "police dogs." Mike and I finally got a chance to sit down and talk about police dogs, buying, training and selling them and most importantly the lives they save. Adlerhorst has placed thousands of p…

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Episode 107 - Are Police Dogs Racist - with Michael Goosby 56:08

1+ y ago56:08

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California Assembly Bill CA AB740 is being presented by California Assemblyman Corey Jackson. This bill aims at eliminating the use of police canines (k9s) in many situations including apprehending potentially dangerous suspects. He claims the bill will help right the wrongs of the past - a "carryover from a dark past." He uses inciteful language s…

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Episode 106 - Best Police, Miliary & Protection Dogs with Steve Stoops 56:56

1+ y ago56:56

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Talking about some of the strongest and toughest dogs in the world, these dogs are man stoppers. Dogs that are bred tough, train tough and help police and military do their jobs. Who trains these dogs? What does it take to be one of these elite dogs? I s it down for another great conversation with Steve "Zane" Stoops and talk about it. From the top…

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Episode 105 - Service Dogs, The Real Ones, the Fake Ones and Getting Down to the Nitty Gritty 1:15:00

1+ y ago1:15:00

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What is a service dog and why are there so many people faking it? What can be done about it? There's nothing good about fake service dogs and I get to the bottom of it in this podcast with two experts from IACP. Michele Khol and Kristi Smith are service dog trainers and representatives from the IACP they were really straight forward with their opin…

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Episode 104 The Most Dangerous Dogs on Earth with Kyle Schwab 1:26:33

1+ y ago1:26:33

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When it comes to the most dangerous dogs on earth there's one name that comes to my mind, and that is my friend Kyle Schwab. He has been working with and rescuing Cane Corso, Neopolitan Mastiffs, Dogo Argentino, Presa Canarios and many more for a very long time. In this chat we discuss the issues with these dogs including poor ownership, the danger…

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Episode 103 - The Future of Dog Training with Nino Drowaert 1:25:01

1+ y ago1:25:01

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Nino and I met at the IACP Conference in Sept 2022. We had several really great conversations and I thought sharing these with you would open your eyes about the similarities that dog trainers share and the passion that drives us. So much of what you see on the Social media is trainers critiquing each other and tearing other trainers down. Nothing …

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Episode 102 - Breeding the Best German Shepherds with Johannes Grewe and Avi Cohen 1:21:22

1+ y ago1:21:22

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If you want to know about German Shepherds, you want to talk to an expert. In Germany this is called a Körmeister. This person is an authority on breeding. Johannes Grewe is a Körmeister and Avi and I ask some tough questions on the topic of showline and working line German Shepherds. The questions of what makes for a good German Shepherd and what …

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Episode 101 - Catching Child Predators with Digi Dogs - Shannon Krieger 1:03:56

2y ago1:03:56

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Shannon Krieger is an American Hero. From his work in the US Military SOCOMM to his current passion, working with HSI catching child predators he never ceases to amaze me. If you missed Episode 99 talking about Shannon's work starting the CAD (combat assault dog) program, be sure to watch it. In this episode we talk about where Shannon's work has t…

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Episode 100 - Reflections on My First 99 Episodes 39:14

2y ago39:14

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In this episode I take a look back at the first 99 podcasts I've done, the people I've talked to, met and learned from. My new friends, the people that changed the way I see things and the hard conversations that I've had... often times with myself. I think you'll enjoy this short retrospect whether you've listened to all of my podcasts or none. En…

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Episode 99 - U.S. Special Operations K9 - Shannon Krieger 1:25:38

2y ago1:25:38

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Shannon Krieger has done it all. He is the guy that legends are made of and movies are about. He's fought in war, been part of the upper echelon of the US Military. He was one of the 3 people who started the use of assault dogs in the military. He survived a helicopter crash and there's more. My chat with Shannon was epic. The stories he shares are…

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Episode 98 - Malinois IPO 3X World Champion - Peter and Connie Scherk 1:14:54

2y ago1:14:54

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Peter Scherk is an international renown IPO / IGP / Schutzhund competitor, trainer and WORLD CHAMPION 3 X, an unheard of feat. In this podcast I sit down with Peter & Connie Scherk and talk about their training, competitions, their outlook and training philosophy and how they have become so successful with the Belgian Malinois. This is one of the b…

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Episode 97 - Malinois Genetics with Tasha Mesina 43:48

2y ago43:48

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The Belgian Malinois is becoming every more popular and with that popularity comes problems. People are breeding malinois in their backyards and selling them quick and cheap. This will be a disaster for people and for the breed. I decided to sit down with a very knowledgeable breeder and good friend of mine Tasha Mesina, who has been breeding Malin…

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Episode 96 -Dog Genetics with the Experts 1:06:19

2+ y ago1:06:19

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This is an awesome episode that addresses the genetics of dogs, particularly the German Shepherd. Avi and I review interviews we received from these experts: Pierre Wahlström Steve Stoops Johannes Grewe I think you'll gain tremendous insight from each of these interviews and as always, its a great discussion and fun time with Avi Cohen on the show!…

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Episode 95 - Dogs Saving African Wildlife 1:18:09

2+ y ago1:18:09

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In this episode we reconnect with Jay and he shares some great stories of dogs saving African wildlife. In these three stories Jay shows the value of well trained dogs serving in the bush to catch bad guys and save everything from rhinos to pangolins. I think you'll love this story. Be sure to check out Jay's links here: Check @invictusk9 on instag…

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Episode 94 - If Dogs Could Talk - Larry Krohn part 2 1:11:44

2+ y ago1:11:44

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For those of you who LOVED the first chat Larry Krohn and I had, here's part 2. AND I think you're gonna like it even more. We had a super fun 2 day visit which included Gold's Gym workout, In-n-Out burger run and a whole bunch more. The only thing we didn't do is train dogs, but we talked about it quite a bit. If you want to learn more about Larry…

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Episode 93 - The Truth About Online Dog Trainers 1:10:14

2+ y ago1:10:14

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Today I sat down with Larry Krohn to talk about online dog trainers, real life dog training and life. My first person to person with Larry and we hit it off like old friends. Comes to find out we are up about a mile or two from each other in the 1970's, laugh about the same silly stuff, agree on almost everything and really have a knack for ticking…

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Episode 92 - Africa Anti-Poaching Dogs 1:28:25

2+ y ago1:28:25

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Countless animals are endangered and at risk of being extinct. The work of Jay Crafter of Invictus K9 is making a huge difference. His team of highly skilled anti-poaching dogs find the bad guys and recover their loot. Jay is an amazing guy, fantastic dog trainer and a conservationist fight in numerous countries throughout the African continent to …

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Episode 91 - LA Sherriff K9 John Cook 58:26

2+ y ago58:26

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John and I sat down to discuss real world police dog tactics and deployments. He's been with the LA Sheriff dept LASD for almost 27 years and speaks with a great amount of passion about dogs, police work and life. A true gentleman and a super fun chat we had. I promise you're gonna love it. Be sure to check out all the other podcasts as well as the…

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Episode 90 - Finding a German Shepherd for Competition Sports 1:27:34

2+ y ago1:27:34

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Avi's BACK.... back on the show and back from Europe after spending much time searching for his new German Shepherd puppy. In this episode we talk about the search, meeting the puppy, what he was looking for and why. This is a dog that Avi will compete with and his search was exciting and fun. We talk all about it in this podcast. You'll laugh at t…

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Episode 89 - Police and Military Dogs 1:36:23

2+ y ago1:36:23

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Steve is undeniably one of the very best trainers of military and police k9s in the world. In this episode, we discuss some of his "war stories." Dog's he's handled, owned and trained. Funny stories and some sad. Steve's amazing talent in training these high caliber dogs is only surpassed by his true love of dogs. I think that comes through in this…

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Episode 88 - Dog Health and Fish Oils - Dr. Kristina Jackson 38:31

2+ y ago38:31

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There are some amazing studies relating to supplementing fish oil, aka Omegas, to our dogs. I sat down with Dr Kristina Jackson from Omega Quant to discuss some of the health benefits for our dogs. Omega Quant has an Omega level test that you can bring to your vet, with your dog, and within 10 days you'll get a detailed readout of your dog's levels…

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Episode 86 - SEAL Cairo The Malinois & Will Chesney 1:08:25

2+ y ago1:08:25

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Ever since I heard the news about a Belgian Malinois being at the scene when the US Navy SEALS got Osama Bin Laden, I wanted to talk to Will. I wanted to meet Cairo too, but that wouldn't be possible. BUT, today I got my wish, to talk to Will Chesney and hear first hand what it was like to be at the scene of one of the most famous missions of all t…

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Episode 86 - Training the Dogs of War with Steve Stoops 1:05:18

3y ago1:05:18

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Steve is the go to guy when government agencies look for badass dogs and how to train them. He has been working dogs in this capacity for 30+years. Although he won't (or can't) confess to the agencies he works for, you'll see from this conversation that his work includes some of the top agencies in the US government. His knowledge and skillset in t…

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Episode 85 - Oscar Mora - IPO IGP and Dog Training 59:24

3y ago59:24

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If you haven't heard of Oscar Mora, you'll wanna listen to this podcast. Oscar has been in the game just over 10 years but is making some waves. He's a very skilled. decoy, handler and trainer. He was the Southwest Regional IGP Champion for 2 years and runs Elevated Canine Academy. He's a good guy and a trainer that I like and admire. See what make…

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Episode 84 - Pierre Wahlstrom German Shepherds for Sweden's Military 1:23:21

3y ago1:23:21

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Pierre is an amazing guy whose knowledge of breeding, training and working with German Shepherds spans so many fields it may blow your mind. He trains, breeds and temperament tests the dogs for the Swedish military. He has developed a breeding and training program that is unsurpassed. This chat covers topics including breeding, bloodlines, training…

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Episode 83 - AKC Hunt Test Judge Larry Saavedra 1:12:15

3y ago1:12:15

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Ever wonder what goes through the mind of your AKC Hunt Test Judge? I sit down with Larry Saavedra who has been judging hunt tests for the AKC for 15 years and find out. This is a real fun chat that delves deeper into the conversation his input on training, relationships with our dogs and more. If you don't know anything about AKC Hunt Tests, you'l…

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Episode 82 - Schutzhund USA President -Vadim Plotsker 1:21:11

3y ago1:21:11

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Recently I got the opportunity to sit down with Vadim Plotsker, the current president of the USCA, United Schutzhund Clubs of America. This is the organization that is at the helm of German Shepherds in the USA. What an amazing conversation and some interesting facts that you will want to know about if you love German Shepherds. Like why is the fig…

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Episode 81 - Search and Rescue Dogs Saving Lives 1:16:01

3y ago1:16:01

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One of the most intriguing ting about dogs to me is their ability and even desire to work for and with humans. This week I talk to Mandy and Denise from the Search Dog Foundation: https://searchdogfoundation.org We talk about their amazing work saving people from countless disasters, how these dogs are trained, selected, placed and cared for. This …

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Episode 80 - The Truth About Breeders - Avi Cohen 58:50

3y ago58:50

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Looking to get a puppy? There are many things to look out for, in this podcast we discuss things to look out for in particular when getting a German Shepherd puppy, but this applies to any breed. This podcast is a great insight what to look out for when getting a puppy to avoid a potential heartache. Give it a listen. NOTE, in the video portion we …

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Episode 79 - Labradors, Gun Dogs, Retrievers - Jeremy Criscoe 1:03:12

3y ago1:03:12

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Jeremy has been training and competing with hunting dogs for many years. He understands both the American style as well as the British style, and in this podcast we talk about the similarities and differences. We talk about American vs. British labrador retrievers and so much more.By Robert Cabral

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Episode 78 - Belgian Malinois and Protection Sports - Danny Craig 1:30:26

3y ago1:30:26

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What makes the Belgian Malinois so great at sports? Danny Craig understands Malinois from a unique perspective; he has bred, competed, titled and championed many Belgian Malinois over the years. He truly understands the dog and its needs.. and he really LOVES Dogs!By robert cabral

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