Best Howard Young And Rich Hardin Podcasts (2024)

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Episode #40 Josh Kirby "Kirby K9" 1:01:16

5d ago1:01:16

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It's especially rewarding for us to get an opportunity to interview a hard working man with integrity. That was certainly the feeling we had as we concluded the interview. Hope you all enjoy the conversation as much as we did. Josh is a retired police officer after serving at Garland PD and Denton PD in Texas since 2003. During that time Josh held …

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Episode #39 Rodney Spicer Gold Coast K9 "Perseverance" 1:22:05

2M ago1:22:05

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We had a great conversation with Rodney Spicer of Gold Coast K9. Rodney shared how he became interested in working dogs in the 1980's. He also shared his insights into puppy and working dog selection. Rodney's transparency about his meager beginnings is refreshing. The theme that stands out is perseverance. We know that you'll enjoy what he has to …

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Episode #38 Jay Nix "Stop arguing and go train dogs" 1:17:36

2M ago1:17:36

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We got the bugs worked out since the last episode and we were both able to participate. We both really enjoyed this episode and feel as though there are many great lessons to be learned. Hope you all enjoy the conversation and get some nuggets of wisdom or inspiration. Jay Nix, is a Sergeant with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, in Florida, wher…

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Episode #37 Mike Lilley "Holding the dog accountable in tracking" 1:00:14

3M ago1:00:14

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Caught up with Mike Lilley for an interview. Unfortunately, Rich was having some technical difficulties and could not join us. We will be rectifying this by the next episode. I believe you will find Mike's methods to be innovative and sound. The proof is always in the pudding. His name is more and more becoming synonymous with solid tracking. He's …

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Episode #36 Hans Verbruggen Part 2. "Dogs don't make mistakes on purpose." 1:00:11

4M ago1:00:11

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Once again we got an opportunity to have a conversation with Hans about dog training. The first episode was very popular with our listeners. Many folks felt we just scratched the surface on a few key topics. So, in part two, we were able to dig a bit deeper. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did. Hans Verbruggen Professional Dog tra…

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Episode #35 Benito Olson 58:47

4M ago58:47

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BENITO OLSON began his naval career as a master-at-arms serving in Bahrain and Kingsville, Texas. His work with military dogs opened the opportunity of a lifetime to serve with SEAL Team Six for multiple deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan. He earned a reputation as a go-to handler for dogs at the tip of the spear and earned multiple decorations su…

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Episode #34 Hans Verbruggen "When building the foundation fast is slower" 1:10:09

5M ago1:10:09

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We anticipate that you will enjoy this conversation as much as we did. There are already plans for a second episode. Hans uses many phrases that simply just resonated with us. Please listen intently as he has many important things to say and is wise beyond his years. Hans Verbruggen Professional Dog trainer I 've been living amongst dogs since my c…

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Episode #33 Jeff Meyer on the other side of the table. 1:05:23

6M ago1:05:23

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We got the opportunity to get Jeff on the other side of the table. You will find that he is a humble solid source of k9 information. He certainly helped play a role in unifying trainers in this industry. Those of us who have been around awhile remember a time when there wasn't much collaboration. The original Police K9 Magazine most definitely play…

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Episode #32 Ted Summers "Marginal Legal Advice" 1:04:52

6M ago1:04:52

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Ted is a treasure trove of information when it comes to k9 caselaw. In a nut shell the court system dictates how k9's are utilized in this country. Decisions made by handlers should align with the prevailing laws. Additionally, LE agencies policies regarding k9 usages should align with the prevailing laws as well. If you are not a handler and have …

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Episode #31 Jerry "Phd in K9" Bradshaw. 1:24:59

8M ago1:24:59

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What a great conversation with Jerry Bradshaw. We got Jerry to stroll down memory lane at the beginning of the episode. He then dove deep into an explanation about "capping". For those of you who know Jerry or listen to his podcast "Controlled Aggression" he is a wealth of knowledge. Many folks will want to listen to this episode more than once. He…

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Episode #30 Phillipi "Mountain" Sanz "Artgerecht" fairness to the species. 1:09:32

8M ago1:09:32

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We think that you will see that Mountain is a teacher at heart and a wealth of knowledge. ENJOY! Mountain was born in Rio de Janeiro Brazil in 1985 and immigrated to the US when he was 4. His younger years were spent in Florida and eventually moved to Vermont his 8th grade year. Upon graduating, he took an athletic scholarship to compete in track a…

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Episode #29 Erik Good Utilizing the bark fence to create effective engagement. 54:41

8M ago54:41

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Both Rich and I feel that Erik is doing something special with the implementation of the bark fence. On this episode, he does a great job of describing how he uses it and what he expects the desired outcome to become. This is truly another tool to be added to your program as you seek to develop dogs that will engage with power and control. Erik Goo…

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"Episode #28 Eddie "First in" Wescott 55:24

9M ago55:24

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We sat down with an old mutual friend and talked about a myriad of K9 related subjects. We discussed k9 tryouts, the vetting process, hairy deployments, the cyclical nature of things, as well as Eddie's K9 attic deployment system. You will be able to hear how passionate Eddie is about the device he developed and how it can save lives. First In K9 m…

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Episode #27 Doug Roller. The magic of off leash control, ecollars, k9 caselaw, stories, and more. 1:30:11

10M ago1:30:11

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Doug graciously allowed us to interview him and he came forward with some great information. Information that comes from experience working in the field for many years. This episode is chocked full of gold nuggets that handlers can put to use. We hope that you enjoy this one as much as we did. Doug Roller was a Sergeant and Chief Trainer for the Lo…

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Episode #26 Steven "Sway" Hueston and Steven Antommarchi from the Dogs of War Podcast. 1:09:29

10M ago1:09:29

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This was a joint episode with the guys from the Dogs of War Podcast. The DOW podcast just celebrated its third year. Steven "Sway" Hueston was instrumental in helping us get our podcast off the ground. In this episode we talk about moral, social media, podcast growth, and creative venues for expanding your dog training business. Additionally, Steve…

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Episode #25 Matt Wilson "The Face of Ray Allen Manufacturing. He has a bitable face." 1:00:19

11M ago1:00:19

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Help us welcome one of the most fun people we know to the Working Dog Depot, Matt Wilson. Matt was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He first got into dog training at the age of 16 at PetSmart. It didn't take long for him to realize there was more to training than what was being offered at a big box store. Matt left PetSmart and started his own t…

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Episode #24 Bellator K9 Billy Sawyer and Brian Hempelmann "Recalls, tactics, shootings, and lessons learned" 1:00:26

11M ago1:00:26

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Say Less - Train your dog to be calm and stable. This allows your dog to think through what you’re asking him to do. Being frantic leads to bad decision making and instability. Brian Hempelmann Brian Hempelmann became a police officer in 1994 with the Westminster Police Department in Colorado. He then became a K9 handler in 1997. Brian has since wo…

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Episode #23 Jeff Schettler "Allowing the dog to use all of it's resources to manhunt" 58:30

11M ago58:30

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JEFF SCHETTLER CEO / Police and Military K9 Trainer / Author Jeff Schettler is a retired police K9 handler who worked for the City of Alameda and County of Amador in California and was attached to the FBI’s Hostage Rescue Teams’ K9 Assistance Program for two years. This program was designed to locate and apprehend high-risk fugitives on the run. He…

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Episode #22 Tim Slattery "Do you have the passion?" 1:03:58

12M ago1:03:58

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Tim began his K9 career as a Gun Dog trainer in Texas in 1990. He evolved to working dog training and instruction in 2003. Tim is certified as a State of Texas level 1-4 Security Agent and Personal Protection Officer, NRA Firearms Instructor, Texas DPS Firearms Instructor, Texas DPS Certified Security Instructor, Texas DPS License to Carry Instruct…

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Episode #21 Pat Nolan "If we don't understand the principles we will be slaves to the techniques" 56:48

1y ago56:48

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We are excited about this episode as Pat is someone we both admire and respect. His work across the dog community speaks for itself. He is a true gentleman and man of integrity. We know you'll enjoy the ease at which he describes what he does and why he does it. His experiences come from a lifetime of training puppies and dogs. Pat Nolan has worked…

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Episode #20 Principles of Obedience 51:38

1y ago51:38

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In this episode Rich and Howard have a casual conversation about obedience. They differentiate the difference between obedience and manners. It is entirely possible to have a dog that is good at specific obedience tasks, but lacks manners. It's also possible to have a dog that has good manners but lacks good fundamental obedience. Many times what p…

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Episode #19 Jim O'Brien NCK9 LLC 51:27

1y ago51:27

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Jim O’Brien, handled two police canines while he was a patrolman in the state of New Hampshire. Jim and his canine partners were a huge asset in central New Hampshire and were responsible for the capture and arrest of countless suspects and drug seizures. Jim developed both canines programs from the ground up and had much success with both programs…

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Episode #18 Todd Mona "Compartmentalized/Modular training" Breaking tasks down. 59:24

1y ago59:24

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Todd Mona is a Sergeant/K9 Handler for the East Hartford Police Department in Connecticut. He is the founder and lead trainer of the Capital Region Police K9 Academy and the Capital Region K9 Training Group. Todd has been a Police Officer since 2002 and in K9 since 2006. After working his first dog K9 Primo from 2006 until 2015, Todd raised and tra…

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Episode #17 Kenny Licklider Vohne Liche Kennels "Every good opportunity in the world is by chance, you just have to recognize it" 55:56

1y ago55:56

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Ken Licklider Vohne Liche Kennels Some 20 plus years ago, both Rich and I separately, encountered a gentleman whose training would largely shape how we teach detection dogs. His accomplishments are truly too numerous to document in this space. To this day, he continues to draw crowds at conferences when he speaks. He's charismatic, and humorous, bu…

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Episode #16 Michele Maughan and Jenna Gadberry "Revenge of the Nerds" 1:10:22

1y ago1:10:22

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It's not everyday that we get to chat with research scientists. Sit back and enjoy this entertaining episode filled with many take aways. Mrs. Jenna Gadberry is a contract Scientist at the US Army Futures Command’s Combat Capabilities Development Command Chemical Biological Center (DEVCOM-CBC) at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. Mrs. Gadberry earned he…

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Episode #15 Michael Nezbeth 59:35

1+ y ago59:35

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Michael Nezbeth is the Training Director and founder of Grassroots K9, an international training company that specializes in LEO canines. Michael also offers seminars and workshops to LEO and civilians aimed at giving actionable training plans based on theory to practical applications. Michael began his career in the canine industry after graduatin…

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Episode #14 with KD Mathews of Socratic Canine "The Human End of the Leash" 1:05:01

1+ y ago1:05:01

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Howard and Rich had a great conversation with KD Mathews of Socratic Canine. KD is vert charismatic and engaging. We feel confident that you'll enjoy the conversation as much as we all did. Training dogs, and even more importantly, educating humans, has been the priority for KD Mathews for over 25 years. KD now combines his shared experiences of tr…

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Episode #13 How to episode: Tracking and Detection 56:47

1+ y ago56:47

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Rich and Howard go over some of the methods they have used in order to teach working dogs to track and do odor detection. There is no one way or absolutes when training dogs. In this episode they share the methods that have worked best for them when training tracking and detection working dogs. Tracking: Proper dog selection Pronounced hunt drive H…

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Episode #12 Mike Goosby retired LAPD 58:35

1+ y ago58:35

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Great opportunity to speak with Mike about a variety of K9 related topics: California Assembly Bill CA AB740 Ecollars Failed engagements, perspective, and overcoming deployment failure SERGEANT II (Ret) Mike Goosby Chief Trainer Metropolitan Division K9 Platoon Los Angeles Police Department Mike had 32.5 years (25 years of K9 experience) with the L…

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Episode #11 Questions and Answers from listeners. 52:09

1+ y ago52:09

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On this episode Rich and Howard field questions provided by listeners. Topics covered include: Hidden sleeves and prosthetics General thoughts on protection dogs Teaching passive engagement Police dog selection Selecting police dog candidates from vendors overseas and domestic Dealing with conflict/redirection on handler Main training goals prior t…

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Episode #10 with Antonio Rodriguez "Arod" 1:05:17

1+ y ago1:05:17

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Great conversation with "Arod" Antonio Rodriguez. He shares from his wealth of experience in the K9 industry. We know you'll enjoy the topics and conversation. Antonio “Arod” Rodriguez is the founder and lead Instructor at Olive Branch K9, LLC. and co-owner of ORO-K9 Services. Antonio is a 20-year retired combat veteran of the United States Air For…

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Episode #9 with the humans behind @servicedog_chase 1:04:28

1+ y ago1:04:28

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Please join Working Dog Depot for a peek into the journey of an amazing young man, Jackson Point, and his K9 working dog Chase. Some of you may follow ServiceDog Chase on Facebook and/or @ServiceDog_Chase on Instagram. If so, you know this is not an episode you want to miss!! On this episode, we get to chat with Walt & Kelly Point, as well as Jacks…

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Episode #8 with Evan Nolte "denmother_k9" 40:13

1+ y ago40:13

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Evan Nolte was a Paratrooper and Animal Care Sergeant in the US Army for 14 years; providing direct medical support at home and abroad to the Special Operations Forces Multi-Purpose Canine Program for most of his service. Since being medically retired from 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) for combat related injuries, Evan has started teaching K9…

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Episode #7 with John Imler of Top Dog Training Louisville Ky. 1:01:51

1+ y ago1:01:51

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What is a trained dog is just one question we delved in to with our latest guest. We're confident you'll like John's sensible approach to dog training. John Imler is the owner of Top Dog Training in Louisville, Kentucky where he focuses on pet dog training and behavior modification for reactivity and aggression. He also helps industry professionals…

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Episode #6 with Dan Cliff of Integrity Canine 54:26

1+ y ago54:26

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On this episode we sit down with Dan Cliff of Integrity Canine in Morristown, TN. Dan is a long time friend of ours, and is a retired Captain and K9 handler from the Morristown Police Department. Dan has been married for 26 years to his beautiful wife Becky and has 4 wonderful daughters. He is an active Deacon at Hillcrest Baptist Church. Dan retir…

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Episode #5 Adam Franklin of Cobra Canine 46:14

1+ y ago46:14

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On this episode we have a conversation with Adam Franklin of Cobra Canine. We have known Adam for a number of years, probably more years of his life than not, and in some respects we have watched him grow up and become a trainer at the highest level. Adam discusses what he needed to do in order to get to where he is now. He is frequently faced with…

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Episode #4 with Mike Jones of Primal Canine. 52:16

1+ y ago52:16

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On this episode we sat down with Mike Jones of Primal Canine. As you can see from his bio Mike has a lot going on. We cover a wide range of topics from Mike’s early interests and passions as it relates to working with behavioral issues in troubled dogs to the development of K9 Street league to fatherhood. If you already follow Mike you have seen vi…

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Episode #3 with Eric Stanbro. 1:03:07

1+ y ago1:03:07

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On this episode we interviewed our friend Eric Stanbro. If you are affiliated with this industry in any capacity and don’t know who Eric is you must be living under a rock. Conflict free ecollar use was discussed in depth. Eric describes how the techniques which have proven to be very effective with pets are also proving to be just as effective wit…

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Episode #2 with Mitch Myers. 53:29

1+ y ago53:29

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In this episode Howard and Rich sit down with their good friend Mitchell “Mitch” Myers. Through some great conversation, Mitch shares some of his experiences as a Navy Special Warfare K9 handler and trainer and serves up some pearls of wisdom regarding learning the trade. He is quite driven, having known exactly what he wanted from a very young age…

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The Working Dog Depot Podcast Episode #1 18:36

2y ago18:36

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Created and hosted by Howard Young and Rich Hardin with the aim of exploring the working dog world. We share unique experiences, training advice and real-world application garnered from today’s most prolific handlers, trainers, and behaviorists. Would you like to become a better, handler, trainer or just all-around dog person? We interview the expe…

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