HITS K-9: Police Dog Training for Cops by Cops

014 - Ron Cloward Discusses a Very Recent Landmark Case Involving a Retired Patrol Dog

On April 12, 2019 a former K-9 Officer was acquitted in California for three felony charges, including manslaughter. Hear from K-9 expert Ron Cloward details about the tragedy that led up to this trial and lessons to take from it.

013 - Mike Ritland Discusses The Stakeout Test for Selecting Patrol Dogs

In this episode hear how Mike Ritland conducts a stakeout test when selecting a patrol dog. While many people do some form of a stakeout test Mike will discuss details that should not be overlooked and will contribute to your success when selecting a new dog.

012 - Andy Weiman Discusses Common Mistake That Detection Dog Handlers and Trainers Make

Andy Weiman has conducted hands-on training of detection dogs for more than 20 years all over the U.S. Learn what he sees as common mistakes many of us make and easy ways to avoid them.

For more info on the HITS K-9 Seminar www.HITSK9.net

To contact Andy email him at Andy@HITSK9.net

To contact Jeff email him at Jeff@HITSK9.net

011 - Q&A Show, Bomb Dog Scratches Before Final Response

In this episode our experts give advice to a handler who has a single purpose bomb dog that will often scratch before going to a final response. For more information about the HITS K-9 Seminar www.HITSK9.net To contact Jeff Meyer Jeff@HITSK9.net

010 - Mike Ritland: Handling the Difficult Dog

It happens, you select the perfect dog and then after you get into the training you start to see some character flaws you did not see during the selection test. It is not uncommon the have a dog that becomes handler aggressive during some part of the initial training. How you respond when it happens can make or break the team moving forward. In this episode hear some tips from Mike Ritland who has rehabilitated many dogs through his "Warrior Dog Foundation."

Show Notes:

Contact Mike at MikeRitland.com

Contact Jeff Meyer at Jeff@HITSK9.net

For more information about the HITS K-9 Seminar: www.HITSK9.Net

009 - Ted Daus Discusses a Recent Tracking Case

In this episode, Ted discusses a recent Tracking Court case and the implications it could have on your team.

Jeff Meyer Jeff@HITS K9.net

Ted Daus Ted@HITSK9.net

HITS 2019 in Chicago August 2019, for info HITSK9.net

008 - Marker Training for Detection Dogs Part 3 With Cameron Ford

Part 3 of 3 episodes with Cameron Ford discussing the use of marker training in detection dogs. We discuss the final response and how to teach it to the dog using the marker.

For more information contact Jeff Meyer at Jeff@HITSK9.net

For Information about the HITS K-9 Seminar, visit HITSK9.net Contact our Guest Cameron Ford at Ford@silverstatek9.com or 702-629-3986

007 - Case Study: New Case About Traffic Stops

In this episode, Ted Daus discusses a somewhat surprising decision from a court that is known to be more conservative. This episode is a must listen for all K-9 handlers who conduct traffic and interdiction stops.

Jeff Meyer Jeff@HITSK9.net

Ted Daus Ted@HITSK9.net

For more information about HITS check out HITSK9.net

006 - Q & A Episode: Patrol Dog Will Not Bite

In this episode, our experts address what to do about a patrol dog that is not performing during actual deployments. The panel weighs in on a problem dog that has failed to engage several times on the street.

To contact Jeff Meyer Jeff@HITSK9.net

For more information about the HITS Conference go to HITSK9.net

Bios of our experts can be found on the instructor page at HITSK9.net

005 - Ted Daus Discusses Marijuana and the Narcotics K-9

One of the biggest challenges narcotics K-9 handlers face right now is what to do about the constant changes in many states regarding marijuana. This issue is not going to go away any time soon, and unfortunately most likely will be in flux for the foreseeable future. In this episode hear what Ted Daus thinks are the best practices for our industry at this time.