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

Bonus Episode: Jeff Meyer talks more with Wendell Nope, Ron CLoward and Mike Goosby

This is a bonus episode due to somewhat poor sound quality, however we wanted to share what these well-known experts have to say about controlling a very high drive patrol dog.

Do you have a question for a future podcast to pose to some of our HITS K-9 Experts? Email them to Jeff Meyer at Jeff@HITSK9.net

For more information about the HITS K9 Seminar, go to www.HITSk9.net

Officer Wellness with Nick and Sara Metz

While this episode of HITS K9 Radio is not about training dogs, it is an important topic to all police dog handlers. Join host Jeff Meyer as he talks to Nick and Sara Metz about officer wellness and taking care of ourselves in a stressful job and during stressful times.

For the past ten years, Dr. Sara Metz has developed a deep passion for working with emergency responders and their families. A licensed clinical psychologist, Dr. Metz specializes in crisis intervention, wellness program development, and peer support supervision. Dr. Metz’s dedication to helping clients and agencies find healthy ways to manage mental health comes from her direct experience as a responder at many critical incidents.

Contact Dr. Metz though her webpage: www.code4counseling.com

Nick is a 36-year law enforcement veteran who has served two major city police agencies.  Most recently, Nick was Chief of Police for the Aurora (CO) Police Department until his retirement on January 1, 2020. Nick has had a long passion for caring for First Responders where he created full-time wellness units in both Seattle and Aurora.  He has assisted in countless programs and training centered around promoting mental health wellness for First Responders and their families.

Email Nick at: nick.metz@code4counseling.com

To contact Jeff Meyer, email him at: Jeff@HITsk9.net

For more information about HITS K-9 Seminars, go to www.HITSK9.net

Quick Bites with Brian Green from Arizona DPS K-9

In this episode of HITS K-9 Radio, host Jeff Meyer introduces a new occasional format for the show. From time to time Jeff will have trainers from around the world to discuss 2-3 quick training ideas that they are using. For the first edition of 'Quick Bites,' Jeff interviews Brian Green from Arizona DPS. The two discuss imprinting EOD Dogs as well as a few ideas to make your Narc dog training more realistic.

To contact Jeff Meyer: email him at Jeff@HITSK9.net

For more information about HITS, go to www.HITSK9.net

Muzzle Work with HITS Instructor Ron Cloward

In this episode of HITS K-9 Radio Jeff Meyer talks to Ron Cloward about the benefits of proper muzzle training and how to introduce your dog to the muzzle correctly.

To contact Jeff Meyer, email him at Jeff@HITSK9.net

For more information about HITS, go to www.HITSK9.net

To contact Ron Cloward, email him at: toppdog97@yahoo.com

How Does Your Chief View the K-9 Unit? With (Ret) Chief Nick Metz

In this episode of HITS K-9 Radio, Jeff Meyer talks to recently retired Aurora Colorado Police Chief Nick Metz about the view of a k-9 unit from the office of the chief. As dog handlers, we are often focused on our mission, hear how a large city chief sees our mission as it relates to the overall agency.

To Contact Jeff Meyer, email him at: Jeff@HITSK9.net

For more information about the worlds largest K-9 Seminar, HITS go to our webpage: www.HITSk9.net

To contact Nick Metz, email him at: nick.metz@code4counseling.com

Daryl Gaunt from LASO K-9 Unit Handler & Trainer

In this episode of HITS K-9 Radio, Jeff Meyer talks to Daryl Gaunt from LA County Sheriff's Office about tactics involved at the point of apprehension.

 

To learn more about HITS, the Worlds Largest K-9 Seminar, go to our web page: www.HITSK9.net

 

To contact Jeff Meyer, email him at Jeff@HITSK9.net

 

To contact Daryl, email him at: cnturn4401@aol.com or check out his webpage at www.paracletek9.com

HITS K-9 Instructor Jack Schonely

In this episode of HITS K-9 Radio, Jeff Meyer talks to Jack Schonely about his class he will teach at HITS 2020. Jack is the author of the book "Apprehending Fleeing Suspects" and shares his wealth of knowledge from over 3 decades with LAPD both as a dog handler and helicopter TFO.

To learn more about HITS K9 Seminars, go to www.HITSK9.net To contact Jeff Meyer, email him at Jeff@HITSK9.net

To see Jacks book go to: www.officertactics.com

Area Search Tactics with Mike Goosby, LAPD K-9

HITS K-9 Radio host Jeff Meyer wraps up a three part series with Sgt. Mike Goosby. Mike is the head trainer for the LAPD K-9 unit. In this episode we talk more tactics and focus on arrests after an apprehension.

For more information about HITS go to www.HITSK9.net

To contact Jeff Meyer, email him at Jeff@HITSK9.net

To contact Mike Goosby, email him at MikeGoosby@gmail.com

More from Mike Goosby LAPD K-9 Trainer

Join host Jeff Meyer as he talks again to Sgt. Mike Goosby. Mike is the head trainer for the LAPD K-9 unit. In this episode, Mike goes into more detail as to how they set perimeters and search.

For more information about HITS go to www.HITSK9.net

To contact Jeff Meyer, email him at Jeff@HITSK9.net

To contact Mike Goosby, email him at MikeGoosby@gmail.com

Taking the Next Step, from Handler to Trainer

Join HITS K-9 Radio Host Jeff Meyer as he and fellow HITS k9 Seminar owner Andy Weiman discuss what it takes to go from handler to trainer.

For more information about the worlds largest K-9 Seminar, HITS (Handler Instruction &Training Seminar) go to our web page at www.HITSK9.net

To contact Jeff Meyer, email him at Jeff@HITSK9.net