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Peace Officer Memorial Day
Peace Officer Memorial Day
By Leerburg
The Danger of Using Kongs and Tennis Balls as Rewards in Detection Dog Training
The Danger of Using Kongs and Tennis Balls as Rewards in Detection Dog Training
By Ed Frawley and Kevin Sheldahl
Revolutionize Your Dog's Scent Detection Training with Getxent
Revolutionize Your Dog's Scent Detection Training with Getxent
By Leerburg
A Police K-9 Bit Its Handler 6 Times. What to do?
A Police K-9 Bit Its Handler 6 Times. What to do?
By Ed Frawley
What is a DOUBLE BLIND Search in Detector Training, Tracking, and S&R?
What is a DOUBLE BLIND Search in Detector Training, Tracking, and S&R?
By Ed Frawley
Dangers of Detecting Fentanyl and Explosives in K9 Training
Dangers of Detecting Fentanyl and Explosives in K9 Training
By Kevin Sheldahl, Leerburg
Detection Dog Training: Controversy?
Detection Dog Training: Controversy?
By Kevin Sheldahl
The Timeline of Behaviors for a K9 and Handler in a Detector Canine Sniff
The Timeline of Behaviors for a K9 and Handler in a Detector Canine Sniff
By Kevin Sheldahl
Dogs Don't Smell Pizza
Dogs Don't Smell Pizza
By Ed Frawley
Understanding Fight Drive or Competitive Aggression: What is it?
Understanding Fight Drive or Competitive Aggression: What is it?
By Ed Frawley
Vocabulary Among Dog Trainers: A Nearly Un-navigable Terrain
Vocabulary Among Dog Trainers: A Nearly Un-navigable Terrain
By Kevin Sheldahl
Evidence Along the Track - Practical Tracking for the LEO (Part 2)
Evidence Along the Track - Practical Tracking for the LEO (Part 2)
By Kevin Sheldahl
A Logical Approach - Practical Tracking for the LEO (Part 1)
A Logical Approach - Practical Tracking for the LEO (Part 1)
By Kevin Sheldahl
Use of Force with a Patrol K-9 and the Importance of Verbal Release
Use of Force with a Patrol K-9 and the Importance of Verbal Release
By Kevin Sheldahl
Suit Work for Police Dogs
Suit Work for Police Dogs
By Kevin Sheldahl
What Should You Expect from a Bonafide Police Dog Instructor?
What Should You Expect from a Bonafide Police Dog Instructor?
By Kevin Sheldahl
I Have a New Police Service Dog. What Do I Need?
I Have a New Police Service Dog. What Do I Need?
By Kevin Sheldahl
Training the Working Dog, Being a K-9 Handler
Training the Working Dog, Being a K-9 Handler
By Kevin Sheldahl
The Importance of Finding a Legitimate K-9 Instructor for Training Your Police Service Dog
The Importance of Finding a Legitimate K-9 Instructor for Training Your Police Service Dog
By Kevin Sheldahl
Police K9 Decoy Work and New Course
Police K9 Decoy Work and New Course
By Kevin Sheldahl
What to Expect in a Quality Basic K-9 Handler Course
What to Expect in a Quality Basic K-9 Handler Course
By Kevin Sheldahl
The Essentials of a Canine Program
The Essentials of a Canine Program
By Kevin Sheldahl
Tracking Problems: Police Tracking Dog Overshoots Corners
Tracking Problems: Police Tracking Dog Overshoots Corners
By Ed Frawley
On Compulsion and Inducements: The Why for Each in Police Dog Training
On Compulsion and Inducements: The Why for Each in Police Dog Training
By Kevin Sheldahl
Behind closed kennels: The secret life of a K-9 handler
Behind closed kennels: The secret life of a K-9 handler
By Shannon Hoyt
A K-9 Handler Selection Process
A K-9 Handler Selection Process
By Ed Frawley
The Case for Compulsion in K-9 Training and Deployment
The Case for Compulsion in K-9 Training and Deployment
By Kevin Sheldahl
Jail Dogs: Training Law-Enforcement Canines for Detention Detail
Jail Dogs: Training Law-Enforcement Canines for Detention Detail
By K.G. O'Connor
Lessons Learned on a Rural Manhunt
Lessons Learned on a Rural Manhunt
By Ed Frawley
The German Shepherd as a Police Service Dog
The German Shepherd as a Police Service Dog
By Kevin Sheldahl
Selection Testing for the Police Service Dog
Selection Testing for the Police Service Dog
By Kevin Sheldahl
Police Service Dogs: The Bark and Hold
Police Service Dogs: The Bark and Hold
By Kevin Sheldahl
The Relationship Between the Helper and Dog in the Initial Stages of the Bark & Hold
The Relationship Between the Helper and Dog in the Initial Stages of the Bark & Hold
By Ed Frawley
Problem Solving in Training the Police Bark & Hold
Problem Solving in Training the Police Bark & Hold
By Ed Frawley
Training the Call Back for Police K9 Work
Training the Call Back for Police K9 Work
By Ed Frawley
In Memory of Our Narcotics Dog: Gabby Has a Dream
In Memory of Our Narcotics Dog: Gabby Has a Dream
By Ed Frawley
Why Police Departments Drop Their K9 Programs
Why Police Departments Drop Their K9 Programs
By Ed Frawley
The Use of the Stick in Police Dog Training: Sport Trainers vs. Service Dog Trainers
The Use of the Stick in Police Dog Training: Sport Trainers vs. Service Dog Trainers
By Ed Frawley
The Importance of Fight Drive in Building Searches
The Importance of Fight Drive in Building Searches
By Ed Frawley
Tracking Problems: Police Tracking Dog Overshoots Corners
Tracking Problems: Police Tracking Dog Overshoots Corners
By Ed Frawley
So You Think You Want To Be A Police Dog Handler?
So You Think You Want To Be A Police Dog Handler?
By Kevin Sheldahl
The K-9 Tactical Release
The K-9 Tactical Release
By Kevin Sheldahl
My Dog Won't Out
My Dog Won't Out
By Ed Frawley
Training Police Tracking Dogs - Tracking Through Drive vs. Foot Step Tracking
Training Police Tracking Dogs - Tracking Through Drive vs. Foot Step Tracking
By Ed Frawley
Tracking Through Drive - America vs. Canada
Tracking Through Drive - America vs. Canada
By Ed Frawley
Service Dog Tracking Problems
Service Dog Tracking Problems
By Ed Frawley
Training 90-Degree Corners in Sport Tracking
Training 90-Degree Corners in Sport Tracking
By Ed Frawley
Will My Protection Trained Dog Be Safe With My Family?
Will My Protection Trained Dog Be Safe With My Family?
By Ed Frawley
Can I Train My Own Dog in Bite Work? Understanding the Drives of Protection Training
Can I Train My Own Dog in Bite Work? Understanding the Drives of Protection Training
By Ed Frawley
How Thresholds, Nerves, and Interaction in Drives Affect Protection Training
How Thresholds, Nerves, and Interaction in Drives Affect Protection Training
By Ed Frawley
Fight Drive in Dogs
Fight Drive in Dogs
By Ed Frawley
A List of Drives in Protection Work
A List of Drives in Protection Work
By Ed Frawley
Lessons Learned on a Rural Manhunt
Lessons Learned on a Rural Manhunt
By Ed Frawley
The Tracking Line is a Means of Communication Between You and Your Dog—Not Just a Rope
The Tracking Line is a Means of Communication Between You and Your Dog—Not Just a Rope
By Garry Murray
Physical Fitness for Tracking Dog Handlers
Physical Fitness for Tracking Dog Handlers
By Garry Murray
Tracking Articles on S&R Tracks
Tracking Articles on S&R Tracks
By Gary Murray
The Tracking Wall and How to Get Over It
The Tracking Wall and How to Get Over It
By Gary Murray
Hard Surface Tracking With the Rotterdam Police
Hard Surface Tracking With the Rotterdam Police
By Ed Frawley
Blood Tracking
Blood Tracking
By Andre Brun
Bloodhounds: The Myth and Fiction about Their Tracking Abilities
Bloodhounds: The Myth and Fiction about Their Tracking Abilities
By Ed Frawley
Bloodhounds & Baloney
Bloodhounds & Baloney
By Ed Frawley
Bomb Dog Training Aid Evaluation: ScentLogix™
Bomb Dog Training Aid Evaluation: ScentLogix™
By Kevin Sheldahl
Commentary & Response to Kevin Sheldahl's ScentLogix™ Evaluation
Commentary & Response to Kevin Sheldahl's ScentLogix™ Evaluation
By David Adebimpe, PhD. DSc. CChem
Drug Interdiction on the Highways of Western Wisconsin
Drug Interdiction on the Highways of Western Wisconsin
By Ed Frawley
In Memory of Our Narcotics Dog: Gabby Has a Dream
In Memory of Our Narcotics Dog: Gabby Has a Dream
By Ed Frawley
Training Scent Identification Work with Dogs in Holland
Training Scent Identification Work with Dogs in Holland
By Ed Frawley
What is Nosework
What is Nosework
By Ed Frawley
S&R Dogs Through the Eyes of a Retired RCMP Dog Handler
S&R Dogs Through the Eyes of a Retired RCMP Dog Handler
By Gary Murray
Tracking Articles on S&R Tracks
Tracking Articles on S&R Tracks
By Gary Murray
S&R - Working Dogs and Dead Bodies
S&R - Working Dogs and Dead Bodies
By Ed Frawley
How To Size Your Dog's Muzzle
How To Size Your Dog's Muzzle
By Ed Frawley
How to Fit a Prong Collar
How to Fit a Prong Collar
By Ed Frawley
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