K9 Detection Collaborative

Today, Stacy, Robin, and Crystal sit down to share their personal stories about their dogs. Sometimes, our dogs can surprise us with what they are capable of doing, sometimes even before we’ve train...

26 Heinä 202259min

Today, Robin, Stacy and Crystal discuss how to use blank sessions to your advantage. Blank areas, while they can be anxiety-inducing, can be a way for handlers to evaluate their dog’s behavior, and in...

19 Heinä 20221h 5min

Today, Stacy, Robin, and Crystal discuss what changes to expect as your puppy enters adolescence. Lasting between the ages of 18 months and two years, dogs in their “teenage” years will seem to forg...

12 Heinä 20221h 1min

Today, Stacy, Robin, and Crystal reflect on the reality that, as K9 handlers, our expectations don’t often play out in the long term quite as we expect them to. Listen in as our hosts talk about the...

5 Heinä 20221h

Today, Stacy, Robin, and Crystal discuss how to set your dog up for success by becoming their advocate. Listen in as our hosts explain how to see consistent growth in your training—pushing your dog ...

28 Kesä 202257min

Today, Stacy, Robin, and Crystal discuss how to find a mentor or a community that fits your goals in the K9 world, their advice rooted in the belief that, “If you want your dog’s behavior to change, y...

21 Kesä 20221h 8min

Today, Crystal, Stacy, and Robin discuss how they use speed drills, or speed games in their training. They chat about the value of speed games as a teaching tool, how they allow for efficient training...

14 Kesä 202254min

Today, Stacy, Robin, and Crystal continue their conversation on motivation. While they believe that it takes more than knowledge to create action, they do caution trainers with a thought-provoking que...

7 Kesä 202257min