Motivation and Editing Your Expectations
Today, Crystal, Stacy, and Robin take a deep dive into motivators, or the things that drive your dog to do the things that it does, and they explore different ways to harness those motivators. Stacy e...
24 Mai 20221h 1min
The Woes and Joys of Transitioning K9 Partners
Today, Stacy, Robin, and Crystal discuss the ins and outs of working with a new K9 partner. They explain how to familiarize yourself with the dog’s personality, work ethic, and learned mechanics, as w...
17 Mai 20221h 13min
From Narcotics K9 to Nosework K9 with Holly Bushard: Interview & Reflections Part 2
Today, Crystal, Stacy, and Robin dive into part two of a reflection on their interview with Holly Bushard, playing back clips from the best moments in their conversation and expanding on them. Holly b...
10 Mai 20221h 24min
From Narcotics K9 to Nosework K9 with Holly Bushard: Interview & Reflections Part 1
Today, Crystal, Stacy, and Robin reflect on their interview with Holly Bushard, playing back clips from the best moments in their conversation and expanding on them. Holly was a police officer, workin...
3 Mai 20221h 1min
The D's of Detection Work
Today, Crystal, Stacy, and Robin discuss the 4 Ds of detection work: distractions, distance, difficulty, and duration. Then they add a few more Ds of their own, like diversions and discrimination. Rob...
26 Apr 20221h
Reflections on Odor / Scent Science with Dr. Lauryn DeGreeff
Today, Crystal, Stacy, and Robin reflect on their conversation with Dr. Lauryn DeGreeff. They revisit some of their favorite topics, like the DustBuster-turned-scent vacuum. They discuss best practice...
19 Apr 202250min
Canines as the Original Biosensor & Odor/Scent Chemistry with Dr. Lauryn DeGreeff
Today, Stacy and Robin sit down with Dr. Lauryn DeGreeff, who has worked in analytical chemistry in support of canine detection for over a decade. She received her Ph.D. in Chemistry with an emphasis ...
12 Apr 20221h 7min
Dealing with Post Certification or Competition Mental Exhaustion
Today, Stacy, Robin, and Crystal reflect on certifications, focusing on the mental aspects you need to manage with a trial, test, certification, or deployment. They discuss the emotional ups and downs...
5 Apr 20221h 9min
