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K9s Talking Scents

This podcast is all about Detection Dogs we talking training, working the dog in the real world, starting a new dog or have an experienced dog, this show is for you. Calling all Detection dogs, Sniffer Dogs, those who compete in Nosework / Scentwork sports.

Podcast · By Cameron Ford · English · Official site

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  1. Episode · Aug 28, 2026

    #147 The Best Detection Dog Career Nobody Wants (Ag & Biosecurity) | Jordana Gamble (opens the original)

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    Jordana Gamble (former Canada Border Services Agency handler, Food/Plant/Animal canine handler) reveals the world of biosecurity and agricultural detection dogs—the discipline that gets zero love but produces the most finds. Working at Toronto Pearson Airport and international postal facilities, Jordana discusses the challenges, the rivalry with drug dog handlers, and why this is actually the BEST detection dog career.What We Cover:The path to becoming an ag/biosecurity handler: CBSA selection,

  2. Episode · Aug 27, 2026

    #146 Why Certification Standards Are Broken (And Training Records Matter More) | Armin Winkler (opens the original)

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    Armin Winkler (renowned detection dog trainer, international expert) and Cameron Ford break down why current K9 certification standards don't actually validate operational readiness. They discuss why training records matter more than certifications in court, why everyone trains for the test instead of the job, and what real operational readiness actually looks like. What We Cover: Certification is department CYA, not a measure of reliability Detection dogs should have OPERATIONAL standards, not

  3. Episode · Jul 31, 2026

    #145 Getting Into Canine Detection: Career Pathways for Veterans & Civilians | AK9I (opens the original)

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    Tim Baird (Vice President, AK9I) and James Overton (Operations/Business Development, AK9I) break down exactly how to become a detection dog handler—whether you're a veteran, civilian, or career changer. They discuss training programs, the GI Bill, dog selection, breed trends, and AK9I's school safety operations that have reduced violent incidents by 87% in Virginia schools. What We Cover: How to get into canine detection (veteran and civilian pathways) Using the GI Bill to fund your K9 training

  4. Episode · Jul 10, 2026

    #144 Training Puppies On Odor: The Science & Method That Works | Pat Nolan (opens the original)

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    Pat Nolan returns to discuss the science of early odor imprinting and how to properly train detection puppies from 8 weeks old. This isn't theoretical—Pat shares his exact methodology for building odor value, the two-can game foundation, common mistakes (like the one-box problem), and video evidence of puppies as young as 24 days responding to target odor.What We Cover:Why early odor imprinting creates lasting structural changes in the puppy's brainCritical periods: the window where early experi

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