The Police K9 Training Podcast with Jeff Meyer

Update on Shocking Ruling on K9 Case

In this episode Jeff Meyer is joined by Bill Lewis to walk through the Rosenbaum (San Jose) K-9 case and the legal and practical lessons that followed. The conversation covers the appellate denial of qualified immunity in 2024, why that decision drew national attention.
To listen to the first episode about this case scroll back to October 4, 2024, for the episode titled "Shocking Ruling on K9 Case"
 
To contact Jeff Meyer, email him at: JeffMeyer1@outlook.com
To see more about Jeff and the classes that are offered go to: www.Policek9Training.net  
 
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Jeff Talks with Eric Stambro about detection training

Join host Jeff Meyer and special guest Eric Stambro for a deep-dive into contemporary detection dog training. In this episode they unpack the concept of "pay on a sniff," marker training vs. direct reward systems, how to reinvigorate and shape reliable alerts, and practical tactics for vehicles, buildings, and large impound searches. 
Topics covered include: what paying on a sniff means and why it emphasizes odor value over formal final responses; direct vs. indirect reward systems and how both can be used; timing and use of verbal markers and squeaky toys as bridges to build dopamine-driven search motivation; intermittent and variable rewards; and specific approaches for fixing bookmarking, handler-influence, and false-alert problems.
Practical, street-tested examples and tips are discussed throughout: using blanks and unknown hide counts to build reliability on negatives; positioning odors in the middle of vehicles to prevent dogs from racing around cars; removing handler influence by having dogs work out of sight; charging a verbal marker and increasing sniff duration before teaching a final; and how to structure training to prevent performance drop-offs from the training lot to real deployments.
 
To contact Jeff Meyer, email him at: JeffMeyer1@outlook.com
To see more about Jeff and the classes that are offered go to: www.Policek9Training.net  
 
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For information about the Colorado K9 Conference https://coloradok9conference.com/ 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

What Puppies teach us about training adult dogs with Michael Nesbeth

Host Jeff Meyer sits down with guest Michael Nesbeth to preview Nesbeth’s keynote and new class “From Puppy to Police Dog” at the Colorado Canine Conference. The conversation weaves practical training philosophy with real-world examples drawn from decades of working with police and detection dogs, and highlights what handlers can apply whether they raise puppies or work with adult imports.
 
To contact Jeff Meyer, email him at: JeffMeyer1@outlook.com
To see more about Jeff and the classes that are offered go to: www.Policek9Training.net  
 
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Could Pain Be the Problem? Chiropractic for Working Dogs

Host Jeff Meyer welcomes Dr. Tiffany Wettin — a veterinarian specializing in equine and small-animal chiropractic, acupuncture, and alternative therapies — to discuss how pain can masquerade as
Practical takeaways include adding a pain/health check to the handler’s toolbox before moving straight to additional training, building a preventive relationship with a qualified chiro/acupuncture vet, and recognizing early signs so adjustments can prevent career‑ending compensations. The episode closes with sponsor mentions (AceK9 heat alarms and CATS canine activity tracking software) and encouragement for handlers to broaden their approach when a reliably trained dog suddenly changes behavior.
 
 
To contact Jeff Meyer, email him at: JeffMeyer1@outlook.com
To see more about Jeff and the classes that are offered go to: www.Policek9Training.net  
 
Thanks to this shows sponsors:
 
 
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The Next Level K9    https://www.thenextlevelk9.com/ 
 
 
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For information about the Colorado K9 Conference https://coloradok9conference.com/ 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Do not make these Two Common Errors in Your Patrol Dog Training

Host Jeff Meyer returns to discuss common training mistakes he sees in police canine programs and how those mistakes lead to avoidable bites and liability.
 
To contact Jeff Meyer, email him at: JeffMeyer1@outlook.com
To see more about Jeff and the classes that are offered go to: www.Policek9Training.net  
 
Thanks to this shows sponsors:
 
 
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The Next Level K9    https://www.thenextlevelk9.com/ 
 
 
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For information about the Colorado K9 Conference https://coloradok9conference.com/ 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Legal Update with Mike Kmiecik: K9 Announcements

Host Jeff Meyer sits down with legal expert Mike Kmiecik of Sheepdog Guardian for a focused legal update for patrol K9 handlers. Over the course of the episode they unpack recent case law, discuss practical training and deployment habits, and share operational tips meant to reduce risk to officers, bystanders, and suspects while improving search effectiveness.
The conversation centers on the long-standing duty to give a clear K9 warning and a meaningful opportunity to peacefully surrender, tracing the doctrine from Kua v. City of Minnetonka through more recent Eighth Circuit decisions (including Adams v. City of Cedar Rapids and the February Cameron decision). Mike and Jeff explain how courts treat the warning requirement, when exceptions may be justified, and why courts increasingly expect officers to articulate on the record why a warning would have increased risk if they choose to forego it.
Practical takeaways for handlers include: use amplified PA announcements when feasible; re-announce when changing floors or crossing barriers; allow time for surrender; avoid turning warnings into a rote signal to immediately release the dog; let the dog acclimate so you get a better search; and consider community alerts to protect civilians. They also stress documenting confirmation of announcements—bodycams, perimeter officers on the radio, and supervisor notes—to shut down later disputes about whether warnings were heard.
Mike and Jeff dig into report-writing and supervision: write reports for skeptical reviewers (not just fellow officers), have supervisors trained in canine standards review reports, and consider delaying final high‑level use‑of‑force reports until memory consolidation (several sleep cycles) to improve accuracy. They also discuss how poor articulation of decisions in reports has led to avoidable litigation and how a few extra minutes of clear explanation can prevent long legal fights.
 
To contact Jeff Meyer, email him at: JeffMeyer1@outlook.com
To see more about Jeff and the classes that are offered go to: www.Policek9Training.net  
 
Thanks to this shows sponsors:
 
 
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KATS K9 Record Keeping  www.katsplatinum.com
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Ray Allen K9      https://www.rayallen.com/ 
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The Next Level K9    https://www.thenextlevelk9.com/ 
 
 
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For information about the Colorado K9 Conference https://coloradok9conference.com/ 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Training Scars: When Repetition Betrays Your K9 Team

Host Jeff Meyer returns solo on this episode of the Police Canine Training Podcast to discuss a critical but often overlooked topic: training scars. With no guests on the show, Jeff defines what a training scar is, why it develops in both dogs and handlers, and how these unintended habits reduce operational effectiveness by making teams respond to training patterns instead of real-life variables.
The episode covers concrete examples of common dog training scars — such as dogs pacing alongside fleeing suspects, leaving prone passive subjects, and expecting artificial cues (making noise or visual signals) during patrol work — and handler training scars like immediately approaching a contacted suspect instead of moving to cover or failing to rehearse crisis decision-making.
Jeff lays out practical fixes and training strategies: incorporate muzzle work and prone passive scenarios, change up repetitive drills, create decision-making and scenario-based training that forces handlers and dogs to adapt, practice crisis rehearsals and cover movement, and involve the whole training group in designing challenging evolutions. He also recommends reviewing videos of real incidents to analyze mistakes and then applying those lessons to your training plan.
 
To contact Jeff Meyer, email him at: JeffMeyer1@outlook.com
To see more about Jeff and the classes that are offered go to: www.Policek9Training.net  
 
Thanks to this shows sponsors:
 
 
AceK9.com
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KATS K9 Record Keeping  www.katsplatinum.com
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Ray Allen K9      https://www.rayallen.com/ 
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The Next Level K9    https://www.thenextlevelk9.com/ 
 
 
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For information about the Colorado K9 Conference https://coloradok9conference.com/ 
 
 
 
 
 

Jeff talks to the founder of Shield 616

On this episode of the Police K9 Training Podcast host Jeff Meyer speaks with Jake Skifsted, founder of the nonprofit Shield 616. Jake shares the origin of the organization after his experiences responding to active shooter events in Colorado Springs and explains how Shield 616 rapidly grew into a nationwide mission to provide life-saving equipment and community support to first responders.
 
Listeners hear specifics about the Colorado K9 Conference in mid-June, including Shield 616’s special event: a Topgolf tournament and dinner on June 16th provided through donations for conference attendees. J
 
To contact Jeff Meyer, email him at: JeffMeyer1@outlook.com
To see more about Jeff and the classes that are offered go to: www.Policek9Training.net  
 
Thanks to this shows sponsors:
 
 
AceK9.com
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KATS K9 Record Keeping  www.katsplatinum.com
______________________________________________________________________________
 
Ray Allen K9      https://www.rayallen.com/ 
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The Next Level K9    https://www.thenextlevelk9.com/ 
 
 
_____________________________________________________________________________
For information about the Colorado K9 Conference https://coloradok9conference.com/