The Police K9 Training Podcast with Jeff Meyer

Effective Engagements with Howard Young

In this episode host Jeff Meyer welcomes veteran trainer Howard Young back to preview his "Effective Engagement" station at the Colorado K9 Conference and share practical, street-tested canine training advice. Howard describes how he transitions dogs from controlled training into real-world police work using exercises that expose dogs to unusual stimuli without over-relying on bite suits.
 
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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Colorado K9 Conference Instructor Eric Stanbro

Join host Jeff Meyer and guest Eric Stanbro as they preview the Colorado K9 Conference in Colorado Springs (June) and dive into practical, street‑tested K9 training. 
Eric explains his updated "e‑collar without conflict" approach: using the tone as a negative marker, long‑tone recalls versus short‑tone leaves, and the new "tone precursor" (tone → move → release) and "tone sandwich" (tone, stim, tone) techniques to reduce handler redirects and keep dogs focused. He also reviews the "power of twos" (correct the first response, pay the second) to eliminate lingering and cheap shots during bite work.
 
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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From Puppy to Patrol Dog with Mike Nesbeth

In this episode Jeff Meyer welcomes Mike Nesbeth to preview his keynote at the upcoming Colorado K9 Conference. He discusses his long-time passion project breeding and raising Malinois (one to two litters a year), the advantages of raising dogs locally (complete life-history, tailored police-dog preparation), and why North American production differs from large European kennels.
Key training philosophies covered: prioritize horsepower before brakes, avoid making puppies "sticky" to handlers, and build innate curiosity and hunt value early. Mike outlines progressive training stages and ages: early loose food-luring and weight gain, marker/clicker work and shaping targeted behaviors around 8–12 weeks, building duration for hunting and tracking through many reps, and introducing leash/e‑collar pressure later (commonly around one year) applied to pre-shaped, away-from-handler behaviors. He explains why detection and patrol skill development overlap (hide-and-seek and building-search games early) and stresses that detection success often hinges on commitment and hunt duration rather than just early obedience.
 
 
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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Colorado K9 Conference Instructor Jay Crafter on Tracking

Join Jeff Meyer and Jay Crafter for a deep dive into tracking.
Topics covered include: Jay’s path into tracking and conservation; procuring and selecting dogs; handler selection and development; planning realistic training that fits limited resources; real-world operational challenges (armed poaching patrols, dangerous field conditions, language and cultural differences}.
 
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/ 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Case Study: Bomb Dog Miss of Real Find Changed Training for This Agency

In this episode Jeff Meyer interviews Gord McGinnis, a veteran K9 trainer from Metro Vancouver, about decades of police canine experience and a pivotal real-world incident that prompted a scientific study on explosive-detection generalization. 
 
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/ 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Jeff Interviews Mike Kmiecik on K9 Case Law, Seminars & Expert Work

In this episode host Jeff Meyer sits down with Mike Kmiecik of Sheepdog Guardian for a wide-ranging interview that pulls back the curtain on canine case law research, jurisdiction-specific training, and running a national K9 education business. Mike shares his path from 28 years in law enforcement — nearly 20 years as a working K9 handler — to inheriting and expanding Terry Fleck’s legal research platform and turning it into a practical resource for handlers and attorneys.
The episode weaves in personal perspective: Mike’s early interest in policing, his long career as a handler, the difficulty of balancing family life with the demands of K9 work, and the decision to retire from patrol to pursue training full time. 
 
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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For information about the Colorado K9 Conference https://coloradok9conference.com/ 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Drones & Dogs: Tactics for K-9 Teams with Jack Schonely

Join host Jeff Meyer and guest Jack Schonely (retired LAPD helicopter instructor/pilot and former K9 handler) for a practical, real‑world conversation about integrating drones K9 teams. Jack brings a unique perspective from years on the ground working a dog and in the air as a tactical flight officer and pilot. The episode covers lessons learned from both roles.
Topics include: the rapid rise of drones in law enforcement; how drones complement (but don’t replace) helicopters and K9 teams.
 
 
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  
 
To Contact Jack email him at: Jack@officertactics.com
To Check Out Jack's Book: Charles C Thomas Publisher 
 
 
Thanks to this shows sponsors:
 
 
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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/ 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Florida v. Harris Explained: What Every K9 Handler Needs to Know

Join host Jeff Meyer and legal expert Mike Kmiecik on the Police K9 Training Podcast for a focused legal update on Florida v. Harris. This episode breaks down the Supreme Court’s landmark decision, what it actually says about drug-detection dogs, and how handlers and agencies should interpret and apply the ruling on the street and in court.
The discussion covers the Court’s view on field performance (its limits and relevance), the possibility of residual or undetectable odors, and the important caveat that any certification-based presumption is "subject to conflicting evidence."
 
 
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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        Online Class Click Here      k-9services.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/