Lisa Pittarelli & Giggles SAR Handler & Retired FBI // Retired MWD, NoseWork, Dock Diving, & SAR @gigglesthemalinois "I first met Giggles (aka, Giggles R372) at Lackland AFB, San Antonio, TX, in 2014. Giggles, a Belgi … read more

Matt Nero and Joe Lutkowski are joint-owners of Blueline K9 Training, a K9 training facility designed around K9 handlers teaching K9 handlers. Matt has 18 years of law enforcement experience and is partnered with his third working dog … read more

Ed Farac with Rogue & Neera Breeder & Trainer // Personal Protection, Detection, & Agility "It all started back in 1983 with my first Pit, Angel, dangling from our maple tree out front. From an old garage door spring and a  … read more

The 7-in-1 Nylon Service Dog Leash provides a level of versatility and toughness that dog handlers, sportsmen, police K9 units and military service dog teams need. Not to mention the quality and durability you’ve come to expect from Ray Allen Manufac … read more

Brian Peals & Vito Sheriff's Deputy & SRO // Detection & SAR K9 "I am a Sheriff's Deputy, currently assigned as a School Resource Officer (SRO) at a high school in Central Texas. One random day, school Administrators went to Hill … read more

On this segment of The Jaded Dog Trainer, canine expert Matt Akenhead shares some little-known history about one of the most distinctive dog breeds around: the Dachshund. You might regard these vertically challenged “Wiener dogs” as a quiet, easy- … read more

Mike Lambert & Ace Trainer & Handler // Family Companion & Protection "The best friend I've ever had (aside from my wife, of course) was Ace. We got Ace because my previous German Shepherd was hurt and ultimately put down as a r … read more

Jon "Chris" Lindsey & Jas ("Hauss") MPC Handler // K9 Patrol & SPD SWAT @j_chris_l19 "I had the honor of serving as a Multi Purpose Canine (MPC) handler while a member of the 75th Ranger Regiment (1/75.). After I left the Army, I spe … read more

Tony Villalobos & Mission K9 Rescue: Adopting Retired Working Dogs Tony Villalobos is both a military veteran and a veteran K9 handler. He has been working with Mission K9 Rescue for over five years, helping find forever homes for retired working … read more

Dale McClellan & Storm Handler // Therapy Dog & Companion @frogdogstorm "As a former Navy SEAL, it has been an honor and a privilege working with several organizations providing demonstration and raising awareness for Veterans. These orga … read more

The Ray Allen NARC Safe Case 12 Jar is a waterproof, airtight sealed box for narcotic storage and a critical part of your K9 scent training program. Built from durable, ultra-high impact reinforced nylon, The NARC Safe will keep your scent samples … read more

Andrew Hanus & MWD Beni Handler & Retired Air Force // Retired MWD "MWD Beni and myself were first united in 2012, serving 9 years in the U.S. Air Force. After my separation from active duty, MWD Beni continued to serve until he was fit for re … read more

Ed Abrahamson & Dez @soldiers6mn Retired Law Enforcement // Service Dog "Dez was born and raised with the intended purpose of being in law enforcement. He started his police career with my brother in law at about 18 months … read more

This time, The Jaded Dog Trainer discusses the Australian Cattle Dog. "My Australian cattle dog is herding everything there is under the sun... and even biting people. She’s always trying to herd my kids and it has become a regular challenge." Af … read more

Luke Timmons & Burt@chattk9Police Dog Handler // K9 Patrol "I have been partnered with K-9 Burt for 5 years. We got him green when he was 14 months old and I was involved with every aspect of his training. I am very proud of the things we h … read more

Goughnuts K9 reward toys are awesome! They are heavy-duty dog chew toys, nearly indestructible, safe for dogs, and guaranteed for life! With so many reasons to love 'em, it's no wonder Goughnuts toys are trusted by dog trainers and pro … read more

Jake Stanley & Axel @dogsandjake Dog Handler // Retired Military Working Dog "Military Working Dog Axel N677 was my first MWD when I was a handler in the US Navy. We had great times working together and I was thrilled to adop … read more

Ted Summers: Making An Impact Ted Summers is the co-host of the Working Dog Radio podcast, an informational series focused on police K9 and working dogs. He’s also the program training director for HRD Police K9 and owns Torchlight K9 based in Tuls … read more

Jonathan & Coyote Dog Handler // High Anxiety Rescue "We rescued the 2 year old Australian Cattle dog from a local shelter after hearing the dog's story. It was said that he was living in someone’s garage for 2 years, not having much human int … read more

Let’s talk about the good ‘ole Ball On A Rope toy for dogs. We’re not sure who’s more excited about it… us or your dog. But when it comes to our heavy-duty ball on a rope for your K9 and working dogs, you’d better believe that it's built to last! … read more

Damon Van Bogart & Karma K9 Handler // Dual Purpose K9 "I'm currently partnered with my second K9, Karma. We've been together since 2015. Previous to Karma, I had another K9 partner, Roky. Roky and I began service together in 2008. He was reti … read more

All too often we see questions from Malinois owners that go something like; “My Malinois puppy bites me all the time. He's leaving scratch and puncture marks all over me. I'm all torn up from my puppy! Why does my Malinois bite everything!?” … read more

Jon Bonnette & IzzyVolunteer Search & Rescue // Detection & SAR Dog "Once a Marine turned mechanic, for 20 plus years of my life, until I realized I would rather be working with dogs, than cars. Don't get me wrong, I loved working on cranes... ha … read more

KONG™ is a Colorado-based company that's been around for a long time, and their products are 100% made in the USA. These dog toys are made from rubber and come in a variety of hardness levels, so you can get the right KONG™ for the intensity of yo … read more

Rick Mallow & Hades Air Force Combat Controller // Military Working Dog"Meet my best bud, Hades! Named after an aircraft, he came into our life three years ago as a pup and has greatly impacted our life in a positive way! My spo … read more

Todd Thompson is a full-time police officer with over 20 years of experience on patrol, and he's the owner of Evo K9 Group. He’s worked in the K9 unit for 18 years and SWAT for 9 of those years as the SWAT team’s dog handler. Todd has led numero … read more

R. Jay Phelps & K9 Hana @nightmare_104 Officer & Handler // Narcotics Detection & Tracking "Not long ago I was serving as a Lieutenant in Crime Suppression; never thinking I'd be a K9 handler on patrol, but it's funny how life … read more

Our Blast Hose Tug Toys for working dogs are designed for the tough and aggressive dog, making it perfect for K9 training, obedience training, or as a great play reward. These Blast Hose Tugs are not only good for training, but can also be used … read more

Melissa Kindt & Hawk @k9.hawk Volunteer Search & Rescue // Search & Recovery "I started volunteering at a young age, in scouts and 4H, so it's been a part of me for a long time. I've also always had and loved animals. After graduating c … read more

On this edition of The Jaded Dog Trainer: A viewer asks “My Siberian Husky runs off and never comes back. What do I do?” What Was The Siberian Husky Bred For? First, let’s take a look at the breed description. To begin with, “Qu … read more

Jancy Thompson & Hera @k9hera_bombdog Private K9 Unit // Explosives Detection "As a past law enforcement officer in California it was a dream of mine to become a detective so that I could investigate crimes; helping victims and … read more

Anthony Moore & Xena Sr. Trainer: Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics K9 Interdiction // Sr. Agent "Xena and I work full time Interdiction for The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics. I also serve as our Sr trainer; instructing our OKC training group. … read more

Tug toys for dogs are a critical tool used by handlers during K9 bite training or as reward toys — especially when your warrior is still a puppy. Ray Allen proudly features a wide range of tug toys that come in all shapes, sizes, and materials; … read more

Damian Phillips & Viper@toddphillyK9 Handler // Explosive Detection K9 for Department of Homeland Security"I started working K9 Military Working Dogs (MWD) in The USAF in 2001. Fell in love with it and after retiring from the military went right ba … read more

Specifically designed for detection training, our Magnetic Stash Boxes are made from aluminum, with pinhole punctures, to allow odors to seep out effectively. Excellent for narcotics training, nose work, or any kind of scent detection training … read more