K9 Detection Collaborative
Episodes
The Toxicity Tax: Social Media, Public Shaming & the K9 Community
02 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:"If you are not doing search and rescue for the right reasons, you need to look in the mirror. Because it is not about you, an...
K9 First Aid and the Heat Exertion Curve with Joy Brenner from K9 Medic (pt 2)
19 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:“Everything I knew about my dog that I thought was true a week ago is no longer true. I have to reset my baseline and go, ‘Who ...
K9 First Aid and the Heat Exertion Curve with Joy Brenner from K9 Medic (pt 1)
05 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:“At the end of the day, taking care of our dogs is everyone’s job.”Our hosts, Robin Greubel and Stacy Barnett, talk with Joy ...
Dealing with Dog Training Beer Goggles
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:Our hosts, Robin Greubel and Stacy Barnett, chat about a peculiar kind of self-deception. The kind that costs years of training, th...
Chickens are the Great Equalizer: Chicken Workshop Hotwash with Bob Deeds
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:Our hosts, Robin Greubel and Stacy Barnett, welcome Bob Deeds back to debrief the first-ever chicken workshop hosted at Robin'...
Using Engagement, Relationship, and Arousal to Combat Distractions
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:"Unless you have a dog who is engaged with you, you can't build that relationship. And you can't get through distrac...
Beyond the Buzzword: Deconstructing Opt-In/Opt-Out in Training
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:Our hosts, Robin Greubel and Stacy Barnett, break down why "opting out" has become a buzzword that may obscure more than ...
Dr. Jenny Essler: Gobi Fish and Spotted Lantern Fly Detection (Pt. 2)
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:In the second half of the conversation with Dr. Jennifer Essler, our hosts, Robin Greubel and Stacy Barnett, discuss her current re...
Dr. Jenny Essler: Talking Monkeys, Dogs, and Wolves and Their Understanding of Inequity (Pt. 1)
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:Our hosts, Robin Greubel and Stacy Barnett, sit down with canine cognition researcher Dr. Jennifer Essler. She unpacks her journey ...
What Sport and Professional Detection Teams Can Learn from Each Other with Bob Deeds
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:“Trust your dog, but trust your training first.”Our hosts, Robin Greubel and Stacy Barnett, welcome back veteran USAR handler B...
Ferrari's, 4 Runners, and Ford Raptors: Talking Drive, Motivation, and Arousal
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:Our hosts, Robin Greubel and Stacy Barnett, explore how drive, motivation, arousal, and focus work together as an integrated system...
Announcements for 2026 Distraction Camp and Intentional Handling and Hide Setting
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:Our hosts, Robin Greubel and Stacy Barnett, announce the opening of signups for the 2026 Distraction Camp and Intentional Handling ...
Bob Deeds: FEMA K9's, Nosework, and Chicken Workshops
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:Our hosts, Robin Greubel and Stacy Barnett, welcome veteran USAR handler Bob Deeds, whose journey from compulsion-based training to...
Chocolate Cake, Green Eggs, and Ham: Analogies in Canine Detection & Generalization
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:Our hosts Robin Greubel and Stacy Barnett explore generalization as the foundation of reliable detection work.Together, they reveal...
Doing the Thing that Scares You
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:“[Being a part of] this podcast terrified me. Putting myself out there was so vulnerable, and I felt like it was such a big risk ...
Thoughts on Manipulating Odor Availability
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:Our hosts, Robin Greubel, Stacy Barnett, and Crystal Wing, break down how time, airflow, and placement reshape detection dog work!T...
Talking Detection with Steve White Pt. 2
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:“Search and rescue work is the volunteer profession that you pay to do and is one of the most stressful things you can ever do, b...
Talking Detection with Steve White Pt. 1
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:Two-thirds of The Dames of Detection, Robin Greubel and Stacy Barnett, welcome Steve White, a veteran law enforcement K9 trainer wh...
Working in K9 With Kate Graham from Katalyst Kennels
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:"Get a dog, take the dog you have, start training, do it yourself. Yes, the client dogs will come, the other pieces will come,...
Choosing to Reinforce Pieces and Parts
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:Our hosts, Robin Greubel, Stacy Barnett, and Crystal Wing, dive deep into a counterintuitive training philosophy sparked by their r...
Download from Intentional Handling and Hide Setting 2025
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:Our hosts, Robin Greubel, Stacy Barnett, and Crystal Wing, do a deep dive into their recent Intentional Handling and Hide Setting c...
Distraction Camp 2025 Download
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:“We’re always inspired by the students and all the hard work that goes on. It blows my mind every single year.”Today, our hos...
Talking Training with Petra Ford Pt. 2
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:“I don’t just pet them, I go, ‘this is why you train the way you train, remember that’”Today, two-thirds of the Dames of ...
Talking Training with Petra Ford Pt. 1
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:"I care about my dog's emotional state, how they're feeling, and how confident they are. And I work on that a lot.&q...
MUTC 2025 Recap and Updates!
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:“You’re putting so much pressure on yourself, and that’s impacting your dog.”Today, our hosts Robin Greubel, Stacy Barnett,...
Detection Dog Science with Secret Service Chemist Dr. Katylynn Sloan Pt 2
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:Robin Greubel and Crystal Wing return with the brilliant Katylynn Sloan for part two of their conversation on the intersection betw...
Detection Dog Science with Secret Service Chemist Dr. Katylynn Sloan Pt 1
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:“The dogs are so good at what they do, it’s brain-boggling.”Today, 2/3 of our hosts, Robin Greubel and Crystal Wing, welcome ...
Critical Thinking in Dog Training
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:"To truly understand your dog, embrace the power of observation, question the environment, and engage with the nuances of thei...
Consistency in Dog Training Pt 3: Why is it So Hard?
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:In the third part of the series on consistency, our hosts Robin Greubel, Stacy Barnett, and Crystal Wing dive deeper into what make...
Consistency in Dog Training Pt 2: Mechanics and Reinforcement
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:In the second part of the series on consistency, our hosts Robin Greubel, Stacy Barnett, and Crystal Wing take a closer look at the...
Consistency in Dog Training Pt 1
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:“You’re constantly writing and rewriting a contract with your dog.”Today, our hosts Robin Greubel, Stacy Barnett, and Crystal...
How Do I Pick My Criteria?
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:Training your dog to adhere to your criteria consistently is not a cut-and-dry process. It’s one of the trickiest balancing acts ...
Getting the Most Out of Virtual Coaching
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:Today in K9 Detection Collaborative, our hosts Robin Greubel, Stacy Barnett, and Crystal Wing discuss the keys to successful virtua...
What Else Should You NOT Do with Your Dog?
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:Our hosts Robin, Stacy, and Crystal tackle not just the technical, but also the legal considerations of cross-training your dogs. A...
Reflections on Chatting with Denise Fenzi
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:Our hosts, Robin Greubel, Stacy Barnett, and Crystal Wing, reflect on their recent two-part conversation with Denise Fenzi and her ...
A Conversation with Denise Fenzi Part 2: Choosing the Right Dog for the Job
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:In part two of their discussion with the brilliant Denise Fenzi, our hosts Robin Greubel and Crystal Wing explore the delicate danc...
A Conversation with Denise Fenzi Part 1: A Humane Approach to Building Behavior Chains
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:“If I cannot, in five repetitions, isolate a variable down and get it where I want it, I do need to stop. That doesn't mean ...
Reflections on Training Ideas and Takeaways from our SAR Friends
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:Today, our hosts Robin Greubel, Stacy Barnett, and Crystal Wing reflect on key takeaways from their recent conversations with Diana...
Training Ideas and Takeaways with Diana Bunch
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:Today, 2/3 of the Dames of Detection - Stacy Barnett and Crystal Wing - are sitting down with special guest Diana Bunch, an Air For...
Talking Cadaver Dog Training with Jack Thorpe and Annissia Justice (pt. 2)
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:In the second part of the two-part discussion, our hosts, Stacy Barnett, and Crystal Wing, continue their interview with expert tra...
Talking Cadaver Dog Training with Jack Thorpe and Annissia Justice (pt. 1)
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:Today, two of the three Dames of Detection, Stacy Barnett and Crystal Wing, sit down with two amazing handlers, Jack Thorpe and Ann...
Do You Want to Reinforce Sniffing During a Search?
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:In today’s episode of K9 Detection Collaborative, our hosts Robin Greubel, Stacy Barnett, and Crystal Wing discuss the keys to cl...
Relaxed and Stressed People & K9 Learning
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:“Don’t rush the training. Don’t trial too early. Because you’re short-changing that important part where you’re thoughtfu...
Recognizing and Dealing with Displacement Behavior
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:In this episode of K9 Detection Collaborative our hosts Robin Greubel, Stacy Barnett and Crystal Wing explore the intricate world o...
Working Up Your Behavior Chain to Find Where it Went Wrong
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:"I found that the things I taught in higher arousal have held up better in higher arousal environments. The things done very s...
Developing Training Plans without In-Person Mentors
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:Our hosts Robin Greubel, Stacy Barnett, and Crystal Wing offer their best tips for creating a training plan and measuring your prog...
Handling: When Do You, When Don't You
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:Odor detection handling mastery comes down to hitting that delicate balance between doing too much and too little for your dog–th...
Encouraging Your Dog to Be Brave
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:Today our hosts Robin Greubel, Stacy Barnett, and Crystal Wing walk us through essential strategies for fostering independence and ...
Distraction Camp 2024 Hot Wash!
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:“Every distraction is a possible reinforcement.”Could minor changes in your training strategy routine drastically improve your ...
The Importance of Known Hides
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:“Even if you don't give them a cookie, you don't play, the dog has been reinforced. [It’s] just the way their brain w...
Talking Detection Dogs with Adee Schoon Pt 2
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:“So I think dog training is almost 90% thinking and preparing, and 10% working with your dog.”Two of our three hosts, Robin Gre...
Talking Detection Dogs with Adee Schoon Pt 1
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:In this episode of K9 Detection Collaborative, Our hosts Robin Greubel and Stacy Barnett sit down with Adee Schoon, an expert in th...
Troubleshooting Your Detection Chain
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:Today, Robin Greubel, Stacy Barnett, and Crystal Wing address a common concern among handlers: what to do if your dog is having tro...
Functional Agility and All its Benefits
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:"Physical agility gives them some mental agility too, and so it's giving them that well-exercised brain, and then that&ap...
The Importance of Setting Hides
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:“When you have that young dog, don’t put out that super hard hide. You don’t have that reinforcement history.”Our hosts Rob...
How Do You Define Success?!!?
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:“Success is the joy that we have with our dogs and the relationships that we're building.”Ever wondered how small victorie...
Being Coached Hard to Advance Your Training
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:“My job as a coach is not to identify your destination, but your goal, and to help you identify and remove roadblocks to your goa...
All things Area Search/Live Find SAR
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:“We're dealing with a dog who has its own set of motivators. And so we just need to always be conscious of the fact that we ...
How Do You Define Struggle?
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:How do you define “struggle” in dog training? Today, our hosts, the Dames of Detection, Robin Greubel, Stacy Barnett, and Cryst...
Bomb Dog Research, Odor Purity, and Research Update with Dr. Lauryn DeGreeff, Dr. Michele Maughan and Jenna Gadberry
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:Our hosts Robin Greubel and Stacy Barnett dive headfirst into the high-stakes world of canine explosive detection with an esteemed ...
Martha Hoffman Reflections - 5000 Hour Eyes and Kindness
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:Our hosts reflect on the two-episode series (#102, #103) with Martha Hoffman. From the observant gaze that discerns the subtlest of...
MythBusting: Obedience to Odor, +R Placement, and Using the Word Always/Never
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:“The odor that they get reinforced for may not be the odor that you think you’re reinforcing. So, odor obedience is starting by...
Martha Hoffman: Bali Dogs and 5000 Hours of Observation Pt. 2
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:Join in as K9 Detection Collaborative hosts Robin Greubel and Crystal Wing continue their conversation with Martha Hoffman, delving...
Martha Hoffman: Bali Dogs and 5000 Hours of Observation Pt. 1
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:The Dames of Detection, are joined by Martha Hoffman, who is acclaimed for her work with the San Francisco SPCA in training rescue ...
Tinkering and Creativity in Training
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:“I look at the dog and if something goes wrong I say, ‘Thank you for the information.’ As dog trainers, we modify behavior an...
100 Episodes In and Collaboration is Still the Key
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:"I appreciate the fact that our little collaborative thing has allowed us to have some of these really, really hard conversati...
Reflections on 2023
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:"As a trainer, no matter what you're doing with your training or where you are, what level you are, how advanced you are,...
Questions From the Crowd - Winter 2023 Pt 2
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:“How well does the dog actually understand target odor? Part of the issue is that we think we've taught the dog to alert on ...
Questions from the Crowd - Winter 2023 Pt 1
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:“If you have a good reinforcement system, it really doesn't take long. And that reinforcement system is how you pay the dog ...
Puppies, Turtles, and Internships with Julia Sirois
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:“Conservation dogs have been around for maybe 20, 30 years, starting to grow in popularity. But more conversations need to be hap...
Handling Peer Pressure in Training and Method Jumping
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:“Be kind and open and giving, even when they don't know anything, that's okay, still give and still branch out. And tha...
Summits, Certifications and Travel Part 2
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:“I think I've made a lot of personal growth. I was okay with it. I was like, ‘you know, what? Yeah, it's a bummer.’...
Conquering Summits and FEMA Recertifications Part 1
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:“When I'm getting ready for trials, I feel like that week before I'm not building new skills. I'm building the rel...
Changing Your Training Contract with Your Dog
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:“That's the hard part. That paralysis that you can get into of being afraid to train something because it can make things a ...
Reflections on Chatting with Lee Laubach
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:“I've had lots of people ask me questions about, should you train your dog to tell you that nothing's there. And I was ...
Let's Talk About Fear on Halloween!
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"It's about living in the now and to keep going and to keep working and keep doing. And it's almost like behavior momentum. I think abo...
All Things Arson Dogs and Nosework with Lee Laubach Part 2
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:“You see two types of canine handlers on the professional side; the ones that do it as a job, and the ones doing it as a career. ...
All Things Arson Dogs and Nosework with Lee Laubach Part 1
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:“I have a nice-looking lab that wants to come up and be friendly with you and if all of a sudden he sits next to you and starts s...
Mental Management and Training: It's the little things.
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:“Finding those little ways to help you get back on track, and the appropriate people to talk to, so that you can do mental manage...
Reflections on Ronny LeJeune, Christi Raak, and Jill Kovacevich
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:Step into the world of canine detection with the Dames of Detection, themselves - Robin Greubel, Stacy Barnett, and Crystal Wing - ...
Stupid Question Day 2023
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:The time has come, once again, for Stupid Question Day! Of course, there are no stupid questions. In fact, The Dames of Detection -...
All things Nosework with Jill Kovacevich
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:“I think the story is very similar to a lot of folks who, even in our present day, are doing Nosework. We find out about this ver...
Kickin' Back with Christi Raak
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:“We can adjust. So, to be able to build that confidence in that handler, or dog, it’s both actually, and to be able to adjust i...
It's All About Time...and Training
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:“It's really important for us to understand that as we're setting up hides and things of that nature, we should really ...
Talking Nutrition, Fitness, and Training with Ronny LeJeune
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:Our hosts get up close and personal with Ronny LeJeune, a certified professional dog trainer, canine fitness trainer, and canine nu...
Line Handling and Dog Independence
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:Today, our hosts Robin Greubel, Stacy Barnett, and Crystal Wing examine the essential skills of canine training and handling, focus...
Distraction Camp 2023 Download
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:“As long as you’re being kind to your dog and how you’re training is very simple, straightforward and you’ve sliced things ...
What's the Excitement about Arousal...in Our Dogs
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:Ever found yourself in a tricky situation while training your dog and felt like you were trying to juggle a dog that's had a b...
Thoughts on Dog Directed Searches
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:“When you’re thinking dog-directed search, try to be aware of the fact that you are a very important part of the team. You’ve...
Washouts, Work Ethic & Options
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, our hosts Robin Greubel, Stacy Barnett, and Crystal Wing open up the doors to the Home of Wayward Dog Trainers (Robin’s home). The Dames of D...
Boundaries For Our Dogs
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:“I don’t randomly run up to people’s kids and start hugging their kids. Why are you doing it to my dog?”Listen in as our ho...
Reflections on Talking with Jens Frank
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:Robin Greubel, Stacy Barnett and Crystal Wing break down and reflect on their conversation with Jens Frank of the Scandinavian Work...
Progression Plans, Handler Education and Science for Practitioners with Jens Frank (pt 2)
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:Get set for an enlightening conversation with the brilliant Jens Frank of the Scandinavian Working Dog Institute. Jens spills the s...
Talking Arousal vs Drive and Selection of a Dog with Jens Frank (pt 1)
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:In this fascinating episode, our hosts Robin Greubel and Crystal Wing had the pleasure of chatting with Jens Frank from the Scandin...
A Little Bit of Everything
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:What do you get when you combine fascinating canine adventures, valuable lessons learned, and a supportive community of dog handler...
Boundaries
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:Ever struggle to set healthy boundaries in your life and business? You're not alone. In this candid conversation, the Dames of...
A Grief Discussion with Deborah Jones Ph.D (Part 2)
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Losing a beloved pet is an incredibly emotional experience, and as dog trainers, we've all been there. It's tough to navigate the complicate...
A Grief Discussion with Deborah Jones Ph.D (Part 1)
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:How can we navigate the complex and often difficult emotions of grief, particularly when it comes to the loss of our beloved canine...
Reflections on the Benefits of Gun Dog Training. Thanks Jo!
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:Today, the Dames of Detection Robin Greubel, Stacy Barnett, and Crystal Wing reflect on last week’s episode with Jo Laurens on Gu...
Talking the Versatility of Gun Dog Training with Jo Laurens
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What to listen for:"Basic gun dog training is just good general dog training, really. It’s outside, in a natural environment, in a sort of rura...