The Police K9 Training Podcast with Jeff Meyer
Episodes
Jeff talks to the founder of Shield 616
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 orig...
How K9 Conditioning Improves Performance
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Host Jeff Meyer sits down with Steve Colburn to explore two practical, field‑proven approaches for improving police K9 teams: a structured treadmill...
Effective Engagements with Howard Young
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode host Jeff Meyer welcomes veteran trainer Howard Young back to preview his "Effective Engagement" station at the Colorado K9 Conference...
Colorado K9 Conference Instructor Eric Stanbro
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Jeff Meyer and guest Eric Stanbro as they preview the Colorado K9 Conference in Colorado Springs (June) and dive into practical, street‑te...
From Puppy to Patrol Dog with Mike Nesbeth
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jeff Meyer welcomes Mike Nesbeth to preview his keynote at the upcoming Colorado K9 Conference. He discusses his long-time passion pro...
Colorado K9 Conference Instructor Jay Crafter on Tracking
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join Jeff Meyer and Jay Crafter for a deep dive into tracking. Topics covered include: Jay’s path into tracking and conservation; procuring and sele...
Case Study: Bomb Dog Miss of Real Find Changed Training for This Agency
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jeff Meyer interviews Gord McGinnis, a veteran K9 trainer from Metro Vancouver, about decades of police canine experience and a pivota...
Jeff Interviews Mike Kmiecik on K9 Case Law, Seminars & Expert Work
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ca...
Drones & Dogs: Tactics for K-9 Teams with Jack Schonely
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Jeff Meyer and guest Jack Schonely (retired LAPD helicopter instructor/pilot and former K9 handler) for a practical, real‑world conversati...
Florida v. Harris Explained: What Every K9 Handler Needs to Know
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 bre...
Choosing the Right K9 Gear with Ray Allen K9
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Jeff Meyer talks with Matt Wilson, Creative Director and lead product designer at Ray Allen Manufacturing, in an in-depth episode about choosing ...
7 Skills Every Detection Handler Needs — With Cameron Ford Part 2
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Part 2 episode of the Police K9 Training Podcast, host Jeff Meyer continues his conversation with Cameron Ford to finish the list of seven ess...
7 Skills Every Detection Handler Needs — With Cameron Ford Part 1
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Police K9 Training Podcast, host Jeff Meyer welcomes detection expert Cameron Ford to discuss real-world detection work and the...
Jeff Meyer talks with Art Lopez about "Chasing the Bite" and more
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Jeff Meyer and guest Art Lopez, director of the Utah POST K9 Program, as they dig into real-world issues facing police K9 teams. The conversati...
Jeff talks with Mike Kmiecik about a new case regarding Patrol Dogs
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Police K9 Training Podcast host Jeff Meyer welcomes attorney and regular guest Mike Kmiecik of Sheepdog Guardian for an in-dept...
Simplifying Your Detector Dog Training Part 3
30 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 3 of the Simplifying Your Detector Dog series, host Jeff Meyer wraps up the short course by explaining how to move a dog from well-imprinted o...
Simplifying Detector Dog Training Part 2
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Part two of simplifying detector dog training focuses on charging the mark with a verbal marker, teaching dogs to search independently, and imprinting...
Simplifying Detector Dog Training Part 1
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this first episode of a short series Jeff Meyer explains a simplified approach to detector dog training using markers. He covers charging the mark,...
Listener Question: My Narc Dog Does Not Search Cars Well on Actual Deployments
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Police K9 Training Podcast, host Jeff Meyer delves into one of the most frequent challenges faced by narcotics dog handlers: wh...
K9 Supervision and Handler Selection with Ron Cloward
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Jeff Meyer as he dives deep into the intricacies of managing an effective police K9 unit. Featuring insights from Ron Cloward, listeners will exp...
Tracking the Negative
31 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jeff is joined by three renowned tracking experts, Steve Colburn, Royce Ilse, and Jay Crafter, who share their vast experience in bot...
Bite Table Training with Michael Nezbeth
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jeff and Michael explore the nuanced use of bite tables in police dog training—offering practical advice for handlers on optimizing...
Jeff talks with Colorado K9 Conference Instructor Steve Stoops
03 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we delve into the world of canine training with Steve Stoops. Discover the methods to transition dogs from training environments to s...
Selecting the Right Dog for Your K9 Unit
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Jeff Meyer in the latest episode of the Police K9 Training Podcast as he dives into the intricacies of selection tests with experts Brian La...
What is the Culture of Your K9 Unit?
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jeff Meyer takes a closer look at the culture within canine units and the broader police department environment. Through his experien...
Detector Dog Training and More with Eric Stanbro
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Jeff Meyer as he talks about many subjects with Eric Stanbro. In this episode, we explore crucial aspects of canine behavior, including rewarding...
Do you Reward Your Narc Dog on the Street? Jeff Meyer talks with Gary Hadden about this and more
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jeff Meyer returns with another informative discussion featuring Gary Hadden. They delve into a variety of topics including the intri...
Narc Dog Case Law Update with Mike Kmiecik
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Police Canine Training Podcast, join host Jeff Meyer and returning guest Mike Kmiecik from Sheepdog Guardian Consulting as they...
A look at the Dog Vending Business with Tim Adams
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jeff Meyer sits down with Tim Adams from Next Level K9 to delve into the dog vending business. While Next Level K9 is a sponsor of th...
Jeff Meyer Talks with Colorado K9 Conference Instructor Howard Young
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Police K9 Training Podcast, hosted by Jeff Meyer. In this episode, Jeff is joined by Howard Young, a seasoned canine trainer, to explor...
Q&A Show with Jeff Meyer
12 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Police K9 Training Podcast Jeff Meyer answers questions from listeners. To see more about Jeff and the classes that are of...
Starting and Maintaining a Training Group
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jeff introduces us to Greg Martinez, a seasoned K9 handler with an impressive career spanning over 30 years and 7 dogs. This episode ...
Special Ops K9 with Shannon Krieger
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Jeff Meyer as he talks with Shannon Krieger. Shannon provides an insider's look into the development of tactical dog programs within the mi...
The Bark Fence with Erik Good
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Police K9 Training Podcast, host Jeff Meyer and Erik Good discuss the step-by-step process of implementing the Bark Fence, from...
Should You Imprint and Train Your Narcotics Dog On Fentanyl?
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Jeff Meyer as he welcomes back Mike Kmiecik from Sheepdog Guardian. Together, they delve into the pressing issues surrounding narcotics detection...
Shocking Ruling on Police Dog Bite Case
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Police Canine Training Podcast, host Jeff Meyer is joined by Scott Sargent, a retired LAPD captain and founder of Policing Solu...
Common Mistake and Solutions
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the latest episode of the Police K9 Training Podcast with your host, Jeff Meyer. In this episode, Jeff delves into some of the most common ...
September Legal Update with Mike Kmiecik from Sheepdog Guardian
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jeff is joined by Mike Kmiecik from Sheepdog Guardian to discuss a recent case from the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, Davis v. Al...
Part Two with Ian Donovan, Overcoming Adversity
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we continue our conversation with Ian Donovan, diving into part two of his incredible story. If you missed part one, we highly recomm...
Part One with Military Special Forces K9 Handler Ian Donovan
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for the first installment of a two-part series with Ian Donovan. Ian shares his story of how he first got involved with military working dogs,...
Muzzle Training With Howard Young
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Jeff Meyer and Howard Young as they dive deep into the crucial topic of muzzle training for police K9s. Together they discuss various techniques,...
Jeff Meyer talks with Aaron Harwick about all things K9
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Jeff Meyer as he sits down with Aaron Harwick, a seasoned police officer with 25 years of experience, to discuss the current state of K-9 un...
Expanding K-9 Capabilities: Human Remains Detection Dogs
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Jeff Meyer as he welcomes Kevin Sheldahl to discuss the benefits and techniques of incorporating a Human Remains Detection (HRD) program int...
FLSA Compensation for At-Home K9 Care
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Police Canine Training Podcast, host Jeff Meyer delves into the important topic of FLSA compensation for at-home canine care. A...
K9 Incident Debrief- K9 Graffit
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Police K-9 Training Podcast with host Jeff Meyer with a in-depth debrief with K-9 handler Zach Oliver and trainer Jim Valbert. Deputy Oliver's K9...
Colorado K9 Conference Instructor Rob Lukason
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Jeff Meyer as he sits down with Rob Lukason, a K9 handler and supervisor, to discuss the intricacies of training dogs for operational enviro...
Unlocking K9 Potential: Insights from Eric Stanbro
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Police K9 Training Podcast, host Jeff Meyer welcomes Eric Stanbro, an instructor for the Colorado K9 Conference. Eric shares ...
Preparing for Real-World Challenges: Insights from Experts
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Jeff Meyer as he sits down with instructors from the Colorado Canine Conference. In this episode, Steve Stoops, Ron Cloward, and Cameron Ford sha...
Selection Testing with Art Lopez
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Jeff Meyer is joined by Art Lopez, Director of the Utah Post K9 Program. Art talks about selecting both single purpose and dual ...
May Legal Update with Mike Kmiecik
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Jeff Meyer talks with Mike Kmiecik from Sheepdog Guardian. Mike provides a comprehensive analysis of two crucial cases - Tenness...
Jeff Meyer Talks with Howard Young
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Police K9 Training Podcast, host Jeff Meyer welcomes Howard Young to share his experiences. Howard will be an instructor at the...
Transitioning from Training to Street Deployments
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Jeff Meyer on this episode of the Police Canine Training podcast, where he demystifies the process of transitioning working dogs from controlled ...
Broken K9 in your working dog? Hear some of the best options for treatment.
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you work a patrol or high drive detection dog you have either had your dog break teeth, or you will. It happens to just about every working dog tea...
How to Make the Most of Your K9 Training Days
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Jeff Meyer stresses the significance of structured and regularly scheduled K9 training days. Jeff not only underscores the impor...
Jeff Meyer talks with long time K9 trainer Kevin Sheldahl
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Jeff Meyer as he talks all things K9 with long time K9 trainer Kevin Sheldahl. To contact Jeff Meyer email him at: [email protected] T...
Jeff Meyer and Ron Cloward Discuss Misuse the E-Collar and More
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this show Jeff Meyer talks to Ron Cloward about misuse of the E-collar and some other training methods that cause damage in many ways and you some ...
Sheep Dog Guardian Legal Update For March
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Jeff Meyer and Mike Kmiecik for Legal update #3 for 2024. We will be doing these shows on a regular basis keeping you informed of the latest K9 c...
Drive Capping with Justin Rigney
02 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Jeff Meyer as he responds to a listener request to go into more detail about drive capping. Jeff talks with Justin Rigney all about what drive ca...
Jeff Meyer Calls BS on Some of These Resumes! Enough With the Exaggerations Already
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Police K9 Training Podcast, Jeff Meyer Talks about spotting resumes from trainers that while not completely false, are exaggera...
New Scientific Study About Bomb Dog Training Aids with Lauryn Degreef and Michelle Maughan
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Jeff Meyer as he talks to two of the scientists that have published a new paper on bomb dog training aids. This is a must listen to for all detec...
Make your K9 unit even better by adding Gun Searches
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Police K9 Training Podcast, Jeff Meyer shares personal experience on how training dogs to find guns and shell casings can im...
January Update from Sheepdog Guardian
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is the January update with Mike Kmiecik. Join Jeff Meyer as he talks to Mike about current legal trends and cases. We will be doing these shows o...
Jeff Meyer talks with Michael Nezbeth about some common issues with patrol dogs
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Police K9 Training, Jeff Meyer talks with Michael Nezbeth about how he got into dog training and some common issues he sees while t...
Steve Stoops talks to Jeff Meyer about training dogs for advanced military units
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Please take just a moment and rate this show.... It helps others find us. Join Jeff Meyer as he talks to Steve Stoops about his time training milita...
Take a Minute to Reflect on 2023
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Please rate this podcast, it helps other find it. Thank You. In the first show of 2024 Jeff Meyer talks about taking a minute to review 2023, look at ...
Jeff Meyer talks with Mike Ritland about Training a Verbal Release
27 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Police K9 Training Podcast, host Jeff Meyer talks with Mike Ritland about the importance of having a verbal release and shares ...
Being a ”Trainer” is more than just a title, with Sgt. Brian Green
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Police K9 Training Podcast host Jeff Meyer talks with Sgt. Brian Greene from the Arizona Department of Safety about being a tra...
K9 Legal Update with Mike Kmiecik from Sheepdog Gaurdian
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is our first of many shows with Mike Kmiecik. Join Jeff Meyer as he talks to Mike about current legal trends and cases. We will be doing these sh...
Do Not Make This Common Mistake With Your Patrol Dog!
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Police K9 Training, host Jeff Meyer talks about a common mistake that many patrol dog trainers make. Listen to this episode to hear...
Intro Episode to the new Police K9 Training Podcast
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the first episode of The Police K9 Training Podcast with Jeff Meyer. Long time listeners of Jeff at his old podcast will find this show to be ...