K9 Roll Call Podcast

K9 Roll Call Podcast
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An Educational Podcast for Working Dog Handlers

Episodes

  1. 04/15/2025

    Episode 10: Nathaniel Hodges – Give The Dog An Opportunity

    If you're interested in trailing dogs, this episode is one you're not going to want to miss. We sit down with Nathaniel Hodges, a handler for the Iredell County Sheriff's Office in North Carolina, and talk about all things trailing dog. From finding high risk felons to missing elderly, this episode is incredibly insightful.

    1h 4m

  2. 03/27/2025

    Episode 9: Delfinin Basilio Quiroga – Drug War At The Border…The Other Side

    This episode explores the fight of the US drug war on the southern border from the Mexico side.  Basilio Quiroga is an experienced police K9 handler based in Tijuana, Mexico. With years of dedicated service, he has honed his skills in working alongside highly trained police dogs to assist in law enforcement operations, including drug detection, search and rescue, and apprehension of suspects. Known for his deep bond with his K9 partners, Quiroga's approach combines tactical expertise with compassion for the animals he works with. His commitment to safety, training, and community service has made him a respected figure in Tijuana's law enforcement community. Basilio continues to contribute to the success of his unit, enhancing the effectiveness of police operations and ensuring public safety through the use of K9 teams.

    52 min

  3. 03/13/2025

    Episode 8 – Cody Laurine – Take What You Like…Leave The Rest

    In this episode, we sit down with Cody Laurine, a dog trainer based in New Bern, NC, and a key trainer at NC K9 LLC. He started his career as a canine handler for a North Carolina Sheriff's Office, specializing in narcotics detection and tracking. Cody later expanded his expertise in decoying and bite work.His training philosophy focuses on personalized approaches to behavioral issues. Cody also shares his insights on Instagram (@canicatchthatdog), showcasing his hands-on methods in canine development.

    1h 11m

  4. 10/24/2023

    Episode 7: Roy Lopez – Lessons from the US Border

    In this episode, we sit down with Roy Lopez, a former NAVY SEAL and retired Border Patrol K9 Handler and certified instructor. Roy shares his knowledge and experiences as one of the first handlers in the U.S. Border Patrol’s Search, Trauma and Rescue Team (BORSTAR) K9 Program. As the agency’s first certified trailing canine handler, he was able to record almost 2,000 people finds over his extensive career.

    1h 7m

  5. 10/04/2023

    Episode 6: Tracy “Trace” Sargent – If It Were Easy…..

    Our guest, Tracy "Trace" Sargent, has spent decades tracking down serial killers and looking to recover missing persons.  In this episode, she shares her experience and delivers sound advice for those looking to get into the field.

    2h 15m

  6. 05/26/2023

    Episode 5: Jake Simmons & Mike Goosby – Size Matters

    In this episode we look at some of the similarities and differences of working as part of a small, rural agency, compared with an agency as large as the LAPD.  From dog and handler selection, to policy and operational practices, we talk to Mike and Jake to get their individual perspectives.

    1 hr

  7. 05/01/2023

    Episode 4: Dr. David Adebimpe, Part 2 – United In Odor

    In this episode we talk with Dr. Adebimpe about courtroom challenges, proofing marijuana from detection dogs, certification standards and polarity in detection and odor beliefs within the industry.

    1h 47m

  8. 05/01/2023

    Episode 3: Dr. David Adebimpe, Part 1 – In Odor We Trust

    Our guest Dr. David Adebimpe of Polymath Interscience talks about what odor is, how it is perceived by dogs, and best practices for creating effective detection dogs by utilizing training aid best practices.

    1h 28m

  9. 04/30/2023

    Planning K9 Training Sessions

    In our second episode we explore the importance of planning training sessions as well as some of the pitfalls that are often encountered by failing to do so.

    54 min

  10. 04/30/2023

    Episode 1: Lt. Gary Simpson – Interdiction, Training & More

    In our first episode of K9 Roll Call Podcast, we sit down with Lt. Gary Simpson (Ret.) and discuss a variety of K9 related topics. From K9 interdiction to training strategies and much, much more!

    1h 22m
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About

An Educational Podcast for Working Dog Handlers

Information

  • Creator
    K9 Roll Call Podcast
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    K9 Roll Call Podcast