The Working Dog Depot Podcast

Howard Young and Rich Hardin
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The Working Dog Depot Podcast

Created and hosted by Howard Young and Rich Hardin with the aim of exploring the working dog world. We share unique experiences, training advice and real-world application garnered from today’s most prolific handlers, trainers, and behaviorists.Would you like to become a better, handler, trainer or just all-around dog person? We interview the experts that take your performance to the next level.This podcast is a collaborative effort between Howard, Rich, and our incredibly talented guests. If you would like to participate in our collective community, please feel free to visit our Facebook or Instagram accounts.

  1. 29 OCT

    Episode #44 Steve Stoops "Man is Primary"

    Send us a textSteve “Zane” Stoops spent the last 19 years as the Senior Combat Assault Dog Trainer (CAD) for the United States Joint Special Operations Command-JSOC, assigned to the 1st SFOD-D, located at Ft. Liberty, NC (retired January 2024.) He and a very small and exclusive group of Special Operators are innovators and developed many K9 training philosophies utilized today by the most elite SOF tactical working dog programs throughout the world. Steve actively handled these dogs in numero...

    1h 7m

  2. 17 OCT

    Episode #43 Jessie Owens-Wilder "Dogged Determination"

    Send us a textI first met Jessie some 8 years ago when she payed her way into a decoy class that I was teaching. She immediately impressed me with her athleticism and enthusiasm. At that time, she was simply a young law enforcement officer with and intense desire to become a k9 handler. She did her due diligence to make herself a viable candidate for the job and was rewarded with the opportunity. On this episode, Jessie shares some of her journey. Like most journeys hers includes succes...

    1h 1m

  3. 15 SEPT

    Episode #42 Ben Rader of Rader K9 "Who has an original thought?"

    Send us a textWe have been after Ben for an interview for a good while. He is actually one of the first gentlemen we pursued when we began the podcast. It was in his best interest to wait until he had fully retired from the Army before we interviewed him. Ben is one of those guys that makes you feel glad he's on our side! If your old enough to remember the original GI Joe toys you'll be able to relate to this. Ben looks like the original GI Joe with live action hair. We hope you enjoy t...

    59 min

  4. 7 AUG

    Episode #41 Paul Ludwig and JC Leblanc from ATK9

    Send us a textRich and I had a chat with two board members with ATK9. Paul Ludwig and JC Leblanc are both well known names in the working dog community. They provided pertinent information about the upcoming ATK9 conference in October. The number of world renowned instructors and format make this conference unique. Of course, there were many take aways as well as it relates to training. If you haven't registered for the conference don't wait. Thank you for taking the time to come back to our ...

    1h 5m

  5. 8 JUL

    Episode #40 Josh Kirby "Kirby K9"

    Send us a textIt's especially rewarding for us to get an opportunity to interview a hard working man with integrity. That was certainly the feeling we had as we concluded the interview. Hope you all enjoy the conversation as much as we did. Josh is a retired police officer after serving at Garland PD and Denton PDin Texas since 2003. During that time Josh held positions as a fieldtraining officer, firearms instructor, active shooter instructor, academyinstructor, K-9 handler, and K-9 ins...

    1h 1m

  6. 28 MAY

    Episode #39 Rodney Spicer Gold Coast K9 "Perseverance"

    Send us a textWe had a great conversation with Rodney Spicer of Gold Coast K9. Rodney shared how he became interested in working dogs in the 1980's. He also shared his insights into puppy and working dog selection. Rodney's transparency about his meager beginnings is refreshing. The theme that stands out is perseverance. We know that you'll enjoy what he has to say and most definitely will be inspired by his story. Be looking for a part two with Rodney Sr and Rodney Jr. ...

    1h 22m

  7. 6 MAY

    Episode #38 Jay Nix "Stop arguing and go train dogs"

    Send us a textWe got the bugs worked out since the last episode and we were both able to participate. We both really enjoyed this episode and feel as though there are many great lessons to be learned. Hope you all enjoy the conversation and get some nuggets of wisdom or inspiration. Jay Nix, is a Sergeant with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, in Florida, where he has served as an active-duty law enforcement officer since 2000. He started his K9 career in 2002 as a handler assign...

    1h 18m

  8. 23 APR

    Episode #37 Mike Lilley "Holding the dog accountable in tracking"

    Send us a textCaught up with Mike Lilley for an interview. Unfortunately, Rich was having some technical difficulties and could not join us. We will be rectifying this by the next episode. I believe you will find Mike's methods to be innovative and sound. The proof is always in the pudding. His name is more and more becoming synonymous with solid tracking. He's just one of the more humble, pleasant, talented men in the business. Hope you enjoy this one as much as we did. There's a lot of info...

    1 hr
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About

Created and hosted by Howard Young and Rich Hardin with the aim of exploring the working dog world. We share unique experiences, training advice and real-world application garnered from today’s most prolific handlers, trainers, and behaviorists.Would you like to become a better, handler, trainer or just all-around dog person? We interview the experts that take your performance to the next level.This podcast is a collaborative effort between Howard, Rich, and our incredibly talented guests. If you would like to participate in our collective community, please feel free to visit our Facebook or Instagram accounts.

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  • Creator
    Howard Young and Rich Hardin
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    44
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 The Working Dog Depot Podcast
  • Show Website
    The Working Dog Depot Podcast

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