Episodes

  • Episode 10: Nathaniel Hodges – Give The Dog An Opportunity

    Episode 10: Nathaniel Hodges – Give The Dog An Opportunity
    Apr 15 2025
    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.
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Episode 9: Delfinin Basilio Quiroga – Drug War At The Border…The Other Side

    Episode 9: Delfinin Basilio Quiroga – Drug War At The Border…The Other Side
    Mar 27 2025
    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.
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    52 mins
  • Episode 8 – Cody Laurine – Take What You Like…Leave The Rest

    Episode 8 – Cody Laurine – Take What You Like…Leave The Rest
    Mar 13 2025
    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.
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Episode 7: Roy Lopez – Lessons from the US Border

    Episode 7: Roy Lopez – Lessons from the US Border
    Oct 24 2023
    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.
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Episode 6: Tracy “Trace” Sargent – If It Were Easy…..

    Episode 6: Tracy “Trace” Sargent – If It Were Easy…..
    Oct 4 2023
    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.
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    2 hrs and 15 mins
  • Episode 5: Jake Simmons & Mike Goosby – Size Matters

    Episode 5: Jake Simmons & Mike Goosby – Size Matters
    May 26 2023
    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.
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    1 hr
  • Episode 4: Dr. David Adebimpe, Part 2 – United In Odor

    Episode 4: Dr. David Adebimpe, Part 2 – United In Odor
    May 1 2023
    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.
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    1 hr and 47 mins
  • Episode 3: Dr. David Adebimpe, Part 1 – In Odor We Trust

    Episode 3: Dr. David Adebimpe, Part 1 – In Odor We Trust
    May 1 2023
    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.
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    1 hr and 28 mins