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Police K9 Radio is hosted by Gregg Tawney and Rich Hartman. Gregg has 22 years of law enforcement experience, 15 of which were as a K9 handler. Gregg is also the owner of D-Tac K9 and is the trainer for 21 law enforcement agencies. Rich has 15 years of K9 handling experience and is a trainer for D-Tac K9. Together they will be interviewing some of the top trainers and experts in the police K9 comm... more

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(Ret) SWAT Lieutenant Mike Walsh, Riverside Sheriff's Office discusses the application of police K9s in Hostage Rescue situations.

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The mission and driving force behind the people of "Thin Brew Line Coffee".

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In this episode of Police K9 Radio, we sit down with Vince Bingaman, a veteran K9 handler and trainer from the Phoenix PD. Vince shares the key practices and lessons that shaped his success—ranging from everyday training habits to the advanced tactic... more

Eric Stanbro discusses fixing releases from toys, decoys, and anything else your dog wants to bite WITHOUT conflict. Eric discusses a step by step process that every handler can use. .

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Mike Walsh
Retired Lieutenant, Riverside County Sheriff's Office
Riverside County Sheriff's Office
Episode: (Ret) LT. Mike Walsh - K9s and Hostage Rescue
Jordan Sutton
Founder of Thin Brew Line Coffee and Thin Brew Line Foundation
Thin Brew Line Coffee / Thin Brew Line Foundation
Episode: Jordan Sutton - Thin Brew Line Coffee
Vince Bingaman
Former Phoenix Police Department K9 lead trainer; SWAT K9 integration expert
Civil Dog USA (informal/teaching role)
Episode: Vince Bingaman - Street proven tactics
Eric Stanbro
K9 trainer/consultant, guest expert on training methods
Vanaskanine (training)
Episode: Fix releases, and unwanted behavior without conflict!
Eric Stambrough
K9 trainer and author of E-Collar Without Conflict
VanSK9
Episode: Eric Stanbro - E-Collar Without Conflict
Stephanie Vichinsky
Trainer on the pet and police dog spectrum, founder of Method K9
Method K9
Episode: Interview with Stephanie Vichinsky of Method K9
Michael Ellis
Renowned dog trainer, founder of Michael Ellis School
Michael Ellis School
Episode: Foundation to Street with Michael Ellis
Eric Good
Police K9 trainer, owner of Good Family K9 Training
Good Family K9 Training
Episode: Interview with Eric Good (Police K9 Trainer / Owner of "Good Family K9" Training)
Matt Foster
K9 expert and owner of Kingdom K9 focusing on K9 training equipment
Kingdom K9
Episode: Matt Foster (Kingdom K9) discusses benefits of the "Table"

Hosts

Gregg Tawney
Co-host; Police K9 trainer and owner of D-Tac K9; long-form field experience in law enforcement and canine training
Rich Hartman
Co-host; K9 trainer and co-host at D-Tac K9; extensive field experience in police canine work and training

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 267 ratings
  • Great Resource

    So glad this podcast exists. As a new K9 handler with very few dogs in my discipline and area, this has been a welcomed resource. I find myself listening to both new and old episodes in an effort to improve the relationship with my dog. I’ve gained a ton of ideas to bring back to my team to make all the dogs and handlers better

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EoghanAngelo
    United Statesa month ago
  • Lots to learn and food for thought!

    As a civilian who trains dogs and loves Mals, I’ve learned a lot from listening to Police K9 Radio. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and insights!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Caden Cristopher
    Mexicoa year ago
  • #056 Armin and Jay

    This is by far one of the best discussions any handler or K9 trainer can listen too. The in depth knowledge by Armin and Jay can only benefit you. Armin Winkler is a founding father to police and military dog training.

    Please make a new podcast here in 2024 with Armin and Jay. In fact Armin should have his own channel or podcast he’s got far too much history and information to let die. Please bring him back.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JJM 1562
    United States2 years ago
  • Thank you!

    Thank you for what you do for our community! I listen to a lot of K9 podcasts, but many of them are just banter and not skill building advice. I am beholden to the 9th circus and appreciate you helping us navigate their waters.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    K9 Arwin
    United States4 years ago
  • Best guys

    I’m 11 years old and I love this podcast I also love gsd I have one named gurt love what you guys are doing you guys are the best

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gurt59
    United States4 years ago

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Listeners consistently praise the hosts for deep, practical knowledge and real-world experience.
Guests are described as top-tier and highly relevant to current K9 training.

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(Ret) LT. Mike Walsh - K9s and Hostage Rescue
Q: What are some practical steps for teams to adopt this approach despite initial skepticism?
Start with one-room, one-dog drills to build neutrality and trust, progressively add rooms and dogs, ensure non-handlers learn key commands, and promote cross-training with SWAT to build confidence and reduce risk when deploying dogs in complex operations.
(Ret) LT. Mike Walsh - K9s and Hostage Rescue
Q: How has integration between SWAT and K9 evolved in your experience, and what makes a dog-ready for this work?
Integration has evolved from separate lanes to a tightly coordinated package where the dog and handler are embedded with SWAT, capable of real-time decision-making; selection, training, and the handler's fitness all contribute to a dog being usable in hostage rescue contexts.
(Ret) LT. Mike Walsh - K9s and Hostage Rescue
Q: Can you outline the Midland bunker incident and why it mattered for canine involvement?
The incident involved an anti-government suspect who abducted a young child and took refuge in a bunker; a coordinated rescue required explosive breaching, dog involvement, and real-time intelligence to navigate bike chains and a multi-story space, culminating in the child's rescue while limiting casualties.
Jordan Sutton - Thin Brew Line Coffee
Q: How does the nonprofit interact with the coffee business?
The foundation operates separately and handles fundraising and project planning for break room remodels, with pledges already secured from supporters and corporate partners.
Jordan Sutton - Thin Brew Line Coffee
Q: Today, we have Jordan Sutton with us of Thin Brew Line. Jordan, welcome. Not talking about dogs, but making a connection between police work, K9 work, and coffee.
Jordan explains that Thin Brew Line started from a moment of clarity after a policing assignment and grew into a coffee company that supports first responders through a nonprofit foundation focused on upgrading break rooms and morale.

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What is Police K9 Radio about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two veteran K9 trainers host a show that blends frontline dog-handling experience with practical, real-world training tactics. Episodes cover everything from bite work ethics and equipment choices to tone-based training and handler-dog dynamics, often featuring guests who are elite trainers, law enforcement professionals, or developers of training tools. A standout pattern is the emphasis on actionable techniques, peer mentorship, and a mission-driven focus on improving canine teams across agencies. The format regularly weaves sponsor messages into substantive discussions, offering listeners tactical takeaways they can apply in the field or in training programs. This podcast is likely to appeal to active K9 handlers, trainers, and agency le... more

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Recent guests on Police K9 Radio include:

1. Mike Walsh
2. Jordan Sutton
3. Vince Bingaman
4. Eric Stanbro
5. Eric Stambrough
6. Stephanie Vichinsky
7. Michael Ellis
8. Eric Good

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