Hunt-Find-Alert: K9 Search and Rescue Community

A comparison of K9 Training Log software with Heather Stieler

Heather Stieler joins us on HFA to discuss three types of K-9 Training Log software that are available for handlers to use. Heather calls the Texas Hill Country home but

Teaching the Recall/Refind to Live Find Dogs Part 2 with Michelle Metzner

Michelle Metzner joins us on HFA for the second time to discuss troubleshooting the Recall/Refind for Live Find dogs. Michelle has been a SAR handler for over 30 years an

From the Shelter to the Search with Christy Bormann

In this episode of HFA Christy Bormann joins us to discuss Category 5 K9 and their process of taking shelter/rescue dogs and turning them into search K-9s. Christy has b

Brownell-Marsolais K9 Sceening with Dr. Mark Marsolais

In this episode of HFA Dr. Mark Marsolais joins us to discuss evaluating prospective SAR K9s utilizing the Brownell-Marsolais scale. Mark Marsolais is a Professor of Cri

Let's take care of each other with Ian Maslin

In this episode of HFA Ian Maslin joins us to discuss the importance of Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) for SAR responders. Ian is a Certified Traumatologist

Get the right dog with Tim Baird

In this episode of HFA Tim Baird joins us to discuss selecting the right breeder and puppy for your next SAR K9. Tim has been working with detection dogs for nearly 30 y

Imprint your K9 in 15 Days with Paul Bunker

In this episode of HFA Paul Bunker joins us to discuss imprinting your detection K9 on odor. Paul has been working with detection K9s for over 40 years in various aspects

What is FACTS? with Tiffanie Turner and Dr. Ben Alexander

Tiffanie Turner and Dr. Ben Alexander joins us on HFA to discuss the Forensic Anthropology Center at Texas State University (FACTS). Tiffanie and Ben have been involved

Teaching the Recall/Refind to Live Find Dogs with Michelle Metzner

Michelle Metzner joins us on HFA to discuss how to teach the Recall/Refind to Live Find Dogs. Michelle has been a SAR handler for over 30 years and has fielded multiple s

Variable Reinforcement with Jerry Bradshaw

Jerry Bradshaw joins us on HFA to discuss Variable Reinforcement Schedules in detection dog training. Jerry has over 30 years' experience in training detection, patrol, a

Selecting and Starting a Human Remains Detection Dog with Sonja Nordstrom - Part 2

In this episode of HFA we continue our discussion with Sonja Nordstrom on Selecting and Starting a Human Remains Detection dog in Part 2 of the conversation. In Part 2 we

Selecting and Starting a Human Remains Detection Dog with Sonja Nordstrom - Part 1

Sonja Nordstrom joins us on HFA to discuss how to select a dog for Human Remains Detection (HRD) work, as well as how to start training with the dog to prepare for real w

How to get started in K-9 Search and Rescue with Nadine Conner

Nadine Conner joins us on HFA to discuss how to get started in K-9 Search and Rescue.   Nadine is a Master Trainer and evaluator for AMPWDA and a Lead Trainer at FACTS, i

Lessons from the Pacific Northwest with Suzanne Elshult

Suzanne Elshult joins the show to discuss her 20+ year career in K-9 Search and Rescue.  We discuss Suzanne's dog Keb who won the American Humane Society's Hero Dog Award

Legal Considerations in K-9 Search and Rescue: Featuring former Texas District Court Judge Kelly Case

Former Texas District Court Judge Kelly Case joins the show to inform our listeners of the legal implications of search and rescue that all K-9 Handlers should be aware o

Welcome to Hunt-Find-Alert!

Welcome to Hunt-Find-Alert the podcast covering everything K-9 Search and Rescue related.  This episode is a brief overview of the podcast and is a precursor to the excit