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K9 Detection Collaborative

Stacy Barnett, Robin Greubel, Crystal Wing

150 episodes

1 week ago

What to listen for: “Search and rescue work is the volunteer profession that you pay to do and is one of the most stressful things you can ever do, because somebody else's life could depend on what you're doing.” In part 2 of their conversation with Steve White, Robin Greubel and Stacy Barnett ask about the development of Hydrated Intensive Tracking (HIT), which evolved from experiments with scent-in-a-bottle methods. Steve’s breakthrough came at a U.S. Police Canine Association seminar when ...

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What to listen for: “Search and rescue work is the volunteer profession that you pay to do and is one of the most stressful things you can ever do, because somebody else's life could depend on what you're doing.” In part 2 of their conversation with Steve White, Robin Greubel and Stacy Barnett ask about the development of Hydrated Intensive Tracking (HIT), which evolved from experiments with scent-in-a-bottle methods. Steve’s breakthrough came at a U.S. Police Canine Association seminar when ...

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K9 Detection Collaborative

Talking Detection with Steve White Pt. 2

What to listen for: “Search and rescue work is the volunteer profession that you pay to do and is one of the most stressful things you can ever do, because somebody else's life could depend on what you're doing.” In part 2 of their conversation with Steve White, Robin Greubel and Stacy Barnett ask about the development of Hydrated Intensive Tracking (HIT), which evolved from experiments with scent-in-a-bottle methods. Steve’s breakthrough came at a U.S. Police Canine Association seminar when ...

1 week ago

50 minutes

K9 Detection Collaborative

Talking Detection with Steve White Pt. 1

What to listen for: Two-thirds of The Dames of Detection, Robin Greubel and Stacy Barnett, welcome Steve White, a veteran law enforcement K9 trainer whose 46-year career began in military working dog handling in 1975. Steve discusses the challenges facing modern police canine programs, particularly how vendor-driven training models often prioritize efficiency over optimization, which creates sessions where handlers log hours without meaningful individual development. Central to Steve's philos...

3 weeks ago

53 minutes

K9 Detection Collaborative

Working in K9 With Kate Graham from Katalyst Kennels

What to listen for: "Get a dog, take the dog you have, start training, do it yourself. Yes, the client dogs will come, the other pieces will come, but get yourself out there." 2/3 of our hosts, Robin Greubel and Stacy Barnett, sit down with Katelyn Graham from Katalyst Kennels, who shares her expertise in breeding and training Labrador Retrievers for detection tasks while managing a multifaceted kennel operation! Katelyn’s going deep into producing what she calls “green dogs”: canine companio...

1 month ago

50 minutes

K9 Detection Collaborative

Choosing to Reinforce Pieces and Parts

What to listen for: Our hosts, Robin Greubel, Stacy Barnett, and Crystal Wing, dive deep into a counterintuitive training philosophy sparked by their recent interview with Petra Ford: sometimes accepting imperfection creates better performance in complex behavior chains. The conversation began with Petra's story about reinforcing her dog even when she knew it wasn't sitting perfectly square. When working on complex detection behaviors, trying to perfect every element simultaneously can destro...

1 month ago

45 minutes

K9 Detection Collaborative

Download from Intentional Handling and Hide Setting 2025

What to listen for: Our hosts, Robin Greubel, Stacy Barnett, and Crystal Wing, do a deep dive into their recent Intentional Handling and Hide Setting camp where, during a sweltering week in Iowa, seventeen detection dog teams discovered how unconscious body positioning can make or break a search! The breakthrough moment came on Thursday during an outdoor search. A handler, diligently following instructions to avoid "going full frontal" on hides, had positioned herself away from the actual hid...

2 months ago

52 minutes

K9 Detection Collaborative

Distraction Camp 2025 Download

What to listen for: “We’re always inspired by the students and all the hard work that goes on. It blows my mind every single year.” Today, our hosts, Robin Greubel, Stacy Barnett, and Crystal Wing, reflect on their recent experience at Distraction Camp 2025, where handlers and dogs from across the country gathered on Robin's Iowa farm to build deeper relationships through the chaos of real-world distractions. This year's breakthrough came from an unexpected source: cats. The rallying cry “I l...

2 months ago

53 minutes

K9 Detection Collaborative

Talking Training with Petra Ford Pt. 2

What to listen for: “I don’t just pet them, I go, ‘this is why you train the way you train, remember that’” Today, two-thirds of the Dames of Detection, Stacy Barnett and Crystal Wing, welcome back obedience trainer Petra Ford to talk about why she believes in a “you do you” approach to dog training. When her dog Zesty dropped eye contact during their first championship run, instead of demanding compliance, Petra simply said, "You do you,” acknowledging that forcing the moment would only add ...

3 months ago

54 minutes

K9 Detection Collaborative

Talking Training with Petra Ford Pt. 1

What to listen for: "I care about my dog's emotional state, how they're feeling, and how confident they are. And I work on that a lot." Two-thirds of the Dames of Detection, Stacy Barnett and Crystal Wing, sit down with obedience trainer Petra Ford, who unpacks the importance of seeing dogs as individuals, not assumptions! Real progress, she says, starts when you stop correcting and start connecting. Petra shares how letting go of labels like “nervous” transformed her relationship with her ...

3 months ago

1 hour 1 minute

K9 Detection Collaborative

MUTC 2025 Recap and Updates!

What to listen for: “You’re putting so much pressure on yourself, and that’s impacting your dog.” Today, our hosts Robin Greubel, Stacy Barnett, and Crystal Wing chat about what they’ve been up to lately, including their recent experience at the Muscatatuck Open, a high-level canine detection seminar known for its complex scent theory drills and immersive training. They discuss how the seminar’s intense setups—with full-body donor work, long-term odor problems, and unique hide placements—ch...

4 months ago

52 minutes

K9 Detection Collaborative

Detection Dog Science with Secret Service Chemist Dr. Katylynn Sloan Pt 2

What to listen for: Robin Greubel and Crystal Wing return with the brilliant Katylynn Sloan for part two of their conversation on the intersection between chemistry and K9 detection! “Train with as much variety as often as you can, in the weirdest of circumstances you can possibly get to, with as many groups and as many people as you can.” Katylynn dives into one of the most misunderstood topics in the detection world: training aids. She breaks down why the term “pseudo” is falling out ...

4 months ago

45 minutes

K9 Detection Collaborative

Detection Dog Science with Secret Service Chemist Dr. Katylynn Sloan Pt 1

What to listen for: “The dogs are so good at what they do, it’s brain-boggling.” Today, 2/3 of our hosts, Robin Greubel and Crystal Wing, welcome Katylynn Sloan, a chemist with the U.S. Secret Service, to explore the eye-opening intersection of science and canine detection work. With a PhD in chemistry and years in explosives research, Katylynn brings a fresh lens to how odor behaves, how dogs detect it, and why context matters. She explains how high vapor pressure substances like nitro...

5 months ago

1 hour 3 minutes

K9 Detection Collaborative

Critical Thinking in Dog Training

What to listen for: "To truly understand your dog, embrace the power of observation, question the environment, and engage with the nuances of their behavior." Our hosts, Robin Greubel, Crystal Wing, and Stacy Barnett, take a deep dive into the role of critical thinking for handlers. We’ve all been there—reading a viral dog training post and feeling an emotional gut-punch, or second-guessing ourselves after watching a training video. We need to learn to slow down, analyze, and ask better...

5 months ago

57 minutes

K9 Detection Collaborative

Consistency in Dog Training Pt 3: Why is it So Hard?

What to listen for: In the third part of the series on consistency, our hosts Robin Greubel, Stacy Barnett, and Crystal Wing dive deeper into what makes consistency such a challenge—and how to truly make it work in real life. Staying consistent isn’t just about following a routine. It’s about self-awareness, emotion management, and breaking behaviors down into manageable slices. The Dames of Detection get real about how emotions, fatigue, scheduling, and even peer pressure can all derai...

6 months ago

54 minutes

K9 Detection Collaborative

Consistency in Dog Training Pt 2: Mechanics and Reinforcement

What to listen for: In the second part of the series on consistency, our hosts Robin Greubel, Stacy Barnett, and Crystal Wing take a closer look at the mechanics of consistency, from creating intentional setup signals to reinforcing behaviors for longevity! You’ve probably heard about marker timing and reinforcement. Today, our hosts take a fresh look at the finer details—like how you stand, where you point your toes, and even the words you use when training your dog to shape new behaviors....

6 months ago

55 minutes

K9 Detection Collaborative

Consistency in Dog Training Pt 1

What to listen for: “You’re constantly writing and rewriting a contract with your dog.” Today, our hosts Robin Greubel, Stacy Barnett, and Crystal Wing tackle the power of consistency, the pitfalls of “lumpy” training, and why even small slip-ups can throw your dog off track. They break down how to build a rock-solid training environment and avoid the hidden traps that sabotage progress. “The clearer and more predictable you are, the faster your dog will learn.” Our hosts swap real-li...

6 months ago

1 hour

K9 Detection Collaborative

How Do I Pick My Criteria?

What to listen for: Training your dog to adhere to your criteria consistently is not a cut-and-dry process. It’s one of the trickiest balancing acts in dog training: when to hold the line and when to make adjustments within behavior chains. “Consistency is not about perfection, but predictability.” Dog handling, whether for sport or operational detection, is both an art and a science–which means embracing flexibility and precision in equal measure. Our hosts, Robin Greubel, Stacy Barnet...

7 months ago

57 minutes

K9 Detection Collaborative

Getting the Most Out of Virtual Coaching

What to listen for: Today in K9 Detection Collaborative, our hosts Robin Greubel, Stacy Barnett, and Crystal Wing discuss the keys to successful virtual training. “Virtual coaching is student-driven. Anything propelled by student drive, drives results.” Making the switch from in-person to online coaching can be a tough sell for many. But as our hosts explain, there can be many limitations to your growth as a handler when you confine yourself to local training sessions. “When you’re st...

7 months ago

1 hour

K9 Detection Collaborative

What Else Should You NOT Do with Your Dog?

What to listen for: Our hosts Robin, Stacy, and Crystal tackle not just the technical, but also the legal considerations of cross-training your dogs. After all, when a dog is run through both narcotics and explosives detection work and engaged in a high-stakes operation, the consequences can be disastrous if they are unable to respond to the right odors on time–simply because their training emphasizes diversity over specialization. At the same time, if done strategically, it is possible t...

8 months ago

54 minutes

K9 Detection Collaborative

Reflections on Chatting with Denise Fenzi

What to listen for: Our hosts, Robin Greubel, Stacy Barnett, and Crystal Wing, reflect on their recent two-part conversation with Denise Fenzi and her strategies for ensuring steady, measurable progress when training your dog. “Learning is a fragile place. Being correct is a reward in itself.” Denise is a staunch advocate for finding your compass—a guiding principle that does wonders not just in your career as a handler, but in your personal life as well. This, along with understanding ...

8 months ago

56 minutes

K9 Detection Collaborative

A Conversation with Denise Fenzi Part 2: Choosing the Right Dog for the Job

What to listen for:In part two of their discussion with the brilliant Denise Fenzi, our hosts Robin Greubel and Crystal Wing explore the delicate dance between striving for precision and cherishing the quirks of canine behavior!“Your dog has to have a lot of ‘want to.’ If they don’t have a lot of ‘want to,’ they’re not the right dog for the job.”Denise explains why picking the right dog for the job from the get-go is foundational to success. When you bring a dog with the right desire to the t...

9 months ago

1 hour 2 minutes