Host Jeff Meyer returns solo on this episode of the Police Canine Training Podcast to discuss a critical but often overlooked topic: training scars. With no guests on the show, Jeff defines what a training scar is, why it develops in both dogs and handlers, and how these unintended habits reduce operational effectiveness by making teams respond to training patterns instead of real-life variables.

The episode covers concrete examples of common dog training scars — such as dogs pacing alongside fleeing suspects, leaving prone passive subjects, and expecting artificial cues (making noise or visual signals) during patrol work — and handler training scars like immediately approaching a contacted suspect instead of moving to cover or failing to rehearse crisis decision-making.

Jeff lays out practical fixes and training strategies: incorporate muzzle work and prone passive scenarios, change up repetitive drills, create decision-making and scenario-based training that forces handlers and dogs to adapt, practice crisis rehearsals and cover movement, and involve the whole training group in designing challenging evolutions. He also recommends reviewing videos of real incidents to analyze mistakes and then applying those lessons to your training plan.

To contact Jeff Meyer, email him at: JeffMeyer1@outlook.com

To see more about Jeff and the classes that are offered go to: www.Policek9Training.net

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On this episode of the Police K9 Training Podcast host Jeff Meyer speaks with Jake Skifsted, founder of the nonprofit Shield 616. Jake shares the origin of the organization after his experiences responding to active shooter events in Colorado Springs and explains how Shield 616 rapidly grew into a nationwide mission to provide life-saving equipment and community support to first responders.

Listeners hear specifics about the Colorado K9 Conference in mid-June, including Shield 616’s special event: a Topgolf tournament and dinner on June 16th provided through donations for conference attendees. J

To contact Jeff Meyer, email him at: JeffMeyer1@outlook.com

To see more about Jeff and the classes that are offered go to: www.Policek9Training.net

Thanks to this shows sponsors:

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Host Jeff Meyer sits down with Steve Colburn to explore two practical, field‑proven approaches for improving police K9 teams: a structured treadmill conditioning program and regular double‑blind training days. Expect an in‑depth look at why conditioning matters, how to implement treadmill work safely and effectively, and how double‑blind exercises both test and teach handlers and dogs.

To contact Jeff Meyer, email him at: JeffMeyer1@outlook.com

To see more about Jeff and the classes that are offered go to: www.Policek9Training.net

To Contact Steve, email him at steve.colburn@cityofloveland.org

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For information about the Colorado K9 Conference https://coloradok9conference.com/