Working Dog Radio

Eric and Ted say this is ABSOLUTELY one of this year's best episodes! In this conversation, Eric and Ted are joined by Ryan Smith, a fire chief, fire marshal, and police chief from Texas. They discuss Ryan's work with his accelerant detection dog, Ember, and the challenges and training involved in this specialized field. They also touch on the use of drones and the importance of supporting their podcast on YouTube. The conversation covers topics such as the need for accelerant dogs, the training process, and the different odors they are trained to detect. Ryan Smith discusses the work of accelerant detection dogs and the challenges they face in their training and investigations. He explains the importance of proper certification and documentation in court cases. Ted Summers shares his experiences with narcotics detection dogs and the misconceptions surrounding their alerts. Both guests emphasize the need for handlers to understand their dogs and their behavior in order to effectively utilize them in investig