About this episode

Zach Pfannenstiel discusses his extensive experience in K9 operations and law enforcement.

Zach is a seasoned K9 operations and law enforcement leader with over 18 years in public safety, and more than 15 years of dedicated experience in canine units. Recognized as a court-qualified expert in K9 deployment, use of force, animal behavior, less-lethal tactics, and policy compliance. Founder & CEO of Echelon K9, delivering training, consulting, and expert witness services to law enforcement and military clients. Zach has managed a canine unit comprising 40 working dogs. He has a dual-purpose patrol dog cross-trained in explosive detection. Zach led recruitment, procurement, training of "green" dogs, certification refresher, advanced K9 courses (e-collar, agitator, integrated SWAT / K9).  Zach has provided internal oversight, after-action reviews, and deployment audits. Thank you to our sponsors: Ray Allen Mfg. - Rayallen.com Inukshuk Performance Dog food - INUKSHUKPRO.com Black Jacks Leather - BlackJacksleather.com Sauna Box - Saunabox/k9.com Key word "K9" for discount Connect with Us: Instagram: @policek9radio663 Email: Trainers@Dtack9.com

People in this episode

Hosts: Gregg Tawney, Rich Hartman

Guest: Zach Pfannenstiel

Topics covered

• K9 operations
• law enforcement
• canine training
• expert witness services
• public safety

Keywords

• K9
• canine units
• law enforcement
• training
• explosive detection
• policy compliance
• use of force

Sponsors

Ray Allen Mfg., Inukshuk Performance Dog food, Black Jacks Leather, Sauna Box

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Echelon K9

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