Unleashed: Dogs Without Limits

The sport of field trialing pointing dogs has a long and rich history dating back to the late 1800s. It's full of tradition, culture, legacy and a love for bird dogs. The Southern Bird Hunters Association (SBHA) is a field trialing organization that strives to continue that legacy with a desire to pass it down to future generations. This week on Unleashed, we're at the SBHA Futurity and Puppy Classic in South Carolina to watch English Pointers, English Setters, German Shorthair Pointers and other pointing dogs work. We'll chat with Marty Robinson, president of SBHA, and learn the ins and outs of the field trial sport. Learn more about SBHA: https://southernbirdhunters.org/

Arguably the most complex and detailed dog sport around, Schutzhund has a deep history and tradition dating back to the late 1800s. Schutzhund is a breed suitability test, testing working dogs abilities in tracking, obedience and protection. Originally developed for the German Shepherd dog, the sport has adapted over time to allow Belgian Malinois, Dutch Shepherd and other breeds. While the three disciplines seem simple enough, the level of detail in each of the disciplines is staggering, and the amount of time Schutzhund enthusiasts put into training their dogs is nothing short of impressive.

What happens when a motorcycle club, a dog food company, a retreat for veterans, and a service dog kennel all come together? We'll find out in this installment of Unleashed, as we head out to the Paws for a Cause event at Patriot Point with Hogs and Heroes Foundation, Kinetic Dog Food, and US Kennels. Learn more about these great organizations: https://uskennelsinc.org https://patriotpoint.org/ https://www.hogsheroesfoundation.com/

When it comes to police k9, military working dogs, search and rescue dogs and any other working dogs, training is paramount. It's just like anything else - the more time you put into a dog, the more you can count on it to do the things you ask of it. American Tactical K9 Association, ATK9, is committed to providing world class k9 training to law enforcement, federal, and military agencies across the country. This week, we're at the ATK9 training event at the Muscatatuck Urban Training Center in Indiana to see how ATK9 is working to make training accessible and affordable to help keep our communities and officers safe. Learn more and donate to help a local k9 team with training at https://atk9.org

Hunting racoons with hounds has been around a very long time, and for as long as it's been a sport, dogs have been right in the center of the action. A dog's keen sense of smell coupled with their desire to please their handler makes them perfectly suited for the job. In the world of dog sports, field trials, hunt tests and competitions are everywhere. Pro Sport is a competitive coon hunting kennel club, hosting competitions to find the top dogs in the sport. In 2021, Pro Sport hosted a competition in Indiana with a top prize of $100,000. Whether hunting for pleasure or in a competition, the work these dogs do is nothing short of amazing.

Every year K9 teams from across the country and all over the world head to Vohne Liche Kennels in Denver, Indiana, for the annual K9 Olympics - a week of competition, training and networking for working dogs and handlers. For 22 years, the K9 Olympics have provided police canines and military working dog teams the opportunity to continue their vital training in an environment of competition. With over 600 acres, Vohne Liche Kennels has an unparalleled facility for dog training, and the events at the Olympics are designed to simulate what working dogs and handlers might experience in the field. Competition brings out the best in all of us, and K9 teams are no exception. But beyond the competitive events, the K9 Olympics are designed as a week of training. Training and competition are just part of the K9 Olympic experience. It's also an opportunity to support one another and the K9 community. This year, we had the privilege of meeting Caleb Anderson, a young man who aspires to be a K9 handler when he grows up. Caleb has some challenging health issues, but his willingness to Fight Courageously inspires us all. In fact, he was named the K9 handler of the year at the 2021 K9 Olympics. Unleashed - proudly presented by Kinetic Dog Food and Top Tier K9

How does a rookie dog trainer with a rookie team of dogs make it to the top of the competitive world of dock diving? Seth Lothspeich and his two labradors, Crosby and Mac, give us some insight into what it takes to earn the Big Air Elite title. Across the country, the sport of dock diving is growing as more and more people experience the thrill and competition of dock diving dogs. On top of being a competitive sport, dock dogs have fun! Many cross-trained dogs participate in dock diving in the summer months to stay fit for the field or other duties they might perform.

Las Vegas, Nevada is known for its bright lights, casinos and luxury hotels and resorts. But did you know that behind the scenes there are highly trained, elite K9 teams working hard to keep visitors, staff, and the public safe? This week we get a peek behind the scenes at the Venetian Resort and learn why these dogs are so important.

We all know that dogs have one of the most keen senses of smell in the animal kingdom, but is it good enough to detect and locate an odor when that smell is literally everywhere? This week we head to a Las Vegas dispensary, to see just how good a dog's nose is.

We all know that a dog has one of the most keen senses of smell, but can they sniff out disease? Top Tier Kennels is training canines to detect the Covid-19 virus in an effort to reduce the spread and transmission of this infamous virus.

In the heart of Indiana, just north of Indianapolis, you'll find the largest canine training facility in all of North America. Vohne Liche Kennels has trained over 5,000 police, government and civilian agencies and they're very good at what they do.

Meet the dogs your dogs aspire to be. Unleashed TV tells the stories of the incredible things dogs are doing every day and the women and men who have dedicated their lives to training and working with man's best friend. Unleashed is all about dogs. From police and military canines, dock dogs, hunting dogs, service dogs, and everything in between, Unleashed will introduce you to elite dogs and canine handlers from across the country. You'll learn more about what dogs do every day to make our lives better, safer and more enjoyable, and hopefully along the way, you'll pick up some tips to make your relationship with you canine partner more fulfilling. This week, we meet Ken Licklider, Steve Ries and Donny Meece, and set the stage for the first season of Unleashed TV. https://unleashedk9s.com/

Meet K9 Hurricane and his partner Marshall Mirarchi. Hurricane is a retired Secret Service canine who spent his career protecting the White House and is quite possibly the most decorated working dog you'll ever have the opportunity to meet. In 2014 K9 Hurricane protected the White House from a fence jumper and found himself in an all-out battle. Despite being outsized and outweighed, Hurricane drove the fence jumper back to the fence allowing Secret Service agents to apprehend and arrest the subject. Hurricane took a beating, but was ultimately successful. He has earned the Secret Service Order of Merit, Homeland Security Medal of Valor, and the PDSA Order of Merit from British Parliament - the equivalent in the K9 world of being knighted. He's got an incredible story to tell, this week on Unleashed. Learn more about Hurricane's Heroes and support the important work they're doing at: https://k9hurricanesheroes.org

Get a glimpse into the fun and highly competitive world of dock diving, where dogs of every shape, size and breed show off their athletic abilities. From labradors to malinois and everything in between, find out what it takes to train and compete with these high flying canines.

Can a hobbyist or part-time trainer develop a world-class gun dog? Get an inside look at the amateur trainers and handlers of the North American Hunter Retriever Association, and see what it takes to train and work with some of the best retrievers you'll find anywhere.