Episodes

  • VHKK Spotlight Series 01: Desley Power
    Nov 9 2024

    Desley Power, K9 Solutions Australia's initial puppy developer, delves into her remarkable dog training and development journey in the first episode of Virtus House Kennel Kast's Spotlight Series.


    From her early influences to her role at K9 Solutions Australia, Desley shares invaluable insights and anecdotes illuminating the intricacies of working with elite dogs. Desley's journey from a childhood fascination with animals to a pivotal role in developing elite working dogs is a unique and intriguing story. Her unwavering commitment is a testament to her character. As an enigmatic force behind the scenes at K9 Solutions Australia, Desley's unique path captivates and inspires all dog enthusiasts and trainers.


    If you want to put a face to the voice or learn a little more about Desley, click on the following link:



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    47 mins
  • Beyond Duty: A Conversation with Ben MacKenzie, Former Dog Handler, Queensland Police - Part 3
    Oct 28 2023

    In the third and final part of our podcast series 'Beyond Duty: A Conversation with Ben MacKenzie, Former Dog Handler, Queensland Police', Ben reflects on watching his dogs grow and develop, overcoming obstacles, and contributing significantly to investigations and operations, the extraordinary commitment, time, and passion for working with dogs the job demands, and despite the immense satisfaction and thrill derived from the job, the eventual transition away from the Dog Squad to leadership roles within the QPS…

    If you want to put a face to the voice or learn a little more about Ben, click on the following link: https://new.express.adobe.com/webpage/K6et2OQvV8XWb

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    43 mins
  • Beyond Duty: A Conversation with Ben MacKenzie, Former Dog Handler, Queensland Police - Part 2
    Oct 28 2023

    In the second part of our podcast series 'Beyond Duty: A Conversation with Ben MacKenzie, Former Dog Handler, Queensland Police', we delve into the multifaceted world of police dog work, the demanding physical and emotional nature of the job, the experience of working dogs within the family environment, and the Dog Squad's role in supporting search and rescue missions, such as the 2011 Grantham floods search and rescue mission…

    If you want to put a face to the voice or learn a little more about Ben, click on the following link: https://new.express.adobe.com/webpage/K6et2OQvV8XWb

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Beyond Duty: A Conversation with Ben MacKenzie, Former Dog Handler, Queensland Police - Part 1
    Oct 28 2023

    In the first of three parts of our latest podcast series, respected former QPS K9 handler Ben MacKenzie discusses his journey to becoming a K9 handler, reflects on his time with the Brisbane Dog Squad, the camaraderie within the K9 Unit, and the strong bonds formed with PD Tank and PD Kadar that went beyond professional duties…..

    If you want to put a face to the voice or learn a little more about Ben, click on the following link: https://new.express.adobe.com/webpage/K6et2OQvV8XWb

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    48 mins
  • Fire & Stone: The Story of Andy White, Former Combat Assault Dog Handler, Special Air Service Regiment
    Dec 23 2022

    Virtus House Kennel Kast Christmas Special, ‘Fire & Stone: The Story of Andy White, Former Combat Assault Dog Handler, Special Air Service Regiment’.

    While a break from the channel’s normal scheduling, this is one episode you definitely do not want to miss, so settle in with your favourite Christmassy beverage, relax, and enjoy our gift to you.



    If you want to put a face to the voice or learn a little more about Andy, click on the following link: https://express.adobe.com/page/6RNaqtIBAGIAX/

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    1 hr and 56 mins
  • Fire & Stone: The Story of Andy White, Former Combat Assault Dog Handler, Special Air Service Regiment
    Dec 23 2022

    Coming Soon - 23 December 2022

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    1 min
  • POM: The Story of Graham Ellis, Former Explosive Detection Dog Handler, High Risk Search and Explosive Detection Team - Episode 4
    Dec 8 2022

    In the last episode of our ‘POM: The Story of Graham Ellis, Former Explosive Detection Dog Handler, High-Risk Search and Explosive Detection Team’ podcast series, Graham speaks with Jason about his fourth and final deployment to Afghanistan, the disappointment and frustration of the insufficient use of the dog capability on his last deployment, his diagnosis of PTSD and life after the military.



    If you want to put a face to the voice or learn a little more about Graham, click on the following link: ⁠⁠https://express.adobe.com/page/0Se6bRhuVeEo4/⁠⁠

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    33 mins
  • POM: The Story of Graham Ellis, Former Explosive Detection Dog Handler, High Risk Search and Explosive Detection Team - Episode 3
    Dec 5 2022

    In the third episode of our podcast series, ‘POM: The Story of Graham Ellis, Former Explosive Detection Dog Handler, High-Risk Search and Explosive Detection Team’, Jason talks to Graham about his second deployment to Afghanistan as part of the Special Operations Task Group (SOTG), working with the Special Air Service Regiment (SASR), his third deployment to Afghanistan in 2012 and being a part of finding the biggest weapons and munitions cache found by Australian forces in Afghanistan.



    If you want to put a face to the voice or learn a little more about Graham, click on the following link: ⁠https://express.adobe.com/page/0Se6bRhuVeEo4/⁠

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    1 hr and 9 mins