Learn from nationally recognized K9 expertise

Instruction shaped by real-world K9 deployment, operational decision-making, and courtroom accountability.

August 26, 2026
Kevin Good
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Kevin Good, Engineer, Battelle

About
Kevin Good

Kevin Good is an engineer at Battelle specializing in science-backed detection dog production.

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Featured session at HITS 2026

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Aug 26th, 2026
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1:30 pm
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3:30 pm

Practical, Science-backed Tactics for Producing Operationally Relevant Detection Dogs

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While detection canines have the potential to provide unmatched capability in terms of speed, mobility, selectivity, and sensitivity, common training pitfalls and missteps can have long-lasting detrimental effects on their realized.

Avoid the training pitfalls that limit detection dogs—pursue realism and odor diversity, use non-targets, and counter the 'cheats' dogs rely on.
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1:30 pm
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3:30 pm

Practical, Science-backed Tactics for Producing Operationally Relevant Detection Dogs

Aug 27th, 2026
Kevin Good
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Learn from
Kevin Good
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HITS K9

Join national-scale K9 education designed to strengthen deployment judgment, legal defensibility, and long-term operational performance.

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HITS brings together prosecutors, scientists, federal advisors, and operational trainers whose instruction reflects real-world deployment and courtroom scrutiny.

Dr. John Waterhouse

Founder
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Hero Canines
Veterinarian focused on working dog medicine, rehabilitation, and injury prevention for law enforcement and military K9 teams.
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Gabriele Mangold

Program Analyst
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DEA
Gabi Mangold is a Program Analyst with four years of experience at the DEA and in the Caine Program, specializing in program management, compliance, and cross-agency coordination.
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Carlos Ramirez

Founder
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CRK9
Carlos Ramirez is a K9 trainer with experience in animal psychology and behavior.
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