Sonja Nordstrom's guest appearances

Sonja Nordstrom

FBI Retired Case File Review

Working Dog Radio

K9s Talking Scents

Relentlessly Resilient Podcast

Hunt-Find-Alert: K9 Search and Rescue Community

Ted Daus

Ken Pavlick

Gregg Tawney

Kevin Sheldahl

Michael Nezbeth

Pat Stuart

Mike Ritland

Cameron Ford

Pat Nolan

Justin Rigney

Ariel Peldunas

Andy Weiman

Michael Ellis

Mike Suttle

Don Blair

OwlTail

Sonja Nordstrom joins us on HFA to discuss how to select a dog for Human Remains Detection (HRD) work, as well as how to start training with the dog to prepare for real world deployments.  Sonja is a retired FBI Special Agent and has nearly three decades of K-9 search and rescue experience, additionally Sonja competed in Mondio Ring, French Ring, and IPO for nearly 10 years.  In addition to K-9 SAR and protection dog sports Sonja serves as a judge and trainer for UKC Nosework competitions.  Sonja is also the owner of Sonja's Dog Training and a Co-Founder of American Tactical Aggregate K-9. In this episode of HFA we go into detail of what to look for and avoid when selecting a HRD dog, including breeders, puppy selection, and initial training of the dog.  We discuss the benefits of selecting a dog from working bloodlines, the importance of health testing in dogs, and so much more.  If you are interested in doing HRD with your dog, you will not want to miss this episode.  This episode is Part 1 of a 2 part discussion with Sonja.  References mentioned during the episode.  K-9 Top Tales: K-9 Top Tales Podcast  Great Basin Search and Rescue: https://greatbasink-9sar.org/  Sonja's Dog Training: Sonja's Dog Training  American Tactical Aggregate K-9: https://atak9.com/  Hunt-Find-Alert: Facebook Page

Sonja Nordstrom joins us on HFA to discuss how to select a dog for Human Remains Detection (HRD) work, as well as how to start training with the dog to prepare for real world deployments.  Sonja is a retired FBI Special Agent and has nearly three decades of K-9 search and rescue experience, additionally Sonja competed in Mondio Ring, French Ring, and IPO for nearly 10 years.  In addition to K-9 SAR and protection dog sports Sonja serves as a judge and trainer for UKC Nosework competitions.  Sonja is also the owner of <a href="https://sonjasdogtraining.com/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sonja's Dog Training</a> and a Co-Founder of <a href="https://atak9.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">American Tactical Aggregate K-9</a>. In this episode of HFA we go into detail of what to look for and avoid when selecting a HRD dog, including breeders, puppy selection, and initial training of the dog.  We discuss the benefits of selecting a dog from working bloodlines, the importance of health testing in dogs, and so much more.  If you are interested in doing HRD with your dog, you will not want to miss this episode.  This episode is Part 1 of a 2 part discussion with Sonja. References mentioned during the episode. K-9 Top Tales: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4wc81swIz66r0ZcFM2w8aP" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">K-9 Top Tales Podcast</a> Great Basin Search and Rescue: <a href="https://greatbasink-9sar.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://greatbasink-9sar.org/</a> Sonja's Dog Training: <a href="https://sonjasdogtraining.com/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sonja's Dog Training</a> American Tactical Aggregate K-9: <a href="https://atak9.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://atak9.com/</a> Hunt-Find-Alert: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/people/Hunt-Find-AlertK9-SAR-Community/100088459201373/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook Page</a>

Selecting and Starting a Human Remains Detection Dog with Sonja Nordstrom - Part 1

Your Working Dog Radio hosts, Eric @vanessk9 &amp; Ted @ted_summers, sit down with⁣ retired FBI Special Agent and all around K9 badass, Sonja Nordstrom. ⁣⁣Nordstrom served in the FBI as a Special Agent for over two decades. In addition to hunting bad guys, Nordstrom joined a volunteer K9 SAR team and progressed through the ranks as a handler, trainer, and evaluator. She has also earned her Detector Dog Trainer's Certification from VLK, and has provided Detection K9 training to LE, Professional, and Volunteer K9 teams and lectures hundreds of LE regarding the use of K9s in homicide investigations. ⁣⁣Through the years, Sonja has completed thousands of hours of training under nationally recognized LE, SAR, and sport K9 trainers and experts, was Secretary of the Los Angeles County Police Canine Association, attained local and national level search dog certifications, and has trained and competed in the K9 sports of Schutzhund, Mondioring, and French Ring. While stationed in Los Angeles, Nordstrom deployed with her Human Remains Detection K9s for the FBI Evidence Response Team (ERT) and CARDA (California Rescue Dog Association) throughout California, the Western United States, Mexico, the Middle East, and to the Pentagon after 9/11. Nordstrom is currently fielding with her fifth HRD K9, is the lead trainer and President of a volunteer K9 SAR Team in Utah, and has completed hundreds of field missions including several deployments to Europe to assist in locating WWII MIAs.⁣⁣In 2014, after retiring from the FBI, Nordstrom opened Sonja's Dog Training, LLC, providing training for pet dogs and also specialized training in detection and scent work for LE, SAR, and pet dog handlers. She is also a UKC Nosework and AKC Scentwork Judge. Most recently, Nordstrom has formed American Tactical Aggregate K-9 in collaboration with Steve "Zane" Stoops and several other top tier LE and Military CAD Trainers and Handlers. Nordstrom is also a host of the podcast K9 Top Tales, which features stories of K9 warriors, crime fighters, protectors, and rescuers as told by their Law Enforcement, Military, and Search &amp; Rescue Handlers and Partners. ⁣⁣Nordstrom has been a regular badass in her career, and after the badge. If you’re looking for some inspiration, some training tips, go to see what she’s up to now, be sure to follow her podcast: ⁣K9 Top Tales https://anchor.fm/k9-top-tales⁣IG @ k9_top_tales https://www.instagram.com/k9_top_tales⁣FB @k9toptales https://www.facebook.com/k9toptales⁣⁣⁣American Tactical Aggregate K-9 with Steve Stoops:  ⁣website: atak9.com⁣IG @ata.k9 https://www.instagram.com/ata.k9⁣FB @aggregatek9 https://www.facebook.com/aggregatek9⁣⁣𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗢𝗙 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗦𝗘, thank you to our amazing partners:⁣⁣@KineticDogFood⁣kineticdogfood.com⁣⁣Highland Canine Training  Online Police K9 Supervisor course⁣This course discusses topics such as proper selection of dogs &amp; handlers, proper deployment, effective allocation and utilization as well as liability and FLSA issues. This course can be taken at their convenience. They will receive a certificate of completion at the end. ⁣⁣Visit the link below under the training tab!⁣http://tacticalpolicek9training.com/⁣30% off with the discount code WDR30⁣⁣@horizonstructures⁣horizonstructures.com/commercial-dog-kennels⁣⁣@rayallenk9 ⁣rayallen.com⁣WORKINGDOGRADIO 10% off⁣⁣@dogtraofficial ⁣dogtra.com⁣WDR10 10% off of a single item over $200⁣⁣@hits_k9 Training &amp; Conference ⁣hitsk9.net⁣⁣@almk9equipment⁣almk9equipment.com⁣“WDRADIO” 10% off⁣⁣Music by @brotherdege ⁣brotherdege.net⁣

Your Working Dog Radio hosts, Eric @vanessk9 &amp; Ted @ted_summers, sit down with⁣ retired FBI Special Agent and all around K9 badass, Sonja Nordstrom. ⁣ ⁣ Nordstrom served in the FBI as a Special Agent for over two decades. In addition to hunting bad guys, Nordstrom joined a volunteer K9 SAR team and progressed through the ranks as a handler, trainer, and evaluator. She has also earned her Detector Dog Trainer's Certification from VLK, and has provided Detection K9 training to LE, Professional, and Volunteer K9 teams and lectures hundreds of LE regarding the use of K9s in homicide investigations. ⁣ ⁣ Through the years, Sonja has completed thousands of hours of training under nationally recognized LE, SAR, and sport K9 trainers and experts, was Secretary of the Los Angeles County Police Canine Association, attained local and national level search dog certifications, and has trained and competed in the K9 sports of Schutzhund, Mondioring, and French Ring. While stationed in Los Angeles, Nordstrom deployed with her Human Remains Detection K9s for the FBI Evidence Response Team (ERT) and CARDA (California Rescue Dog Association) throughout California, the Western United States, Mexico, the Middle East, and to the Pentagon after 9/11. Nordstrom is currently fielding with her fifth HRD K9, is the lead trainer and President of a volunteer K9 SAR Team in Utah, and has completed hundreds of field missions including several deployments to Europe to assist in locating WWII MIAs.⁣ ⁣ In 2014, after retiring from the FBI, Nordstrom opened Sonja's Dog Training, LLC, providing training for pet dogs and also specialized training in detection and scent work for LE, SAR, and pet dog handlers. She is also a UKC Nosework and AKC Scentwork Judge. Most recently, Nordstrom has formed American Tactical Aggregate K-9 in collaboration with Steve "Zane" Stoops and several other top tier LE and Military CAD Trainers and Handlers. Nordstrom is also a host of the podcast K9 Top Tales, which features stories of K9 warriors, crime fighters, protectors, and rescuers as told by their Law Enforcement, Military, and Search &amp; Rescue Handlers and Partners. ⁣ ⁣ Nordstrom has been a regular badass in her career, and after the badge. If you’re looking for some inspiration, some training tips, go to see what she’s up to now, be sure to follow her podcast: ⁣ K9 Top Tales <a href="https://anchor.fm/k9-top-tales⁣" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/k9-top-tales⁣</a> IG @ k9_top_tales <a href="https://www.instagram.com/k9_top_tales⁣" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/k9_top_tales⁣</a> FB @k9toptales <a href="https://www.facebook.com/k9toptales⁣" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/k9toptales⁣</a> ⁣ ⁣American Tactical Aggregate K-9 with Steve Stoops:  ⁣ website: <a href="http://atak9.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">atak9.com</a>⁣ IG @ata.k9 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ata.k9⁣" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/ata.k9⁣</a> FB @aggregatek9 <a href="https://www.facebook.com/aggregatek9⁣" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/aggregatek9⁣</a> ⁣ 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗢𝗙 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗦𝗘, thank you to our amazing partners:⁣ ⁣ @KineticDogFood⁣ <a href="http://kineticdogfood.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">kineticdogfood.com</a>⁣ ⁣ Highland Canine Training  Online Police K9 Supervisor course⁣ This course discusses topics such as proper selection of dogs &amp; handlers, proper deployment, effective allocation and utilization as well as liability and FLSA issues. This course can be taken at their convenience. They will receive a certificate of completion at the end. ⁣ ⁣ Visit the link below under the training tab!⁣ <a href="http://tacticalpolicek9training.com/⁣" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://tacticalpolicek9training.com/⁣</a> 30% off with the discount code WDR30⁣ ⁣ @horizonstructures⁣ <a href="http://horizonstructures.com/commercial-dog-kennels⁣" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">horizonstructures.com/commercial-dog-kennels⁣</a> ⁣ @rayallenk9 ⁣ <a href="http://rayallen.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">rayallen.com</a>⁣ WORKINGDOGRADIO 10% off⁣ ⁣ @dogtraofficial ⁣ <a href="http://dogtra.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">dogtra.com</a>⁣ WDR10 10% off of a single item over $200⁣ ⁣ @hits_k9 Training &amp; Conference ⁣ <a href="http://hitsk9.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">hitsk9.net</a>⁣ ⁣ @almk9equipment⁣ <a href="http://almk9equipment.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">almk9equipment.com</a>⁣ “WDRADIO” 10% off⁣ ⁣ Music by @brotherdege ⁣ <a href="http://brotherdege.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">brotherdege.net</a>⁣

Episode 163: After the FBI Badge with Sonja Nordstrom

Former FBI agent Sonja Nordstrom has faced many challenging situations in her 24-year career, and even more as a search and rescue K9 handler. She and her canine companions have traveled the nation from assisting in body recovery at 9/11 ground zero to extensive field experiences in the collection of forensic evidence. Now in retirement, she works as a dog trainer of all ages, breeds, and temperaments. Amid the many heartbreaking and harrowing experiences, over the years she has developed a unique insight into resiliency in the face of disappointment, and shares today on our podcast, tips to cultivate perspective amid the disasters of life. Even though we live in challenging times we can become Relentlessly Resilient as we lean on and learn from one another’s experiences. Hosts Jennie Taylor and Michelle Scharf are no strangers to overcoming adversity; Michelle lost her husband to cancer, while Jennie’s husband Major Brent Taylor was killed in the service of our country. Their stories bond them together and now listeners can join them weekly as they visit with others enduring challenges and who teach us how they are exercising resiliency, finding value in their grief, and purpose in moving forward.  Listen to the Relentlessly Resilient Podcast regularly on your favorite platform, at kslpodcasts.com, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the Resiliences conversation on Facebook at @RelentlesslyResilient and Instagram @RelentlesslyResilientPodcast. Produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former FBI agent <a href="https://sonjasdogtraining.com/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sonja Nordstrom</a> has faced many challenging situations in her 24-year career, and even more as a <a href="https://www.sdona.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">search and rescue K9 handler</a>. She and her canine companions have traveled the nation from assisting in body recovery at 9/11 ground zero to extensive field experiences in the collection of forensic evidence. Now in retirement, she works as a dog trainer of all ages, breeds, and temperaments. Amid the many heartbreaking and harrowing experiences, over the years she has developed a unique insight into resiliency in the face of disappointment, and shares today on our podcast, tips to cultivate perspective amid the disasters of life. Even though we live in challenging times we can become <a href="https://kslpodcasts.com/podcast/relentlessly-resilient/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Relentlessly Resilient</a> as we lean on and learn from one another’s experiences. Hosts <a href="https://twitter.com/mrsbrenttaylor?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jennie Taylor</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/michellescharf?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Michelle Scharf</a> are no strangers to overcoming adversity; Michelle lost her husband to cancer, while Jennie’s husband<a href="https://www.majorbrenttaylor.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Major Brent Taylor</a> was killed in the service of our country. <a href="https://kslpodcasts.com/podcast/relentlessly-resilient/#finding-resilience-after-losing-a-loved-one-with-j" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Their stories bond them together</a> and now listeners can join them weekly as they visit with others enduring challenges and who teach us how they are exercising resiliency, finding value in their grief, and purpose in moving forward.  Listen to the Relentlessly Resilient Podcast regularly on your favorite platform, at <a href="https://kslpodcasts.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">kslpodcasts.com</a>, <a href="http://kslnewsradio.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">kslnewsradio.com</a>, or on the KSL<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ksl-news-radio/id1114970937?mt=8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> App.</a> Join the Resiliences conversation on Facebook at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/relentlesslyresilient" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@RelentlesslyResilient</a> and Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/relentlesslyresilientpodcast/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@RelentlesslyResilientPodcast</a>. Produced by<a href="https://kslnewsradio.com/our-team-members/kellieann-halvorsen/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> KellieAnn Halvorsen</a>.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Cultivate perspective amid the disasters of life with Sonja Nordstrom: Former FBI agent and SAR K9 handler

Sonja's accomplishments with dogs and training credentials achieved during the last 25 years are unmatched. In 2014, Sonja retired from the FBI after 23 years of service as a Special Agent and opened Sonja's Dog Training.  While serving with the FBI, Sonja completed thousands of hours of training under nationally recognized trainers, competed in the protection sports of Schutzhund, Mondioring, and French Ring, attained local and national level search dog certifications, completed 100's of field missions with her K9s for the FBI and others, and has trained and worked with 100's of dogs of all ages and types.  For approximately 10 years, while stationed in Los Angeles, Sonja deployed with her K9s for the FBI Evidence Response Team (ERT) and CARDA (California Rescue Dog Association) throughout California, the Western United States, Mexico, the Middle East, and to the Pentagon after 9/11. Sonja also teaches the dog sports of Nosework/Scentwork and is a UKC Nosework and AKC Scentwork Judge.    You can contact her and visit her website at www.sonjasdogtraining.com   You can also listen to her podcast K9 Top Tales at https://anchor.fm/k9-top-tales   SHOW SPONSORS: FORD K9 LLC.   www.fordk9.com Attend any one of our classes or seminars.  Ford K9 now offers the new CSDT (Certified Sport Detection Dog Trainer) classes.  We offer Level 1 and Level 2.  Becoming a CSDT will help you develop as a trainer and become more familiar and efficient as a trainer working with all types of dogs and handlers wanting to join in the great sport of scent detection.   Ford K9 also offers Handler and Trainer courses for those working professional detection dogs such as Explosive, Firearm, Narcotic, Mass Media and Cell Phone Detection.   We are offering Seminars of Cognition for Handlers and Trainers in SAR/HRD as well as Wildlife Conservation K9 Teams.  Contact us for more information at www.fordk9.com   SHOW YOUR SUPPORT for K9s TALKING SCENTS PODCAST you now have all kinds of gear for you guys from Shirts, Hats, Mugs and more just got to www.fordk9.com and click on the ONLINE STORE

Sonja's accomplishments with dogs and training credentials achieved during the last 25 years are unmatched. In 2014, Sonja retired from the FBI after 23 years of service as a Special Agent and opened Sonja's Dog Training.  While serving with the FBI, Sonja completed thousands of hours of training under nationally recognized trainers, competed in the protection sports of Schutzhund, Mondioring, and French Ring, attained local and national level search dog certifications, completed 100's of field missions with her K9s for the FBI and others, and has trained and worked with 100's of dogs of all ages and types.  For approximately 10 years, while stationed in Los Angeles, Sonja deployed with her K9s for the FBI Evidence Response Team (ERT) and CARDA (California Rescue Dog Association) throughout California, the Western United States, Mexico, the Middle East, and to the Pentagon after 9/11. Sonja also teaches the dog sports of Nosework/Scentwork and is a UKC Nosework and AKC Scentwork Judge.  You can contact her and visit her website at <a href="http://www.sonjasdogtraining.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.sonjasdogtraining.com</a> You can also listen to her podcast K9 Top Tales at <a href="https://anchor.fm/k9-top-tales" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/k9-top-tales</a> SHOW SPONSORS: FORD K9 LLC.   <a href="http://www.fordk9.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.fordk9.com</a> Attend any one of our classes or seminars.  Ford K9 now offers the new CSDT (Certified Sport Detection Dog Trainer) classes.  We offer Level 1 and Level 2.  Becoming a CSDT will help you develop as a trainer and become more familiar and efficient as a trainer working with all types of dogs and handlers wanting to join in the great sport of scent detection. Ford K9 also offers Handler and Trainer courses for those working professional detection dogs such as Explosive, Firearm, Narcotic, Mass Media and Cell Phone Detection. We are offering Seminars of Cognition for Handlers and Trainers in SAR/HRD as well as Wildlife Conservation K9 Teams.  Contact us for more information at <a href="http://www.fordk9.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.fordk9.com</a> SHOW YOUR SUPPORT for K9s TALKING SCENTS PODCAST you now have all kinds of gear for you guys from Shirts, Hats, Mugs and more just got to <a href="http://www.fordk9.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.fordk9.com</a> and click on the ONLINE STORE

Season 2 Episode 32: Experience Speaks volumes with Sonja Nordstrom

Retired agent Sonja Nordstrom, a certified handler and trainer of Search &amp; Rescue/Recovery K9s, reviews her journey with her dogs, the role the dog plays in a case, how they can best benefit a case, different uses in cases/capabilities of dogs, and highlights some of their successful cases. Since retiring from the FBI, Sonja is now the owner/operator of Heimdallr K9 Services, an international provider of personal and executive protection K9s, and Sonja’s Dog Training, which provides local training services and seminars and workshops for SAR and Detection K9s. Check out episode show notes, photos, and related articles.  https://jerriwilliams.com/episode-206-sonja-nordstrom-k9-search-and-recovery-working-dogs/   Buy me a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/JerriWilliams    Join my Reader Team to get the FBI Reading Resource - Books about the FBI, written by FBI agents, the 20 clichés about the FBI Reality Checklist, and keep up to date on the FBI in books, TV, and movies via my monthly email.  Join here. http://eepurl.com/dzCCmL    Check out my FBI books, non-fiction and crime fiction,  available as audiobooks, ebooks and paperbacks wherever books are sold. https://jerriwilliams.com/books/

Retired agent Sonja Nordstrom, a certified handler and trainer of Search &amp; Rescue/Recovery K9s, reviews her journey with her dogs, the role the dog plays in a case, how they can best benefit a case, different uses in cases/capabilities of dogs, and highlights some of their successful cases. Since retiring from the FBI, Sonja is now the owner/operator of Heimdallr K9 Services, an international provider of personal and executive protection K9s, and Sonja’s Dog Training, which provides local training services and seminars and workshops for SAR and Detection K9s. Check out episode show notes, photos, and related articles. <a href="https://jerriwilliams.com/episode-206-sonja-nordstrom-k9-search-and-recovery-working-dogs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://jerriwilliams.com/episode-206-sonja-nordstrom-k9-search-and-recovery-working-dogs/</a> Buy me a coffee - <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/JerriWilliams" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/JerriWilliams</a> Join my Reader Team to get the FBI Reading Resource - Books about the FBI, written by FBI agents, the 20 clichés about the FBI Reality Checklist, and keep up to date on the FBI in books, TV, and movies via my monthly email. <a href="https://us12.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=a3799f1fa1e3202c505b5a45a&amp;id=b1b43cd57d" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Join here</a>. <a href="http://eepurl.com/dzCCmL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/dzCCmL</a>  Check out my FBI books, non-fiction and crime fiction, <a href="https://jerriwilliams.com/books/fbi-myths-and-misconceptions-a-manual-for-armchair-detectives/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a>available as audiobooks, ebooks and paperbacks wherever books are sold. <a href="https://jerriwilliams.com/books/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://jerriwilliams.com/books/</a>