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Disaster Dog Podcast

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Disaster Dog Podcast is the first show dedicated entirely to the world of Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) canines. Hosted by Rami Elshareif and Mike Vitale—both experienced USAR handlers—the podcast creates a space within the working dog community focused on the unique challenges and triumphs of disaster response. Each episode dives into topics such as training methods, canine selection, deployment experiences, and the evolving landscape of disaster work in the United States and beyond. Our mission is to highlight the voices of handlers and bring their stories directly to the community, while offering insights, lessons learned, and inspiration for anyone passionate about USAR dogs.

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8 episodes

episode Disaster Dog Podcast Episode 8 with Dr. Michael Davis DVM: The Hijack Episode artwork

Disaster Dog Podcast Episode 8 with Dr. Michael Davis DVM: The Hijack Episode

We're naming this the Hijack Episode. It Probably won't be the last since we think it's a cool concept. Dr. Jennifer Brown interviews Dr. Michael Davis; a licensed veterinarian that is board-certified in both veterinary internal medicine and veterinary sports medicine and rehabilitation. For nearly 3 decades, he has been employed at Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine as an exercise physiologist with a research career focused on exercise pathophysiology and enhancing performance of working animals. His research has spanned racing sled dogs, off-leash detection dogs, and multipurpose canines. We mention it in the introduction, the quality isn't the best, but the information is a must for any working dog handler regardless of discipline. Shout out to Jen Brown for purchasing her own recording equipment and getting this information out to the masses. Enjoy!

3 May 2026 - 1 h 48 min
episode Disaster Dog Podcast Episode 7 with Tim Houweling of CA-TF3 artwork

Disaster Dog Podcast Episode 7 with Tim Houweling of CA-TF3

Mike and Rami sit down in the studio with Tim Houweling of California Task Force 3 for an in-depth conversation about his unique journey from a career in finance to the fire service—and how that path ultimately led him into the world of working dogs. Tim shares how he got his start, the lessons he’s learned along the way, and the passion that drives his work today. The conversation dives into the nonprofit organizations Tim developed, including HD Search Dogs and The Siren Project (www.thesirenproject.org), highlighting their missions and impact. They also take a hard look at gaps in current training approaches, what it truly means to be operationally ready, and the critical need to better simulate real-world stressors faced during deployments. This episode is a candid and insightful discussion about growth, preparedness, and pushing the standard forward in the working dog and rescue community.

1 Apr 2026 - 1 h 55 min
episode Disaster Dog Podcast Episode 6: FSA's...Black, White, or Gray? artwork

Disaster Dog Podcast Episode 6: FSA's...Black, White, or Gray?

Rami and Mike sit down to tackle one of the more talked-about topics in the disaster response canine world — FSAs and testing in USAR. In this episode, they break down the true spirit and intent behind the tests, how different teams interpret and implement them in the field, and what a “new school” mindset might look like moving forward. This conversation dives into philosophy, standards, training culture, and the evolving expectations of disaster search dogs. Some of the takes may ruffle feathers — and that’s intentional. The goal isn’t agreement; it’s dialogue. If this episode sparks debate, questions long-held assumptions, or pushes the community to think differently, then it’s doing exactly what it was meant to do: start meaningful conversation within the world of USAR canines.

1 Mar 2026 - 1 h 13 min
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