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From Elite Jockey to Premier Dog Breeder and Trainer

David Cohen’s journey from the racetrack to the forefront of elite dog breeding and training is a testament to his lifelong passion for animals, discipline, and excellence. As a professional jockey with over 20 years of experience, David built a reputation for precision, patience, and perseverance—qualities that have seamlessly translated into his success as a breeder and trainer.
As a Jockey

David has achieved over 1,800 career wins, earning accolades such as the 2018 Comeback Jockey of the Year and induction into the Jewish Sports Hall of Fame in 2022. His extensive experience riding horses worldwide honed his ability to read animal behavior, build trust, and work in harmony with highly athletic animals. Success on the track required a deep understanding of each horse’s unique temperament, physical condition, and training needs—a skill set he has carried into his work with dogs.

Transition to Dog Breeding and Training

David’s elite breeding program focuses on American Terriers, emphasizing working dog capabilities such as scent detection, advanced obedience, tracking, and protection work. His approach is deeply rooted in the principles that made him a successful jockey:

1. Building Trust
2. Tailored Training:
3. Precision and Patience:
4. Physical and Mental Conditioning:

The Perfect Blend of Experience and Passion

David’s background as a jockey taught him the value of consistency, adaptability, and high-performance standards. These qualities have become the foundation of his dog program, where he combines elite genetics with structured, early-stage training to produce exceptional working dogs.

By integrating lessons from the equestrian world, David has elevated his breeding program, creating a legacy of excellence that mirrors his success in horse racing. His ability to translate the principles of elite performance across species has established him as a leading figure in the working dog community.

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We've got a special interview with two fine gentlemen. They are each well accomplished, but have unique stories. They may seem like an unlikely pair to be collaborating with each other which makes this story unique. This is a special episode about redemption and seeing the good in people in spite of past misdeeds. It took some intestinal fortitude and careful consideration to come forward with this story. There's no hiding from it, but it's a whole different ball game to openly broadcast it. We're happy to know these gentleman and share their stories. Be on the lookout for seminars they will be offering in the future.

Bob Ungurean is a dual purpose canine handler in the suburbs outside of Philadelphia. He operates Tri County Canine which focuses on pet training as well as police canine seminars ranging from variable surface tracking to team integration.

Fritz Vorderbrug is the owner of FirstLine K9 in Pennsylvania. Firstline K9 is a law enforcement K9 vendor that offerers single and dual purpose K9’s, as well as a provider of pet training of all forms. Several years ago, Fritz teamed up with Bob Ungrean of Tri County Canine. The duo offers fast paced law enforcement training seminars geared toward canines and handlers of all skill levels.

We are pleased to announce that Vested Interest in K9's has become our newest sponsor. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is a 501c(3) non-profit whose mission is to provide bullet and stab-protective vests and other assistance to dogs. Check it out www.vik9s.org.

Please welcome Ray Allen Manufacturing as a sponsor to the podcast. Go to the most trusted name in industry for all of your k9 related equipment. For a 10% discount use the RAMWDDP10 discount code.

Welcome our sponsor Gold Coast K9. Gold Coast K9 trains and deploys hand-selected service dogs for personal and family protection, police agencies, and school districts. Their training programs rank among the best and most trusted in the world. Follow Gold Coast k9 on all social media platforms. For 10% off merchandise use the GCK910 discount code on their website www.goldcoastk9.com

HLTK9 Conference continues to be a supporter of the WDDP. They are gearing up for the next conference in Myrtle Beach SC. Plan ahead, the 2025 conference will be April 1,2,3, 2025. Register today at www.htlk9.com.

Welcome out newest sponsor NCK9LLC. Located in Four Oaks NC, just east of Raleigh NC. Jim O'Brien and staff offer a variety of K9 services. Contact them at Phone : 919-353-7149 Email: jobrien@nck9.us

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Steve “Zane” Stoops spent the last 19 years as the Senior Combat Assault Dog Trainer (CAD) for the United States Joint Special Operations Command-JSOC, assigned to the 1st SFOD-D, located at Ft. Liberty, NC (retired January 2024.) He and a very small and exclusive group of Special Operators are innovators and developed many K9 training philosophies utilized today by the most elite SOF tactical working dog programs throughout the world. Steve actively handled these dogs in numerous combat situations facing fire fights, suicide bombers, and IEDs. A veteran of 14 combat deployments, Steve was also requested by and assisted Naval Special Warfare units in Iraq. During this time, Steve also played a crucial role in the development of the following CAD programs worldwide:

• Conducted the initial training course for Army Ranger CAD program.
• Selected and trained the CADs and Handlers for the elite British Special Forces, traveling to England to instruct at the inaugural K9 course for both British Army and Naval Special Operators and their dogs.
• Selected and trained the dogs for the Danish Jaeger Corps, traveling to Scandinavia to conduct training events.
• Stood up a K9 program in a combat zone by importing dogs into the zone for the Kurdish Counter Terror Group (CTG).
• Assisted the German KSK with their CAD program and was co-located with them on a combat deployments.
• Assisted the Norwegian SOF Dog program in Afghanistan.
• Stood up the CAD program for the FBI Hostage Rescue Team, selecting and training the K9/Handler teams on a multi-week training course.

Prior to working for Special Operations, Steve stood up and supervised a protection dog program in Afghanistan for Afghan President Hammed Karzai (2002.) Thereafter, Steve stood up a detection dog program in Tirana, Albania, for the Albanian National Police (2003.)

Steve’s K9 career started while serving 15 of his 20 years as a Police K9 Officer in Anderson, Indiana, after serving in the United States Marine Corps as a Security Specialist at U.S. Embassies throughout Europe and South America. While a K9 Officer, Steve was a SWAT Team member, SWAT Dog handler, and a veteran of hundreds of K9 deployments. He experienced numerous violent encounters with suspects including Officer involved shootings and edged weapon attacks and was responsible for numerous narcotics seizures with his K9s. Steve

We are pleased to announce that Vested Interest in K9's has become our newest sponsor. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is a 501c(3) non-profit whose mission is to provide bullet and stab-protective vests and other assistance to dogs. Check it out www.vik9s.org.

Please welcome Ray Allen Manufacturing as a sponsor to the podcast. Go to the most trusted name in industry for all of your k9 related equipment. For a 10% discount use the RAMWDDP10 discount code.

Welcome our sponsor Gold Coast K9. Gold Coast K9 trains and deploys hand-selected service dogs for personal and family protection, police agencies, and school districts. Their training programs rank among the best and most trusted in the world. Follow Gold Coast k9 on all social media platforms. For 10% off merchandise use the GCK910 discount code on their website www.goldcoastk9.com

HLTK9 Conference continues to be a supporter of the WDDP. They are gearing up for the next conference in Myrtle Beach SC. Plan ahead, the 2025 conference will be April 1,2,3, 2025. Register today at www.htlk9.com.

Welcome out newest sponsor NCK9LLC. Located in Four Oaks NC, just east of Raleigh NC. Jim O'Brien and staff offer a variety of K9 services. Contact them at Phone : 919-353-7149 Email: jobrien@nck9.us