We've talked about what to focus on when getting your first bird dog but haven't really touched on when your planning the next dog.  While obviously similar, we do get the question a lot if there are other considerations when planning on having...

GDIY Profiles are bonus episodes that feature your average DIY dog trainer and hunter.  All dog owners have a story of what got them involved and the main lessons learned along the way.  Hearing numerous people’s stories along with their...

Nick Larson from Project Upland joins us to discuss his new puppy and what he's doing different with this one based on the lessons he learned from his first.  We also discuss Grouse hunting in MN, hunting in wolf country, good grouse cover, and a...

This week we have Andrew & Jacob from The Southern Outdoorsman talking about their very first impressions of a NAVHDA training day and the numerous different dogs they got to watch.  They are just starting the journey of getting their first...

Jess McGuire and Noah Smith of Quail Forever joins us this month to talk about some of the programs and initiatives within the organization to try and develop good Quail habitat!  You'll hear a quick overview of how their programs help both...

Have you ever thought about raising your own pigeons for training?  We are joined by "Pigeon Nick" this week who explains that anyone can raise their own pigeons.  You dont have to have a ton of land or space to make it happen and they...

GDIY Profiles are bonus episodes that feature your average DIY dog trainer and hunter.  All dog owners have a story of what got them involved and the main lessons learned along the way.  Hearing numerous people’s stories along with their...

Just like everything in dog training, there are many different methods to train a specific task.  This episode we discuss and break down numerous methods to train the NAVHDA Duck Search.  We cover what a duck search is, when and where to...

This week we cover everything retrievers with Bill Mattes of River Ridge Kennels.  We discuss a number of topics including the importance of simulating realistic hunting scenarios in your training as well as why hunt testing your dogs is...

The National Bird Dog Museum is dedicated to the preservation and perpetuation of bird dog, field trial, and hunting traditions. Located in Grand Junction, Tennessee, the museum houses a repository of art, photography, and memorabilia about field...

Small Munsterlanders are definitely growing in popularity.  Carrah has been raising and hunting SMs for a while now while also being very involved within the SMCNA.  She tries to use her personal dogs in many different venues including...

This week we have a wide ranging conversation that covers how we approach planning or big hunting trips and provides some insight into how we decide the what, when, where, and how.  As we don't claim to be experts on dog training, we also aren't...

GDIY Profiles are bonus episodes that feature your average DIY dog trainer and hunter.  All dog owners have a story of what got them involved and the main lessons learned along the way.  Hearing numerous people’s stories along with their...

We discuss the challenges of facing TOO MUCH information when it comes to figuring out how to train your dog.  Its a testament to the the dog training community that so many are willing to help others but it can be a challenge, especially for a...

The deadline for public commenting on the Nantahala-Pisgah Forest Plan is 6/29.  Mike Nieduski comes on to give a really quick talk on when, where, why, & how to leave your comment.  This plan will directly impact the habitat for all...

Scott Caldwell of Rusty Gun Kennels joins us for a wide ranging conversation.  Long term goals for your pup.  Why test?  Can't train dogs with emotion.  Pups can do no wrong.  Force Fetch leads into Duck Search.  Force...

GDIY Profiles are bonus episodes that feature your average DIY dog trainer and hunter.  All dog owners have a story of what got them involved and the main lessons learned along the way.  Hearing numerous people’s stories along with their...

Emily Shirey of Shorthairs & Shotguns is no stranger to being a "beginner."  This conversation spans her journey from working with horses, to branching off into training obedience, to now training bird dogs.  Emily gives a unique...

One of the most commonly discussed topics in dog training is E-Collars.  This week we discuss the basics as at it pertains to what types of collars and how to use them.  E-Collars can be a magical tool to have in your tool box IF used...

June's Spotlight company is Kamo, Inc.  They focus on rescue services for sport dogs and introducing/mentoring new people to the hunting world.  This company is still fairly new but doing great things with being able to grow the hunting...

We are joined this week by Ann Janernoa where we have a wide ranging discussion on dogs.  We cover how she got into the dog world, how she got into breeding and her viewpoints on pairing the right dogs, the dogs she prefers and needs for guiding...

Angie Barron of Elite Sport Dogs joins us to break down Behavior Theory.  This episode goes deep into understanding the WHY instead of the HOW to train each individual dog.  Behavior Theory concentrates on how to communicate to your dog...

GDIY Profiles are bonus episodes that feature your average DIY dog trainer and hunter.  All dog owners have a story of what got them involved and the main lessons learned along the way.  Hearing numerous people’s stories along with their...

This week we recorded a check in episode to catch everyone up on what we are up to. It's been a while since we just checked in and had a fun conversation so this week we cover a lot of things including Nick's training with Lucy and addressing her...

David Kurlander, host of The Pack Animal Podcast, joins us to discuss typical dog behavior and how it relates to the pack mentality.  David is an animal behavior specialist who has years of experience working with wolves, coyotes, and fox. ...