A listener asked us a few weeks ago what the real cost of owning a bird dog was.  I obviously didnt have a number for him but it go me thinking.  Joe and I got together to TRY and put a number down for the average bird dog...

GDIYves is a monthly bonus episode hosted by Kyley Caldwell that brings relatable stories from the women that train and hunt dogs themselves.  These aren't women that just do it because their boyfriends or husbands do it.  They do it because...

This week Steve Short and Arwen Dabb joins us to discuss field trialing!  There are a number of misconceptions in the trial world as it comes to hunting dogs while Steve and Arwen disprove them.  They are competitive in trials while also...

Bridget Nielson of Wall Canyon Kennels joins us this week to talk about how we can all make the most out of NAVHDA training days.  The chapters can plan everything down to the last detail but if you don't do your homework and have a plan then its...

How does a dog's nose work?  What impacts the dog's capability to use it's nose?  What does this mean in terms of how we hunt and train with the dog?  Tom Brownlee has been studying and teaching the subject of canine olfactory senses...

This week we talk with experienced Maine Search and Rescue handler Spencer Fuller.  Spencer has been utilizing GSPs for years to accomplish Search and Rescue tasks including tracking people lost in the woods to recovering bodies out of the...

GDIYves is a monthly bonus episode hosted by Kyley Caldwell that brings relatable stories from the women that train and hunt dogs themselves.  These aren't women that just do it because their boyfriends or husbands do it.  They do it because...

This week we do something a little different.  Angie Barron threw out a challenge to Scott Caldwell to do a joint episode where they discuss a few different topics to see where they agree and possibly disagree.  Scott, not one to shy away...

What's left to talk about when planning your next pup and getting ready?  This episode focuses on some of the other side topics/questions that haven't been covered the past number of weeks.  What's better?  Big or small dog?  Short...

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...

There are a few staples in the dog world that you can 100% count on eliciting some sort of debate or argument.  Selecting a male or female dog will bring out a lot of opinions, facts, myths, and just outright lies while discussing.  David...

Angie Barron of Elite Gun Dogs returns to discuss the importance of starting out correctly with your puppy.  This conversation covers a lot of ground from house prep, which toys to use and not use, the importance of crate training, NOT GOING TOO...

GDIYves is a monthly bonus episode hosted by Kyley Caldwell that brings relatable stories from the women that train and hunt dogs themselves.  These aren't women that just do it because their boyfriends or husbands do it.  They do it because...

Blaine, Jason, and Pattie come back this week to really dive deep in pairing the right pup with the right buyer.  What are the considerations and what are some of the "tricks" people try to pick their pup?  What age do they feel is best to...

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...

WHY do breeders breed the dogs they do?  How do they decide which qualities to pass on and which to avoid?  There's a lot of work and time that goes into breeding and do you think that you as a buyer have a RIGHT to one of the pups? ...

When first starting your journey into getting a new dog, one of the first decisions you will need to make is which breed or type of dog is right for you?  There's a lot more to it than just if the breeder is close by or has the lowest...

This week we have Kyley Caldwell join us to talk about her journey into the world of gun dogs and hunting.  Growing up in a hunting family, she never took up hunting herself.  It wasnt until she had hunting dogs that got her into the sport...

With a last minute hunting trip detour to NC for the weekend, Nick and Scott hop on to discuss the importance of having goals for your dogs, training plans, and hunting plans.  Just like everything in life, goals are important to keep us...

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...

You want to get involved in NAVHDA but there's not a chapter close enough?  What should you do?  Start a new chapter!  Jeff Tucker of the new Foothills chapter in NC comes on to talk about the steps they very recently went through to...

Corrie Bigelow joins us to talk about working pointing dogs and flushing dogs at the same time.  Its something that a lot of people have at least been curious to try and, when done properly, is very fun and impressive.  We discuss reasons...

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...

Scott Caldwell joins us for a fun discussion on whether or not training methods have advanced so much that we have possibly begun to overshadow some genetic "shortcomings" by being able to out train them.  We also cover all of the details on the...

Roland Blanding has been wanting to do a big hunting trip for years and he was finally able to this year.  The opportunity presented itself from some less than ideal circumstances typical of the year 2020 but also because of the contacts and...