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. ...

We are joined by the President & CEO of Ruffed Grouse Society, Ben Jones.  We discuss the recent changes within RGS and how they will impact the mission moving forward.  Proper forest and habitat management is more important than ever so...

Scott Caldwell of Rusty Guns Kennel joins us to discuss the Deutsch Kurzhaars and a general overview of the German testing system.  How do DKs differ from GSPs?  How is the NAVHDA testing system and German Testing System similar?  How...

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 are joined this week by Ian Kelley to discuss labs and some of the basic breakdown of retriever trials.  We also talk about his experience working with labs as well as his recent journey dealing with his lab Cane fighting cancer. ...

This week we are joined by Grayson Guyer of Lost Highway Kennels to discuss a wide array of topics.  We cover his entry into bird dogs, French Brittanys, and the disconnect/barrier of how we define things as it pertains to training dogs. ...

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...

Even among training partners Force Fetch can look differently as far as the steps to follow.  We discuss our individual steps and what each one entailed for us.  While a few of the individual steps are slightly different, the overall purpose...

There are a million opinions on how to train dogs and it seems like there are even more opinions when it comes to Force Fetch.  Even down to the name "Force Fetch."  This episode we discuss the program and try to provide a lot of general...

It's truly amazing what dogs can accomplish given the right job.  Working Dogs for Conservation takes rescue dogs and trains them to help with a number of amazing tasks such as stopping wildlife crime, ecological monitoring, and biosecurity of...

This week we are joined by Ken McAdow and we have a wide ranging conversation talking about NAVHDA, training scenarios, a little bit of Force Fetch, and his new "protege."  This was a fun conversation that we hope you enjoy.  Please remember...

There are a bunch of training besides basic obedience that can get done on a daily basis in your backyard.  Even though you may not have access to a bunch of land and/or birds, there are some exercises you can perform that will directly correlate...

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...

Spring time means turkey season!  While we know there's not a turkey spring season that allows dogs, we thought it would be a good time to branch out and learn about this unique type of hunting that you don't hear much about.  Steven Kinder...