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...

The president of the NAVHDA Minnesota Chapter, Pete Aplikowski, joins us to talk about a wide range of topics.  We talk about the overall benefits of a NAVHDA chapter, how it's important for chapters to continue to evolved their training...

No other group is targeted by anti-hunting or animal rights advocates as much as houndsmen are.  They are usually the first to be challenged by proposed legislation & regulations.  American Houndsmen Federation was formed to provide a...

This week we discuss different aspects of a training day and what everyone should consider to help ensure that everyone gets the most out of an outing.  We cover some general training advice that everyone should consider as well as more specific...

We discuss some of the most common "violations" of hunting etiquette.  Whether you're an experienced hunter or brand new to it, there are certain things you need to be aware of when going out for the first time with a new hunting partner and...

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...

The Bluegrass Uplanders II

We are joined this week by Philip Clevenger and Parker Street of the Appalachian Highlands RGS chapter.  We discuss a wide variety of topics as it relates to hunting Ruffed Grouse in the Southeastern region including dog work, habitat, and how...

It's estimated that more than 20 veterans commit suicide everyday.  K9s For Warriors is ending veteran suicide and returning our warriors to a life of dignity and independence. They rescue and train shelter dogs to be paired as Service Dogs for...

We are talking about something a little different this week.  We sat down with Lonnie Miller of the Alabama Dog Hunters Association to learn more about a very traditional style of hunting that is getting more and more difficult to find people...

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...

The Bluegrass Uplanders are a group of guys that share the same passion for dogs, hunting, and guiding.  Corrie Bigelow joins us to describe how the group came together and where each member is at in the dog world.  You'll hear a little bit...

Nick Goldsberry and his GSP Beau

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 Charles shot the last rooster pheasant left in Iowa....

With the new year just rolling over, we sit down to discuss what our goals are for training and hunting in 2020.  We aren't talking your average new year resolutions that no one sticks with.  We discuss our plans for each of our dogs as well...