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  • You never know who's paths may cross on these trips and when previous GDIY guest from episode 230, Tyson Bowden, messaged saying he was in the area we were able to link up. His buddy Lars Jacobson of Crispi Boots was his riding partner and we all got out in the middle of nowhere for a quick hunt and conversation.

    First impressions of Montana

    Overanalyzing and second guessing yourself

    What cover were the Sharptail Grouse in?

    Goals and expectations coming into the trip

    Keeping camp both mobile and efficient

    A quick break for hunting!

    Hunting large grasslands as opposed to agriculture

    The right boot for the upland hunter

    Boot height

    Boot Flex

    Boot material and waterproofing

    Insulated vs non insulated

    The importance of socks

    Introducing the NEW Crispi Gaiters!


    Shotguns only work if there are shotgun shells....

    Drinking the 28 gauge Kool Aid from Upland Gun Company

    The dog power joining us in camp

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  • Riding a horse to chase bird dogs across the prairies of North Dakota will be one of the experiences that sticks with me for quite a while. Kenton Bryant, Dave Stover, and Will Dunn join me to discuss everything about the tradition of horseback field trials.
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    History of horseback hunting in the United States

    Horseback field trials in the United States

    Impact of diminishing bird numbers

    American Field Trial is a lifestyle

    Trial dogs versus “hunting dogs”

    Superior independence on the edge of chaos

    Importance of mentorship 

    Range and capability of dogs

    Breeds and qualities in a field trial dog

    Horses and the nostalgia

    Ricky Bobby of the uplands

    Developing versus training

    Point ‘em or knock ‘em

    Pigeons on a pole… and horses?

    Can high caliber trial dogs be house dogs too?

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  • Revisiting the conversation I had with Del Whitman of D.C. Whitman Custom Gunsmithing discussing the basics of selecting the proper ammunition to effectively and ethically hunt your targeted game. This episode was originally released on


    Local grouse hunting update

    Pointer & flusher combo on grouse

    Getting into ballistics

    Appropriate ammo for vintage shotguns

    Low pressure loads

    Analyzing the ammo for the actual gun you're using

    The components of a shotgun shell

    High brass vs low brass?

    Assessing the types of shot

    Patterning the shot

    Lead vs non-toxic shot

    Shot size and the pellet count reference chart


    Different shot per barrel?

    Picking the correct shell off the shelf

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  • This episode is all about the ever neglected flushing dog! John Huddleston of Over the Mountain Kennels is a tried and true Boykin Spaniel man and joins me to talk flushing dog training and much much more.
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    The 2025 St. Huberts Trial on February 8th and 9th is ready for Sign Ups!

    What makes a quality flushing dog?

    The proper range for a flusher

    Steadiness is more for safety than practicality?

    Style in the flush?! Breed standards on how each flushes

    Getting the dog hunting within range

    Young puppy walks with the whistle

    Steering the dog in the field

    Are we building drive in a young flusher puppy?

    The benefits of the place board

    Why is "sit" actually called "hup" in the flusher world

    The traditional dressing up for trials

    The level of retrieving required in the flushing field

    Flushing and pointing dog combos

    How did Boykins become THE South Carolina dog?

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  • Mike Neiduski of Ugly Dog Hunting joins me for a discussion that spans a number of relevant dog topics which most of them simply come back to the question of "Why are we testing?"
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    Impressions of the upland community through so many unique lenses

    Becoming a judge to become a better handler?

    Learning by seeing so many different dogs and handlers

    IF using a command then actually use it!

    Test jitters and nervousness

    Why are we testing?

    Where does ego fall into testing and preparation?

    "I'll fix that later"

    Are people losing the "purpose" of how we test?

    Some dogs find birds. Some dogs happen upon birds.

    Field search vs duck search criteria to earn a prize 1 in Utility

    Judging AND training by committee

    Tracking is the biggest wild card in NAVHDA

    The judges only get a limited window to view each dog

    Dream booking the duck search event

    Don't be afraid of new ideas!


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  • One of the concerns for dog handlers in certain regions would be the presence of wolves. How concerned should you actually be though? Randy Johnson, large carnivore specialists for the Wisconsin DNR, joins me to discuss the species and how it impacts us as dog handlers.

    Cougars, Bears, & Wolves....oh, my!

    The historical timeline of wolves in Wisconsin

    The Gray Wolf pack structure and size

    Very territorial

    Depredation on local farms

    The ESA impact on responding to depredation

    Opportunistic feeders

    Their response to us entering their home range

    Human interaction

    The wolf conflict interactive map

    95% of conflicts are on hounds and not bird dogs

    Rendezvous sites

    Our options in handling a conflict between wolves and our dogs

    Prevention is #1

    The "tracking bell" vs "dinner bell" debate

    The "decoy" wolf leading to an ambush

    Disease crossover concerns

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  • Not all professional gun dog trainers have the land and resources that are typically associated with training gun dogs. Josh Wiggins of Houston Dog Works joins me for a wide ranging conversation on his training perspectives that affords him the capability to train sporting dogs while living and operating in a major city such as Houston, TX. This is also what motivated him to start his new company Gundog Garage!
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    Behavior modifications are the same as regular training

    Dog training pricing and gun dogs vs pet dogs

    Dog training is dog training BUT not all dog trainers are dog trainers

    Genetics absolutely matter! But they aren't everything!

    Genetics can overshadow training but training can also overshadow genetics

    Are you actually a 'team' if the dog is simply working to get it's own reward?

    Clarity of the release

    Management can and does fail

    Accountability is not always in line with fairness

    Dogs mistaking your kindness for weakness. (Letting them sleep in bed???)

    Dont skip steps. The dog SHOULDN'T know better.

    Is the juice worth the squeeze?

    Training gun dogs in urban environments with Gundog Garage

    People don't know what they don't know

    The tool doesn't change. Only its application

    Care as much about the dogs attitude as you do about the actual behavior

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  • There is much more to breeding than just pairing up a male and female! Gretchen Zwerlein of V.D. Wildblumen Kleine Munsterlander joins me to discuss her process when it comes to making the decision to breed, whelping the litter, and her process when it comes to developing throughout the early puppyhood stages.
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    Why the Munsterlander?

    What makes the German system produce consistent results?

    What made Gretchen decide to breed?

    Not all dogs are worth breeding

    The risk of breeding for the dam

    Doing right by the puppies right out of the gate with ENS and/or ESI?

    Exposing young litters to EVERYTHING!

    Turning puppies into problem solvers

    Make it challenging but not too difficult. Hope outweighing struggle.

    The vetting process and finding the right puppy buyers

    The puppy selection/matching process

    The checklist and wanting forgiving puppies

    Struggle leads to good stuff!

    The handoff to the new owners

    Noise sensitivity and exposure

    Who is "Toad"?!?

    Encouraging rewards away from us for close working pups

    Trainer's and their own dog's always need the most work

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  • Danielle Prewett from Meateater joins us to discuss her new cookbook, Wild + Whole: Seasonal Recipes for the Conscious Cook. She also shares valuable tips and insights on preparing and savoring the meat you and your dogs have worked so hard for!
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    -What does "sustainable" actually mean?
    -The price and cost of buying meat
    -Eating only wild game and not buying ANY meat?
    -Plucking vs skinning vs breasting
    -What have your birds been eating recently?
    -Red meat vs white meat birds
    -"What grows together goes together"
    -"Hot and fast" or "low and slow"?
    -Neutral flavor oils with high smoke points
    -Preferred cooking methods
    -Common mistakes when it comes to cooking wild game
    -Field care and dry aging considerations
    -Introducing wild game to non hunters
    -Dont miss the Pheasant Cocovine or the Pheasant/Turkey cutlet recipes!

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  • I'm just dropping in for a quick recap of my recent trip to Montana. Also, since I haven't checked in solo for quite a while I have a few housekeeping items to check off the list!
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    Some quick announcements and housekeeping

    A new puppy?!?

    From camper to mobile truck camping. A summary of my new system

    Getting to Montana with a stop off in MN

    Horseback trial in the ND grasslands?!

    Some bad luck starts

    Getting to camp and really breaking in the new shotgun!

    Hunting report

    Report cards for the dogs, birds, and gear

    A little bad luck persists

    Getting home and preparing for OCT!

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  • Nate Czarnota of Iron Oak Dog Company sits down with me after his training seminar to discuss a number of topics that were addressed throughout the weekend.
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    What was the goal of putting on this style of a seminar?

    Active dog, reactive handler

    Leash and line management

    Be comfortable being uncomfortable

    Anyone thats really advanced is truly just good at the basics

    Pressure that both handlers and dogs are okay with

    Keeping the good attitude throughout

    "Space between the notes"

    Hope has to be higher than the struggle

    Room service and removing the "competition"

    Allow the dog to experience consequences

    The power of a check chord and back pressure

    The most efficient path to the reward is through us

    Maximizing intensity while maintaining stability via room service as opposed to mark and release

    Direct and indirect reward examples through Force Fetch

    Shaping behaviors doesn't mean we don't obtain the "have to" element

    The importance of "aquariums"

    Balancing the language and theory with hands on application

    Other influences and resources to explore


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  • There is a ton of information, opinions, concerns, and concepts out there when it comes to training dogs with electronic collars. One of the most qualified people in the dog training space to speak on the subject is Justin Rigney of K9 Services Unlimited.
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    Justin landed in dog training and became a "professional student"

    What even is an "E-collar"

    Make the dogs addicted to the equipment

    When to introduce the E-collar

    Charging the stimulation

    Opposition reflex

    The dopamine box

    The E-collar is not just for brakes and corrections

    Justin's thoughts on the individual manufacturers of E-collars

    Dogs learn vis tactile pressure and our intentions do not matter!

    The benefits of an E-collar with a finger kick

    Different points of contact. Even on the tail?!?

    Pairing the E-collar with their nose?

    Momentary and continuous pressure confusion

    Be consistent in your commands and cues

    Activation stim becoming aversive stim?

    The dog must wear the tool frequently

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  • Chris Armanini of Full Send K9 comes on to discuss and demonstrate his entire program of the "Unforced Force Fetch."
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    What aspects of the traditional approaches motivated a new outlook?

    How many dogs were washed out because their genetics couldn't overcome a traditional approach?

    The language and theory behind the UFF process

    When do we name the behaviors?

    Is "hold" implied or a separate command?

    Where does the pressure come into play?

    From slip lead pressure to E-collar pressure

    Free shaping the retrieve as a young pup

    Room service payment in behavior vs rewarding out of behavior. Direct vs Indirect reward

    Successive Approximation and the power of frustration and struggle

    Do you have to start with shaping the retrieve even if you didn't start it as a pup?

    Naming the "fetch" command

    The variety of items to use on the table

    Making the table itself challenging for the dog

    Getting on the table and walking through the steps of the process

    Whats the difference between a slip lead and the toe hitch?

    Whats wrong with the ear pinch?

    Leaving the table and going to the ground

    Accidentally pairing a correct with the command

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  • In this episode, we explore the value of continuous learning and the importance of embracing new perspectives in dog training. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, there's always room to grow by stepping outside your comfort zone. I'm joined by Randall Lykens of Liberty Canine, Justin Rigney of K9 Services Unlimited, Tim Andrews, and Chris Armanini of Full Send K9 for an insightful discussion on how trainers in the gun dog community—and beyond—can benefit from incorporating fresh approaches into their training routines.
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    The dog's perception of pressure while in drive

    Impulse control and the value of the dog taking a lesser reward while in drive

    You may THINK you want the dog with the highest drive....

    Charged markers and owning the dog's stomach via food

    Why do these guys train the way they do?

    Create a world where the dog cant self reward!

    Getting the enthusiasm WITH the control

    People's reluctance to consider new approaches

    Everything evolves

    Women are better trainers and the impact that has had within dog breeding

    Preparing for pressure and theres not a one way fix for everything

    Old school pressure on/pressure off training gets boring. Make training ENJOYABLE again

    What is actually in it for the dog to retrieve?

    Teaching the out and how Force Fetch can actually be used to fix barking and leaking

    You are your own architect to your training process. Make some art!

    The dogs are constantly analyzing us

    The hardest aspect of training is the human

    Dogs are master manipulators and ALWAYS studying you!


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    Justin Rigney | @k9servicesunlimited
    Tim Andrews | @mitswerdna
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  • I'm joined by Mark Dinsmore who is here to remind people that you cant have effective training without appropriate planning and focusing on the execution of the plan.
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    Trialing an EB in France

    European vs US trials

    "French" or "Epagneul Breton" and comparing them to the "American" Brittany

    Start with a specific goal in mind

    Break your goal down into individual steps

    Set yourself up for success or failure with the "6 P's"

    Adapt when necessary

    What works for you may not work for me!

    FOCUS on your dog!

    Take ownership and make the mistakes to learn

    We don't want "perfect" dogs in training

    The rule of 3s

    Proof the behavior!

    Dont let the dogs get bored!

    The importance of body language

    The rope theory with obedience

    Stop working to failure!

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  • Brett Edstrom comes on to discuss how the 'best' Ruffed Grouse dogs are proven on wild birds in cover dog trials. Its the catch and release approach to Ruffed Grouse Hunting that George Bird Evans used to long for in his writings!
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    Learning under a "legendary" trainer

    Did we lose anything through the decades of "wash outs"?

    From retrievers to horses to grouse dogs

    Painting a picture of a true cover dog

    Running to the "edge of the bell"

    Walking us through a brace

    How are cover dog judges qualified?

    What exactly are the judges grading?

    The impact of the handler's approach within a brace

    Two types of people: 1- they like dogs and 2- they like THEIR dog

    Real wild bird hunting in these trials

    The trial seasons in fall and spring

    The "super bowl" in the cover dog game

    Breeds competing in the trials

    No flushing dogs?

    Wild bird trials are more romantic

    "Singing" to the dog

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  • With the much anticipated early bird hunting season finally upon us in a few weeks, I've received quite a number of emails and messages concerned about snakes and questions about the Rattlesnake Vaccine so I thought it would be worth republishing the episode I recorded last year with Chris Jenkins of the Orianne Society where we talked everything snakes and how it pertains to all of us with dogs.

    Why are we doing a snake episode?

    Addressing the fear of snakes

    The overlap of bird and reptile populations

    Do specific snakes smell differently than others for a dog?

    Types of venomous snakes and the regions they are found

    "Safe" temperatures for snakes to stay underground

    "Venom" vs. "poisonous" and the types

    The vaccine. Effective or not?

    How does Chris keep his dogs safe from snakes?

    Snake aversion training

    Non venomous snake bite concerns

    The make up of a bite: dry/wet, location, etc.

    Breaking snake myths

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    Snake Talk Episode 83. "Snakebite in Dogs with Dr. Schaer"
    Quail Forever Article "Snakes and Turtles and Quail, Oh My!"
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  • Ryan McIntosh of Southern Wires Kennels joins us to share his journey and insights from establishing himself as a professional dog trainer in the demanding Texas heat. Tune in to hear about the challenges he faced, from finding his preferred training approach to building confidence in the process. 
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    Deciding to take the plunge into professional dog training

    A variety in training and hunting for your dog

    Learning curves and advice in becoming a pro trainer

    Get creative to take the road of the least pressure

    Defining a "soft" dog

    Heeling struggles

    Piecing together the steadiness process

    Instances where a flank collar was necessary

    Dont skip the check chord work!

    Using "whoa" in the West method

    Tips for working dogs in the heat

    Balancing client dogs with your own dogs

    Hunting Hungarian Partridge

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  • Todd and Jocelyn Sackett from Sweet Briar Pet Transport joins us to discuss how their unique service can add efficiency and convenience to your travel plans. Whether you're working with a trainer across the country or trying to figure out how to fit in that dream trip without sacrificing days of travel time, a professional pet transport service might be the perfect solution!
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    From packing firewood in Alaska with New Foundlands to starting a Pet Transport service out of Indiana

    Covid shut downs proved there was a need for a quality pet transport service

    Acquiring the vans and breaking into the market

    A valuable concept recognized by professional dog people

    Requirements getting started: USDA certification, Insurance, and the rig

    Built and planned with potential breakdowns in mind

    They aren't paid to train. They are paid to transport them safely.

    The emergency vet protocol

    Puppy travel requirements

    Older dog special needs

    The feeding process per owner's instructions

    Rest break process and procedure

    Pricing and scheduling

    Can help you save on surgical & reproductive costs with reaching other regions

    Breeding hookups

    Keeping owners updated in route

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  • Kristofer Sandlund from Sweden joins us to share his perspectives on hunting, training, and living with dogs in Sweden and compare them to the practices in the US.
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    Getting started with hunting dogs in Sweden

    Duck Tollers to Kleiner Munsterlanders

    Calling in Hazel Grouse

    How to hunt the 'horror bird' Cappercallie Grouse

    Where to find the Willow Ptarmigan

    Cultural differences: no ecollars, no crates, no shooting training birds

    Dog trialing with seagulls?!

    Obtaining a hunting license in Sweden

    The shotgun culture compared to the US

    Conservation practices and protections

    Kristofer's dream hunt

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