Gun Dog It Yourself
Nick Adair and Harold Elie
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150. New Birds and New Areas (Part 1)
We are joined by Keith Marcott of To The Point Outfitters to discuss getting out of your comfort zone and seeing whats just over the next rise with your dogs! Perhaps its time to go after a new experience or, at the very least, a new bird species!
A wanna be Mountain Man from New York turned into a bird hunter living in Wyoming!
Dogs WITH tails or WITHOUT tails?
Favorite birds to hunt?
Least favorite birds to hunt?
Are Chukar or Ruffed Grouse the real "king?"
What is the real appeal to traveling to go hunt?
Not enough dog power? Other factors when planning for your trip?
How do you even begin to pick your destination?
Books and literature leading to adventures.
Poor pheasant take a beating....
Start with the question "Why do you want to go?"
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Aug 4, 2022
Ruffed Grouse Society SERIES: Chapter Involvement
We are joined again by Nick Biemiller, Southern Appalachian Forest Conservation Director of the Ruffed Grouse Society, but accompanying him this episode is Ben Jones, president of RGS and AWS. This episode we discuss everything involving chapter involvement.
RGS is a member supported organization. What does that mean?
Changing from "event centric" to more of a sustainable model
How have the new forester positions worked out for RGS?
The changes have brought monetary success but what about the membership base engagement?
Engagement coordinators
New in person events and ideas by chapters
Local chapters still funding local projects!
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Aug 2, 2022
149. The Versatile Hunting Dog Federation
Jeff Funke of the Versatile Hunting Dog Federation joins me this week to highlight an additional option when it comes to training and testing your dog!
How did the VHDF start?
The VHDF scoring and judging system
No prizes or awards?!?
Who can participate?
Levels of testing (Hunting Aptitude, Advanced Hunting Aptitude, and Performance Evaluation)
"Natural Ability" VS "Trained" subjects
Blood tracking testing!
"Search behind duck"
Confirmation/structure evaluation
Testing on wild birds
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Jul 28, 2022
GDIY PROFILE: Jacob Bliss
Name: Jacob Bliss
Breed: German Shorthair Pointer (GSP)
Location: Nashville, TN
Targets: Quail, Woodcock
Orgs: NAVHDA
Favorite Episodes: Episode 101. Trackin Yet?
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Jul 26, 2022
148. Round Table at Standing Stone Kennels
This week you'll hear a fun conversation we had with Standing Stone Kennels, Jacob Myers of The Southern Outdoorsman, and Charles Coulter of Honor Point Kennels. We covered a lot of ground on this one but the highlights include:
History of Standing Stone. Real people training real dogs.
Being at the starting gate
Common hurdles and challenges for new people
Find your "someone"
The three priorities
Video your sessions!
TIMING
Training session lengths
Maintaining the standard
Everything is genetic
Breeding disqualifications
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Jul 19, 2022
147. Working The Field
Matty Rawlison of Heritage Gun Dogs joins us this week to discuss everything in working a field whether you have a flushing dog or a pointing dog.
Taining flushers for trials and pointers for the hunter. Guiding from MT to AZ
"WILD bird dogs"
Difference in trial flushers and "WBDs"
Pointers vs Flushers
Matching species and cover to each type of dog
Preference to hunt when the leaves are still up or down?
Ranging TOO CLOSE. Causes and solutions
Ranging TOO FAR. Causes and solutions
Too many pigoens for pointers!
Approaching dogs on point!
Hunting at the ready with the flusher!
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Jul 12, 2022
146. Know Your Place
Jordan Horak of Cato Outdoors comes on and discusses everything place boards including how to use them! We aren't limited to just place boards though. We go down a number of rabbit holes on training in this one!
Is it a "place board" or a "platform?"
What exactly is a place board and how do you use it?
Why does elevation matter?
Introducing a puppy to a board.
A good handoff.
Marking behaviors
Avoidance and PERCEIVED pressure.
Foundational training with place boards
Simple, Short, Sterile
Offered behaviors
Get creative and be intentional!
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Jul 7, 2022
GDIY PROFILE: Sean Ewaldt
Name: Sean Ewaldt
Breed: Pudelpointer
Location: Minnesota
Targets: Grouse, Woodcock, Pheasant
Orgs: NAVHDA
Method: n/a
Favorite: The hound and non bird dog episodes
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Jul 5, 2022
145. Jay Lowry of Ryglen Gun Dogs
This week is all about flushing dogs and English Cocker Spaniels! Jay Lowry of Ryglen Gun Dogs joins us to talk all about his UK Engler Cocker operation.
Passion along with others help lead to success
Wilde Rose Kennels w/ Mike Stewart in Memphis, TN to rabbit hunting in England with Ian Openshaw
Importing dogs
Cockers in the field= MAGIC
Early development & obedience standards
First month 3s= recall, kennel, and bathroom
Tools and goals to training a flushing dog
Learn how to learn with steadiness and place boards
Willing to learn new things and adjust
Range
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Jun 28, 2022
144. Modern Gun Dog Family
We are joined by the Wapenskis this week to talk about what its like getting into, training with, and hunting alongside your spouse! Joe and Jennifer Wapenski (of Project Upland and cohost of the Hunting Dog Confidential Podcast ) have an interesting story in not only how they came to the gun dog world but how its impacted their lives ever since!
Working dogs with an actual job
Waterfowl into upland hunting
The hunt for the right breed and breeder
Enter the Deutsch Langhaar
The differences between the Deutsch Langhaar and a German Longhaired Pointer (HDC Episode #32 for more on this)
The value of learning by just observing.
RULE: "Birds are out, mouths are shut!"
Hunting in Washington State
Fall trips and plans
Joe's pigeons
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Jun 23, 2022
Ruffed Grouse Society SERIES: Stewardship Agreements
Nick Biemiller joins us again for the 4th episode of the RGS Series covering Stewardship Agreements.
What are stewardship agreements?
Agreements between the forest service and RGS
Are these tracts just unsellable tracts coming from the Forest Service?
Mutually benefit for RGS and the Forest Service
How do these agreements measure up to the revenue produced prior to the "new model"
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Jun 21, 2022
143. NAVHDA Aims & Rules Clinic
Nick recently attended a NAVHDA Aims and Rules Clinic with the Minnesota chapter. Blaine and Patti Carter along with chapter president Pete Aplikowski join us to discuss the importance of these clinics as well as the chapter infrastructure to be able to put one on.
Increasing Tests and Events to match the NAVHDA growth
The "Handlers Clinic' morphed in to the "Aims and Rules"
Who benefits from these clinics?
What it's like "judging" dogs
The important of proper "Demo Dogs"
Commonalities between clinics and regions
Judges and continuing education
Chapter organization
Small groups and higher chapter engagement
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Jun 14, 2022
142. Pavel's Hunt
We are joined by Pavel Francev this week to breakdown all of the elements and occurrences you see on a video he recently posted of a trip he took last year. You can find the link to his video at BLUEPRINT.
What makes a bird hunter move 13 hours away? Birds....
Hunting with a Weimaraner!
An honest portrayal of upland hunting with your dog on camera
Some dogs develop faster or slower
"The first hunting season doesn't count"
A companion dog before a hunting dogs
Anxiety before the hunt???
PORCUPINE!
SKUNK!
COUGAR!
Huns and Pheasants! Finally!
Per Pavels description on the video: "Upland hunting is not about birds for me, it’s about dogs. Raising your bird dog is a unique experience. You have a vision, than a plan. You start building brick by brick and than your blueprint starts coming alive. All for a single moment - moment your dog freezes on point and the world stops spinning."
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Jun 9, 2022
GDIY PROFILE: Brian Manning
Name: Brian Manning
Breed: German Shorthair Pointer (GSP)
Location: New York
Targets: Grouse, Woodcock, Stocked Pheasant
Orgs: NAVHDA
Method: The Smith Method
Favorite Episodes: Ep. 52 The Duck Search//Ep. 61 Steady To Flush//The Force Fetch Series
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Jun 7, 2022
141. What's the Point with Labs?
Cameron Green joins us talk everything Pointing Labs:
Is a "pointing" lab a joke?
The history of the breed
The creation of the APLA through selective breeding
Define the "point"
Some labs "flush by accident"
Upland hunting and range
Different breed standards than the regular labs?
Traditional versatile breeds vs pointing labs (pros and cons)
Whoa vs sit
APLA Ttesting summary
"Testing" vs "Hunting" dogs
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May 31, 2022
140. A Hunting Lodge and Transport Service
Adam Thomas, owner of the new Sharptail Ridge Lodge in central Montana, joins me to go over his new venture in detail:
What is the idea and how did it come about?
Adam's path into the dog and upland path
Fallin in love with Montana and all of the options it offers
Dog transporting service and why its needed
Conditioning dogs on actual wild birds
Is there an option for more advanced training?
How do we moderate pressure in one area and not taking too much from the resources?
Who does this appeal to and why should it?
Difference in "training" shape and "hunting" shape
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May 26, 2022
Ruffed Grouse Society SERIES: State vs Federal vs Private Lands
Nick Biemiller joins us again for the 3rd episode of the RGS Series covering the differences between State, Federal, and Private lands.
What are the differences between each land ownership?
Which is the easiest to manage?
Which is the more challenging to manage?
The benefits of private projects to public projects?
Private land assistance (Technical as Financial)
State vs Federal public land
How does Pittman Robertson funds fall?
Why not just focus on State instead of Federal?
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May 24, 2022
139. GDIY Training Camp w/ Joe
I was able to snag Joe Heusinger of Creek & Cackle Outfitters to join us and recap the GDIY Training Camp we recently held in upstate New York!
Bullets:
Take 2
How does someone find a career as a fly fishing guide?
Finding the Smith Method
The three tasks we want our dogs to do
Driving the force down and ending up with a partner
The training camp!
Scott's Obedience
Martha's Force Fetch
Kyle's Steadiness
The grounds and food
Getting the most out of attending any dog related event
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May 17, 2022
138. Johnny Houses
Mark Fulmer of Sarahsetter Kennels joins me to talk about his decades long experience training dogs with the help of Quail Johnny Houses!
Bullets:
Why Johnny Houses?
Do Johnny Houses work better for Quail or Chukar?
Johnny House design and functionality tips
Regular maintenance and replenishment
Quail recovery rates and impacts (CATS!)
The benefits of using Quail over Pigeons
The benefits of using Place Boards
Training with field coveys
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May 10, 2022
137. Everything Pigeons! (Part 2)
We close out the conversation on pigeons with Anthony Williams this week but we cover a lot of ground before doing so!
Part 2 Bullets:
How long before getting birds and flying birds?
Starting with Squeakers or Breeders
Different breeds
Medicines and supplements
Using pigeons in water??
Daily time commitments
Avian Influenza and the cost of other bird options
Training and drills
Building drive and confidence
"Raptor Tax"
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May 5, 2022
GDIY PROFILE: Ryan Thompson
Name: Ryan Thompson
Breed: Wirehaird Pointing Griffon and a Brittany
Location: Nova Scotia
Targets: Pheasant, Waterfowl
Orgs: NAVHDA and CKC
Favorite Episodes: Ep. 132 Handling 101 with Bob Owens//GDIY PROFILE: Donald Tyndall
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May 3, 2022
136. Everything Pigeons! (Part 1)
Anthony Williams joins us to educate us on everything pigeons! This 2 part episode will touch on absolutely everything you need to know when considering whether or not raising pigeons is worth it to you or not.
Part 1 Bullets:
From flying rooftop pigeons in Queens with Mike Tyson to racing pigeons at a high level
Why raise pigeons? What makes them so valuable?
Just how expensive are they?
Is this something anyone can do?
Coop design and requirements
Training the Pigeons
How to discuss pigeons with racers if only interested in using their birds for dog training.
Sexing birds
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Apr 26, 2022
135. Coon Hunting PKC National Championship
Lifelong coon hunter, Adam French, invited us up to take part in a PKC nite hunt in IL. I never miss an opportunity to go hear some hounds out in the woods so I accepted and it didn't disappoint!
Money Hunts.
The houndsman lifestyle and dedication
Trial rules and setup
KNOWING your dog
Breeds and traigs of a good coonhound
"Testing" vs "hunting" dogs
How does coon taste?
The training of a coonhound
You've got to LOVE IT!
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Apr 21, 2022
Ruffed Grouse Society SERIES: The Terms and Players
Nick Biemiller is back in the 2nd episode of this series to break down as many of the terms and players involved in the RGS process. No matter who you are, its a bit much when trying to get involved and figure out how everything is supposed to work. Between all of the people, NGOs (non governmental organizations), government agencies, and all of the alphabet soup acronyms any army soldier could ever possibly want. This episode is our attempt to try and put a simple breakdown of all the players involved in one location. Next month's episode we will be jumping into more detailed topics and conversation!
If you have any questions you would like covered in this series then please reach out and let us know!
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Apr 19, 2022
134. The Perfect Finish (Force Fetch 7)
Our buddy Scott Caldwell of Rusty Guns Kennels joins us to close out the Force Fetch series and discuss everything about the finish/handoff. We also have some series Q & A at the end.
FF Series recap/summary
Types of handoffs
When does training start?
The commands
Training the handoff
Common hurdles
Some Q & A
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Apr 12, 2022
133. Pacing and Knowing When You're Done (Force Fetch 6)
How do I know if I'm training too fast? How do I know if I'm training too slow? Cameron Green of the American Pointing Lab Association joins us to discuss this topic from a different perspective.
Retrievers vs Versatiles
Training the dog in front of you
Which is more important? When to start or when to finish?
Does the dog or the trainer set the pace?
Small incremental steps rather than bigger steps
New perspectives as you move forward
When are you done?
Continuing maintenance
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Apr 7, 2022
GDIY PROFILE: Ryan Lynton
Name: Ryan Lynton
Breed: Brittany
Location: Southern Indiana
Targets: Pheasant, Woodcock, Quail, Ruffed Grouse
Orgs: n/a
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Apr 5, 2022
132: Handling 101 (Force Fetch 5)
Everyone can appreciate a dog with a good handle. How do you get there though? Is every handler or dog capable of this? Bob Owens of Lone Duck shares his time with us to come on and break everything down for us:
Taking Force Fetch into handling
Retrieving breeds vs versatile breeds on handling
Handling Drills-- mini T, big mini T, line paths, pattern blinds
Gear-- white stakes, white bumpers, check chord, whistle
"Whistle Sit" tips and drills
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Mar 31, 2022
Ruffed Grouse Society SERIES: Introduction
This is the first episode of a new mini bonus series featuring the Ruffed Grouse Society. Ill be joined by Nick Biemiller once a month to try and breakdown all elements of the process or model that RGS follows in their effort to create more habitat for the birds that we love to chase. In this first episode we introduce Nick and let you all know what we are going to cover in future episodes as well as why we decided to do this mini series.
If you have any questions or topics you would like covered in this series then please reach out and let us know!
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Mar 29, 2022
131. The Process and Steps (Force Fetch 4)
Mark and Martha of Webfoot Outdoors joins us this week to discuss their process and methods getting through their Force Fetch Program!
Preparing the dog before starting
Is there any difference between training a pointer or a flusher?
The Toe Hitch explained
Using a "Hold" command vs not using one
The FF program steps
E-collar overlay
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Mar 22, 2022
130. All About Pressure (Force Fetch 3)
Kyle Hough of Schwarzwald Kennels joins us to discuss everything pressure related when it comes to Force Fetch.
Pros and cons of each type of pressure: Ear Pinch, Toe Hitch, E-collar, and even "no pressure"
Which method does Kyle recommend and which method does he not?
What's the right amount of pressure?
How do you read your dog in determining if its too much pressure or not enough?
Common hurdles or challenges for beginners.
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Mar 17, 2022
GDIY PROFILE: Donald Tyndall
Name: Don Tyndall
Breed: Brittany
Location: North Carolina
Targets: Woodcock, Snipe
Orgs: NAVHDA
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Mar 15, 2022
129. The Importance of "Hold" (Force Fetch 2)
Mark Whalen makes his return this week to breakdown everything "Hold" related! In this episode youll not only hear what "Hold" is and why its so important but youll also hear plenty of advice and tips on how to make your Force Fetch program as successful and efficient as possible! Mark is a huge advocate for the important of "Hold" and how doing it right up front drastically cuts down on the time and pressure needed to complete the program!
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Mar 8, 2022
128. What is Force Fetch and Why Do It? (Force Fetch 1)
In part 1 of our Force Fetch series we have Josh Flowers join us to discuss what exactly Force Fetch is and why should we even consider going through such a retrieving program. We also discuss the important factors for someone brand new considering starting such as common questions or errors, timing, place, and equipment.
This is just the first part of many in a series that we will be putting out over the coming weeks that we hope really breakdowns every aspect of Force Fetch. Its our goal that we provide a much better understanding of Force Fetch rather than just discussing the individual steps. Please keep any questions you may have as the series comes out because there will be a Q & A after all of the episodes!
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Mar 3, 2022
GDIYves: ChristiAnderson
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 they love it and are married to the lifestyle and their dogs. In these episodes you'll hear what got them into the sport and relatable stories of what it was like figuring it out and learning!
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Mar 1, 2022
127. Shed Dogs
Its that time of year again where we are no longer chasing birds but its still a little too early to go target Turkey. So what are we supposed to do to help pass the time with our dogs? Give shed hunting a try! Jeremy Moore of Dogbone joins us to discuss everything shed dogs. We break down some different drills and tips to help train your dog to not only pickup sheds when stumbled upon but to actually start searching for them. You'd also be surprised at how much training such as this translates and bleeds over into our other training goals! This is a fun activity that I personally look forward to every year. Its a very relaxed way to get out with your dog to get some exercise and search out new hunting cover for next Fall!
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Feb 24, 2022
GDIY PROFILE: Zach Grant
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 mistakes, helps promote the idea that WE ALL STARTED AT THE SAME PLACE! Our partner's links can be found at www.gundogityourself.com and our Patreon is at www.patreon.com/gundogityourself
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Feb 22, 2022
126. Dog Breeders and Bird Breeders
Jean Webb has been breeding Gordon Setters for decades and Maggie Snyder is just getting started! Between the both of them we come at this topic from a few different angles. You'll hear a ton of common mistakes/errors, good tips or advise, and plenty of opinions when it comes to deciding to breed or not. Maggie also talks with us about what its like to become a bird supplier. She goes through great lengths and takes great pride in producing and raising the best flying quail east of the MS! This episode has a little something for everyone be it you're wanting to possibly become a breeder one day or still looking at getting your first pup and still looking to learn about the relationships between breeders and owners!
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Feb 15, 2022
125. Savannahs and Grasslands
Can you imagine hunting Prairie Chickens in Tennessee? A long time ago you wouldn't have had to imagine as they used to be plentiful on the landscape. Throughout generations, the mismanagement of our lands and habitat have resulted in different regions becoming unrecognizable to what they once were. The Southeastern Grasslands is just one example of these unrecognizable ecosystems that have been replaced with unhealthy and aging forests. Kyle Lybarger of the Native Habitat Project and Jeremy French of QF and SGI join me this week to discuss this historical landscape and the current challenges we see in present day. If we arent careful and proactive, we will eventually lose one of the historical staples of the upland world in TN: The Bobwhite Quail. Take a second and really think what it would be like to not hear that whistle come spring time. This is a great reminder to not become complacent when it comes to protecting wildlife habitat. What's it mean for us as bird hunters or…
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Feb 10, 2022
GDIY PROFILE: Eric OBrien
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 mistakes, helps promote the idea that WE ALL STARTED AT THE SAME PLACE! Our partner's links can be found at www.gundogityourself.com and our Patreon is at www.patreon.com/gundogityourself
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Feb 8, 2022
124. Backing Dummies
Sometimes when you don't have the right equipment or not happy with the options to buy then you just have to get creative and make your own. Joe Finney of River Roan Kennels decided to take pointer backing dummies to the next level. Joe was fedup with typical backing dummies and plywood cutouts so he developed the most realistic looking backing dummy that is made to real breed specific sizes and weighs next to nothing. I enjoy examples such as this because not everyone has the same equipment. Maybe you just have to start making your own and then maybe it eventually turns into a little side hustle as well! _____ Link Tree ____ Patreon
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Feb 1, 2022
123. First Time Alabama Woodcock Hunters
I linked up with my buddies Jacob and Andrew of the Southern Outdoorsmen this past weekend to try and get first Woodcock contacts for them and their pups They discuss some of the hurdles and learning curves theyve had with their pups thusfar and how its been difficult to just get started finding wild birds for their dogs. It was some fun hunting and a fun conversation that we can all relate to if you think back to when you were first getting going! . Patreon . Link Tree
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Jan 27, 2022
GDIY PROFILE: Cody Mosely
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 mistakes, helps promote the idea that WE ALL STARTED AT THE SAME PLACE! Our partner's links can be found at www.gundogityourself.com and our Patreon is at www.patreon.com/gundogityourself
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Jan 25, 2022
122. Western Quail w/ Dominic Bachman
This week we cover all of the different species of western Quail! Dominic Bachman of Bachman Bay Kennels takes the time to really educate us on each individual species: California, Mountain, Gambels, Mearns, and Scale. Where their located, the cover they prefer, how to hunt them, and even how they behave for your dog! This is a one stop shop for an overview on all of the Quail species in the west! www.linktr.ee.com/gundogityourself www.gundogityourself.com www.patreon.com/gundogityourself
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Jan 18, 2022
121. Chukar Hunting w/ Mel
Mel Leuck joins us to talk all about Chukar hunting with her Pointers. She really breaks down all the details anyone might be curious about when first starting to chase Chukar. A lot of ground covered in this one from getting you and your dogs ready for the hunt, some tactics on how to hunt, as well as her preferred gear. www.gundogityourself.com www.patreon.com/gundogityourself
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Jan 13, 2022
GDIY PROFILE: Darron Monroe
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 mistakes, helps promote the idea that WE ALL STARTED AT THE SAME PLACE!
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Jan 11, 2022
120. Snipe and Rail w/ Jim Burris
Jim Burris joins us this week to discuss probably the most under appreciated upland species to hunt. What exactly are Snipe and Rail? Where can they be found? Are they enjoyable to hunt and work with your dog? How do they taste? I try to milk Jim for as much information as I can considering you dont hear much about it. Let us know if youll be chasing some of these soon or if you have another bird you think is more deserving of the "most under appreciated" reputation! www.gundogityourself.com www.Patreon.com/gundogityourself
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Jan 4, 2022
119. The Return of Old Timer Bill!
An old friend (in more ways than one) joins Harold and I to discuss a bunch of different topics at the tailgate after an enjoyable TN Grouse hunt. We discuss the everchanging landscape in terms of habitat and grouse/quail numbers throughout his MANY years chasing these birds with his Setters. We also cover some tailgate biology, hunt stories, and a few unsolicited opinions. Its always fun catching up with OTB and hope you get something out of it!
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Dec 28, 2021
118. The MN Grouse Slam
Hunter Kamm decided this year he wanted to shoot for the Minnesota Grouse Slam in one season with his Small Munsterlander. You can find 4 different species of Grouse in MN: Ruffed, Prairie Chicken, Sharptail, and Spruce. Hunter shares his story as to why he even wanted to take on this challenge as well as discusses his process including some hurdles and tips.
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Dec 23, 2021
GDIY PROFILE: Chris DiMenichi
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 mistakes, helps promote the idea that WE ALL STARTED AT THE SAME PLACE!
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Dec 21, 2021
117. Bear Dogs!
Kirk Price of the Untamed joins us to discuss everything bear dogs! What its like first starting out, what kind of dogs and how many, the process from start to finish on a hunt, and everything in between. One thing is for sure, you will be hard pressed to find any dog owners more dedicated to their hunt more than houndsmen. It truly is a lifestyle and always enjoyable to hear from a different perspective of the dog world! www.gundogityourself.com www.patreon.com/gundogityourself The Untamed
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Dec 14, 2021
116. First Scent Pointers vs Tracking Pointers (Part 2)
What is the difference between a "true" or "first scent" style dog as opposed to a "tracking" style dog? How does this detail impact not only how you hunt your dog but even how you train or test your dog? Kyle Warren of Paint River Llewellin has been training, hunting, and breeding both styles in his Llewellin Setters for years and joins us to go in depth on this sometimes polarizing topic.
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Dec 9, 2021
GDIYves: Tanya Gates
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 they love it and are married to the lifestyle and their dogs. In these episodes you'll hear what got them into the sport and relatable stories of what it was like figuring it out and learning!
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Dec 7, 2021
115. First Scent Pointers vs Tracking Pointers (Part 1)
What is the difference between a "true" or "first scent" style dog as opposed to a "tracking" style dog? How does this detail impact not only how you hunt your dog but even how you train or test your dog? Kyle Warren of Paint River Llewellins has been training, hunting, and breeding both styles in his Llewellin Setters for years and joins us to go in depth on this sometimes polarizing topic. Give this one a listen (or two) and let us know you thoughts on the subject!
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Nov 30, 2021
114. Iowa Bird Chaser
Nick Martin had a dream. That dream was to shoot a pheasant in every county of his home state Iowa with his Griff. Nick is out trying to make that dream come true! Listen to hear what started this idea and how its coming along. Its really interesting to hear the different reasons and objectives that drives and challenges people in the bird hunting community! They don't have to line up with your own reasons but perhaps its time to add a new goal or challenge? www.gundogityourself.com
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Nov 23, 2021
113. We Dont Know What We Dont Know
Can you remember what it was like when you got home with your first dog? Perhaps you havent even gotten to that stage yet. Either way, we all were in similar territory. The reasons why we got the dog are all different but the intimidating learning curve is just as steep for everyone starting out. My buddy Jacob Myers of the Southern Outdoorsmen Podcast just got his first pup home and still trying to wrap his head around what he just did! He very enthusiastically goes over some of the challenges and his excitement as he gets going! Patreon Gun Dog It Yourself
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Nov 16, 2021
112. Maine Trip Recap
Scott and Harold join me to discuss our resent trip to Maine. We cover what each of our goals were for the trip, if we achieved the goals or not, but also what did we learn that can help us on future trips. We also talk about specific changes in our training programs next year to try and better setup our dogs on wild birds next season.
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Nov 9, 2021
111. Grouse Dogs and Taxidermy
We had the privilege of getting to meet and hunt with Tim Perkins of Perkins Taxidermy a few weeks ago in Wisconsin. Tim has decades of experience in hunting Ruffed Grouse behind dogs as well as taxidermy. He breaks down some of the basics of building a dependable grouse dog as well as some knowledge and tips for those interested in getting a great memory preserved!
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Oct 5, 2021
110. SD Trip Recap!
After a week long trip of hunting Prairie Grouse with my buddy Jacob Little, we sit down and discuss the entire experience. This trip included everything to be expected in a good hunting trip: struggles, successes, new people, unforgettable memories, and of course lessons learned to apply to the next one. Give it a listen and be sure to let us know how your big hunting trips are going so far this year!
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Sep 30, 2021
109. Scout N Hunt Grouse w/ Ann Jandernoa
Ann joins us to break down everything Ruffed Grouse! Where to hunt them along with when to hunt them and how to hunt them. She always goes over all of the benefits that you will find with her Scout N Hunt mapping system! Be sure to check them out and use GDIY10 for 10% off. www.patreon.com/gundogityourself for a bigger discount! www.gundogityourself.com
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Sep 23, 2021
GDIY PROFILE: Naas de Beer
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 mistakes, helps promote the idea that WE ALL STARTED AT THE SAME PLACE!
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Sep 21, 2021
108. Trip Planning
Josh Flowers joins us to talk through some of the basics when it comes to trying to plan a hunting trip. How do you decide on what to chase? Where is the best fit and when during the season should you go? Are you riding solo or going with a group and where are you staying? Should you camp? Getting sick of the questions yet? Listen to Josh and get all the answers! www.gundogityourself.com and www.patreon.com/gundogityourself
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Sep 14, 2021
107. Gearing Up for Hunting Season
Charles Coulter of Honor Point Kennels joins us to talk relatable gear. This isnt your typical "buy this brand of XX" episode. We discuss practical gear and what you actually need as well as want to go hunting this season. Lets face it, there's an endless amount of stuff on the market you can go buy but, at the end of the day, do you really NEED anything else besides a pair of boots, a shotgun, and your dog? Clothes would be pretty nice too though....
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Sep 9, 2021
GDIY PROFILE: Ben Kerr
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 mistakes, helps promote the idea that WE ALL STARTED AT THE SAME PLACE!
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Aug 31, 2021
106. Is Your Dog Ever Really "Finished?"
What is a "finished" dog? Is it achievable? What does it mean in terms of hunting and is it different than a dog that primarily tests? Is one necessarily better than the other? Scott Caldwell joins us again to discuss this fun topic. Anyone who's ever raised or trained dogs has had this discussion at least once with their buddies!
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Aug 24, 2021
105. The Importance of Timing
Why is timing so important when it comes to dog training? When the importance of timing is brought up in what way is it talked about? Is it in terms of response time, duration, or even the timing in the dog's mental or physical development? Angie Barron of www.elitesportdogs.com joins us once again to discuss!
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Aug 18, 2021
104. Training for Distance with Herding Dogs
Faansie Basson joins us to discuss dog training as it relates to herding dogs which need to respond immediately from upwards of a thousand yards out. It requires extreme levels of drive, cooperation, and endurance to be successful. Give it a listen to hear some of the common overlap between gun dogs and sheep dogs.
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Aug 10, 2021
103. Three Pillars of Dog Training
Bruce Swanson joins us this week to discuss his Three Pillars of Dog Training: Timing, Distance, and Distraction. How does each one factor into all types of dog training and how much weight should you put into each one?
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Aug 3, 2021
102. GDIY Update
This week is just a quick update on GDIY. We missed a couple of weeks for the first time since starting so just wanted to catch you up on what's going on as well as introduce you to the newest GDIY contributor. Thanks for your continued support and we are looking forward to continuing with great conversations for future episodes! www.gundogityourself.com and www.patreon.com/gundogityourself
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Jul 13, 2021
101. Trackin yet?!?
Training with the lowest level of reward? Recognizing your dog's individual drive? Train hard and test easy? The importance of ritualized consistency? All this and more is discussed in this episode with Jay Crafter and Grayson Guyer as we try and break down the foundations and process of training your dog to track. Whether its human poachers in Africa or white tail deer here in the states. Tracking is tracking and your dog can do it! If you can take the principles of this process then your dog can learn to do anything in addition to tracking!
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Jul 8, 2021
GDIYves: Desiree Stormont
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 they love it and are married to the lifestyle and their dogs. In these episodes you'll hear what got them into the sport and relatable stories of what it was like figuring it out and learning!
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Jul 6, 2021
100. Joints and Supplements
Drs. Sherman and Debra Canapp of Canapp Sports Medicine (www.canappsportsmed.com) join us to discuss everything about dog's joints, common injuries, and suggested supplements to help keep your dog ready to go year round! There are a lot of good tips and suggestions on this one! www.patreon.com/gundogityourself and www.gundogityourself.com
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Jun 29, 2021
99. Vet Talk w/ Mark Olcott (Part 2)
What should I have in my field first aid kit? Should I have more detailed kit kept in my truck? How do I treat snake bites and porcupine incidents in the field? Should I breed my dog? What are these hip certifications? How do I read these certifications? Is my girl too old to breed? Shes already had 2 litters, should I continue breeding her? Mark has all these answers and MORE in this episode! Give it a listen!
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Jun 22, 2021
98. Vet Talk w/ Mark Olcott (Part 1)
We sit down with Mark Olcott this week to dive into the best veterinary advice pertaining towards a number of topics including vaccinations, spay/neutering, and conditioning. This is the first of two episodes with Mark so give it a listen and look for Part 2 next week!
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Jun 15, 2021
97. Flea and Tick Prevention
Dr. Mark Pelham joins us this week to discuss everything flea and tick. We discuss the differences between prevention and treatment. What kind of diseases and dangers come along with each parasite. We also discuss the pros and cons of each type of prevention. Give it a listen and be sure to make sure your prevention program is right for you and your dog!
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Jun 10, 2021
GDIYves: Suzann Novak
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 they love it and are married to the lifestyle and their dogs. In these episodes you'll hear what got them into the sport and relatable stories of what it was like figuring it out and learning!
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Jun 8, 2021
96. NC Tailgate Talk
This week we have a group chat with Stephen Faust, Jason Bowman, and Scott Caldwell. We really cover a lot of different topics in this one from just jumping in as a beginner, the importance of good dog food, "conservation," hunting etiquette, and should you shoot a bird that your dog doesnt handle correctly?
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Jun 1, 2021
95. Hog Dogs w/ Travis Murray
This week we take a short break from the bird dog world to jump into the fascinating world of hog dogs. Travis Murray joins us to walk us through his ample experience in hog dogs and more specifically American Pit Bulls. Find out the difference between his Swat Team and Detectives. Does anyone use any of the versatile breeds as hog hunters? And so much more! www.gundogityourself.com and www.patreon.com/gundogityourself
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May 25, 2021
94. Chains, Chords, and Pressure, Oh My!
Mark and Martha of www.webfootoutdoors.com joins us again this week to break down the benefits of utilizing chain gangs/stakeouts as well as the seemingly misconceived methods of the check chord in the field. Perhaps you should hold off on cutting up the check chord? There may be more to these concepts than we realize as they have developed somewhat of a misunderstanding in recent history!
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May 20, 2021
GDIYves: Gretchen Stephenson
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 they love it and are married to the lifestyle and their dogs. In these episodes you'll hear what got them into the sport and relatable stories of what it was like figuring it out and learning!
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May 18, 2021
93. Is A NAVHDA UPT Prized Dog Right For You?
Just because you get involved in NAVHDA doesnt mean you have to aim for the Invitational test. Perhaps a dog that prizes in the Utility Preparatory Test is the right level dog for you and your goals. Pete Aplikowski joins us again to discuss the elements of a UPT dog and how they may line up with the average person wanting a hunting dog. Perhaps getting people to test in the UPT will eventually lead to more people wanting to train and test a higher level.
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May 11, 2021
92. Hunting Cover vs Training Cover
TWRA habitat biologist Michael McCord joins us to discuss the pros/cons of managing for hunting cover or training cover. We cover a lot of ground on this & discuss native grasses vs annuals, are pen raised birds a positive or negative on the landscape, and the best practice for your brush hog! This is a fun one that we hope will help out a lot of land owners & even chapters take into consideration different priorities when managing their land.
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May 4, 2021
91. Backing & Honoring
One of the coolest things in the upland world is a reliable pointing dog that backs other dogs! One of the most asked questions is "How do I train my dog to back?" Darryl Pernat joins us this week to break it all down for us including the what, when, and how. Start laying the ground work early and be sure to go slow and make the right connections! Youll be happy with the results.
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Apr 27, 2021
90. GDIY Camp Counselors
The GDIY training camp finally took place and I took the opportunity to sit down with all of the trainers for the event at one time. This conversation really covered a little bit of everything when it comes to training your dog. The importance of knowing your dog. Picking mentors. Focusing on the important facts and not drowning in too much information. This conversation along with everything this weekend was a blast and are hoping to do it again soon!
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Apr 20, 2021
89. Q&A with Scott Caldwell
Scott joins us again this week to go through some listener questions. We had a nice variety of questions coming from how to build drive in a dog, back to the basics of recall, and even unsteadying your dog. Theres something for everyone in this episode so check it out and dont forget to hit that subscribe button!
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Apr 13, 2021
88. The COST of Owning a Dog
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 owner/trainer. There will obviously be discrepancies between each individual owner but hopefully this helps some people try and gauge what some costs will be throughout the life span of the dog!
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Apr 1, 2021
GDIYves: Stephanie Harrison
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 they love it and are married to the lifestyle and their dogs. In these episodes you'll hear what got them into the sport and relatable stories of what it was like figuring it out and learning!
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Mar 30, 2021
87. Trialing AND Hunting
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 being successful with wild bird hunting. They speak on how this is possible and why its probably not fair to suggest you cant be successful at both!
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Mar 23, 2021
86. Making The Most Of Your Training Day
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 not going to be as productive. Conversely, a handler can show up with the best plan in the world but if the chapter isn't organized then it wont go well either. Its a balancing act!
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Mar 15, 2021
85. The Dog Nose Best
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 for decades as well as applying this knowledge in actual training and K9 scenarios. This is an episode you really dont want to miss!
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Mar 8, 2021
84. Search and Rescue with a GSP
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 water. Spencer and his dogs have been through it all and its fascinating to hear just how similar a lot of their tasks and training are when it compares to how we train and hunt birds with them.
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Mar 3, 2021
GDIYves: Terry Ann Fernando
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 they love it and are married to the lifestyle and their dogs. In these episodes you'll hear what got them into the sport and relatable stories of what it was like figuring it out and learning!
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Mar 1, 2021
83. Dueling Trainers
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 from a fight, accepted Angie's challenge and they both covered topics such as Impulse Control, Actual vs Perceived Pressure, Driving w/ Force, Force Fetch, and the most dreaded topic of all: TUG OF WAR! Let us know who you think won this fight! (In all seriousness, there wasnt much fighting in this believe it or not....) www.gundogityourself.com and www.patreon.com/gundogityourself
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Feb 22, 2021
82. PUPPY FAQ and Troubleshooting
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 hair or long hair? Hip certifications & other health concerns? What should we consider when socializing or even selecting the name? Scott joins me to go over a ton of different topics with plenty of rabbit holes!
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Feb 17, 2021
GDIY PROFILE: Josh Brown
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Feb 15, 2021
81. Picking a Male or Female?
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 Kurlander joins us again to discuss some of the more common gender stereotypes and if they hold any truth or not. If youre planning your next pup and cant decide which sex to go with, this may help you make up your mind!
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Feb 8, 2021
80. Starting Your Pup Off On The Right Path
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 FAST, and even some different methods you may or may not be interested in trying!
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Feb 3, 2021
GDIYves: Wight Greger
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 they love it and are married to the lifestyle and their dogs. In these episodes you'll hear what got them into the sport and relatable stories of what it was like figuring it out and learning!
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Feb 1, 2021
79. The RIGHT Pup for the RIGHT Buyer- The Carters pt. 2
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 take the pup home? You've picked the breeder and then the line, now its time to pick the pup!
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Jan 27, 2021
GDIY PROFILE: Nolden Soerensen
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Jan 25, 2021
78. The Marriage Between Breeder & Buyer- The Carters pt. 1
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? Think again! Good breeders want to make sure their pups are going to the best home! Blain and Jason Carter join us this week to explain why the relationship between buyer and breeder doesn't just stop once the pup goes home. You're taking vows and now have new best friends!
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Jan 18, 2021
77. Picking the Right Breed w/ Craig Koshyk
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 prices. Short cutting this decision can potentially do a disservice to your enjoyment of the dog but also an actual disservice to the dog itself!
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Jan 11, 2021
76. Kyley Caldwell: First of the GDIYves
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 and now shes out hunting just as much as the guys and training/testing her dogs! Give it a listen and be sure to hear at the end what Kyley will be involved in going forward!
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Jan 4, 2021
75. Goal Oriented Training & Hunting
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 motivated and on track. But can being too goal oriented also sometimes get in the way of what we really want to accomplish long term?
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Dec 30, 2020
GDIY PROFILE: Joe Fontana
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Dec 28, 2020
74. Starting a new NAVHDA chapter
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 start their own chapter! Get some training buddies, find some grounds, and get moving!
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Dec 21, 2020
73. Working Pointers w/ Flushers
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 why to try and reasons why to maybe not try it!
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Dec 16, 2020
GDIY PROFILE: Stephen Sozarro
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Dec 14, 2020
72. Training Overshadowing Genetics?
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 upcoming spring training camp so be sure to listen for those!
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Dec 7, 2020
71. Roland's Big Trip
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 friendships he's made throughout his years being a very active member of NAVHDA. Roland is a perfect example of getting involved and helping others and it gets paid back ten fold.
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Dec 2, 2020
GDIY PROFILE: Jimmy Dorough
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Nov 30, 2020
70. Shooting Memories
It can be a hard balance between deciding to shoot your shotgun or shoot your camera. Some people really prioritize capturing their hunts/outings on camera while others never really think about it and only concentrate on the action. Sam Wells joins us to discuss how he got into photography, beginner tips for those wanting to start taking pictures, and how he balances the camera vs. gun decision. Our partners links can be found at www.gundogityourself.com and our Patreon at www.patreon.com/gundogityourself
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Nov 23, 2020
69. Dog Nutrition 101
This week we are joined by Eukanuba's Russ Kelley to talk everything dog nutrition. Theres a lot of ground covered in this conversation including picking out the right brand and formula for your dog, feeding schedules, the benefits of a quality diet, and a lot more!
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Nov 18, 2020
GDIY PROFILE: Trent Hack
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Nov 16, 2020
68. City Slick Dog Training
Nick Mascellino joins us to discuss what its like training his GSP while living in an apartment in a very populated city. From using city pigeons and local parks to reach his goals, Nick figured out how to get creative and make his training program work for him. Give it a listen and think about how you may be able to get more creative in your daily routine!
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Nov 9, 2020
67. Redirecting Superstitious Behaviors
Have you ever had undesirable traits show up from your dog while training something else? It's happened to every trainer at some point and it really stems from us reinforcing the undesirable behavior whether we meant to or not. How do we fix that? Grayson Guyer joins us to discuss that sometimes it's better to redirect the training as opposed to trying to push through hurdle head first and possibly making the issue worse.
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Nov 4, 2020
GDIY SPOTLIGHT: Disabled Outdoorsman
Sidney Smith joins us on behalf of Disabled Outdoorsman for November's GDIY Spotlight company. Their mission is to create an inclusive hunting program for people with disabilities. They prioritize trying to help people take their minds off their daily struggles. Check them out at www.disabledoutdoorsmen.com to donate, get involved, and just learn more about their mission!
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Nov 2, 2020
66. Catching Up w/ Joe
Joe and I finally had a chance to catch up for the first time since I got back from the MN trip and he had a lot more questions about the trip that weren't covered already. Instead of just catching up by ourselves we turned on the mics and went more into the dog work and some of the hunting stories throughout the trip.
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Oct 28, 2020
GDIY PROFILE: Sidney Smith
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Oct 26, 2020
65. Bob Owens of Lone Duck
Bob Owens from Lone Duck comes on this week for a fun conversation that spans a lot of topics. We discuss retrievers, versatile dogs, NAVHDA, building retrieving drive, transitioning into handling drills, and a lot more. We really enjoyed this episode so give it a shot and remember to RATE, REVIEW, & SHARE.
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Oct 19, 2020
64. Aggressive Dog Behavior
Animal behaviorist, David Kurlander, joins us again but this time we are discussing aggression. Where, how, and why does it show up in our dogs? Is it sometimes a one off scenario or is it a recurring challenge? Interesting conversation that really goes deep into why dogs act and perceive things differently in our everyday lives. Our partners links can be found at www.gundogityourself.com and our patreon is at www.patreon.com/gundogityourself
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Oct 14, 2020
GDIY PROFILE: Kent Croatt
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Oct 12, 2020
63. Minnesota Trip Recap
This week on the podcast, Nick and Adam recap their Minnesota hunting trip. They were joined by friends Adam, and Bud and discussed the highs and the lows of the trip. Grab a drink and enjoy the episode!
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Oct 5, 2020
62. Q & A with Scott Caldwell
Scott Caldwell was swinging through town and so we through a little Q & A session together to answer some of the listener questions. The questions range through a number of different topics so theres a little something for everyone on this one! Also, how did Adam fare on the UT test? Give it a listen and find out!
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Sep 30, 2020
GDIY SPOTLIGHT: Sporting Dog Rescue International
SDRI rescues abused, abandoned, and surrendered hunting dogs and places them with permanent loving homes. While the US continues to decrease in their number of "kill shelters," other countries don't operate in the same manner. SDRI is working internationally to try and save as many hunting dogs as they can across numerous countries with a big focus in Spain.
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Sep 28, 2020
61. Steady to Flush
Pete Aplikowski joins us again to talk about the methods of getting your dog steady to flush. Its the first step in transitioning from your dog's point into the cooperation and obedience to flush the bird. For most hunters, this is the only level they truly need for their hunting dog but it's also a very important step if wanting to extend into further steadiness!
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Sep 21, 2020
60. Train, Test, Hunt
This week we have a fun conversation of where each of us are at heading into the hunting season. We discuss everything from where Adams at in regards to being prepared for the UT test next week and his nerves going into it. Our goals for the hunting season and what we hope our dogs get out of the trips. And a whole lot other random topics in between! Give it a listen and remember to RATE, REVIEW, & SHARE!
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Sep 16, 2020
GDIY PROFILE: Matt Johnston
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Sep 14, 2020
59. Kicking off the season w/ Dove Hunting!
Dove season is the kickoff to hunting season for most! We aren't die hard dove hunters by any means but it does afford us some benefits with our dogs as we inch our way towards the other seasons. From steadiness to retrieving work to even just good conditioning, dove season is a great time to get out and have some fun!
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Sep 7, 2020
58. NAVHDA Judgin Coord. Mark Whalen
We are joined by the NAVHDA judging coordinator Mark Whalen this week. Mark has a lot of time and experience within NAVHDA and offers a unique insight to testing and training. Give it a listen for some quick training and testing tips, some of the more common questions such as Desire vs. Cooperation vs. Obedience, and a few fun stories in between!
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Sep 2, 2020
GDIY PROFILE: Colin Pugsley
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Aug 31, 2020
57. Planting & Flushing
There are a bunch of different ways to go about planting your training birds and, conversely, flushing your birds. This week we go over how we plant based on the type of training we are wanting to do and also provide some tips on working with launchers, kick traps, as well as how to better flush your birds to get the most out of each sequence. Give it a listen and please remember to SUBSCRIBE, RATE, REVIEW, & SHARE! L.A.A: Should a dog's crate be in the same room as a baby?
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Aug 24, 2020
56. So you want ANOTHER hunting dog....
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 multiple dogs. This week we have an easy and fun conversation about what we personally take into consideration when we are trying to add a dog that will compliment what we already have!
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Aug 19, 2020
GDIY PROFILE: Adam Pecht
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Aug 17, 2020
55. Project PUPland
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 lot more. This was a fun conversation so check it out and be sure to SUBSCRIBE, RATE, REVIEW, & SHARE!
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Aug 10, 2020
54. First Impressions on Gun Dogs & Training Days
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 gun dogs and so they came up to a NAVHDA training day for a crash course. You will hear some very interesting perspectives from a couple of BRAND NEW people.
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Aug 5, 2020
GDIY SPOTLIGHT: Quail Forever
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 private and public landscapes especially as it pertains to their efforts in the South East right now.
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Aug 3, 2020
53. DIY Pigeons
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 really dont take that much time or money to do them either. Its really eye opening to see how accessible raising your own homing pigeons can be if you really want to make it happen!
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Jul 29, 2020
GDIY PROFILE: Tom Bastien
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Jul 27, 2020
52. The Duck Search
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 train for it, as well as multiple ways of HOW to train it. Give it a listen and let us know if we didnt cover your preferred method!
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Jul 20, 2020
51. Retrievers with Bill Mattes
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 worthwhile. Give it a listen and please remember to SUBSCRIBE, RATE, REVIEW, & SHARE.
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Jul 15, 2020
GDIY SPOTLIGHT: The National Bird Dog Museum
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 trials, shooting sports, and over forty breeds of bird dogs, including pointing, flushing, and retrieving breeds. www.birddogfoundation.com
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Jul 13, 2020
50. Versatile Small Munsterlanders w/ Carrah Whitaker
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 NAVHDA, retriever trials, tower shoots, and more. Give it a listen to hear more about this great breed and remember to SUBSCRIBE, RATE, REVIEW, & SHARE!
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Jul 6, 2020
49. Planning Your Hunting Trip
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 experts on hunting but hopefully you get something useful out of this conversation! Our partners links are at www.gundogityourself.com and our Patreon is at www.patreon.com/gundogityourself.
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Jul 1, 2020
GDIY PROFILE: Bryce Hayes
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 mistakes, helps promote the idea that WE ALL STARTED AT THE SAME PLACE!
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Jun 29, 2020
48. Drinking From A Fire Hose
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 first time handler, to manage the information and find the right methods for you and your dog. Being able to break down the information into manageable bite size chunks is key. LAA: Can you say no to a wedding invitation if its during hunting season? Our partner's links are at www.gundogityourself.com and our Patreon at www.patreon.com/gundogityourself.
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Jun 25, 2020
NC Grouse PSA
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 wildlife including Ruffed Grouse of the Southern Appalachian region. Please get your voice out there and make a difference! Check out this link for more info and the link to leave your comment: https://ruffedgrousesociety.org/nantahala-pisgah-forest-plan-revision-fact-sheet-and-position-statements/
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Jun 22, 2020
47. Rusty Gun Dog Talk
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 Fetch with the toe hitch. Humility with training. Making it count with the E-collar. GDIY Spring Training.
L.A.A.- Did Elmer Fudd have a gun dog?
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Jun 17, 2020
GDIY PROFILE: Michael Gill
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 mistakes, helps promote the idea that WE ALL STARTED AT THE SAME PLACE!
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Jun 15, 2020
46. An Experienced Beginner
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 perspective of what its like to enter into the hunting dog world as a brand new hunter and trainer. Give it a listen and remember to SUBSCRIBE, RATE, REVIEW, & SHARE. Check out our partner's links at www.gundogityourself.com and our Patreon at www.patreon.com/gundogityourself.
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Jun 8, 2020
45. E-Collar Basics
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 correctly. But like all tools, if you don't know how to use one, it may be best to just leave in the truck. Give it a listen and remember to SUBSCRIBE, RATE, REVIEW, & SHARE. Our partner's links can be found at www.gundogityourself.com and our Patreon at www.patreon.com/gundogityourself
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Jun 3, 2020
GDIY SPOTLIGHT: KAMO, Inc.
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 community through gun dogs! Check out Kamo at https://kamoinc.org/adopt. To support Kamo and other feature Spotlight companies be sure to check out our Patreon at www.patreon.com/gundogityourself.
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Jun 1, 2020
44. Dog Talk with Ann Jandernoa
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 Grouse hunts up North every year. This is a fun conversation so be sure to give it a listen and remember to SUBSCRIBE, RATE, REVIEW, & SHARE.
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May 26, 2020
43. Behavior Theory and Training the Why
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 effectively as it pertains to association, reinforcement, and punishment. Give it a listen and please remember to SUBSCRIBE, RATE, REVIEW, & SHARE. More on Angie can be found at www.elitesportdogs.com
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May 20, 2020
GDIY PROFILE: Bill Koepke
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 mistakes, helps promote the idea that WE ALL STARTED AT THE SAME PLACE!
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May 18, 2020
42. Checking In
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 point intensity, the trip plans for this fall, our preferred species to hunt, and a lot more. Remember to SUBSCRIBE, RATE, REVIEW, and SHARE.
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May 11, 2020
41. Pack Mentality & Dog Behavior w/ David Kurlander
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. He is now focused entirely on training and hunting with dogs. You can find more from David at https://www.thepackanimalpodcast.com/.
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May 6, 2020
GDIY SPOTLIGHT: Ruffed Grouse Society
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 be sure to listen and share! More information can be found at www.ruffedgrousesociety.org. At the end of May, we will be donating 10% of our Patreon proceeds to RGS so be sure to sign up at www.patreon.com/gundogityourself
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May 4, 2020
40. DKs & German Testing w/ Scott Caldwell
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 are they different? Listen and find out! Please remember to SUBSCRIBE, RATE, REVIEW, & SHARE!
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Apr 29, 2020
GDIY PROFILE: Tim Holmgren
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 mistakes, helps promote the idea that WE ALL STARTED AT THE SAME PLACE!
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Apr 27, 2020
39. Retriever Trial Intro w/ Ian Kelley
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. Give it a listen and please remember to SUBSCRIBE, RATE, REVIEW, & SHARE.
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Apr 20, 2020
38. The Language of Dog Training w/ Grayson Guyer
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. This was a really informative episode so be sure to let us know what you think of it. Also, remember to SUBSCRIBE, RATE, REVIEW, & SHARE!
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Apr 15, 2020
GDIY PROFILE: Sean Porter
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Apr 13, 2020
37. Force Fetch Part 2 (The Steps)
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 of the steps are the same. Keep the steps short, simple, consistent, and purposeful! Our partner's links can be found at www.gundogityourself.com and our Patreon at www.patreon.com/gundogityourself
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Apr 6, 2020
36 Force Fetch Part 1 (Overview)
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 information to consider and know what you are getting into if you decide to try and knock this training out yourself. Part 2 next week will discuss more detailed steps of how each one of us went through the program.
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Apr 1, 2020
GDIY SPOTLIGHT: Working Dogs for Conservation
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 invasive species. This Spotlight was a lot of fun to record and is really impressive with what the organization is accomplishing with their dogs!
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Mar 30, 2020
35. Talkin Dogs with Ken McAdow
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 to SUBSCRIBE, RATE, REVIEW, & SHARE.
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Mar 23, 2020
34. Planting Seeds w/ Everyday Training
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 to when you can get in the field. You're really only limited by your imagination.
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Mar 18, 2020
GDIY PROFILE: Mark Thornberry
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 mistakes, helps promote the idea that WE ALL STARTED AT THE SAME PLACE!
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Mar 16, 2020
33. Turkey Dogs w/ Steven Kinder
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 breaks down his experience so far entering the world of turkey dogs and how hes gone about training his first two dogs. Give it a listen and remember to RATE, REVIEW, and SHARE! Check out our partner's links at www.gundogityourself.com and our Patreon at www.patreon.com/gundogityourself
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Mar 9, 2020
32. NAVHDA Judge & MN Chapter Pres. Pete Aplikowski
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 programs, and a number of individual training subjects. Very interesting conversation so give it a shot and please remember to RATE, REVIEW, and SHARE! Check out www.gundogityourself.com and www.patreon.com/gundogityourself to find our partner's links and to help out the pod!
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Mar 4, 2020
GDIY SPOTLIGHT: American Houndsmen Federation
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 unifying voice for all houndsmen to promote and protect their passion. It may just be the houndsmen today facing the challenge but eventually the target can and will be moved towards any and all hunting dogs!
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Mar 2, 2020
31. Training Etiquette
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 examples of what you should try and avoid so as to not take away from your training partner/chapter's overall productivity throughout the day. Check out our partner's links at www.gundogityourself.com as well as our Patreon at www.patreon.com/gundogityourself.
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Feb 24, 2020
30. Hunting Etiquette
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 their dogs. Some are serious while others can be chalked up to just personal preference. Give it a listen and let us know if you think we missed anything! Our partner's and affiliate links are at www.gundogityourself.com Our Patreon can be found at www.patreon.com/gundogityourself
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Feb 19, 2020
GDIY PROFILE: Derek Kuettel
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 mistakes, helps promote the idea that WE ALL STARTED AT THE SAME PLACE!
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Feb 17, 2020
29. Storming the Beaches of KY
We met up with the Bluegrass Uplanders for a quail hunt in KY and after the hunt we set down with the entire crew to discuss a wide variety of topics including the benefits of going to a Pro Trainer vs. DIY training as well as UFTA trialing. Very interesting conversation with a lot of different perspectives. Give it a listen and remember to RATE, REVIEW, and SHARE. Check out our partners as well as some affiliate links at our website www.gundogityourself.com
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Feb 10, 2020
28. Southern Appalachian Grouse
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 hunting down South is different than hunting them up North. Give it a listen and be sure to RATE, REVIEW, and SHARE. Check out our website at www.gundogityourself.com and our Patreon at www.patreon.com/gundogityourself
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Feb 5, 2020
GDIY SPOTLIGHT: K9s for Warriors
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 warriors with service-connected Post-Traumatic Stress, Traumatic Brain Injury and/or Military Sexual Trauma. Please check out this great organization at www.k9sforwarriors.org or through their link on our website at www.gundogityourself.com. GDIY will be donating 10% of our patreon at the end of FEB to K9s for Warriors. Please take a look at patreon.com/gundogityourself if interested in helping out the monthly spotlight organizations as well as the podcast!
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Feb 3, 2020
27. Deer Dogs w/ Lonnie Miller
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 that still do it. Lonnie explains what to expect from a good deer dog and how it all works. He also discuss his "Stop to Whistle" process that dog trainers from any type of dog can appreciate. Give it a listen and please remember to RATE, REVIEW, and SHARE.
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Jan 29, 2020
GDIY PROFILE: Nick Adair
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 mistakes, helps promote the idea that WE ALL STARTED AT THE SAME PLACE!
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Jan 27, 2020
26. Bluegrass Uplanders
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 of everything including guiding, UFTA trialing, and even how they've been able to gain some private land hunting permission. This episode is pretty broad so give it a shot and please remember to RATE, REVIEW, and SHARE. www.patreon.com/gundogityourself www.gundogityourself.com
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Jan 20, 2020
25. Hunting With A Rescue
Nick Goldsberry joins us to tell the story of his first bird dog Beau. Beau is a GSP and was actually a rescue dog. Nick tells how the rescue route was right for him, the hurdles he experienced when first getting Beau home, and how they transitioned into hunting. Nick can now always be found in the field with Beau hunting Pheasant and even tracking deer. Give it a listen and please remember to RATE, REVIEW, and SHARE! Check out our Patreon at www.patreon.com/gundogityourself. Also be sure to use our partner's links at www.gundogityourself.com.
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Jan 16, 2020
GDIY PROFILE: Adam Williams
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Jan 13, 2020
24. Iowa Trip Recap
Charles Coulter of Honor Point Kennels invited us up to Iowa to close out the Pheasant season with him. We shot up North and for a real quick weekend trip and had a great experience. You'll hear some of the stories from the actual hunts along with our general thoughts on whether or not real quick hunting trips out of town is worth it. Check out our partner's links through www.gundogityourself.com and our Patreon at www.patreon.com/gundogityourself
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Jan 6, 2020
23. New Year New Goals
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 as how we can try to just become better hunters and dog handlers in general. Check out our partner's links at www.gundogityourself.com. Be sure to look at www.patreon.com/gundogityourself. RATE, REVIEW, & SHARE
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Dec 30, 2019
22. Kevin's Dream Trip Part 2
This week we close out Kevins dream trip. Kevin, his dad, and two dogs make their way through North Dakota, Nebraska, and Kansas. They get to chase upland birds as well as waterfowl with a few surprises in the middle. They finally close out the trip and head back after being on the road for close to two months. This is a trip any true wingshooting uplander would love to take! Use our partner's links through our website at www.gundogityourself.com. Also, check out www.pateron.com/gundogityourself Please remember to RATE, REVIEW, and SHARE!
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Dec 23, 2019
21. Kevin's Dream Trip Part 1
Kevin Shelnutt and his dad went on a hunting trip of a lifetime that spanned almost 2 months and stopping in 6 states. Kevin is a self proclaimed hunter who doesn't worry about winning ribbons to breed/sell and readily admits he's no expert in training. He's in it for the sheer enjoyment and adventure of hunting with his dog and family. Hear all about his true DIY trip and the good and bad of what happened along the way! Be sure to check out our partner's links at www.gundogityourself.com as well as our Patreon at www.patreon.com/gundogityourself
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Dec 17, 2019
20. Livin That VC Life
Charles Coulter is a NAVHDA judge, VC trainer/handler, and owner of Honor Point Kennels. Hes experienced with what it takes to train a dog to accomplish the top prize NAVHDA has to offer. He walks us through every section of the test, some of his training methods, lessons learned, and just how the testing environment is overall. Please check out our partner's links at www.gundogityourself.com. Gunner Kennels, Rocky Mountain Hunt Strong, and Duck Camp. Take a look at our patreon at: www.patron.com/gundogityourself.com
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Dec 9, 2019
19. English Cockers w/ Derry Cannon
Derry Cannon of Dirt Road Dog Company has been using English Cocker Spaniels on wild birds and plantation guide hunts for over a decade. He also has a unique perspective on working flushers alongside pointers as he's gotten into the Small Munsterlander breed as well. If you enjoy, please be sure to RATE, REVIEW, and SHARE. Be sure to take a look at our partner's web pages through their links on our website www.gundogityourself.com. Gunner Kennels, Rocky Mountain Hunt Strong, and Duck Camp. Check out our Patron at Patreon.com/gundogityourself
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Dec 2, 2019
18. Feeling Squirrely & Feisty
This week is all about squirrel dogs! Marcus Gray, of Gray's Mountain Feist, joins us to discuss one of the oldest past times and types of hunting. He walks us through whats expected of a finished squirrel dogs, his timeline and methods, and everything in between. This is a really fascinating discussion covering what some may look at as an unappreciated activity with gun dogs!
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Nov 25, 2019
17. Holding Steady Part 2
With the definition and "why" of steadiness defined last week in Part 1, this second episode breaks down a few "how to" methods that we are familiar with when training a pointing dog to be steady.
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Nov 18, 2019
16. Holding Steady Part 1
What is steadiness and why would you want to train for it? This first episode covering steadiness walks you through the thought process of whether or not to train to advanced steadiness. Give it a listen and, as always, if you enjoy it be sure to RATE, REVIEW, & SHARE! Check out www.gundogityourself.com and use their link to check out Gunner Kennels as well as Duck Camp products!
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Nov 11, 2019
15. Coon Hunting w/ Kevin Butner
This week its all about the Coon Hounds! Kevin Butner had us down to run his hounds with him and afterwards we got together to discuss what got him into the hound world, his thoughts on training, competition hunts, natural ability vs. "manmade" dogs, and so much more. Kevin has been doing this for years and his passion gets more evident as the conversation goes on. Give it a listen and let us know what you think. Please rate, review and share with a friend! Patreon= https://www.patreon.com/gundogityourself
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Nov 4, 2019
14. Myth Flushers
The guys sit down with Adam Williams to discuss a list of the more common and often repeated training beliefs. They will discuss whether put any stock into each one or if they feel they're outdated or just misguided "myths." Should you have your hunting dog live inside with you? Should you teach your pointing dog to sit? Is it too late to teach that old dog new tricks? See what the GDIY crew's opinion is on all of these! Please check out the Gunner Kennels through our link at www.gundogityourself.com While there, go ahead and follow the link to Duck Camp and get a new hunting shirt/pants!
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Oct 28, 2019
13. A Boy And His Dog
The guys sit down with a youth handler from the local NAVHDA chapter to gain the perspective of an actual "youth" just starting out in the gun dog world. You will hear what got him interested, his early successes, plans for the future, and him getting involved with falconry. Walker is very passionate about his dog and provides a valuable insight to why he thinks not many people his age is involved in the outdoors.
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Oct 21, 2019
12. Wisconsin Trip Recap
The guys get together to discuss what happened on their Grouse/Woodcock hunting trip to Wisconsin. Everything is on the table as they don't just highlight the good parts. They discuss the bad as well as some of the ridiculous parts because real DIY hunting trips aren't all great or go as planned.
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Oct 14, 2019
11. NAVHDA Senior Judge Norm Prima
NAVHDA Senior Judge Norm Prima sits down during the Wisconsin Grouse Camp to discuss a bunch of topics including the Spinone Italiano breed, NAVHDA prize dogs as hunting dogs, and even some ways to improve on cooperation with your dog. There are also a few hunting stories from the week and how the guys might be better to do less dog training and more shooting practice!
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Oct 7, 2019
10. The Exposure Episode
The guys are on the road this week from their Grouse Camp in WI. They take a timeout from chasing birds to discuss field introductions. Some of the topics they discuss include gun introduction, water introduction, water introduction, and trying to NOT introduce your dog to a porcupine!
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Sep 30, 2019
9. The Whitty Vet Strikes Back
Whit Morgan returns for part 2 with the GDIY guys. This time they focus more on-field related topics/concerns. A lot of great information touched on including first aid packs, weather-related injuries, grass seeds, lime disease, and many more. DVM Whit Morgan operates out of Veterinary Associates of Murfreesboro, TN.
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Sep 23, 2019
8. The Whitty Vet
The guys sit down with their vet Whit Morgan to discuss a number of topics including shot schedules, nutrition, spay/neutering, common ailments, and preventative measures. A lot of information covered in this first episode with Whit!
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Sep 16, 2019
7. NAVHDA Testing Breakdown
The NAVHDA Natural Ability and Utility Test are broken down by each section of the tests while discussing the current statuses of Nick and Alston's dogs testing next weekend. They are joined by Adam Williams, one of their training partners from the local NAVHDA chapter to dive even deeper into the tests.
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Sep 9, 2019
6. WHOA!!!
One of the most common questions in the pointing dog world is "How do I train Woah?" In this episode, we sit down to go over some of the more common methods of training the command. We will discuss how we train it with our own dogs and try to break down a few other methods that we have seen, read about, or heard about.
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Sep 2, 2019
5. Blood Tracking w/ Charles Miller
The GDIY hosts sit down to discuss everything blood tracking with an experienced tracker from middle Tennessee. Charles Miller has been tracking deer for a few years now with his Bloodhounds Dallas and Emory. In this episode you will hear what got him into tracking along with his thoughts on dog training, breed selection, and everything in between!
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Aug 26, 2019
4. Old Timer Bill
Grouse hunters aren't the most common people to come across in the state of Tennessee. Bill Calfee has been hunting these birds for half a century and his passion for the hunt is only overshadowed by his passion for sharing the pastime with new people.
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Aug 19, 2019
3. Here Em, Heel Em, and Sit Em
This episode covers some of the basic obedience commands but more so how they fall within the training method/process that is applied when training these dogs on ANYTHING. Basic obedience is just that: basic. The important thing to take out of this episode isn't these specific commands, but the actual process/steps that are taken in teaching them.
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Aug 12, 2019
2. So You Now Have A Hunting Dog....
So you now have a puppy after all the research, planning, and waiting. Now what? Nick and Alston cover some of the basic advice and tips on what to do and look out for. There are a lot of things overlooked with puppies that you should be aware of before it gets to the point of training the dog for what you really got it for: to hunt!
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Aug 5, 2019
1. So you want a hunting dog?
Where else to begin the podcast than discussing how to even begin thinking about getting the right dog. When you decide you want a hunting dog, there is a lot more to it than just picking up a puppy from a pet store. Nick and Alston covers some of main things to consider when starting the journey.
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Jul 30, 2019
00. What is GDIY?
An introduction to the new GDIY Podcast. Hosts Nick and Alston give a quick intro to themselves and why they wanted to start a new hunting dog podcast.
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