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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!
NAME: Joe Davis
BREED: German Shorthair Pointer
LOCATION: Central Iowa
TARGETS: Pheasant, Quail
FAVORITE EPISODE: Ep. 129 The Importance of Hold | Ep. 3 Here Em, Heel Em, Sit Em
MISTAKE: Not overlaying the e-collar correctly
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Lee Howard of Mossy Pond Retrievers joins me on the floor of Pheasant Fest to go through the Super Retriever Series and what it actually takes to be competitive in that world!
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What is the Super Retriever Series?
There is a lot of handler involvement at that level
The level of training required
Is it realistic to compete for new people wanting to try it out?
Changing training setups and keeping it fresh while remaining consistent
Being intentional about your setups!
What drive Lee to be the best without losing sight of what makes it fun
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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!
NAME: Tyler Bachman
BREED: German Shorthair Pointer
LOCATION: SE Michigan
TARGETS: Ducks, Ruffed Grouse, Woodcock
FAVORITE EPISODE: Ep. 246 Training as if Your Life Depended On It!
MISTAKE: Not remaining consistent.
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There have been countless guests and topics covered in episodes throughout the years that are truly invaluable and worth revisiting. Going through some of the back catalog and re-listening to some of the older episodes, I was honestly surprised at some of the information and details I have forgotten myself over the years. I wanted to try and highlight some of these guests and topics so I am going through and scrubbing some of the episodes and "remastering" them. Im cutting out any of the fluff such as the intros or outros so you hear just the meat and potatoes of these conversations. This should allow you to revisit these older episodes without having to sit through anything that happens to no longer be timely or applicable to the topic.
I'm revisiting Ep. 101 Tracking Principles which was originally released on 7/12/21. Jay Crafter of Invictus K9 and Grayson Guyer of Lost Highway Kennels joined me after a tracking clinic they put on to discuss the principles and foundations of a quality tracking dog. It goes beyond just tracking blood! This subject also transcends just training a tracking dog as theres a ton of information in this one in regards to building drive and desire in any type of dog! This is 100% applicable to our bird dogs!
Foundations of tracking
Selecting your new tracking dog
The lowest value reinforcer for the greatest change of behavior
Figuring out your dog's drive!
Restraint to create value in the reward by manipulating back pressure
Tracking vs air scenting
How to release the dog for a confident start
Changes of behavior (COB) and rewarding the momentum
Training in low odor makes tracking blood easy!
Making the track harder with age and accessory odors
Tracking is tracking regardless of surfaces
Running parallel rather than right on top
Actually setup for distractions!
Versatility is always a sacrifice
Principles, routines, and trusting the dog!
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I'm back on the floor at Pheasant Fest where Jeremy Moore of Dogbone Hunter make his return to the show to have a wide ranging conversation. We hit on everything from place training to lack of trust causing impatience in handlers.
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Is place training easy?
Reward the impulse control
Everything has to be incremental
"Breaking" a dog. "Break" vs "brake"?
Cover dog trials
Is it easier to train a gun dog or a pointing dog to hunt?
When does training overshadow genetics?
Running the dogs without a tracking collar?!
Lack of patience stems from not trusting the process
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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!
NAME: Travis Gabel
BREED: German Shorthair Pointer & German Wirehair Pointer
LOCATION: Boise, ID
TARGETS: Chukar, Ducks, Hungarian Partridge, Blue Grouse, Ruffed Grouse, Valley Quail
FAVORITE EPISODE: Whoa Series and Force Fetch Series. Ep. 197 Mo Lindley
MISTAKE: Assuming it was automatic and that you didn't really have to train. Also, writing off NAVHDA based on others opinions from other organizations.
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Some of the most informative and educational conversations I've had has come on the backend of a long training day with buddies. This was one of those discussions with my friends Randall Lykens and Tim Andrews. After running dogs all day we sat down for a hangout episode that covered A LOT of ground.
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Is there such thing as too much unstructured play time?
Drive management
Keep it wild & launch the bird!
Proprioception & odor thresholds
The scent wall drill
Rate of reinforcement
Isolate the behavior and control the outcome
The importance of markers
Should correction markers ever be variable?
A reward can be anything the dog cares about
PLAY with your dog!
Discussed in episode:
Ep. 246 Training as if Your Life Depended on it!
Tug Toy
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Guests:
Randall Lykens | Liberty Canine | @liberty_canine_llc
Tim Andrews | DIY | @lilikoi_da_griff
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Back on the floor in the Eukanuba booth at Pheasant Fest, Jeremy Criscoe of Whistling Wings Kennel (Instagram: @whistlingwingskennel) joins me to talk about some great advice for everyone interested in dogs!
You can WATCH on YouTube: https://2ly.link/1xXPy
Best advice to someone new trying to find the right breeder
Distance erodes control. Train close before extending!
We don't trust our dogs enough
Doing the opposite of what the dog wants
Read it, See it, Do it
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If you see Jeremy in person, be sure to ask him how Miranda goes about fixing gun shy dogs using her blue tooth speaker....
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Veterinarian Jay Brekke makes his return to the show to catch up on a number of things including our preference for prairie hunting or Ruffed Grouse hunting, late season Ptarmigan hunting, and our thoughts on the topic of dewclaws!
Early vs late season hunting for Whitetail Ptarmigan
The good, the bad, and the ugly on Dewclaws
What about dogs with multiple dewclaws or back dewclaws?
Supplements for inflammation and arthritis?
An update on the canine respiratory illness
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The first episode recorded from the Eukanuba booth on the floor at Pheasant Fest features Jared Moss of Best Gun Dogs. We cover a lot of topics and plenty of rabbit holes on this one.
WATCH the episode on YouTube: https://2ly.link/1xQw0
Getting stared as a houndsman
Why Jared switched from the Smith Method towards the West Method
ALWAYS be learning something new!
Slow down, shut up, and ignore the fear of messing up
Do you want an obedient dog or do you want a trained dog?
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I have recently started trialing within the National Shoot To Retrieve Association (NSTRA). After competing in the GA Regional trial, I sat down with the region president elect, Adam Langley, and region treasurer, Eric Walker to learn more about the game and their experiences participating over the years.
You can also WATCH the episode on YouTube: https://2ly.link/1xK01
Piecing together the strategy of the game
The national trials
Getting comfortable starting out with the mentor program
Hurdles and learning experiences
The amateur program and getting people in the door!
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Its officially spring time which means its that time of year to really dig in on the training plan for the year. When trying to figure out where to go and how to get there, be sure to use the right balance. Ethan Pippitt of Standing Stone Kennels returns this week to chat about finding the right balance in your training.
A dog's experience moves a dog forward more so than a dog's age
Everything in training is good. In moderation.
Setting realistic and attainable training plans
Dont get greedy. Look for the perfect time to stop.
Find your network and put eyes on what you are after
Alamo NAVHDA Chapter
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There have been countless guests and topics covered in episodes throughout the years that are truly invaluable and worth revisiting. Going through some of the back catalog and re-listening to some of the older episodes, I was honestly surprised at some of the information and details I have forgotten myself over the years. I wanted to try and highlight some of these guests and topics so I am going through and scrubbing some of the episodes and "remastering" them. Im cutting out any of the fluff such as the intros or outros so you hear just the meat and potatoes of these conversations. This should allow you to revisit these older episodes without having to sit through anything that happens to no longer be timely or applicable to the topic.
In the first version of the new "recall" episodes, Im revisiting Ep. 85 The Dog Nose Best with Tom Brownlee which was originally released on 3/15/21. In the episode we dive into how our dog's noses work along with a bit of scent theory and how it behaves in different situations. This is not only applicable in hunting scenarios but, I would argue, even more important to consider when setting up your training scenarios in the off season.
VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) and how a dog's nose physically works
Physical characteristics for a dog that helps them smell better?
Impossible to smell when panting
Environment factors and impacts on scent: temperature, thermals, humidity, wind speed, green grass, water
How to train a dog to use it's nose more
What exactly are they smelling when tracking an animal?
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Longtime waterfowl guide, Conner Gough of Great Lakes Guided Outdoors, joins me to talk what its like to be a dedicated hunting guide. We talk dogs, hunting stories, and what keeps him going when he's on day 300 of guiding clients for the year!
What its like first starting to guide and mixing business with pleasure
The dog requirements of waterfowl guiding
Manners is the main skill level required for a solid duck dog!
Duck dog safety concerns
From taking someone on their first hunt to taking someone on their last hunt
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NAME: Brian Cooper
BREED: Pudelpointer
LOCATION: Northeast Pennsylvania
TARGETS: Ruffed Grouse, Pheasant Release, Ducks, Squirrels
FAVORITE EPISODE: Whoa Series and Force Fetch Series
MISTAKE: An accidental puppy injury as well as too many expectations causing too much pressure.
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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Final Rise
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Senior NAVHDA judge, Pete Wade, has judged over 1,600 dogs and passed 7 versatile champions within his own family at this point. He takes the time to share some of his stories and insights throughout the many years of being involved.
Trying to test without Force Fetch.
Starting with the correct genetics and picking the right puppy
The progression of the apprentice judge program
What comes after accomplishing the VC title?
Expanding beyond just NAVHDA
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NAME: Nick Altavilla
BREED: Small Munsterlander
LOCATION: Maple Plain, MN
TARGETS: Ruffed Grouse, Woodcock, Sharptail Grouse, Pheasant, Waterfowl
FAVORITE EPISODE: Eps. 224 and 225 The Most Effective Grouse Dogs w/ Kyle Warren
MISTAKE: Rushing to get the FIRST bird!
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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Final Rise
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Ken McKean joins me to talk about his experiences training his rescue Wirehair Pointing Griffons and finding the West Method.
Habitual Griffon rescuer
The West Method's "chain of command"
Getting a young dog to range ahead
Fun runs and balancing obedience
The Griff club through the UKC
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There are a few hobbies and interests that are fairly common within the Upland Community outside of just dogs. Jim Burris of the Bird Dog Society talks about his collection of literature, bourbon, and shotguns.
The appeal of old literature to so many upland hunters and dog owners
Old authors still inspiring and influencing from decades and generations past
Hunting alongside the ghost of George Bird Evans
Bourbon and tequila sometimes just hits right
Whats so interesting about shotguns for Jim?
Upcoming BDS Events:
Pheasant Fest Booth #602
2nd Annual Shed Hunt @ Butner Hall Gamelands in North Carolina
Troubles w/ Bird Dogs @ the Old Hemlock Foundation (May 4th)
"How to photograph your dog" webinar on April 11th
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Ben Baker of Griffin & Howe Gun Dogs joins us to talk about his preference and emphasis on obedience first before anything else. Even the most hardcore hunters' dogs spend more time not hunting than they do actually hunting. When not in the field and back in the house, having the dog with the off switch is pretty nice!
Over obedience is a real thing
Balance the training
The Wildrose Way and it's influence
There's an off switch because theres an on switch
Controlled environments lead to quality reps
Special GDIY Seminar Announced for September 6th-8th at Griffin & Howe in New Jersey
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solid listen for all levels of trainers, even for the experienced to refresh their skills
Great content for bird dog folks..