Build From Here

Tom Sallows grew up hunting in northern Alberta and trained his first retriever at just 12 years old. Years later, he found himself struggling with an older dog that had lost interest in bumpers. In this episode, Tom shares how patience, shorter sessions, positive reinforcement, and learning to train the dog in front of him helped rebuild his dog's love for retrieving—and made Tom a better trainer along the way. Want to learn how to train your hunting dog with confidence? Visit: Cornerstone G...

In this episode of Build From Here, Josh sits down with Ted Turner to hear more about his journey with retrievers and the work he is doing through the Augusta CGA Chapter. Ted shares what he has learned from training alongside other dogs and handlers, hosting their first chapter event, and creating opportunities for members to connect, share, and grow together. It is a great conversation about community, leadership, and why none of us have to build a retriever alone. Want to learn how to trai...

What happens when the three things every duck dog owner worries about most all seem to go wrong? In this episode, Josh sits down with CGA member Brandon to talk through Luna’s training journey—from a surprise fireworks scare, to a bad pool experience, to chicken chaos in the backyard. At several points, Brandon wondered if he had ruined his future duck dog before she ever made it to the blind. But instead of panicking, forcing the issue, or trying to fix everything overnight, Brandon kept fol...

Training a retriever is full of challenges, but Adam Goza’s story is proof that one small win can change everything. In this episode, we talk Chessies, breakthrough moments, Member Weekend, and learning to build confidence one step at a time. Want to learn how to train your hunting dog with confidence? Visit: Cornerstone Gundog Academy Need gear for training your retriever, like collars, dog training dummies, and more? Visit: Retriever Training Supply Interested in sponsoring the BuildFromHer...

In this episode, we talk about Mabel’s second full hunting season, her 173 retrieves, the lessons Kevin learned as a handler, the breakthrough moments on blinds, river retrieves, zombie geese, and why training with a community can change everything. This is a great episode for anyone who has ever wondered, “Is my dog going to turn out?” Because sometimes the dogs that struggle early become the ones with the best stories. Want to learn how to train your hunting dog with confidence? Visit: Corn...