Lone Duck’s Gun Dog Chronicles

Bob rides solo today ripping through all sorts of questions from friends on the internet. We love doing these and appreciate when people send in questions, both funny and retriever-focused. Here's a few highlights from the show: Whining/barking right before shooting light... what do we do? Bob's upcoming hunting trips Retriever training materials for Junior Hunters Feeding schedules for dogs Choosing litters based on pedigree Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Use Promo Code | LDGD15 to save 15% on Marsh Wear Clothing Use Promo Code | LD10 to save 10% on Trulock Chokes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we're joined by our buddy and fellow Setter guy, Marc Mussleman from Alclair Outdoors. Marc has a really interesting background and chose to bring his knowledge from the music industry into the hunting world. Marc and his dogs chase birds in some of the coolest parts of the country and yes, I'm jealous. If you're interested in learning more about Marc, his ear pro, why it matters and how you can get into some yourself, then I'd highly recommend reaching out to him. Here's a few highlights from the show: We learn more about Marc and his background in the music industry, hunting dogs and his business, Alclair Outdoors. Marc discusses hearing protection in the outdoor industry and how he took what was learned working with top tier musicians from around the world... and then put that into gear for hunters like you and me. Marc is a dog guy. After two minutes of talking with him, you know it. His dogs travel the country with him and they never a miss a day at the office. Marc shares a few hunting stories that include his dog, Oscar. What makes a good grouse dog? Getting a new pup to hunt birds and what to look for Kevin does a video breakdown of some Alclair gear. We learn what to do and how easy it is to get the ball rolling once your ear pro arrives. Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Use Promo Code | LDGD15 to save 15% on Marsh Wear Clothing Use Promo Code | LD10 to save 10% on Trulock Chokes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joined by Pat Nolan, Bob and Kevin sit down to chat through all things force fetch. We discuss "unforced force fetch" and hold conditioning and ways to guide the dog through tasks. If you're interested in learning more about how Pat uses positive and negative reinforcement, then you can find his website here. Here's a few highlights from the show: We discuss what Pat considers to be properly force fetched and then we walk through his process from start to finish Using both positive and negative reinforcement in the same training session.... and why he does this Collars and conditioning dogs Trained pressure responses A "timeline" for hold conditioning and force fetch Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Use Promo Code | LDGD15 to save 15% on Marsh Wear Clothing Use Promo Code | LD10 to save 10% on Trulock Chokes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joined by our buddy, Chad Martin, Bob and Kevin discuss Field Trials and just how tough it is to bring home a ribbon. Here's a few highlights from the show: We hear about Chad, his kennel called Wicked Waterfowl Retrievers and how he made the jump to being a full-time retriever trainer up in Maine Transitioning from a part-time retriever trainer with a family and going full bore.... how did Chad make that move? What did he learn, what has been tough, etc. Running Field Trials and looking for a win Recapping the past few Trials with Bob and Chad Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Use Promo Code | LDGD15 to save 15% on Marsh Wear Clothing Use Promo Code | LD10 to save 10% on Trulock Chokes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, Bob and Kevin sit down to catch up after a few hunts and review some conversations had with clients and patreon members. We also release some cool stuff Bob has been working on for a while... Here's a few highlights from the show: NEW Lone Duck courses & videos coming shortly. NEW website with tons of gear here! What to do with 17 week old pups & when to start retrieving work Should hunt tests ever use geese? When do you know it's too late to force fetch a dog? My dog has no on/off switch... what do I do? Signs your dog is ready for their first hunt and when is the best time to feed and fuel for a morning hunt? Getting a crispy heel/sit after a retrieve and what comes after T Pattern? Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Use Promo Code | LDGD15 to save 15% on Marsh Wear Clothing Use Promo Code | LD10 to save 10% on Trulock Chokes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joined by our buddy, Joe Heusinger, from Covert Creek Outfitting, Bob and Kevin sit down for a few drinks to catch up on the many things that Joe has been up to. You'd think creating a new fly fishing and grouse hunting shop would be busy enough but he's also been guiding, finding birds, chasing birds in North Dakota and raising a new pup. Joe is the man and you should check him out here. Here's a few highlights from the show: Dog of a Lifetime Joe's dog of a lifetime story and how he got into hunting as a young kid by chasing after his grandfather's GSP, Kaiser. Bob and Joe go back and forth trading old memories of dogs and growing up Roadtripping out west to hunt prairie birds over all sorts of dogs New pups and veteran dogs Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Use Promo Code | LDGD15 to save 15% on Marsh Wear Clothing Use Promo Code | LD10 to save 10% on Trulock Chokes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, Bob and Kevin are joined by an awesome repeat guest, The Retriever Trainer, Freddy King. Freddy is a highly accomplished outdoorsman with tons of experience as a dog man. It's great to hear Freddy talk about his dogs and trade stories because each one hits home. Here's a few highlights from the show: Another Dog of a Lifetime story We learn about some of Freddy's dogs over the years and why each one is real special What does an exceptional dog look like inside a hunting blind? Establish a training scenario that looks EXACTLY like your hunting set up to limit "new" experiences during the hunt Overhandling in the duck blind and how Freddy likes to "ignite their nose" with scent Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Use Promo Code | LDGD15 to save 15% on Marsh Wear Clothing Use Promo Code | LD10 to save 10% on Trulock Chokes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joined by our buddy, Kevin Cheff, The Retriever Coach, Bob sits down for an in-house show to chat through handling on marks, retired guns and handling on retired guns. We’ve had Kevin on the show before and his ability to break down difficult drills into something anyone can understand is second to none. If you’re interested, you should check out the Fetch program here. Here's a few highlights from the show: Establishing a strong foundation for each dog 3 reasons why you would handle on a mark Pro tip: always have factors work with each other… not against each other! Establish a game plan and a standard for the drill so you can work your dog appropriately  Fundamental marking and memory development with dogs (teaching accuracy) Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Use Promo Code | LDGD15 to save 15% on Marsh Wear Clothing Use Promo Code | LD10 to save 10% on Trulock Chokes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joined by our buddy, JD Babb from Bu-Yah Retrievers, we do a deep dive into the world of marking. We often have people write in with questions and problems with this, so we spoke with JD about his unique process. Don't miss this. Here's a few highlights from the show: We continue our “Dog of a Lifetime” stories JD talks about his "dog of a lifetime" and how he got into the game Competition dogs vs hunting dogs... can you have two-in-one? We talk pedigrees and making great dogs Keeping your dog positive to enhance marking skills THIS IS BIG: when do handle... thinking in thirds Introducing retired birds Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Use Promo Code | LDGD15 to save 15% on Marsh Wear Clothing Use Promo Code | LD10 to save 10% on Trulock Chokes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joined by our buddy, Hunter from Kent Cartridge, we dig into all sorts of fun duck hunting topics. We’ve worked with Hunter & the folks at Kent for a couple years now and man, they just keep getting better and better.  Here's a few highlights from the show: We continue our “Dog of a Lifetime” stories Hunter shares why his dogs are special to him and his family Discussing the future of bismuth Facts or Myths: Shooting bismuth through full chokes… How to dispose of spent shells Patterning guns, chokes and shells Traveling around and testing cool products from Kent You should expect big things coming from Kent… Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Use Promo Code | LDGD15 to save 15% on Marsh Wear Clothing Use Promo Code | LD10 to save 10% on Trulock Chokes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we had the pleasure of chatting with our buddy, Colby Williams, from Top Line Retrievers. We had a really good conversation about creating man made behaviors in dogs and got to hear about his dog, Sprig. Here's a few highlights from the show: Dog of a Lifetime Colby's dog, Sprig. Finding mentors in the hunting dog world and constantly learning. Moving from tests to trials Building any dog with a purpose beginning at 8 weeks old. Drills: Building crispy whistle sits Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Use Promo Code | LDGD15 to save 15% on Marsh Wear Clothing Use Promo Code | LD10 to save 10% on Trulock Chokes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This morning is a special show because we've never had a triple threat like this in the podcast room and also on youtube.... let's see how it goes. We had the pleasure of having ⁠Molly Boland⁠ and ⁠Blaine Tarnecki⁠ at the house for some training and took the opportunity to discuss some highly specific retriever training Q&A. Please let us know if you're liking the youtube action so far. We're trying to keep things new and improved and always welcome some feedback. Here's a few highlights from the show: Chomping birds during the retrieve and how to fix it Overtraining and simplifying for great dogs. Getting your dog to use their nose when hunting Collar conditioning to "give," force fetch and more When and how to introduce your dogs to retrieving doubles With young dogs, should you avoid having bumpers near a bank so they don't get into the habit of cheating the retrieve on land? Support the Lone Duck Podcast |⁠ patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters⁠ Follow us on social media |⁠ Youtube⁠ and⁠ Instagram⁠ Use Promo Code | LDGD15 to save 15% on⁠ Marsh Wear Clothing⁠ Use Promo Code | LD10 to save 10% on⁠ Trulock Chokes⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Bob sits down for a little coffee talk to chat through some questions that came through. Usually we help people directly through patreon but this is also a cool way to help out, too. Here's a few highlights from the show: Dog of a Lifetime with our buddy, Kevin Introducing your dogs to feathers: when, how, what kind, etc. Discussing the most common/worst habits for owners of hunting dogs Why do tests and trials with your dog if you don't want to breed them? Mouthing birds and delivering birds nicely to hand Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Use Promo Code | LDGD15 to save 15% on Marsh Wear Clothing Use Promo Code | LD10 to save 10% on Trulock Chokes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we chat with our buddy and repeat guest, Carlos Ramirez from CRK9. If you've somehow missed our first show with him, you need to check it out. Carlos is such a fantastic dog trainer, story teller, coach and one heck of a pig farmer. Here's a few highlights from the show: Couple of farmers talkin' farms We continue our "dog of a lifetime" series with our community and we also hear from Carlos. He shares about his own dog and then a dog that he trained and saved lives. Man, it's hard to describe the type of impact you can have on people by working with dogs. Dogs who don't have an "off switch" and discussing the cross over between working dogs and hunting dogs. Evaluating NEEDS vs WANTS for a dog, liabilities, choosing dogs providing structure for dogs without draining attitude. Spending "leadership capital" and common errors with dog training Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Use Promo Code | LDGD15 to save 15% on Marsh Wear Clothing Use Promo Code | LD10 to save 10% on Trulock Chokes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This morning Bob sits down over a cup of coffee and works through a few questions we've received from our patreon friends in regards to retriever training, drills, prepping for the season, etc. Here's a few highlights from the show: Unique retriever drills to prep your dog for this upcoming season Are you doing enough denials with your dog? How steady is your dog? Heat/freezing problems with your dog, how to identify issues and how to act fast. Are you prepared if your dog has a problem while hunting? Handling "pops" during training Teaching versatile dogs to be duck dogs What does a training day look like at the Lone D Kennel? Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Use Promo Code | LDGD15 to save 15% on Marsh Wear Clothing Use Promo Code | LD10 to save 10% on Trulock Chokes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we had the pleasure of chatting with our good friend, Trish Jagoda. She has been on the show before and is an absolute wealth of knowledge when it comes to training dogs and running tests. I think you'll enjoy this episode as much as we did. Here's a few highlights from the show: “Dog of a lifetime” stories Building foundations with crates, place, recall, whistle sits and ecollars Force fetch and why we don't use birds for this The "Hallway Drill" and "work on what you're working on" Teaching steadiness without killing momentum Adjustments to the Master National Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Use Promo Code | LDGD15 to save 15% on Marsh Wear Clothing Use Promo Code | LD10 to save 10% on Trulock Chokes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we had the pleasure of chatting with our friends from Windy Hill Retrievers, Michael and Russell Demmer. These two gentlemen and their dogs showed up to the SRS weekend and boy did they perform. Here's a few highlights from the show: What does it take for a dog to perform well at the SRS? What did this week's SRS look like? How did Bob and his dogs stack up against the competition? We hear Russell's dog of a lifetime story as well as one from our good buddy, Jeff Coats Interested in speaking with Michael about the SRS, dogs, hunting or possibly working alongside him at the kennel? Here's his email: windyhillretrievers@icloud.com If you're interested in checking out their youtube channel, you can find that here. Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Use Promo Code | LDGD15 to save 15% on Marsh Wear Clothing Use Promo Code | LD10 to save 10% on Trulock Chokes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we had the pleasure of sharing the first Dog of a Lifetime Story. Here at the Lone D we talk about the "unspoken bond" you have between you and your dog and how it's almost impossible to explain to someone who has never felt it. Each week you hear stories of our dogs, client dogs, etc. but now we're going to share some of your stories. Here's a few highlights from the show: A Dog of a Lifetime Training for the SRS Goals we're working toward Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Use Promo Code | LDGD15 to save 15% on Marsh Wear Clothing Use Promo Code | LD10 to save 10% on Trulock Chokes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob and Kevin sit down to review Bob's weekend Master test up in Maine. Then they rattle off some FAQs and discussion topics from friends on Patreon. It's a great conversation and worth a few laughs, don't miss it. Here's a few highlights from the show: An update on how the young guns are doing with Master tests and how Bob is working them through each one. Dog Psychology and why Caesar Milan is still the best. Lining up your dog by doing a little dance Handling multiple, younger male dogs all on one truck and other tidbits of advice for newer trainers How many drills per dog per session Creating effective communication between dogs and owners Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Use Promo Code | LDGD15 to save 15% on Marsh Wear Clothing Use Promo Code | LD10 to save 10% on Trulock Chokes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we had the pleasure of chatting with our friend, Dr. RuthAnn Lobos, from Purina. Since she is a highly-talented vet with tons of experience with working dogs, it's a treat to pepper her with all sorts of questions about food, hunting, exercising dogs, supplements and more. Here's a few highlights from the show: Advice for running with your dog Getting into the hunting world and how dogs can help The science and testing behind Purina, types of dog food, feeding schedules, supplements, allergies and more. Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Use Promo Code | LDGD15 to save 15% on Marsh Wear Clothing Use Promo Code | LD10 to save 10% on Trulock Chokes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices