The Inukshuk Pro Podcast: Inside The World of Working Dogs

The Inukshuk Pro Podcast: Inside the World Of Working Dogs shines a light on the amazing and varied abilities of working dogs and the canine professionals who train them. From police and military dogs, to mushers, athletes, scent detection and beyond - if the dog has a job, we will have an episode exploring and celebrating it.

EPISODE 21: How The Kibble Is Made & David Stover From F.I.T. Point Bird Dogs

On Episode 21, Emily Corey joins Brian in the studio to give the listeners an audio tour of how Inukshuk is prodcued at their family owned facility.  Brian then sits down and speaks with David Stover from Faith In The Point Bird Dogs. David is a freshly retired U.S. Military Veteran who is havng tremendous success pivoting full-time to training, guiding and producing bird dogs at his home in Indiana with his wife Beth.  Briand and David talk about the importance of attitude and diversity when trying to stabilize the future of upland hunting, along with how the military has set David up for success in training and trialing bird dogs..and alot more! You can learn more about Faith In The Point Bird Dogs, below.  https://www.fitpointbirddogs.com/ (Website) https://www.instagram.com/fit_point_birddogs/ (Instagram) https://www.facebook.com/FiTPointBirdDogs (Facebook) You can learn more about Inukshuk Professional Dog Food, here: https://www.inukshukpro.com/  

07-21
01:32:29

IPPC EPISODE 20: LISTENER MAILBAG AND NATALIE FROM APEX ANATOLIANS

Upfront in this episode, Brian and Dan from the Inukshuk Marketing Dept. field some listener mailbag questions. In the second half of the episode, Brian speaks with Natalie Thurman from Apex Anatolians, breeder of Anatolian Shepherds, Livestock Guardian Dogs in Montana.  Natalie has a lot of experience breeding, training and placing these impressive animals on farms across the United States to help keep live stock safe from large predators. Natalie's love and respect for her dogs and the work they perform is a true inspirarion and she proves to be a wealth of knowledge and helps us understand what seperates a good breeding program from a great breeding program. You can check out Apex Anatolians online, here:  https://apexanatolians.com/ And on Social Media, here:   https://www.facebook.com/apexanatolians https://www.instagram.com/apexanatolians/ You can learn more about Inukshuk, here:  https://www.inukshukpro.com/  

06-09
01:22:05

IPPC EPISODE 19: Sara Carson & The Super Collies!

In this episode of the IPPC: Inside The World of Working Dogs, Brian and Emily chat food classification and what each designation means while debunking a few marketing claims along the way.  Up next, Brian interviews Sara Carson of The SUper Collies. Sara and her dogs are world trick champions, have appeared on America's Got Talent, David Letterman and more. Sara and her dog Hero also hold the Guiness Book World Record  for most tricks in a single minute by a dog.  Sara has utilized social media , garnering hundreds of thousands of followers and deployed technology to create a vivid and prolific career training and performing with her dogs. Now, with her revolutionary APP - Puppr, Sara is teaching others how to train as well.   Sara on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thesupercollies/?hl=en                    https://www.instagram.com/thesupercolliesmom/   Sara on FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheSuperCollies Puppr Training APP: https://www.puppr.app/ Learn more about Inukshuk: https://www.inukshukpro.com/      

05-04
51:37

IPPC EPISODE 16: Kenton Bryant. Writing songs, riding horses and training dogs with Nashville's Belle Vue Kennels.

In episode 16, Brian and Emily dive into some of 2022's most frequently asked questions and bust some of the industries longest running myths. Topics include: protein choices, are dogs omnivores? What grains are good, what grains are bad and more... In the back half of the episode, Brian sits down with Country Music Singer / Song Writer and Kennel Operator Kenton Bryant of Belle Vue Kennels.  Kenton lives in Nashville and rediscovered his love for training brid dogs when covid hit and travelling musical acts all halted. Whether on horseback trialing, or on the ground with friends training, Kenton's enthusiasm for hunting and passion for conservation shine through during this great convsrsation.  You can listen to Kenton's music on all major streamers and follow him and Belle Vue Kennels on the socials listed below: https://www.instagram.com/kentonbryant/ https://www.instagram.com/bellevuekennels/ https://twitter.com/kentonbryant?lang=en https://open.spotify.com/artist/2RAufxLZxgdARBDirloCoB https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/kenton-bryant/523634346 

01-12
01:04:06

IPPC EPISODE 15: Erin Switzer shares how he went from Grey Hound Tracks, to the Military, then Call of Duty, to appearing on The Terminal List with COD REX!

We sit down and chat with Erin Switzer. Erin shares how he went from Grey Hound Tracks, to the Military, then Call of Duty, to appearing on an Amazon Prime original show starring Chris Pratt: THE TERMINAL LIST!

11-25
01:08:05

IPPC EPISODE 14: Jesse Lumsden talks about his journey from the CFL, to the Olympics and onto hunting with his Pudelpointer, Radar.

In epidoe 14 Emily returns to the studio to share the insights and reasoning behind developing our Marine line formulas. Next, Brian is joined by Jesse Lumsden. Jesse, a former CFL player and Canadian Bobsled Olympian, has found a love hunting in the woods with his family and newly minted NAVHDA dog, Radar in the foothills of the Canadain Rockies. Follow Jesse on Instagram: www.instagram.com/jesse.lumsden

10-21
50:17

IPPC EPISODE 13: The State of Waterfowl Hunting w/ Joel Brice - Head Conservationist for Delta Waterfowl.

In episode 13, Brian sits down with Joel Brice, life long hunter and Head Conservationist for Delta Waterfowl. DWF is the largest conservtion group in North America focused on protecting waterfowl and their habitiat.  This conversation shifts from the generational divide and cause behind dwindling hunter numbers across North America; to how groups like DWF, the internet and other groups are working hard to bring those numbers up and secure the birds, lands and cultural benefits that come hand in hand with a strong hunting culture in a modern social landscape.  You can learn more about Delta Waterfowl, here: https://deltawaterfowl.org/ You can learn more about the DWF Program Hunte3, here: https://deltawaterfowl.org/hunter3/ You can learn more about Inukshuk Professional Dog, Food here: https://www.inukshukpro.com/      

09-30
56:55

IPPC EPISODE 11: Talking Shutzhund (IGP) w/ Leigh Bianco & The Inukshuk Origin Story

On episode 11, Brian speaks with Canadian IGP legend and retired stuntwomen, Leigh Bianco. The two discuss the roots of Shutzhund and where the future of the sport is headed. In the intro, Brian and Emily discuss the origin story of Inukshk and the development of the worlds highest energy dog dood: Inukshuk 32/32.

02-25
53:12

IPPC EPISODE 10: North American 2021 Woodcock Champion Robert Little and Marine 25 Launch Details

We're back!  2021 was a great year (all things considered) for Inukshuk. Thank you to all our listeners for hanging in there as we prepared Season 2 of The IPPC.  This episode we speak with Robert Little, an NB Woodcock Hunter and Pointing Dog Trainer, and multiple winner of the  North American, Woodcock Hunting Championship.   TRUSTED RESELLER FORM: www.inukshukpro.com/reseller-form ROBERT'S FACEBOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/rob.lyttle.94

01-14
45:41

Introducing: The Bird Camp Podcast!

In this episode Brian covers the basics of Inukshuk, how to order and what the future holds for the brand!  Another great hunting Podcast for all our Upland, waterfowl, big game hunters out there, make sure to subscribe and give them a listen.  birdcamp.net

10-06
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IPPC: EPISODE 9 - INTRODUCING THE WING ADDICTION PODCAST

We're back....sort of. This week Inukshuk is happy to introduce you to podcast that we were featured on and have partnered with: The Wing Addiction Podcast.  Josh and Leslie tour around the country hunting with, speaking to and learning from other hunters. In this episode we dive deep on Inukshuk, our history, philosophy as a brand and manufacturer along with detailed information on our formulas.    We are currently working on SEASON 2 of the Inukshuk Pro Podcast, until those episodes are ready, we will keep dropping The Wing Addiction Podcast into the feed.  https://www.facebook.com/wingaddictionpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/wing_addiction_podcast/

09-02
01:09:21

IPPC: EPISODE 8 - EXPLORING THE BULLY WORLD, WITH FW SPEILBERG and THE BABC!

In our latest episode, listen to hear how: Bulldogs, hustle, creativity and community come together to form the Voltron of of specialized dog breeding! Enter - THE BULLY WORLD!  Our guest this week, FW SPEILBERG of the BABC (Bad Ass Bully Club / Building A Better Community) shares with us the journey he took from Bully Breeder to the MC, entertainer and entrepreneur that has truly united this breeds pocket communities across the country.  Up front Emily and I talk about how our formulas have evolved from specialty product, to something every dog can thrive on.  BABC :   WEBSITE -badassbullyclub.com Facebook Page Instagram Page            

07-09
01:09:43

IPPC: Episode 7 - From Track to Trucks, with Ryan Mulkahy, Founder of Born To Run Kennels

Well, it took a little while longer to get to you than we would have liked, but here it is, episode 7!  This week, Ryan Mulkahy shares his story about training elite athletes on prestige tracks on the East Coast, to sitting on a front mounted seat, leading world renowned, wild bird hunts on the famous Mariposa Ranch in Texas.  Ryan talks about balancing his competitive edge and harnessing his desire to improve with the patience and learning curve required to train artful, purposefully bred, beautiful gun dogs. 

06-10
01:22:38

IPPC: Episode 6 - Better Today Than Yesterday with Joe Gionti, Founder of K9 Heroes 4 Heroes

In this episode, Emily answers listeners questions about raw food vs. dry food and performance canine nutrition.  Then, Joe Gionti, launches his not-for-profit organization: K9 Heroes 4 Heroes. Founder Joe takes us inside and offers us a look into the goals and motivations of K9H4H, a not for profit group, aiming to provide Veterans with fully trained Service Dogs.  www.k9heroes4heroes.com www.instagram.com/loki_z_diehlomov www.instagram.com/k9h4h  

05-14
48:10

IPPC: Episode 5 - The Psychology of Dog Training with Brian Gagye from Canines on Duty

Brian Gagye has been training dogs for over 25 years. A former Marine Corps Sniper and Dog Psychologist, Brian has a truly a truly grounded, deeply personal and extremely fascinating outlook on life and how we interact with dogs. Studying what happens in a dog's body on a physical and chemical level, while interacting with training stimuli, has given Brian a broad understanding on how to reach training goals for Police and Military K9 handlers, along with every aspect of obedience. caninesonduty.com

04-22
01:11:12

IPPC: Episode 4 - Diabetic Alert Dogs with Zach Kellerman from Cedar Oak Kennels

In this episode, Emily and Brian chat about how fats in a dog's diet  impacts their olfactory performance and what kind of fats are proving to be more effective for enhancing scent detection.  Then - Brian sits down with Zach Kellerman from Cedar Oak Kennels and learns all about the training and utilization of Diabetic Alert Dogs. 

04-08
01:06:40

IPPC: Episode 3 - Misinformation & Matt Wilson From Maritime Dog Training

In this show we explore the many facets of working dogs and the people who train them, benefit from them and the amazing variety of services dogs perform in today's society. We speak with experts in the fields of: hunting, mushing, K9 law enforcement, military handlers, decoys and more. Journey with us inside the world of working dogs. Brought to you by Inukshuk Professional Dog food.

03-24
53:22

IPPC: Epsidoe 2 - Sarah Peel

In this episode, Sarah Peel from The Maritime Association of Harness Dog Sports sits down with us to talk about all the types of fun you can have, tethered to your dogs! From cani-cross to kick-sledding, Sarah has done it all. This industry is growing fast all around the world, tune in to learn more. 

03-11
37:39

The Inukshuk Pro Podcast: Inside The World of Working Dogs - Episode 1

In the first episode of the IPPC, we chat with modern mushing legend and three time Yukon Quest Winner, BRENT SASS!  Brent shares his story on how he stumbled into the world of dog sledding while moving to Alaska to attend University as part of a nordic ski team, how the Alaskan lifestyle totally won him over and how working with dogs has changed his life, attitude and over all perspective on being a human in a dog's world.   http://wildandfreealaska.com/ https://www.facebook.com/WildandFreeMushing https://www.instagram.com/bwildfree/?hl=en  

02-22
31:29

IPPC EPISODE 18: IDITAROD 2023 CHAMPION RYAN REDINGTON & WHY COPPER MATTERS IN DRY DOG FOOD

In this episode Emily and Brian discuss copper and what you need to know about it and how it pertains to your dog's food and health. Then, Brian chats with Ryan Redington, the champion of the 2023 Iditarod.  This one is a doozy! Ryan is part of a long line of Musher's, his Grandfather Joe co-founded the Iditarod and although a few have come close, he is the first Redington to win the legendary race!  Up front Emily and Brian discuss why AAFCO has a minimum requirement, but no maximum allowed amount of copper in dry dog food in North America and whether or not you should be worried about the copper level in your dog food. SPOLIER WARNING - you shouldn't be worried.  RYAN'S WEBSITE: https://www.redingtonmushing.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/redington_mushing/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ryan1redington AAFCO: https://www.aafco.org/    

04-06
46:42

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