This week, we sit down with Heath Hyatt – professional dog trainer, law enforcement K9 handler, and lifelong hunter – for the first of a two-part deep dive into dog work, training philosophy, and bear hunting in the U.S.

Heath brings a rare perspective from both sides of the leash. With decades of experience working police dogs and hounds, he shares how the same core principles – patience, timing, and reading behavior – apply across both worlds.

We talk:

🔹 What makes a good trainer (and why it starts with mindset)

🔹 Bear behavior and what it takes to build a bear dog

🔹 Lessons learned from decades in law enforcement K9 work

🔹 Why pressure, timing, and tone matter more than tools

Whether you're just starting out or have run dogs your whole life, this episode delivers real-world insight from a dogman who’s trained at the highest levels.

🎧 Tune in now to Nordic Tales & American Trails – and stay tuned for Part 2 next week, where we get deeper into breeding, selection, and training tough dogs for tougher jobs.

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