This week, we sit down with Darren Petty – a seasoned dogman, hunter, and returning guest who’s spent decades working with hounds, Laikas, and terriers across the U.S.

In Part One of this two-part conversation, we dive into a wide range of dog talk — from hands-on training advice to bigger-picture questions about behavior, temperament, and what makes a breed tick.

We dig into:

🔹 Are Laikas aggressive as a breed?

🔹 Off-season conditioning and mental prep

🔹 How Darren evaluates dogs for drive, balance, and biddability

🔹 What separates a handler from a trainer

Whether you’re hunting with Laikas, Feists, hounds, or terriers — or just passionate about working dogs — this episode brings sharp insights and real-world experience from one of the most thoughtful voices in the game.

🎧 Tune in now to Nordic Tales & American Trails – wherever you get your podcasts.

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