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Gun Dog It Yourself

Dog trainers and enthusiasts discussing all topics pertaining to training, hunting, and living with dogs.

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301. Four FRIENDS, a SWAMP, and a Duck Hunting DREAM

Gun Dog It Yourself ·

2025/02/20

WATCH HERE ----> YouTubeEver dream of owning a duck hunting club with your buddies? Today's podcast we dive deep into the world of duck hunting in Tennessee with the owners of Martin Landing Duck Club. They invited us to share the fire and discuss their experiences turning a dream into reality, from finding the perfect property to the everyday challenges of swamp life. Highlights: -Duck Club Dream -Unique Challenges & Rewards of TN Duck Hunting -Duck Hunting Property -Camp Improvements |

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70:41

Recall - Force Fetch Series #2 | Mastering the...

Gun Dog It Yourself ·

2025/02/13

"How do I fix our retrieve?" --It seems many people are shifting back into a training mindset as there's been a recent increase in questions about force fetch. GOOD NEWS! A couple of years ago I compiled an entire series breaking down each component to Force Fetch from various experienced trainers. -------------------- Ever wonder what truly makes a dog a reliable retriever? This episode dives deep into the crucial, yet often misunderstood, stage of force breaking: the hold and carry. You'll

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85:09

Recall - Force Fetch Series #1 | Is Force Fetch...

Gun Dog It Yourself ·

2025/02/06

"How do I fix our retrieve?" --It seems many people are shifting back into a training mindset as there's been a recent increase in questions about force fetch. GOOD NEWS! A couple of years ago I compiled an entire series breaking down each component to Force Fetch from various experienced trainers. -------------------- This isn't just about making your dog retrieve; it's about teaching them how to learn, creating a deeper bond, and building unwavering reliability. Whether your dog is a natural

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97:53

300. More Than a Dog Trainer: The World of Delmar Smith

Gun Dog It Yourself ·

2025/02/04

WATCH | DELMAR SMITH: BIRD DOG & RODEO ICON WATCH | 300. More Than a Dog Trainer: The World of Delmar Smith -------------------- Episode 300! It’s hard to believe it’s been over five years since starting the show. It’s been an incredible journey, capturing conversations with so many people from across the dog training and hunting world. Along the way, I’ve had the privilege of meeting and learning from some of the most respected voices in the space. That said, I recently had the opportunity to

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175:32

299. Trainer Fight!!!

Gun Dog It Yourself ·

2024/12/17

Three professional dog trainers get together to discuss a variety of topics. Sometimes they agree. Sometimes they disagree. One thing thats consistent, they are all thoughtful and have their reasons for believing what they believe.WATCH: https://youtu.be/vxVsbaUlV2o Highlights: -You can only pick one pointing dog breed for the rest of your life. What is it and why? -If you can only train one obedience command in a dog, what would it be? -Debating the value of rewarding a dog in position or out of

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146:15

298. Who let the dog nerds in hunting camp?!?

Gun Dog It Yourself ·

2024/12/10

Every hunt camp is different depending on the people. Some camps are more focused on hunting while others are more social and relaxed in nature. This camp was a bit of both but was ultimately a result of getting a group of true dog nerds together who share the same admiration and passion for thoughtful approaches to dog development.WATCH HERE | https://youtu.be/qWe9A4xKBjI Highlights: -Transitioning from training birds to wild birds -Should you only take pointed birds? -The cause of your dog

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120:45

297. Birds, Calm Dogs, and New People

Gun Dog It Yourself ·

2024/12/03

Whats more important in hunting camp than chasing birds, developing the best dogs, and trying to share what you love doing with others? This quick camp with buddies Ben Proctor and Scott Kinnane covered all those bases!Hunting Ruffed Grouse out West compared to up North Seeing birds on the ground prior to flushing Learning when to tap out and give up on a cover Are drumming counts dependable? Pronouncing "Acorn" Working one or two dogs on the ground? Experiencing multiple breeds The power

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78:40

296. The BEST Choke for WINGSHOOTERS!

Gun Dog It Yourself ·

2024/11/26

Scott Trulock joins us for an in-depth discussion on the factors that determine whether your shotgun choke performs as needed.Watch Here! Trulock Black Friday Sale ~ 30% off w/ a Free Gift! Highlights: What a choke is and why its important What are you out there to actually chase? The general decline of Bob White Quail in Southwest GA How long should a quality choke last? Every shotgun is different even if the choke is the same What is a spreader choke? Sometimes it is the shotgun....not

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162:38

295. Ruffed Grouse Hunting

Gun Dog It Yourself ·

2024/11/19

Nick Larson of the Birdshot Podcast joins me for a fireside chat to reflect on how our hunting styles and approaches have evolved over the years. This episode truly has something for everyone! Watch Here Highlights: Waiting on colder conditions during the early season Recapping Hartley's hunt A puppy run complete with fall drummers, porcupines, and bears?!? Reflecting back on being brand new to Ruffed Grouse Hunting Noticing the pattern in habitat You can get as into the weeds on learning

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101:49

294. Train MORE with LESS!

Gun Dog It Yourself ·

2024/11/12

I stopped off while on my way up to the Northwoods for a few weeks with Jordan Horak of Cato Outdoors . We hung out and ran some dogs through a few drills then sat down to record this conversation in which we talk about some hurdles or challenges for a lot of folks wanting to train their own bird dogs.Watch Here! The impact of wild bird populations on how we train. You don't need land and birds everyday to train a bird dog. Develop a language with the dog Find the highest common

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85:25

293. Trialing and/or Hunting?

Gun Dog It Yourself ·

2024/11/07

Terry Ann Fernando joins me to talk about why she favors trialing over testing and hunting. Having spent years in each activity with her Vizsla, Zara, Terry Ann offers valuable insights into what she enjoys about each one and what sets them apart. Watch Here Highlights: A positive experience at a JR Hunt Test results in the Accidental Bird Dog What appeals to Terry Ann more about trialing and testing? Do we lose any "hunt"by focusing on competing? The dogs know the difference between hunting and

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102:50

292. Hunting & Camping in Montana!

Gun Dog It Yourself ·

2024/11/05

I spent a week bouncing around Montana hunting and camping on public land with Randall Lykens (Liberty Canine, LLC) and his brother Cory Lykens. We talk about everything in this one to include hunt stories, gear talk, and lessons learned. You don't want to miss this one!WATCH HERE! --> This episode has a number of clips and pictures sprinkled throughout. Please click the link to check it out and hit SUBSCRIBE while there! Highlights: Why did we come to Montana? Taking client dogs on hunt

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85:28

291. Hunting the Prairies in the Right Boots

Gun Dog It Yourself ·

2024/10/31

You never know who's paths may cross on these trips and when previous GDIY guest from episode 230, Tyson Bowden, messaged saying he was in the area we were able to link up. His buddy Lars Jacobson of Crispi Boots was his riding partner and we all got out in the middle of nowhere for a quick hunt and conversation.First impressions of Montana Overanalyzing and second guessing yourself What cover were the Sharptail Grouse in? Goals and expectations coming into the trip Keeping camp both mobile

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109:49

290. Chasing Prairie Birds from Horseback!

Gun Dog It Yourself ·

2024/10/22

Riding a horse to chase bird dogs across the prairies of North Dakota will be one of the experiences that sticks with me for quite a while. Kenton Bryant, Dave Stover, and Will Dunn join me to discuss everything about the tradition of horseback field trials. Watch Here! History of horseback hunting in the United States Horseback field trials in the United States Impact of diminishing bird numbers American Field Trial is a lifestyle Trial dogs versus “hunting dogs” Superior independence on the

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99:05

Recall | Ep. 223 Ammo Selection w/ Del Whitman

Gun Dog It Yourself ·

2024/10/15

Revisiting the conversation I had with Del Whitman of D.C. Whitman Custom Gunsmithing discussing the basics of selecting the proper ammunition to effectively and ethically hunt your targeted game. This episode was originally released onLocal grouse hunting update Pointer & flusher combo on grouse Getting into ballistics Appropriate ammo for vintage shotguns Low pressure loads Analyzing the ammo for the actual gun you're using The components of a shotgun shell High brass vs low

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90:04

289. Style in the FLUSH!

Gun Dog It Yourself ·

2024/10/10

This episode is all about the ever neglected flushing dog! John Huddleston of Over the Mountain Kennels is a tried and true Boykin Spaniel man and joins me to talk flushing dog training and much much more. Watch Here! The 2025 St. Huberts Trial on February 8th and 9th is ready for Sign Ups! What makes a quality flushing dog? The proper range for a flusher Steadiness is more for safety than practicality? Style in the flush?! Breed standards on how each flushes Getting the dog hunting within

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125:02

288. Ugly Dog Talk

Gun Dog It Yourself ·

2024/10/08

Mike Neiduski of Ugly Dog Hunting joins me for a discussion that spans a number of relevant dog topics which most of them simply come back to the question of "Why are we testing?" WATCH HERE! Impressions of the upland community through so many unique lenses Becoming a judge to become a better handler? Learning by seeing so many different dogs and handlers IF using a command then actually use it! Test jitters and nervousness Why are we testing? Where does ego fall into testing and

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113:12

Recall | Ep. 209. Wolves

Gun Dog It Yourself ·

2024/10/03

One of the concerns for dog handlers in certain regions would be the presence of wolves. How concerned should you actually be though? Randy Johnson, large carnivore specialists for the Wisconsin DNR, joins me to discuss the species and how it impacts us as dog handlers.Cougars, Bears, & Wolves....oh, my! The historical timeline of wolves in Wisconsin The Gray Wolf pack structure and size Very territorial Depredation on local farms The ESA impact on responding to depredation Opportunistic

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104:47

287. Urban Gun Dog Trainer

Gun Dog It Yourself ·

2024/10/01

Not all professional gun dog trainers have the land and resources that are typically associated with training gun dogs. Josh Wiggins of Houston Dog Works joins me for a wide ranging conversation on his training perspectives that affords him the capability to train sporting dogs while living and operating in a major city such as Houston, TX. This is also what motivated him to start his new company Gundog Garage!Watch Here! Behavior modifications are the same as regular training Dog training

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95:43

286. Puppy Whelping & Litter Development

Gun Dog It Yourself ·

2024/09/26

There is much more to breeding than just pairing up a male and female! Gretchen Zwerlein of V.D. Wildblumen Kleine Munsterlander joins me to discuss her process when it comes to making the decision to breed, whelping the litter, and her process when it comes to developing throughout the early puppyhood stages.Watch Here! Why the Munsterlander? What makes the German system produce consistent results? What made Gretchen decide to breed? Not all dogs are worth breeding The risk of breeding for

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