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The Ugly Dog Podcast

Ugly Dog Hunting Co.

The Ugly Dog Podcast celebrates bird dog training, hunting wild places, habitat conservation, and the journeys that bring all three together. Brought to you by Ugly Dog Hunting Co.

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50. Q&A with Mike - NAVHDA Invitational Prep, DD vs...

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2025/04/10

This week's episode features Mike answering questions submitted on our Facebook and Instagram pages. He covers his mindset heading toward the NAVHDA Invitational, his thoughts on DDs vs. GWPs, answers a whole bunch of silly geese questions, and talks candidly about losing 2 of his dogs to heat stroke. This episode is brought to you by Ugly Dog Hunting Co. Shop now at UglyDogHunting.com. Music used under Creative Commons -Two Step Daisy Duke by Mr. Smith is licensed under an Attribution 4.0 I...

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49. Nick Dulas - Being the Young Guy in a PF Chapter,...

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2025/04/03

Nick Dulas joins the show this week where he recounts his pre-COVID journey to joining the Rice County PF chapter and why he's stayed involved since. He also shares how he developed a love for setters and the french brittany. He and Mike also talk a little hockey, and dive into Nick's advice for making long-distance hunting trips. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by Ugly Dog Hunting Co. Shop now at UglyDogHunting.com. Music used under Creative Commons -Two Step Daisy Duke by Mr. Sm...

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48. Nikki Flander - Loving Dogs So Much She Snuck One...

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2025/03/27

Nikki Flander joins the show this week to share her journey to working with the Minnesota Horse & Hunt Club, how she fell in love with English Setters, that one time she wanted a dog so bad she snuck one home in high school, and creating community for women in the hunting and shooting space. Nikki is dedicated to any pursuit she picks up and this episode highlights her passion for the dogs and getting other women involved. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by Ugly Dog Hunting Co...

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47. Hannah & Kyle Peterson - A Match Made Over Bird...

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2025/03/20

Hannah & Kyle Peterson are a match made with a shared love of dog training, and then bird dogs in grouse country. In this episode they share their journey into dog training in very separate realms and how they eventually met, married, and now are growing a family, all while chasing English Setters through the grouse woods hunting and in Cover Dog trials. Both have taken an active role in the Minnesota Grouse Dog Association and are leading the charge to get more folks involved in the spor...

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46. John Zeman - Letting a Dog Fill Up The Country,...

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2025/03/13

John Zeman got his first German Shorthair in 1978 and has had various types of bird dogs ever since. Through mentors he found field trials and training methods which he now shares with many who show up at his home on Wednesday nights for training. He still runs and judges field trials across the upper midwest and is also the current president of the Minnesota Federation of Field Trial Clubs. He, and a special committee have been instrumental in working with the Minnesota DNR to offer dog trai...

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45. Greg Blair - An Education in Field Trials and...

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2025/03/06

Greg Blair joins the show this week to share his origins in bird dogs, NSTRA, and ultimately field trials. He shares how he landed his dream job at Purina, became a field trial judge, breaks down accessibility in field trialing as well as a look at this year's National Championship and much much more. If you're looking to learn more about field trials, this episode is for you. This episode is brought to you by Ugly Dog Hunting Co. Shop now at UglyDogHunting.com. Music used under C...

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44. Ray Esboldt - Finding NAHRA, Kelly Farms, and...

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2025/02/27

Ray Esboldt is a member of the Four Points Retriever Club and an avid NAHRA enthusiast. Mike & Ray sat down to discuss his experience going from a meat dog to appreciating the abilities and year round training opportunities or a NAHRA dog. Ray also speaks up about the recent purchase of Kelly Farms in Minnesota, what's different now, and shares more in-depth about the collaboration with the MN DNR to keep a portion of the newly named Keystone Woods WMA open to bird dog training throughout...

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43. Jacob Walter - Transitioning from Labs to...

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2025/02/20

Jacob Walter joins the show this week to share his journey of upland bird hunting from growing up with Labrador Retrievers to raising a young family with German shorthairs. Jacob also discusses what inspired him to become a local volunteer for Pheasants Forever, how he approaches long-distance hunting trips, and some insight into why he believes physical fitness is an underrated component of upland hunting. This episode is brought to you by Ugly Dog Hunting Co. Shop now at UglyDogHuntin...

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42. Luc Ramthun - Loving Large Munsterlanders and a...

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2025/02/13

Luc Ramthun from Pheasants Forever joins the show this week to give a preview of the upcoming Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic being held in Kansas City (see y'all there), and share his journey into bird hunting. Luc shares how he pivoted from big city marketing and teaching to working for The Habitat Organization, and how Pheasant Fest led him to his first bird dog. This episode is brought to you by Ugly Dog Hunting Co. Shop now at UglyDogHunting.com. Music used under Creative Commons -...

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41. Dr. RuthAnn Lobos - On When and How To Feed Your...

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2025/02/06

Dr. RuthAnn Lobos is the Senior Veterinarian for Purina. She joins the show this week to share her journey with bird dogs and give some incredible, research backed insight into how we feed our dogs. You'll learn how to prioritize and plan your feeding schedule for hunting and training, whether you can feed 30/20 straight away or should choose a puppy specific food, and how Purina works every day with hunters to better their dogs through nutrition. Additionally, Dr. RuthAnn shares how she fell...

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40. Sam Tillman - A Lifelong Desire for Bird Dogs,...

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2025/01/30

Sam Tillman joins the show this week where she shares her lifelong love of bird dogs and that love has only deepened over time. She also takes a dive into qualifying for the NAVHDA Invitational, building a lasting bond with her Pudelpointer, Stormie, and how keeping fun at the top of her training value system has helped her achieve success. This episode is brought to you by Ugly Dog Hunting Co. Shop now at UglyDogHunting.com.Check out the Ugly Dog Hunting Co. YouTube Channel: https://www.yout...

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39. Matt Kucharski - The Importance of Curiosity,...

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2025/01/16

Matt Kucharski joins the show this week to discuss his "dogs of opportunity" and now having to raise a puppy, how an ad for a used truck landed him on the board of Pheasants Forever, and the importance of habitat is best demonstrated in before and after experience.Matt also shares why he believes curious hunters are the best hunters and shares a bit of philosophy on matching one's expectations of their dog to their stage in their hunting life.This episode is brought to you by Ugly Dog Hunting...

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38. Jake Faas - Marrying Into Grouse Hunting, The...

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2025/01/09

Jake Faas of True Loyalty Dog Training joins the show this week to share how he fell in love with dogs doing bite sports and training working dogs and then through marriage came to upland hunting and owning French Brittanies. Jake is an experience bite dog trainer and decoy, but never hunted until his father-in-law told him he wasn't a member of the family until he killed a grouse. After that the rest was history.This episode contains a ton of gems for the avid bird dogger and trainer.Enjoy!T...

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Bonus Episode: Scent Work and Birds Dogs with the...

The Ugly Dog Podcast ·

2025/01/07

This special bonus episode is a pod-share between Road to Detection, The Ugly Dog Podcast, and The Accidental Bird Dog.This episode dives into Scent Work and how it can be beneficial for you and your bird dogs. This includes laying a solid foundation with your dogs and giving you and your dog a fun and mentally stimulating activity to pursue when hunting season is over and the weather is still uncooperative.We also discuss an upcoming online course we're launching in the coming month where pa...

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37. Luke Koch - Marrying A Passion for Video, Dogs,...

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2024/12/19

Luke Koch runs Black Dog Marketing Company and joins the show this week to share how he fell in love with waterfowl hunting, his passion for video work, and his journey with his black lab, Jeb. Luke also dives into how he approaches waterfowl hunting around the metro area, why he'll remain a one dog household for now, and makes excellent points about the importance of good shotgun shells.This episode is brought to you by Ugly Dog Hunting Co. Shop now at UglyDogHunting.com.Music used under Cre...

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36. Corey Hendrickson & Colton Strauss - A...

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2024/12/19

Corey Hendrickson and Colton Strauss join Mike on this week's podcast from layout blinds as they wait for geese on a recent hunt. They cover a bit of their backgrounds, different colors of labrador retrievers, tips for goose hunting, and why the term Meat Dog doesn't do a dog justice. We had a lot of fun recording this while waiting for geese to fly. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by Ugly Dog Hunting Co. Shop now at UglyDogHunting.com.Music used under Creative Commons -Two Step Da...

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35. Tony Henry - Emergency Response for Hunting Dogs...

The Ugly Dog Podcast ·

2024/12/12

Tony Henry joins the show this week to share his knowledge gained serving as a tactical medic as applied to working canines. Tony has a wealth of experience and training, and shares his pro tips and gear so you can be best prepared for an emergency when you go afield.Tony also shares his history bird hunting, resources folks should have on speed dial, and why networking and travel is the best thing a bird hunter can do.This episode is brought to you by Ugly Dog Hunting Co. Shop now at UglyDog...

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34. Roy Ames - A Journey of Decades in Bird Dogs,...

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2024/12/05

Roy Ames joins the podcast this week to share his decades long journey in bird dogs, including a host of events, clubs, and breeds. He dives into how he picks puppies, what he's learned training and testing in both the JGHV and NAVHDA systems, and how someone can set themselves up for success when joining a NAVHDA chapter.Roy also shares why he loves English Pointers, the beauty of watching a dog run, and why a checkcord is his favorite piece of gear.This episode is brought to you by Ugly Dog...

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33. Joe Perez - Building a Business with His Boys,...

The Ugly Dog Podcast ·

2024/11/28

Joe Perez is the owner and operator of RPM Training Products with his two sons, Owen and Austin. In this episode Joe shares about how he got into hunting as a young person and grew into a waterfowl guide, but now focuses much of his time on the uplands. Joe, and RPM, are the newest manufacturer of collars and leashes for Ugly Dog and Joe describes his origin story with RPM, too. Joe and Mike also discuss the power of involving young people in business, how Joe has navigated season ending inju...

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32. Braxton Watts - A Young Man's View of Quail Camp,...

The Ugly Dog Podcast ·

2024/11/21

Braxton Watts joins the show this week to share his perspective on quail camp and learning to bird hunt. Braxton recently joined Mike and friends for his second visit to Kansas chasing quail. In this episode he shares the lessons he's learned thus far, what he wants to work on to get better, and how he manages to get that much time out of the class room. Braxton also shares the specifics of a time honored camp tradition, Cabin Cornhole, and gives a pro/con breakdown of grouse camp vs. qu...

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