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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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19. Amanda Ponti - How A Bird Dog Changed Her Life,...

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2024/08/22

Amanda Ponti dove head first into bird dogs and now there is no looking back. She currently works for Sporting Lead Free and serves on the board of HerUpland.Amanda and Mike discuss her entry into bird dogs, why she chooses to give back so much, why you should consider switching ammo to lead-free options, and how bird hunting inspired a transformational physical fitness journey.This episode is brought to you by Ugly Dog Hunting Co. Shop now at UglyDogHunting.com.Music used under Creative Comm...

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18. Jerry Havel - Ruffed Grouse Projections,...

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2024/08/15

Jerry Havel runs Pineridge Grouse Camp and is a co-founder of Upland Gun Company. Jerry and Mike take a dive into how the ruffed grouse numbers are looking in Minnesota, how he develops a grouse dog, and why folks should consider a side by side from Upland Gun Company.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 International License.

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17. Tyler Webster - Where We Literally Discuss Birds,...

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2024/08/08

Tyler Webster is the host of the Birds, Booze, and Buds Podcast and we sat down to discuss those exact things. Join Mike and Tyler for a post dinner & drinks conversation that covers the legitimacy of the 28 gauge, getting outside the comfort zone when hunting, choosing the right amount of drive in a dog based on lifestyle on hunting opportunities, and much much more. This episode is brought to you by Ugly Dog Hunting Co. Shop now at UglyDogHunting.com.Music used under Creative Commons -T...

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16. Erin Kalpin - Growing Up With Pudelpointers,...

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2024/08/01

Erin Kalpin from Rockcreek Kennels joins the show this week. Erin's father, Scott, started Rockcreek almost 30 years ago and Erin has been along for the ride since. She shares how her dad kept her interested all these years, what it was like transitioning from a career outside dogs back into training full time, and how she's raising her own girls to love the dogs and the outdoors. Additionally, Erin and Mike take a dive into writing, sharing about their processes, inspiration, etc. Erin also ...

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15. Misty Klug - Breeding German Wirehairs, Focusing...

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2024/07/25

Misty Klug is the owner and operator of Muddy Paws Kennel. She has bred German wirehairs for over a decade focusing on temperament and wild bird hunting. We also discuss her training philosophy around pressure and development. Additionally, she shares the importance of trusting your training and how to reduce nerves on test day.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 u...

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14. Rich Wong - On His Love of Vizslas, Post Hunt...

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2024/07/18

Rich Wong is a photographer, vizsla lover, and wild bird hunting fanatic. Rich and I talk his best tips for tailgate photos, how he came into vizslas, and the differences between his 2 dogs thus far. We also talk about puppy development, the downsides to overhandling, and the importance of a bird dogs first season. Lastly, we cover Rich's tips to find sharpies and huns, some great memories of his first dog, Hunter, and much more. Enjoy!This episode is brought to you by Ugly Dog Hunting Co. Sh...

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13. Tony Jones - On Writing His New Book - The God of...

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2024/07/11

Tony Jones has a new book out - The God of Wild Places, and you should order a copy (The God of Wild Places).Tony is a former pastor, author, conservationist, speaker, and hunter. In this conversation we talk about writing, changing careers, failure, and pheasant hunting in South Dakota. Tony also brags on his lab, Crosby, and shares why he'd need 2 different breeds of dogs to replace him.This episode is brought to you by Ugly Dog Hunting Co. Shop now at UglyDogHunting.com.Music used under Cr...

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12. William Bailey - A Conversation Between Brothers...

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2024/07/04

William Bailey is a Texan, a hunter, and a proud owner of a Labrador from Wildrose Kennel.This conversation is a perfect example of how conversations between friends happen when hunting together. This conversation ranges from losing dogs, choosing joy, William's experience with adopting the Wildrose Way, leaning into faith and friendship, and much much more.This episode is brought to you by Ugly Dog Hunting Co. Shop now at UglyDogHunting.com.Music used under Creative Commons -Two Step Daisy D...

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11. Rob Seilheimer - Pollinators, A Brittany Pup, And...

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2024/06/27

Rob Seilheimer works in fundraising with the Monarch Joint Venture, a non-profit coalition rooted in getting more pollinators and more quality bird habitat on the landscape. Rob and Mike discuss Rob's new brittany pup, Tag, and how adding a bird dog to the mix changes things, finding friends to share hunting camp with and making attendance a priority, and the importance of non-profits in increasing and improving habitat.This episode is brought to you by Ugly Dog Hunting Co. Shop now at UglyDo...

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10. Nick Larson - On Learning The Differences in His...

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2024/06/20

Nick Larson is the host of the longstanding Birdshot Podcast and also works with Upland Gun Company. In this episode we cover an incredible range of topics including his advice for hosting a podcast, learning the differences between his two setters, the importance of mentorship in dog training and hunting, and much much more. 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 und...

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9. Emy Marier - On Reactivating Her Father Into Bird...

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2024/06/13

Emy Marier is an outdoorswoman who brings her both her nature for analytics and her sense of adventure to everything she does. We discussed her experience in NAHRA, including finding her tribe, the importance of treating a dog fairly in training, and the experience of adding a second dog with a lot more drive. We also discuss her love of 'Prairie Romping' as she calls it, and the tradition of ruffed grouse hunting the opener with her friends who all affectionately call it Grousemas.Lastly, we...

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8. Angie Coenen - Following Her Dad Afield, The Keys...

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2024/06/06

Angie Coenen runs Hurricane Kennel with her husband, Paul in Southwestern Wisconsin. We discuss how she got her start following her dad through the pheasant fields of Iowa, how she fell into NAVHDA (now serving in a multitude of roles), her journey breeding top notch German Shorthairs, including the hardship that comes with breeding over a decade, and more. This episode is brought to you by Ugly Dog Hunting Co. Shop now at UglyDogHunting.com.Music used under Creative Commons -Two Step Daisy D...

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7. Travis Frank - Focusing on the Process of Building...

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2024/05/30

Travis Frank is the host of The Flush TV Show and Podcast. We discuss his journey bringing home a fire breathing bird dog, Daisy, and learning to work together. He also shares the experience of having Daisy stolen out of his front yard, how he tells stories through television, and the importance of having a mentor in dog training.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...

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6. Logan Weiss - Developing Mindset for Dog Training,...

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2024/05/23

Logan Weiss is an adult on-set bird hunter whose first dog, Sage, helped him fall in love with dog training and chasing wild birds in wild places. Logan walks us through applying his high level athlete mindset to training and hunting and shares why the Garmin Sport Pro is his favorite e-collar for beginning bird dog trainers. Logan also discusses the wild differences between his first and second dog. We also discuss the hardest decision anyone who loves a bird dog is called to make. Thi...

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5. Nina Hoekstra - On The Power of Solo Travel, Faith...

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2024/05/16

We sit down with Nina Hoekstra to discuss her transition from the deer stand to the uplands, strengthening her faith in the outdoors, the power of solo hunting trips (and some pointers along the way), and how she took the leap from her nursing career to build a business in outdoor media.You can follow along her journey on her IG handle - @in.ninas.nature and check out her business ventures at InNinasNature.com.This episode is brought to you by Ugly Dog Hunting Co. Shop now at UglyDogHunting.c...

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4. Christy Langston - On Authenticity, Nature vs....

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2024/05/09

Christy Langton operates Spring River Kennel from her farm in Southwestern Missouri.Expect to learn the importance of mentorship in training and breeding bird dogs, being comfortable and authentic with your goals, owning a dog's strengths and weaknesses, and how to level up the photos of your dog afield.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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3. Jake Hanson - The Spirit of Generosity

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2024/05/02

Mike sits down with Jake Hanson, the Development Director for Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever to discuss conservation, philanthropy, long distance bird hunting road trips and the highs and lows along the way. They also discuss Jake's origin story into bird dogs and bird hunting, making the decision to use a professional trainer, and how adding a second dog doesn't always mean it'll be the exact same as the first one. If you're not a member, you should absolutely consider joining Pheasants...

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2. Des Stormont - Paying Bird Dog Tuition

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2024/05/02

In our first interview style episode, Mike sits down with friend, fellow NAVHDA Judge, trainer, and mom-extraordinaire, Des Stormont, to learn about her journey. This episode covers learning from mistakes (Bird Dog Tuition as she calls it), working through the weight of expectation when training for a test, and adding a toddler into training, testing, and hunting her dogs.This episode is brought to you by Ugly Dog Hunting Co. Shop now at UglyDogHunting.com. Music used under Creative Comm...

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Episode 1 - Introducing the Ugly Dog Podcast!

The Ugly Dog Podcast ·

2024/05/02

Episode one is finally here! Our host, Mike Neiduski, sits down to share who he is, how he came to run Ugly Dog Hunting Co., his origin story with bird dogs, and what listeners can expect in future episodes. He also addresses a handful of customer questions including essentials for a started dog, the nuance of breed hunting styles, what drive's Mike off-season training (it's not testing), and a quick run through on e-collars.Brought to you by Ugly Dog Hunting Co. Serious gear for serious bird...

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