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You never know when an idea or passion may find you. This was the case for Kevin and his son while out on an early season Sharptail hunt. While stopping for a break and consuming products designed to help fuel their own hunt, they couldn't help but wonder why they didn't have anything to help fuel their dogs. Fast forward and they have now produced an all natural human grade bone broth designed to help fuel hydration and spark recovery before the hunt is even over!
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Moving back to Idaho
Finding the right mentor and wanting to pass it on
Why the Brittany?
Its not a "French" Brittany....It's an E.B.!
Skunked?!? The right of passage for a bird dog owner
Its more than hydration. Its liquid food!
Furvor is human grade
Why do dogs chew bones?
Starting the recovery process before the hunt even ends
Studies and reports showing the benefits of Furvor
If my dogs eat quality food, do they even need a supplement?
What is the cost?
Common feedback from users
100% satisfaction guaranteed
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AKC conformation judge, Lonnie Carrol of Bear Hug Griffons, joins us to cover everything in the show dog world. Very often we hear the phrase "function over form" and Lonnie explains why it shouldn't be an either/or situation and we should be striving for both form AND function.
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What are conformation shows?
The different classes and what it takes to earn championships
Compete in 'classes' then move into the 'groups' before entering the 'best in show'
Dogs are judged against a breed standard. Then the dogs compete as to who best meets the standard.
The dog's 'structure' determines how they move more than external factors
Where do the breed standards come from?
The requirements of becoming a judge and keeping up with all of the breed standards
The 12,5,4 Rule (12 years, 5 litters bred, and 4 champions out of those litters)
Balancing the looks with the purpose of the breed
Sometimes a breed is so pretty its detrimental
If there is a way to put a title on a dog then people will do it
The dog behavior needed in the show ring
The politics of the show ring environment
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Accidents happen. Prices at the veterinary offices seem to be skyrocketing. How do we prepare for the scenario where we are weighing the well being of our beloved dog against whats right for our bank account and family? In this episode, we delve into the world of pet insurance—what it is, how it works, and why it might be right or wrong for you. Tim Andrews did a deep dive and researched the numerous types of insurance offered across the space to then come on and beak it all out for us.
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The bigger picture of pet insurance
"Economic euthanasia"
The main types of insurance policies and associated costs
Regional cost differences
Whats covered and whats not
Deductibles and payouts
Shopping the market to find the best deal
Pregnancy and breeding coverage
Prescriptions
Spay and neuter
Waiting periods
Breeder programs
Direct payments or reimbursements
Options for upfront cost coverage
Pet insurance alternatives
The industry and the causes for rising costs
Rehab and therapy coverage?
The primary providers in the industry
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GDIY Profiles are bonus episodes that feature your average DIY dog trainer and hunter. All dog owners have a story of what got them involved and the main lessons learned along the way. Hearing numerous people’s stories along with their mistakes, helps promote the idea that WE ALL STARTED AT THE SAME PLACE!
NAME: Nate Lecy
BREED: Pudelpointer, Lab/Australian Shepherd Mix
LOCATION: Southeast MN
TARGETS: Waterfowl, Ruffed Grouse
FAVORITE EPISODES: Ep. 243 Understanding Your Dog's Behavior, Ep. 182 Trainer Fight!, Kyle Warren Episodes (115, 116, 224, 225)
MISTAKE: Letting the dog watch you plant the birds
MEMORABLE STORY: A pointed coyote in a trap?!?
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We heard about the patients journey through TPLO surgery last week. This week we talk with Veterinarian, Jay Brekke, as he goes through all of the advice and tips from the actual surgeons perspective.
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Just how common is the CCL injury today?
The odds of dealing with the injury and the underlying causes
The knee certifications should be similar to the hip certifications
The lifestyle and preventative measures while joins form as a puppy
An egg a day....and other supplements
From the injury in the field to the vet's office
An X-ray or an MRI?
TPLO or ECLS procedures. Theres also a TTA option
The recovery process and advice
Hardware considerations and the cost
Sedative options
The healing process and rehab options
"Back to normal" activities
The failure rate and the option to do both knees at one time
Librela injections for arthritis
Cytopoint for allergies
Rehab
Surgeon's information link discussed in the episode: www.TPLOinfo.com
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One of my favorite things in the bird dog world is backing and honoring. Darryl Pernat came on the show in May of 2021 to break down his process on getting your dog to back reliably and consistently in the field!
Why is backing important?
"Backing" vs. "honoring"
"Natural" vs. "developed" backers
Better to start earlier or wait until after steadiness training?
Necessary gear for training: silhouettes, pigeons, launchers
The "Daryl Method" broken out step by step
Getting from the bird flush to a dog point association
The silhouette process
Using real setup dogs
Which dog gets the retrieve?
Proofing the back
Keeping everyone moving to prevent situational backing
Backyard drills
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It's something we all hope never happens to our dogs but, unfortunately, a CCL injury (equivalent to a human ACL) is more common than what you may think. When Cliff Hawkins' 3 year old Pudelpointer, Ruby, went down with the injury, he found the available information on how to navigate the situation very lacking. So he documented his experience and wrote the Navigating TPLO Surgery Article that can hopefully help others make their way through the process with as little setbacks as possible!
The actual injury and getting back to the truck
The surgical options for a CCL injury
Confinement begins! Getting to the actual surgery
The odds of the 2nd leg getting injured and was it considered while operating on the first?
The cost of the surgeries
The process and tips for picking up from the vet
The sling/towel used for support while moving
The containment space. Design, tips, and considerations
Icing and PEMF (Pulse Electromagnetic Fields)
The daily attention and supervision required
Confinement is finally lifted with limited freedom and walks
Cleared for full activity! Until....the 2nd leg....
The second surgery's "complications"
Lessons learned and considerations moving forward
Using Librela for the underlying lameness and arthritis
K9 Athlete New Dog and Dasuquin supplements
For further questions, you can reach Cliff Hawkins at [email protected].
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NAME: Lucas Felling
BREED: Llewellin Setter
LOCATION: Spooner, WI
TARGETS: Pheasant, Ruffed Grouse, Woodcock
FAVORITE EPISODES: Ep. 231. Getting To Know Nick | The Force Fetch Series
MISTAKE: Not focusing on the basic obedience and manners early enough
MEMORABLE STORY: Lucas' dog wasn't in as rough a shape as his buddy thought!
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Sometimes a bit help and extra hands go a long ways in helping you meet your goals with your dog. Chris Girard of the Green Valley Hunting & Retriever Club joins me to talk about the benefits as well as some of the challenges training groups can offer DIY trainers.
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The history of GVHRC
Accessing new potential hunters
Group dynamics within the club
Mixing flushers and pointers
Training pointers to sit and having a healthy competition for fun
Pointers/Upland and Retrievers/flushing helping each other
Access to fresh grounds and equipment
Socialization
Reading dogs
Training etiquette and bringing in the new folks
Meet people at the level they are at
Oregon hunting opportunities
Preference for pointers or flushers?
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NAME: Ron Hunt
BREED: Brittany
LOCATION: Brookings, SD
TARGETS: Pheasant
FAVORITE EPISODES: Ep. 194 Rick Smith | Ep. 195. Try to Pay it Forward | Ep. 199 Cover Dog Trials | Ep. 226 A Guide's Perspective
MISTAKE: Not using something to help track the dog in the field
MEMORABLE STORY: The desire to capture a special retrieve on video costs them the bird!
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You should always jump at the opportunity when you get the chance to talk to someone in the upland space who has been chasing these birds for as long as Walt Lesser has! After all, he literally wrote the book on the Real Ryman Setter.
It was a privilege to sit down with Walt in his home and hear his stores and what it was exactly that spoke to him about the Ryman Setters.
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Starting out bird hunting with beagles?!?
Getting the first setters from George Bird Evans & George Ryman
Tryin to fix a blinking Setter back in the day
Not much interest in trials and testing. It was all about the birds and habitat.
Continuing the Ryman lines
Bringing Turkeys back to Dodrige County, WV
The Appalachian Ryman breedes
How Rymans range and hunt
Hunting the legendary Canaan Valley
Thinking of Grouse or WC when planning future dogs?
The WV grouse habitat though out the decades
The process of developing dogs back then
The first beeper collars
Maintaining the Ryman type Setters today
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Robb and Jim make their return to the podcast to recap and share their thoughts on our recent experience at Old Hemlock and the "Trouble with Bird Dogs" event put on by the Bird Dog Society.
The purpose of the Troubles with Bird Dogs event
The downward trend of bird numbers over decades
Learning from history
The experience of the historical property
Jim connecting the dots to his personal connection with G.B.E.
A bowl of wishbones?
Dont let your boxes of shotgun shells go unused
Theres a spirit to Old Hemlock
G.B.E. and Kay, the original upland content creators?
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You've at least heard George Bird Evans referenced at some point even if you've just barely dipped a toe in the upland hunting space. His words continue to inspire and motivate upland hunters even decades removed from his passing. Come and take a step back in time to catch a glimpse of what it was like for George, and his wife Kaye, living at the old 1815 cabin nestled amongst the inspiring forests in the small Northeastern corner of West Virginia. This property is best known as 'Old Hemlock.'
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How did LeJay find himself at Old Hemlock?
The privacy of Old Hemlock
George and Kay's life timeline
Artist, Musician, Author, Hunter.....Perfectionist
When George decides to focus primarily on hunting literature and lifestyle
George's writing style
Developing a Setter line
Kaye's role in everything
George's outlook on dog training and development
Their day to day routine
Property development and conservation
George's hunting preferences and finding focus in the uplands
The status of Old Hemlock and the foundation's philanthropy
The art and treasures around the cabin
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A listener recently reached out asking for an episode talking about general advice when it comes to planning a hunting trip. It would be fun to revisit and provide an updated version of this subject but for now I thought it was worth revisiting episode 108 with Josh Flowers originally released on 9/21/21.
Why test and train in the off season
The best of each breed are on level playing ground
Using your relationship with your breeder
Some people on have week long seasons if they have to travel
The only wrong option is letting your dog sit at home
Picking your target species
Travel time and dog development
Lodging options
The delicate balance of doing group trips
Be of value to the group. Labor or $$$
Balancing dog power
The importance of your down learning to travel calmly
Security and safety considerations
Biggest mistakes for newbies
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"Pick a method and stick with it!" Sure, thats sound advice. Especially for beginners. But for those of us that want to know why a particular method works or how to overcome and even prevent certain roadblocks or snags from appearing, simply focusing on the "HOW" may not be enough.
Nate Czarnota of Iron Oak Dog Co. joins me to talk about the principles of dog training and how paying attention to learning theory can help you recognize what is actually connecting and driving your dog. Nate is a graduate from the NEPOPO Gold School and has since enjoyed helping teach others how they can have a better trained dog while improving their relationship with the dog by focusing on the "WHY."
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A nice well behaved dog that also hunts
Piecing together a training program
Bringing concepts and principles to the NAVHDA chapter
Focusing in on the WHY rather than the HOW
Agreeing on the terminology in dog training
Using "room service" to reward steadiness (Really high drive dog owners listen up!)
Having your E-collar mean both stop and go!
Primacy vs recency
Forensic dog training
Both dog and handler BOTH are having fun
Teach first. Add pressure second. Clarity begets compliance.
NePoPo. Pressure predicts a reward!
Sequencing and classical conditioning
Reward structures and "The Talent Code"
Make them work for it!
A dopamine dog vs an endorphin dog
Reward variability and the dog anticipating the pattern
The power of the ritual
"Kicking splinters" and fighting to stay in behavior!
Show References:
Nate's NePoPo Seminar
NePoPo
Daniel Coyle "The Talent Code"
Andrew Huberman "Maximize Dopamine"
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NAME: Ira Sherman
BREED: German Wirehair Pointer (4)
LOCATION: South Dakota
TARGETS: Pheasant, Sharptail Grouse, Prairie Chicken
FAVORITE EPISODES: Force Fetch Series and Whoa Series
MISTAKE: Moving through Force Fetch too fast and not focusing on basic obedience
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There are things that you may have thought were the primary reasons or benefits of getting into the gun dog world but, come to find out, there are other aspects that start to present themselves that make you realize theres a lot more to it. Perhaps its not all about the birds. Perhaps its not even just about the dog. Perhaps its about certain relationships, traditions, and family values that start to stand above all else.
The last episode recorded in the Eukanuba booth at Pheasant Fest is with the amazing family from Three Arrows Hunting Preserve. Parents Ben and Diane join me with two of their adult children Elizabeth and James to try and put into words exactly what this lifestyle has meant to them as a family. From the invaluable life lessons taught to the kids through hard work and stewarding the land, to what its like owning and operating a multi-generational farm!
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Brittanys, breeding, and the farm!
Entering into the Hunt Smith world
What is the best way to go about getting your kids involved?
"Never settle!"
What has the land meant to the family over the years?
Chase your dreams!
The preserve is setup more for dog training than just profit
Hunting wild birds compared to the preserve birds
Why the Brittany?
Get the kids out into nature!
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There have been countless guests and topics covered in episodes throughout the years that are truly invaluable and worth revisiting. Going through some of the back catalog and re-listening to some of the older episodes, I was honestly surprised at some of the information and details I have forgotten myself over the years. I wanted to try and highlight some of these guests and topics so I am going through and scrubbing some of the episodes and "remastering" them. Im cutting out any of the fluff such as the intros or outros so you hear just the meat and potatoes of these conversations. This should allow you to revisit these older episodes without having to sit through anything that happens to no longer be timely or applicable to the topic.
This time we revisit Episode 138 originally released on May 22, 2022 with Mark Fulmer of Sarahsetter Kennels where we broke down his decades long experience training dogs with the help of quail Johnny Houses!
Whats the purpose of a Johnny House
How far do the birds range and still return?
Planting birds as opposed to releasing birds
Training means controlling the outcome
Johnny House dimensions and specs
Quail vs Chukar
Flooring and wood shavings vs hemp
The importance of a roof overhang
Routine maintenance requirements
Supplementing and replacing birds
Mark's training process
The birth of place boards
Simulating a covey in the training field
Proper feed and feeders for your birds
Cutting down on 80-90% of predation using owl decoys
SARAHSETTER YOUTUBE SERIES
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One of the NAVHDA institutions, The Carters, joins me at the Eukanuba booth on the floor of Pheasant Fest. Blaine, Pattie, and Jason of Merrymeeting Kennels have been instrumental in bringing people into the bird dog space through their extremely active Yankee Chapter. We have a fun a conversation that covers a lot of insight and tips into not only recruiting new people but retaining the people that you do have!
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Getting new people involved
Retaining people is more important
"How's that working out for you?" Don't be closed off to new ideas
First impressions matter! Meet at the gate!
Train people with "remedial stations"
Workers go first and be careful not to kill Jimmy!
Establish the plan before going out
Effective running order and process, no standing around, and a 2 bird limit!
Read what the dog is telling you
The importance of praise and rewards for the dog
Chapter training days balancing training a skillset as opposed to training for a test
You can't steal a dog's drive!
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NAME: Joe Davis
BREED: German Shorthair Pointer
LOCATION: Central Iowa
TARGETS: Pheasant, Quail
FAVORITE EPISODE: Ep. 129 The Importance of Hold | Ep. 3 Here Em, Heel Em, Sit Em
MISTAKE: Not overlaying the e-collar correctly
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