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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!
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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 habitat as you'd like but its not necessary
Thinking back on our first hunts with our dogs
Sometimes the best intentioned advice can create unfair expectations
Whats the interaction between the dog and bird supposed to look like?!
Larson figuring out his hunting style
Larson's map scouting process and avoiding Aspen tunnel vision
Balancing our scouting with the current conditions
Flushing the bird- By reading the dog
Shooting the birds- the 28 Gauge Kool-aid and load selection
Retrieving the bird- does the dog have to retrieve?
Cooking the bird- our approach is simple
Stay open to learning!
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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.
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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 denominator
Keeping sessions short and incremental. For both kids and dogs!
Avoid being a greedy trainer
Develop the dogs like a kid but don't TREAT them like a kid
The dog worlds getting better about timelines and drive management
Theres no ribbons given out for training
Starting with a win
Eventually you may have to push them through
Sometimes they have to do it. Other times, do we really care?
Pull away just one nuggets from these podcasts
Small adjustments and building the toolbox
You have to be able to adjust and not stick to just one way
It should be FUN! ENJOY the process
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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.
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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 competing
The learning curves for new hunters
Are tests and trials the only real way to bring in new hunters in the South?
Walking entry for horseback trials
Trials or tests preference?
Trials are just as welcoming as tests
The way to appeal to younger and newer people is to actually act like want them to show up!
Can you compete at a high level while focusing on hunting?
Does it hurt to have a generalist dog as opposed to a specialist?
Different context for each type of event
Playing non bird dog events just for fun!
Remember what its like to be the new person
The motivation to write the book, The Accidental Bird Dog
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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!
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Highlights:
Why did we come to Montana?
Taking client dogs on hunt trips
Linking the training field with the wild bird field for inexperienced dogs
Paying attention to context clues
Some dogs find birds. Some dogs happen upon them.
Some trips are simply just unlucky!
From the rattlesnakes to the habitat
Our mobile camping rig setups
Water, Power, & Fuel
Truck bed Air Conditioning for the dogs
Everyones favorite and least favorite moments of the trip
Cory's Sage Grouse experience
Quinn's retrieve refusal and how did I handle it?
Lucy wins for the best impersonation of LEROY JENKINS!!!
Porcupines, porcupines, and MORE porcupines!
First impressions from hunting with our Upland Gun Company shotguns!
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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 and efficient
A quick break for hunting!
Hunting large grasslands as opposed to agriculture
The right boot for the upland hunter
Boot height
Boot Flex
Boot material and waterproofing
Insulated vs non insulated
The importance of socks
Introducing the NEW Crispi Gaiters!
Shotguns only work if there are shotgun shells....
Drinking the 28 gauge Kool Aid from Upland Gun Company
The dog power joining us in camp
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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.
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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 edge of chaos
Importance of mentorship
Range and capability of dogs
Breeds and qualities in a field trial dog
Horses and the nostalgia
Ricky Bobby of the uplands
Developing versus training
Point ‘em or knock ‘em
Pigeons on a pole… and horses?
Can high caliber trial dogs be house dogs too?
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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 on
Local 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 brass?
Assessing the types of shot
Patterning the shot
Lead vs non-toxic shot
Shot size and the pellet count reference chart
Different shot per barrel?
Picking the correct shell off the shelf
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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.
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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 range
Young puppy walks with the whistle
Steering the dog in the field
Are we building drive in a young flusher puppy?
The benefits of the place board
Why is "sit" actually called "hup" in the flusher world
The traditional dressing up for trials
The level of retrieving required in the flushing field
Flushing and pointing dog combos
How did Boykins become THE South Carolina dog?
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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?"
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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 preparation?
"I'll fix that later"
Are people losing the "purpose" of how we test?
Some dogs find birds. Some dogs happen upon birds.
Field search vs duck search criteria to earn a prize 1 in Utility
Judging AND training by committee
Tracking is the biggest wild card in NAVHDA
The judges only get a limited window to view each dog
Dream booking the duck search event
Don't be afraid of new ideas!
The Ugly Dog Podcast Ep. 22. Nick Adair- Gun Dogging It Yourself
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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 feeders
Their response to us entering their home range
Human interaction
The wolf conflict interactive map
95% of conflicts are on hounds and not bird dogs
Rendezvous sites
Our options in handling a conflict between wolves and our dogs
Prevention is #1
The "tracking bell" vs "dinner bell" debate
The "decoy" wolf leading to an ambush
Disease crossover concerns
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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!
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Behavior modifications are the same as regular training
Dog training pricing and gun dogs vs pet dogs
Dog training is dog training BUT not all dog trainers are dog trainers
Genetics absolutely matter! But they aren't everything!
Genetics can overshadow training but training can also overshadow genetics
Are you actually a 'team' if the dog is simply working to get it's own reward?
Clarity of the release
Management can and does fail
Accountability is not always in line with fairness
Dogs mistaking your kindness for weakness. (Letting them sleep in bed???)
Dont skip steps. The dog SHOULDN'T know better.
Is the juice worth the squeeze?
Training gun dogs in urban environments with Gundog Garage
People don't know what they don't know
The tool doesn't change. Only its application
Care as much about the dogs attitude as you do about the actual behavior
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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.
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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 the dam
Doing right by the puppies right out of the gate with ENS and/or ESI?
Exposing young litters to EVERYTHING!
Turning puppies into problem solvers
Make it challenging but not too difficult. Hope outweighing struggle.
The vetting process and finding the right puppy buyers
The puppy selection/matching process
The checklist and wanting forgiving puppies
Struggle leads to good stuff!
The handoff to the new owners
Noise sensitivity and exposure
Who is "Toad"?!?
Encouraging rewards away from us for close working pups
Trainer's and their own dog's always need the most work
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Danielle Prewett from Meateater joins us to discuss her new cookbook, Wild + Whole: Seasonal Recipes for the Conscious Cook. She also shares valuable tips and insights on preparing and savoring the meat you and your dogs have worked so hard for!
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-What does "sustainable" actually mean?
-The price and cost of buying meat
-Eating only wild game and not buying ANY meat?
-Plucking vs skinning vs breasting
-What have your birds been eating recently?
-Red meat vs white meat birds
-"What grows together goes together"
-"Hot and fast" or "low and slow"?
-Neutral flavor oils with high smoke points
-Preferred cooking methods
-Common mistakes when it comes to cooking wild game
-Field care and dry aging considerations
-Introducing wild game to non hunters
-Dont miss the Pheasant Cocovine or the Pheasant/Turkey cutlet recipes!
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I'm just dropping in for a quick recap of my recent trip to Montana. Also, since I haven't checked in solo for quite a while I have a few housekeeping items to check off the list!
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Some quick announcements and housekeeping
A new puppy?!?
From camper to mobile truck camping. A summary of my new system
Getting to Montana with a stop off in MN
Horseback trial in the ND grasslands?!
Some bad luck starts
Getting to camp and really breaking in the new shotgun!
Hunting report
Report cards for the dogs, birds, and gear
A little bad luck persists
Getting home and preparing for OCT!
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Nate Czarnota of Iron Oak Dog Company sits down with me after his training seminar to discuss a number of topics that were addressed throughout the weekend.
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What was the goal of putting on this style of a seminar?
Active dog, reactive handler
Leash and line management
Be comfortable being uncomfortable
Anyone thats really advanced is truly just good at the basics
Pressure that both handlers and dogs are okay with
Keeping the good attitude throughout
"Space between the notes"
Hope has to be higher than the struggle
Room service and removing the "competition"
Allow the dog to experience consequences
The power of a check chord and back pressure
The most efficient path to the reward is through us
Maximizing intensity while maintaining stability via room service as opposed to mark and release
Direct and indirect reward examples through Force Fetch
Shaping behaviors doesn't mean we don't obtain the "have to" element
The importance of "aquariums"
Balancing the language and theory with hands on application
Other influences and resources to explore
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There is a ton of information, opinions, concerns, and concepts out there when it comes to training dogs with electronic collars. One of the most qualified people in the dog training space to speak on the subject is Justin Rigney of K9 Services Unlimited.
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Justin landed in dog training and became a "professional student"
What even is an "E-collar"
Make the dogs addicted to the equipment
When to introduce the E-collar
Charging the stimulation
Opposition reflex
The dopamine box
The E-collar is not just for brakes and corrections
Justin's thoughts on the individual manufacturers of E-collars
Dogs learn vis tactile pressure and our intentions do not matter!
The benefits of an E-collar with a finger kick
Different points of contact. Even on the tail?!?
Pairing the E-collar with their nose?
Momentary and continuous pressure confusion
Be consistent in your commands and cues
Activation stim becoming aversive stim?
The dog must wear the tool frequently
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Chris Armanini of Full Send K9 comes on to discuss and demonstrate his entire program of the "Unforced Force Fetch."
Watch the Podcast
Watch the Training (part 1)
Watch the Training (part 2)
What aspects of the traditional approaches motivated a new outlook?
How many dogs were washed out because their genetics couldn't overcome a traditional approach?
The language and theory behind the UFF process
When do we name the behaviors?
Is "hold" implied or a separate command?
Where does the pressure come into play?
From slip lead pressure to E-collar pressure
Free shaping the retrieve as a young pup
Room service payment in behavior vs rewarding out of behavior. Direct vs Indirect reward
Successive Approximation and the power of frustration and struggle
Do you have to start with shaping the retrieve even if you didn't start it as a pup?
Naming the "fetch" command
The variety of items to use on the table
Making the table itself challenging for the dog
Getting on the table and walking through the steps of the process
Whats the difference between a slip lead and the toe hitch?
Whats wrong with the ear pinch?
Leaving the table and going to the ground
Accidentally pairing a correct with the command
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In this episode, we explore the value of continuous learning and the importance of embracing new perspectives in dog training. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, there's always room to grow by stepping outside your comfort zone. I'm joined by Randall Lykens of Liberty Canine, Justin Rigney of K9 Services Unlimited, Tim Andrews, and Chris Armanini of Full Send K9 for an insightful discussion on how trainers in the gun dog community—and beyond—can benefit from incorporating fresh approaches into their training routines.
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The dog's perception of pressure while in drive
Impulse control and the value of the dog taking a lesser reward while in drive
You may THINK you want the dog with the highest drive....
Charged markers and owning the dog's stomach via food
Why do these guys train the way they do?
Create a world where the dog cant self reward!
Getting the enthusiasm WITH the control
People's reluctance to consider new approaches
Everything evolves
Women are better trainers and the impact that has had within dog breeding
Preparing for pressure and theres not a one way fix for everything
Old school pressure on/pressure off training gets boring. Make training ENJOYABLE again
What is actually in it for the dog to retrieve?
Teaching the out and how Force Fetch can actually be used to fix barking and leaking
You are your own architect to your training process. Make some art!
The dogs are constantly analyzing us
The hardest aspect of training is the human
Dogs are master manipulators and ALWAYS studying you!
Randall Lykens | @liberty_canine_llc
Justin Rigney | @k9servicesunlimited
Tim Andrews | @mitswerdna
Chris Armanini | @fullsendk9training
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I'm joined by Mark Dinsmore who is here to remind people that you cant have effective training without appropriate planning and focusing on the execution of the plan.
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Trialing an EB in France
European vs US trials
"French" or "Epagneul Breton" and comparing them to the "American" Brittany
Start with a specific goal in mind
Break your goal down into individual steps
Set yourself up for success or failure with the "6 P's"
Adapt when necessary
What works for you may not work for me!
FOCUS on your dog!
Take ownership and make the mistakes to learn
We don't want "perfect" dogs in training
The rule of 3s
Proof the behavior!
Dont let the dogs get bored!
The importance of body language
The rope theory with obedience
Stop working to failure!
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Brett Edstrom comes on to discuss how the 'best' Ruffed Grouse dogs are proven on wild birds in cover dog trials. Its the catch and release approach to Ruffed Grouse Hunting that George Bird Evans used to long for in his writings!
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Learning under a "legendary" trainer
Did we lose anything through the decades of "wash outs"?
From retrievers to horses to grouse dogs
Painting a picture of a true cover dog
Running to the "edge of the bell"
Walking us through a brace
How are cover dog judges qualified?
What exactly are the judges grading?
The impact of the handler's approach within a brace
Two types of people: 1- they like dogs and 2- they like THEIR dog
Real wild bird hunting in these trials
The trial seasons in fall and spring
The "super bowl" in the cover dog game
Breeds competing in the trials
No flushing dogs?
Wild bird trials are more romantic
"Singing" to the dog
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