Angie Barron of Elite Gun Dogs returns to discuss the importance of starting out correctly with your puppy. This conversation covers a lot of ground from house prep, which toys to use and not use, the importance of crate training, NOT GOING TOO FAST, and even some different methods you may or may not be interested in trying! www.gundogityourself.com www.patreon.com/gundogityourself Angie's website: elitesportdogs.wixsite.com/gundogtraining Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...
Feb 09, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 80
GDIYves is a monthly bonus episode hosted by Kyley Caldwell that brings relatable stories from the women that train and hunt dogs themselves. These aren't women that just do it because their boyfriends or husbands do it. They do it because they love it and are married to the lifestyle and their dogs. In these episodes you'll hear what got them into the sport and relatable stories of what it was like figuring it out and learning! www.gundogityourself.com and www.patreon.com/gundogityourself Learn...
Feb 04, 2021•50 min
Blaine, Jason, and Pattie come back this week to really dive deep in pairing the right pup with the right buyer. What are the considerations and what are some of the "tricks" people try to pick their pup? What age do they feel is best to take the pup home? You've picked the breeder and then the line, now its time to pick the pup! www.gundogityourself.com and www.patreon.com/gundogityourself Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 02, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 79
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! Our partner's links can be found at www.gundogityourself.com and our Patreon is at www.patreon.com/gundogityourself Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 28, 2021•32 min
WHY do breeders breed the dogs they do? How do they decide which qualities to pass on and which to avoid? There's a lot of work and time that goes into breeding and do you think that you as a buyer have a RIGHT to one of the pups? Think again! Good breeders want to make sure their pups are going to the best home! Blain and Jason Carter join us this week to explain why the relationship between buyer and breeder doesn't just stop once the pup goes home. You're taking vows and now have new best fri...
Jan 26, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 78
When first starting your journey into getting a new dog, one of the first decisions you will need to make is which breed or type of dog is right for you? There's a lot more to it than just if the breeder is close by or has the lowest prices. Short cutting this decision can potentially do a disservice to your enjoyment of the dog but also an actual disservice to the dog itself! www.gundogityourself.com and www.patreon.com/gundogityourself Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...
Jan 19, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 77
This week we have Kyley Caldwell join us to talk about her journey into the world of gun dogs and hunting. Growing up in a hunting family, she never took up hunting herself. It wasnt until she had hunting dogs that got her into the sport and now shes out hunting just as much as the guys and training/testing her dogs! Give it a listen and be sure to hear at the end what Kyley will be involved in going forward! www.gundogityourself.com and www.patreon.com/gundogityourself Learn more about your ad ...
Jan 12, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 76
With a last minute hunting trip detour to NC for the weekend, Nick and Scott hop on to discuss the importance of having goals for your dogs, training plans, and hunting plans. Just like everything in life, goals are important to keep us motivated and on track. But can being too goal oriented also sometimes get in the way of what we really want to accomplish long term? Be sure to SUBSCRIBE, RATE, REVIEW, & SHARE! Check out www.gundogityourself.com and www.patreon.com/gundogityourself Learn mo...
Jan 05, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 75
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! Our partner's links can be found at www.gundogityourself.com and our Patreon is at www.patreon.com/gundogityourself Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 31, 2020•28 min
You want to get involved in NAVHDA but there's not a chapter close enough? What should you do? Start a new chapter! Jeff Tucker of the new Foothills chapter in NC comes on to talk about the steps they very recently went through to start their own chapter! Get some training buddies, find some grounds, and get moving! Out partner's links can be found at www.gundogityourself.com and our Patreon is at www.patreon.com/gundogityourself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Dec 29, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 74
Corrie Bigelow joins us to talk about working pointing dogs and flushing dogs at the same time. Its something that a lot of people have at least been curious to try and, when done properly, is very fun and impressive. We discuss reasons why to try and reasons why to maybe not try it! Our partners links are at www.gundogityourself.com and our Patreon is at www.patreon.com/gundogityourself Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 22, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 73
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! Our partner's links can be found at www.gundogityourself.com and our Patreon is at www.patreon.com/gundogityourself Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 17, 2020•34 min
Scott Caldwell joins us for a fun discussion on whether or not training methods have advanced so much that we have possibly begun to overshadow some genetic "shortcomings" by being able to out train them. We also cover all of the details on the upcoming spring training camp so be sure to listen for those! Our partner's links can be found at www.gundogityourself.com and our Patreon is at www.patreon.com/gundogityourself Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 15, 2020•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 72
Roland Blanding has been wanting to do a big hunting trip for years and he was finally able to this year. The opportunity presented itself from some less than ideal circumstances typical of the year 2020 but also because of the contacts and friendships he's made throughout his years being a very active member of NAVHDA. Roland is a perfect example of getting involved and helping others and it gets paid back ten fold. Our partner's links can be found at www.gundogityourself.com and our Patreon is...
Dec 08, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 71
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! Our partner's links can be found at www.gundogityourself.com and our Patreon is at www.patreon.com/gundogityourself Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 03, 2020•32 min
It can be a hard balance between deciding to shoot your shotgun or shoot your camera. Some people really prioritize capturing their hunts/outings on camera while others never really think about it and only concentrate on the action. Sam Wells joins us to discuss how he got into photography, beginner tips for those wanting to start taking pictures, and how he balances the camera vs. gun decision. Our partners links can be found at www.gundogityourself.com and our Patreon at www.patreon.com/gundog...
Dec 01, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 70
This week we are joined by Eukanuba's Russ Kelley to talk everything dog nutrition. Theres a lot of ground covered in this conversation including picking out the right brand and formula for your dog, feeding schedules, the benefits of a quality diet, and a lot more! Our partners links can be found at www.gundogityourself.com and our Patreon is at www.patreon.com/gundogityourself Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 24, 2020•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 69
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! Our partner's links can be found at www.gundogityourself.com and our Patreon is at www.patreon.com/gundogityourself Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 19, 2020•25 min
Nick Mascellino joins us to discuss what its like training his GSP while living in an apartment in a very populated city. From using city pigeons and local parks to reach his goals, Nick figured out how to get creative and make his training program work for him. Give it a listen and think about how you may be able to get more creative in your daily routine! Our partner's links can be found at www.gundogityourself.com and our Pateron is at www.patreon.com/gundogityourself. Learn more about your a...
Nov 17, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 68
Have you ever had undesirable traits show up from your dog while training something else? It's happened to every trainer at some point and it really stems from us reinforcing the undesirable behavior whether we meant to or not. How do we fix that? Grayson Guyer joins us to discuss that sometimes it's better to redirect the training as opposed to trying to push through hurdle head first and possibly making the issue worse. Our partners links are on www.gundogityourself.com and our Patreon is at w...
Nov 10, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 67
Sidney Smith joins us on behalf of Disabled Outdoorsman for November's GDIY Spotlight company. Their mission is to create an inclusive hunting program for people with disabilities. They prioritize trying to help people take their minds off their daily struggles. Check them out at www.disabledoutdoorsmen.com to donate, get involved, and just learn more about their mission! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 05, 2020•28 min
Joe and I finally had a chance to catch up for the first time since I got back from the MN trip and he had a lot more questions about the trip that weren't covered already. Instead of just catching up by ourselves we turned on the mics and went more into the dog work and some of the hunting stories throughout the trip. Our partner's links can be found at www.gundogityourself.com and our Patreon at www.patreon.com/gundogityourself Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 03, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 66
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! Our partner's links can be found at www.gundogityourself.com and our Patreon is at www.patreon.com/gundogityourself Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 29, 2020•25 min
Bob Owens from Lone Duck comes on this week for a fun conversation that spans a lot of topics. We discuss retrievers, versatile dogs, NAVHDA, building retrieving drive, transitioning into handling drills, and a lot more. We really enjoyed this episode so give it a shot and remember to RATE, REVIEW, & SHARE. Our partners links can be found at www.gundogityourself.com and our Patreon at www.patreon.com/gundogityourself Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 27, 2020•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 65
Animal behaviorist, David Kurlander, joins us again but this time we are discussing aggression. Where, how, and why does it show up in our dogs? Is it sometimes a one off scenario or is it a recurring challenge? Interesting conversation that really goes deep into why dogs act and perceive things differently in our everyday lives. Our partners links can be found at www.gundogityourself.com and our patreon is at www.patreon.com/gundogityourself Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...
Oct 20, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 64
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! Our partner's links can be found at www.gundogityourself.com and our Patreon is at www.patreon.com/gundogityourself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 15, 2020•24 min
This week on the podcast, Nick and Adam recap their Minnesota hunting trip. They were joined by friends Adam, and Bud and discussed the highs and the lows of the trip. Grab a drink and enjoy the episode! Our partner's links can be found at www.gundogityourself.com and our Patreon is at www.patreon.com/gundogityourself Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 13, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 63
Scott Caldwell was swinging through town and so we through a little Q & A session together to answer some of the listener questions. The questions range through a number of different topics so theres a little something for everyone on this one! Also, how did Adam fare on the UT test? Give it a listen and find out! Our partners links can be found at www.gundogityourself.com and our Patreon is at www.patreon.com/gundogityourself Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Oct 06, 2020•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 62
SDRI rescues abused, abandoned, and surrendered hunting dogs and places them with permanent loving homes. While the US continues to decrease in their number of "kill shelters," other countries don't operate in the same manner. SDRI is working internationally to try and save as many hunting dogs as they can across numerous countries with a big focus in Spain. Check them out at https://www.sportingdog.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 01, 2020•32 min
Pete Aplikowski joins us again to talk about the methods of getting your dog steady to flush. Its the first step in transitioning from your dog's point into the cooperation and obedience to flush the bird. For most hunters, this is the only level they truly need for their hunting dog but it's also a very important step if wanting to extend into further steadiness! Our partner's links can be found at www.gundogityourself.com and our Patreon at www.patreon.com/gundogityourself Learn more about you...
Sep 29, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 61
