Ben Baker of Griffin & Howe Gun Dogs joins us to talk about his preference and emphasis on obedience first before anything else. Even the most hardcore hunters' dogs spend more time not hunting than they do actually hunting. When not in the field and back in the house, having the dog with the off switch is pretty nice! Over obedience is a real thing Balance the training The Wildrose Way and it's influence There's an off switch because theres an on switch Controlled environments lead to quali...
Feb 27, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 248
Do you like your electronic collars? Your tracking collars? Do you think its right for houndsmen to be prevented from chasing mountain lions and bobcats? Do you think its silly to have the public vote on a measure that would outlaw lynx hunting even though they're already on the endangered species list and therefore its already illegal to hunt them? Brace yourselves as this episode we jump on the soap box and we stay there! Chris Powell of the Houndsman XP joins me to catch us up on what is happ...
Feb 24, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 247
NAME: Jeff Beck BREED: German Shorthair Pointer LOCATION: Louisville, OH TARGETS: Pheasant FAVORITE EPISODE: The Whoa Series (Ep. 183-188), Everything Pigeons (Ep. 136, 137), Ep. 239. Flipping The Switch MISTAKE: Expecting too much too soon. 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 promot...
Feb 22, 2024•47 min
For most of us, dog training is a hobby. Something we are passionate about and enjoy doing but it's not a life or death activity for us. However, there are a few people in the world who truly depend on their dog's performance. Their dog's preparedness and training can truly have an impact on whether someone lives or dies. For these dogs and their handlers, mission success is far greater than a ribbon or plaque to hang on the wall. In order to operate at this high of a level, it's a requirement t...
Feb 20, 2024•2 hr 3 min•Ep. 246
After one of the more enjoyable dog events I've been a part of in quite a while, I sat down with long time friend of the show, Grayson Guyer, and newer friend of the show, Jake Bartells, to recap the event and bat around ideas of why we thought it was so successful. The St Huberts trial was a completely different style of event than what we've all grown accustomed to and it was encouraging to see a "new" concept or idea find success. It made us curious as to what else might be possible within th...
Feb 15, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 245
Hunting with a pointer/flusher combination seems like a match made in heaven! Guest, Steve Smith, initially thought the same thing. However, like everything in this gun dog world, context is king. After attempting it Steve realized that perhaps the combo wasn't as deadly as he was hoping. At least not in the environment and type of hunting he does. Late season hunting out west Is the pointer/flusher combo always ideal? Sight vs scent pointing scenarios Running bird challenges and theories Charac...
Feb 13, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 244
NAME: Derek Witlib BREED: Llewellin Setter LOCATION: Ontario, Canada TARGETS: Ruffed Grouse, Woodcock FAVORITE EPISODE: Ep. 185 The Place Whoa, Ep. 197 Mo Lindley, Ep. 202 Perfection Kennel MISTAKE: Starting Force Fetch too soon and catching too many birds early on 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 thei...
Feb 08, 2024•1 hr
Very often we need more perspective when it comes to knowing how to handle and train our dogs beyond just the How To. However, understanding theory doesn't mean much unless you know how to implement the concepts. Stephanie Vichinksy of Method K9 joins us to try and advocate for all dog owners to become the most well rounded trainers they can be and that means not only knowing how to train but why it does or doesn't succeed! Genetic behaviors vs learned behaviors Rules without relationships creat...
Feb 06, 2024•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 243
NAME: Steve Niehaus BREED: Standard Poodle LOCATION: Rosemont, MN TARGETS: Ruffed Grouse, Pheasant FAVORITE EPISODE: Profiles, Force Fetch Series (Eps 128-134), Ep. 226. A Guide's Perspective w/ Stephen Faust, Ep. 212. Grouse Dogs w/ Jerry Havel MISTAKE: Not trusting the process! 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 ...
Feb 03, 2024•41 min
I ride solo on this outro episode where I tell a recent hunt story that didn't exactly play out as it should have. I also respond to some listener feedback and question. Nick makes a costly error in the field! How much impact does our mindset influence the results of our training sessions? Listener Feedback: -Pheasant stocking program considerations -Keep it fun and build that relationship & bond! Listener Question: Does using a dog bell help or hurt the hunt?!? - Presented By: Standing Ston...
Feb 01, 2024•48 min•Ep. 242
Mark Coleman has spent years educating himself on dog training even though he primarily uses a pro trainer due to not having the resources one might need or want to train their own dogs. He recognized that even when you send your dog off to the pros, you still need to understand and be able to maintain that training once you get the dog back. Through his self education journey, he recognized there are common threads between all quality trainers and the one he likes to focus on is the mental side...
Jan 30, 2024•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 241
NAME: Anthony Montello BREED: German Wirehaired Pointer LOCATION: Northeast Ohio TARGETS: Waterfowl, Ruffed Grouse, Woodcock FAVORITE EPISODE: Ep. 194 Rick Smith, Ep. 182 Trainer Fight! MISTAKE: Acknowledging puppy cries and trouble getting used to the dog ranging. 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 thei...
Jan 27, 2024•41 min
My buddy Randall Lykens stopped by to hang out and run the dogs while the rest of the South continued to thaw out. We sat down and touched on a few of his takeaways from the previous "Flipping the Switch" episode with Nate Kennedy as well as a few other topics: Random hold over training bird contacts Recognizing when your dog is on a track "Ripped birds" as opposed to "worked birds" Listener Feedback | CRP, land prices, pheasant stocking Listener Question | Working left to right in the field, re...
Jan 25, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 240
You've heard us talk about it. If you've been around enough dogs then you've witnessed it. That moment when the light bulb comes on due to an experience that just flipped the switch! Nate Kennedy, Northeast Regional Engagement Coordinator for Ruffed Grouse Society, recently just witnessed this moment with his Wirehaired Pointing Griffon. He shares his experience from the very beginning being anxious and nervous about owning a dog to now being on "cloud 9 because his young dog has started pointin...
Jan 23, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 239
NAME: Jason Hall BREED: German Shorthair Pointer (GSP) LOCATION: Upstate New York TARGETS: Ruffed Grouse, Woodcock, released Pheasant FAVORITE EPISODE: Ep. 187 The Standing Whoa 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! - Presented By...
Jan 20, 2024•43 min
Things cant stay the same forever! Im riding solo on this episode for the first time in 4.5 years to catch you up on some updates and changes I'm making in an attempt to spark more engagement and growth for the show. In hopes of having a greater impact within the gun dog and upland community it was time to freshen up a few things on the show! Whats updating and why? Attempting to spark engagement and involvement from the listeners Thoughts on conservation and culture Trying to keep the content v...
Jan 18, 2024•46 min•Ep. 238
I recently got to link up with Drew Conner for a quick hunt in South Carolina for Bobwhite Quail. After getting to know Drew a bit we decided to record an episode and talk about some of the elements of hunting Bobs in the Southeast as well as trying to do our part in the conservation of these fun bird! Islands of habitat Map scouting for bobwhites in the South East Results of fire on the landscape and starting the Broad River Prescribe Fire Coop Hunting pressured birds Conservation challenges &a...
Jan 16, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 237
NAME: Matt Morgan BREED: Pudelpointers (2), Bracco Italiano LOCATION: Americus, GA TARGETS: Dove, Duck, Pheasant, Bobwhite Quail, Sharptail Grouse, Snipe, Deer Tracking FAVORITE EPISODES: Ep. 138 Johnny Houses w/ Mark Fulmer 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 W...
Jan 11, 2024•45 min
You spend your adult life starting and taking care of a family knowing the kids are eventually going to move on and start their own lives. What do you do then? How do you fill the void? Well, for Faith Nixon, she decided it was time to pickup the shotgun and begin chasing wild birds in the uplands! Faith and her husband, Mike, join me to talk about the journey and how she's found fulfillment and purpose in her new upland journey! Highlights: ~From skeet shooting to dogs to hunting ~Gradually wor...
Jan 09, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 236
Loren Troutt joins me to detail how he has been involved in UFTA essentially most of his life but how its different since he began competing a few years ago. Hunting wild birds isn't always what first exposes someone to bird dogs so how is it different for someone that comes in via trialing and gets hooked on bird dogs while achieving successful results early in the process? Highlights: You still have to train/maintain your dogs even if you send them off to a pro trainer How to reign a dog in if...
Jan 04, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 235
Kevin Kiper joins us this week to explain how theres no difference in training a wild bird dog and trial dog. Also, anyone with just a little bit of luck can compete immediately within UFTA (United Field Trialers Association). The points chase in UFTA Anyone has a shot when theres a bit of luck involved and the conditions are right Consistency is better than relying on luck The UFTA is membership owned. What does that mean and why is it good? Breed considerations when competing Why does Kevin en...
Jan 02, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 234
NAME: Austin Kelley BREED: German Shorthair Pointer LOCATION: Western Nebraska TARGETS: Pheasant, Ducks, Sharptail Grouse FAVORITE EPISODES: Ep. 171 Traveling with Your Dog 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! -- Presented By: St...
Dec 28, 2023•23 min
Seth Bynum (@birddogvet) joins us to discuss everything porcupine related. Unfortunately, something you can count on hearing every hunting season are stories of dogs encountering porcupines. Some instances are worse than others but one thing holds true with all of them, you better be prepared with the right approach and equipment or else it can make for a really long and painful day in the field! Also, what is this mysterious respiratory illness going around in the country? Do we know anything a...
Dec 26, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 233
Lindsey Shartell of the MN DNR stops by to educate us about Woodcock Banding as well as how to possibly help your forests out by tapping into your local fishing bait supply? The love for Woodcock! Woodcock banding Woodcock and grouse nesting 101 Spring conditions impact in the fall Invasive Earthworms?! -- Presented By: Standing Stone Supply | Use Code: GDIY to save 15% onX Hunt Maps | Use Code: GDIY20 to save 20% DT Systems | Use Code: DTSocialMedia15 for 15% Final Rise Upland Gun Company - Oth...
Dec 20, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 232
NAME: Jordan Linger BREED: English Setters (2) LOCATION: Winston Salem, NC TARGETS: Woodcock and Ruffed Grouse FAVORITE EPISODES: Ep. 38. The Language of Dog Training w/ Grayson Guyer Ep. 197. Mo Lindley Ep. 189. Martha Greenlee Ep. 176. Shotgun Fitting w/ Del Whitman Ep. 224. The Most Effective Grouse Dogs w/ Kyle Warren (Part 1) Ep. 225. The Most Effective Grouse Dogs w/ Kyle Warren (Part 2) Ep. 226. A Guide's Perspective w/ Stephen Faust GDIY Profiles are bonus episodes that feature your aver...
Dec 14, 2023•51 min
After years of doing this podcast, the number one request I receive from listeners is an episode about my backstory, how I got into the dog world, and my thoughts or opinions on varying topics. While I did a profile episode myself touching on some of this years ago, things change and it was time for an update. Long time listener and supporter of the show, Scott Kinnane, has probably been the most adamant about requesting this episode and when he offered to compile a wide ranging collection of qu...
Dec 12, 2023•2 hr 16 min•Ep. 231
Terry Ann joins joins me again to recap her recent adventures and go over the upcoming events for the Bird Dog Society! Terry Ann's recent trip up north and trying Grouse hunting The Master Hunters Excellence Test [Accidental Bird Dog Podcast Episode] St. Huberts Trial sign up is live now! Troubles With Bird Dogs registration will be opening this month! 2nd Annual Shed Hunt registration is open! Webinars: Intro to Upland Hunting- 12/14 Intro to AKC Field Trials- 1/18 Shed Hunting with Your Bird ...
Dec 07, 2023•19 min
I finally connected with Tyson Bowden who was a listener request earlier this year. We discuss his recent adventure across the northern border as well as his honey hole in which he labeled as "Chungaria"!?! One on one dog training rather than drop offs The foundation You have to have goals for your dog's training path English pointers and high octane dogs Crossing the border into Canada Hunting north of the border Chungaria! Hunting chukars and huns in the same area Dogs and hunting styles out w...
Dec 05, 2023•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 230
NAME: Bobby Brown BREED: Wesslpointers (2) [Lab x GSP], Pudelpointers (2) LOCATION: Grand Junction, CO TARGETS:Chukar, Sage Grouse, Dusky Grouse FAVORITE EPISODES: Ep. 197. Mo Lindley Ep. 182. Trainer Fight! 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 ...
Nov 30, 2023•38 min
After a few days of linking up and trying to show my buddies Jacob Little and Zach Grant around the WI grouse woods, we sat down to recap some of the weeks lowlights as well as highlights! Travel misfortunes Traveling for bird contacts.....and muskie... Finding spots at a brand new location with out any experience Issues when your recall is echoing What its like to hold your first Ruffed Grouse in your hands A porcupine in the mouth with a picture perfect handoff! An exposure walk for Arlo the W...
Nov 28, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 229
