Tonight's show is a good one and certainly interesting. Bob is down at Blaine Tarnecki's house training and they're gearing up for Master National. We talk through the dogs that are running, how they're getting set for the competition and some solid Q&A. Now, the Q&A that we had come through this week was honestly tough. One of the most asked questions we receive is how to be a dog trainer or how awesome is it to "just play with dogs all day." Well, tonight we lift the hood and share wit...
Oct 16, 2019•1 hr 34 min
Howdy folks. Bob and I sat down last night to talk through his morning walking the fields and dense woods alongside friends and some of our favorite dogs. To my surprise, he actually dropped a couple beautiful birds and he breaks down the whole trip for us, it's a pretty good story. Bob and I also discuss a few housekeeping items, including cool Gunner products and Birdie's pregnancy. If you're interested in a red Golden pup, DM us at @loneduck on Instagram. We also jump into some fantastic Q&am...
Oct 02, 2019•1 hr 11 min
This week Bob and Kevin review the weekend action over a cold, camo buschhhhh. Bob had an exciting and successful Utility Test with Huey, a gritty, blue collar GSP, so we learn a little about his time with that. We also get to hear about Thinkin' Lincoln's first goose hunt. He did well and it was a great training exercise for everyone involved; we talk about how people could apply this to their own dog's first hunt. Finally, we dig into some big news in the Lone Duck world. Cheers. Learn more ab...
Sep 26, 2019•42 min
Tonight's show features our good friend, Wes Chester. Wes is an incredibly knowledgeable dog trainer down in Georgia and we talk a wholeee lot about HRC tests and what it takes to pass a few of 'em. We also trade a few stories about hunting down south and learn that Wes knows his way around some flooded timber. Bob and I really enjoyed tonight's show and laughed the whole time. Hey, cheers to hunting season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 18, 2019•1 hr 23 min
Wellllllllll it's another fun show of The Gun Dog Chronicles. Bob and Kevin talk through some of the highs and lows from our weekend hunt test with Junior and Senior dogs. Some dogs crushed it and unfortunately, other dogs had off days but hey, that's why training is a continuous, evolving effort. Next we flip on an Instagram live session to answer questions from friends in the training community and dig into a few good discussions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 12, 2019•56 min
This week we have our first two-timer with Clark Kennington. Bob and Clark get into a lengthy discussion about how he is gearing up for this year's Super Retriever Series (09/25). Listen carefully because there's a lot of awesome tips and tricks about teaching blinds properly, wagon wheel drill, prepping for the SRS and hunting season, Clark's expectations of the test and a whole lot more. This was a really interesting episode and I hope you enjoy. Cheers to you. Learn more about your ad choices...
Sep 05, 2019•1 hr 6 min
Tonight, Bob and Kevin chat with Shannon Nardi about the upcoming Super Retriever Series. We learn how things first got started almost 20 years ago and all the changes from then until now. Shannon tells throwback stories from shooting Water Dog and even sheds a little light on her 7 month old pup, Peach. We're really excited for the SRS and grateful that we had the chance to catch up with Shannon-- she's certainly a hard working and inspirational person in our industry. Learn more about your ad ...
Aug 28, 2019•1 hr 2 min
Welcome to another fun episode of Lone Duck's Gun Dog Chronicles. This week, Bob and I asked YOU for some questions and boy did we receive some goodies. We had questions range from tips on force fetch, ecollar suggestions, puppy training, verbal vs silent casting, chomping on birds and a lot more. We recorded this show while doing an Instagram Live and if you're ever on there during one, please say hello! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 23, 2019•1 hr 16 min
Tonight is very special because we sit down to diagnose a few duck hunting illnesses with Dennis and Billy of the Doctor Duck Podcast. Dennis and Billy share a few stories about hunting together all over the country, how they got started in the world of waterfowl addiction, how the doc got his phd in public land hunting, prescriptions for being a better hunter, duck dogs, coon dogs, pig dogs and a whole lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 07, 2019•1 hr 36 min
Warning. This is a great episode. We get a lot of questions from friends in our community about their first gun dog and how to get the dog set up for success. Well, here's your full breakdown of 0-6 months old with a gun dog. Bob and Kevin walk through the step by step program for ensuring your dog is an obedient, fun & high drive hunting partner. We even joked that this could be an episode people listen to a couple times because it's very informational with tons of how-to's. Learn more abou...
Jul 31, 2019•1 hr 4 min
Tonight, Bob and Kevin are fortunate to trade a few stories with Addison Edmonds, the founder of Gunner Kennels. This was one of our favorite episodes because Addison is such an easy guy to talk to, he enjoys blue collar hunts like we do, he's a straight shooter and he's incredibly passionate about what he does. We discuss everything from his product and how the company began to his gun of choice and his first memories with Gunner-- the dog who started it all. Dig into this one, it's a good one....
Jul 25, 2019•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 31
Tonight, Bob and Kevin sit down to review the day's work over a nice whisky. Bob explains today's training set up and how he coaches dogs through difficult training situations. We discuss the plan for the next hunt test on our home turf and then dig into some fantastic Q&A from the Lone Duck Community. We answer a lot of great questions and even a few solid live ones from those on Instagram. There's a lot of good tips and tricks in this one, if you're looking for some fine retriever training...
Jul 10, 2019•1 hr 2 min
This week's episode of the Gun Dog Chronicles is a goody. Bob and Kevin talk about the past few hunt test weekends and how all the dogs are performing. We get into a little Q&A from the Lone Duck community and discuss a few things like life vests for dogs, intro to water, T pattern advice, why our pigeon system stinks and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 03, 2019•47 min•Ep. 29
On this week's episode of Lone Duck's Gun Dog Chronicles, the guys chat with their good buddy, Ethan Pippitt (and his son), of Standing Stone Kennels. Ethan and his wife, Kat, are incredibly talented and hard working dog trainers who also breed some real fine GSPs. I really enjoyed this episode because we trade stories, learn about Ethan's training philosophy, his tricks for teaching whoa, his first dog and a bunch more. We'll certainly be having the Standing Stone crew on our show again. Learn ...
Jun 25, 2019•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 28
This evening, we had the pleasure of speaking with our friend, Jake Terry. Jake is a super talented photographer, creative marketer, dog lover, waterfowl enthusiast and much more. Jake shares various stories from his travels and talks about his show (which is awesome), the Endless Migration podcast. This is an episode you won't want to miss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 12, 2019•1 hr 17 min
Tonight, the Lone Duck crew shares a drink with a good friend, J.C. Bosch of No Limits Kennels. We jump right in and talk with J.C. about how his career in the gun dog world got started, his experiences guiding for both waterfowl and upland birds and we argue over who has the better bite story…which may become a recurring topic with guests. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 06, 2019•1 hr 19 min
The Lone Duck crew sits down tonight to talk through a few training set ups for the older dogs and answer a couple great questions from the Lone Duck Community. We dig into gun shy dogs, poison birds, running blinds and how to set those up, stay vs sit, force to water and why wearing crocs to the gym will immediately make your workout better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 30, 2019•1 hr 6 min
The Lone Duck crew is back for round two this week and has a great time catching up with Jared Moss from Best Gun Dogs out in Beaver, Utah. Jared has incredible knowledge of hunting and has been an outdoorsman his entire life. This episode covers a wholeeeee bunch of topics including: Jared’s background, his kennel and breeding philosophy (which is on point), hunting trips to South Dakota, chasing bears and lions with dogs, which are his preferred hounds and more. Oh, before you ask…yup Learn mo...
May 22, 2019•1 hr 21 min
The boys are back in townnnnn! Bob is back up north so we did a special weekend episode. We get an update from Bob on puppies, training, hunt tests and more. We also do some QnA from the hunting dog community and an Instagram live, which is always a good time. Grab a Sunday (Irish) coffee and settle in. Cheers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 19, 2019•51 min
This week, the Lone Duck crew interrupts some turkey scouting to speak with Shawn Stahl, a dog guy with a goose hunting problem. Shawn currently works with RNT calls and is fortunate to spend a lot of his time in the field. He has incredible stories and a ton of knowledge about dog training, calling and hunting all over the country. Listen closely for some clever hunting tips… this is one episode you don’t want to miss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 17, 2019•1 hr 30 min
Bob and Kevin talk with Todd Waldron from the East to West Hunting Podcast about his experiences hunting and fishing in the Adirondack Wilderness. As a forestry expert and the NY Chair for BHA, Todd is extremely knowledgeable about public lands and he even shares a few great stories. I really enjoyed our conversation with Todd; he’s certainly a role model for fellow conservationists. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 11, 2019•1 hr 10 min
Bob and Kevin talk with Blaine Tarnecki about his training philosophy and his talented Boykins. Blaine shares various training tips that makes him unique and also talks about his experiences at The Grand. This episode is incredibly insightful and definitely one of my favorites. BE SURE to listen all the way through for a few Shot4Shot questions where we get to learn more about Bob and Blaine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 04, 2019•1 hr 29 min
The Lone Duck crew has a drink with the incredible host of the Project Upland podcast, Nick Larson. This is a longer episode than usual because we really enjoyed speaking with Nick and hey, that’s what happens when you start talking dogs and grouse. Topics include: Nick’s hunting history, double guns, prairie birds, how to do a DIY travel hunt for grouse, what makes a solid grouse dog, grousey cover and a whole lot more. We TRULY had a good time with this so settle in for a doozie. Learn more ab...
Mar 27, 2019•1 hr 46 min
Bob and Kevin sit down over a drink to chat about a recent trip to Hawaii and countless feral chickens (and how absurd it is you can’t eat them). We also learn more about the Lone Duck pups and how their training is going; they also answer a few fantastic questions from the Lone Duck followers. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 21, 2019•49 min
Welcome back! After a few weeks of southern action, the Lone Duck crew is back to share a few stories from the break. Bob and Kevin discuss everything from mouse traps (ha!) to the twelve pack of puppies that Cruz had, some southern hunts with Memphis and maybeee a new Lone Duck dog? Listen in to find out more. It’s good to be back! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 22, 2019•44 min
After a few messages back and forth, Bob and Kevin jump on the phone with Ron Boehme from The Hunting Dog Podcast. We had a blast enjoying a few cold ones with Ron and learning about his time as a senior judge for NAVHDA, his dogs (including an update on Taffy), hunting stories and more. This is one you won’t want to miss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 27, 2018•2 hr
Clark Kennington joins the Lone Duck crew for a little QnA after he and his dogs won first and second place at this year’s Super Retriever Series. It takes a lot of hard work and persistence to win gold and silver, so we break down a few training techniques that Clark uses for his dogs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 27, 2018•1 hr 17 min
The Lone Duck crew talks through Kevin’s NY deer hunt and their upcoming Black Lab Friday deals… use code “podcast” for some cool gear. The boys also get into an interesting discussion about the different colors labs can be, along with a few other good QnA’s. ALSO… be sure to send thoughts, ideas and feedback to us so we can improve the show. Happy Thanksgiving! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 21, 2018•49 min
Bob spent the week down south for a hunt test in South Carolina so he and Kevin discuss the test, how the dogs did and also run through Bob’s first coon hunt. We cap it off with a little Instagram Live for some QnA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 14, 2018•1 hr 29 min
The crew has a late night chat about Andi’s latest woodcock hunt in central New York, a name update on the newest Lone Duck Dog (Kevin’s English Setter puppy), a few questions from the Lone Duck Community and of course, a little ball busting. PS. We’re live on Google Play so be sure to let your friends know where to find some good stories and training info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 26, 2018•47 min
