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Gun Dog It Yourself

DIY gundog trainers and enthusiasts discussing all topics pertaining to hunting and living with dogs.

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127. Shed Dogs from 2022-03-01T06:00

Its that time of year again where we are no longer chasing birds but its still a little too early to go target Turkey. So what are we supposed to do to help pass the time with our dogs? Give shed...

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GDIY PROFILE: Zach Grant from 2022-02-24T06:00

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 nume...

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126. Dog Breeders and Bird Breeders from 2022-02-22T06:00

Jean Webb has been breeding Gordon Setters for decades and Maggie Snyder is just getting started! Between the both of them we come at this topic from a few different angles. You'll hear a ton of co...

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125. Savannahs and Grasslands from 2022-02-15T11:33:16

Can you imagine hunting Prairie Chickens in Tennessee? A long time ago you wouldn't have had to imagine as they used to be plentiful on the landscape. Throughout generations, the mismanagement of o...

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125. Savannahs and Grasslands from 2022-02-15T11:33

Can you imagine hunting Prairie Chickens in Tennessee? A long time ago you wouldn't have had to imagine as they used to be plentiful on the landscape. Throughout generations, the mismanagement of o...

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GDIY PROFILE: Eric OBrien from 2022-02-10T06:00:12

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 nu...

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124. Backing Dummies from 2022-02-08T06:00

Sometimes when you don't have the right equipment or not happy with the options to buy then you just have to get creative and make your own. Joe Finney of River Roan Kennels decided to take pointer...

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123. First Time Alabama Woodcock Hunters from 2022-02-01T06:00:57

I linked up with my buddies Jacob and Andrew of the Southern Outdoorsmen this past weekend to try and get first Woodcock contacts for them and their pups   They discuss some of the hurdles and lear...

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GDIY PROFILE: Cody Mosely from 2022-01-27T06:00

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 nu...

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122. Western Quail w/ Dominic Bachman from 2022-01-25T06:00

This week we cover all of the different species of western Quail!  Dominic Bachman of Bachman Bay Kennels takes the time to really educate us on each individual species:  California, Mountain, Gamb...

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121. Chukar Hunting w/ Mel from 2022-01-18T06:00

Mel Leuck joins us to talk all about Chukar hunting with her Pointers.  She really breaks down all the details anyone might be curious about when first starting to chase Chukar.  A lot of ground co...

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GDIY PROFILE: Darron Monroe from 2022-01-13T06:00

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 nu...

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120. Snipe and Rail w/ Jim Burris from 2022-01-11T06:00

Jim Burris joins us this week to discuss probably the most under appreciated upland species to hunt.  What exactly are Snipe and Rail?  Where can they be found?  Are they enjoyable to hunt and work...

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119. The Return of Old Timer Bill! from 2022-01-04T06:00

An old friend (in more ways than one) joins Harold and I to discuss a bunch of different topics at the tailgate after an enjoyable TN Grouse hunt.  We discuss the everchanging landscape in terms of...

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118. The MN Grouse Slam from 2021-12-28T06:00

Hunter Kamm decided this year he wanted to shoot for the Minnesota Grouse Slam in one season with his Small Munsterlander.  You can find 4 different species of Grouse in MN:  Ruffed, Prairie Chicke...

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GDIY PROFILE: Chris DiMenichi from 2021-12-23T06:00

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 nu...

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117. Bear Dogs! from 2021-12-21T06:00

Kirk Price of the Untamed joins us to discuss everything bear dogs!  What its like first starting out, what kind of dogs and how many, the process from start to finish on a hunt, and everything in ...

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116. First Scent Pointers vs Tracking Pointers (Part 2) from 2021-12-14T06:00

What is the difference between a "true" or "first scent" style dog as opposed to a "tracking" style dog?  How does this detail impact not only how you hunt your dog but even how you train or test y...

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GDIYves: Tanya Gates from 2021-12-09T06:00

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 boyfr...

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115. First Scent Pointers vs Tracking Pointers (Part 1) from 2021-12-07T06:00

What is the difference between a "true" or "first scent" style dog as opposed to a "tracking" style dog?  How does this detail impact not only how you hunt your dog but even how you train or test y...

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114. Iowa Bird Chaser from 2021-11-30T06:00

Nick Martin had a dream.  That dream was to shoot a pheasant in every county of his home state Iowa with his Griff.  Nick is out trying to make that dream come true!  Listen to hear what started th...

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113. We Dont Know What We Dont Know from 2021-11-23T06:00

Can you remember what it was like when you got home with your first dog?  Perhaps you havent even gotten to that stage yet.  Either way, we all were in similar territory.  The reasons why we got th...

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112. Maine Trip Recap from 2021-11-16T06:00

Scott and Harold join me to discuss our resent trip to Maine.  We cover what each of our goals were for the trip, if we achieved the goals or not, but also what did we learn that can help us on fut...

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111. Grouse Dogs and Taxidermy from 2021-11-09T06:00

We had the privilege of getting to meet and hunt with Tim Perkins of Perkins Taxidermy a few weeks ago in Wisconsin.  Tim has decades of experience in hunting Ruffed Grouse behind dogs as well as t...

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110. SD Trip Recap! from 2021-10-05T05:00

After a week long trip of hunting Prairie Grouse with my buddy Jacob Little, we sit down and discuss the entire experience.  This trip included everything to be expected in a good hunting trip:  st...

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110. SD Trip Recap! from 2021-10-05T05:00

After a week long trip of hunting Prairie Grouse with my buddy Jacob Little, we sit down and discuss the entire experience.  This trip included everything to be expected in a good hunting trip:  st...

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109. Scout N Hunt Grouse w/ Ann Jandernoa from 2021-09-30T05:00

Ann joins us to break down everything Ruffed Grouse!  Where to hunt them along with when to hunt them and how to hunt them.  She always goes over all of the benefits that you will find with her Sco...

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GDIY PROFILE: Naas de Beer from 2021-09-23T05:00

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 nu...

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108. Trip Planning from 2021-09-21T05:00

Josh Flowers joins us to talk through some of the basics when it comes to trying to plan a hunting trip.  How do you decide on what to chase?  Where is the best fit and when during the season shoul...

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107. Gearing Up for Hunting Season from 2021-09-14T10:31:38

Charles Coulter of Honor Point Kennels joins us to talk relatable gear.  This isnt your typical "buy this brand ofXX" episode.  We discuss practical gear and what you actually need as well as want ...

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GDIY PROFILE: Ben Kerr from 2021-09-09T05:00

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 nu...

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106. Is Your Dog Ever Really "Finished?" from 2021-08-31T05:00

What is a "finished" dog?  Is it achievable?  What does it mean in terms of hunting and is it different than a dog that primarily tests? Is one necessarily better than the other? Scott Caldwell joi...

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105. The Importance of Timing from 2021-08-24T05:00

Why is timing so important when it comes to dog training?  When the importance of timing is brought up in what way is it talked about?  Is it in terms of response time, duration, or even the timing...

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104. Training for Distance with Herding Dogs from 2021-08-18T05:00

Faansie Basson joins us to discuss dog training as it relates to herding dogs which need to respond immediately from upwards of a thousand yards out.  It requires extreme levels of drive, cooperati...

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103. Three Pillars of Dog Training from 2021-08-10T10:36:15

Bruce Swanson joins us this week to discuss his Three Pillars of Dog Training:  Timing, Distance, and Distraction.  How does each one factor into all types of dog training and how much weight shoul...

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102. GDIY Update from 2021-08-03T04:00

This week is just a quick update on GDIY.  We missed a couple of weeks for the first time since starting so just wanted to catch you up on what's going on as well as introduce you to the newest GDI...

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101. Trackin yet?!? from 2021-07-13T04:00

Training with the lowest level of reward?  Recognizing your dog's individual drive?  Train hard and test easy?  The importance of ritualized consistency?  All this and more is discussed in this epi...

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GDIYves: Desiree Stormont from 2021-07-08T04:00

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 boyfr...

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100. Joints and Supplements from 2021-07-06T04:00

Drs. Sherman and Debra Canapp of Canapp Sports Medicine (www.canappsportsmed.com) join us to discuss everything about dog's joints, common injuries, and suggested supplements to help keep your dog ...

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99. Vet Talk w/ Mark Olcott (Part 2) from 2021-06-29T04:00

What should I have in my field first aid kit?  Should I have more detailed kit kept in my truck?  How do I treat snake bites and porcupine incidents in the field?  Should I breed my dog?  What are ...

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98. Vet Talk w/ Mark Olcott (Part 1) from 2021-06-22T04:00

We sit down with Mark Olcott this week to dive into the best veterinary advice pertaining towards a number of topics including vaccinations, spay/neutering, and conditioning.  This is the first of ...

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97. Flea and Tick Prevention from 2021-06-15T04:00

Dr. Mark Pelham joins us this week to discuss everything flea and tick.  We discuss the differences between prevention and treatment.  What kind of diseases and dangers come along with each parasit...

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GDIYves: Suzann Novak from 2021-06-10T04:00

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 boyfr...

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96. NC Tailgate Talk from 2021-06-08T04:00

This week we have a group chat with Stephen Faust, Jason Bowman, and Scott Caldwell.  We really cover a lot of different topics in this one from just jumping in as a beginner, the importance of goo...

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95. Hog Dogs w/ Travis Murray from 2021-06-01T04:00

This week we take a short break from the bird dog world to jump into the fascinating world of hog dogs.  Travis Murray joins us to walk us through his ample experience in hog dogs and more specific...

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94. Chains, Chords, and Pressure, Oh My! from 2021-05-25T04:00

Mark and Martha of www.webfootoutdoors.com joins us again this week to break down the benefits of utilizing chain gangs/stakeouts as well as the seemingly misconceived methods of the check chord in...

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GDIYves: Gretchen Stephenson from 2021-05-20T04:00

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 boyfr...

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93. Is A NAVHDA UPT Prized Dog Right For You? from 2021-05-18T04:00

Just because you get involved in NAVHDA doesnt mean you have to aim for the Invitational test.  Perhaps a dog that prizes in the Utility Preparatory Test is the right level dog for you and your goa...

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92. Hunting Cover vs Training Cover from 2021-05-11T04:00

TWRA habitat biologist Michael McCord joins us to discuss the pros/cons of managing for hunting cover or training cover.  We cover a lot of ground on this&discuss native grasses vs annuals, are pen...

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91. Backing&Honoring from 2021-05-04T04:00

One of the coolest things in the upland world is a reliable pointing dog that backs other dogs!  One of the most asked questions is "How do I train my dog to back?"  Darryl Pernat joins us this wee...

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90. GDIY Camp Counselors from 2021-04-27T04:00

The GDIY training camp finally took place and I took the opportunity to sit down with all of the trainers for the event at one time.  This conversation really covered a little bit of everything whe...

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89. Q&A with Scott Caldwell from 2021-04-20T04:00

Scott joins us again this week to go through some listener questions.  We had a nice variety of questions coming from how to build drive in a dog, back to the basics of recall, and even unsteadying...

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88. The COST of Owning a Dog from 2021-04-13T04:00

A listener asked us a few weeks ago what the real cost of owning a bird dog was.  I obviously didnt have a number for him but it go me thinking.  Joe and I got together to TRY and put a number down...

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GDIYves: Stephanie Harrison from 2021-04-01T04:00

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 boyfr...

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87. Trialing AND Hunting from 2021-03-30T04:00

This week Steve Short and Arwen Dabb joins us to discuss field trialing!  There are a number of misconceptions in the trial world as it comes to hunting dogs while Steve and Arwen disprove them.  T...

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86. Making The Most Of Your Training Day from 2021-03-23T10:00

Bridget Nielson of Wall Canyon Kennels joins us this week to talk about how we can all make the most out of NAVHDA training days.  The chapters can plan everything down to the last detail but if yo...

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85. The Dog Nose Best from 2021-03-16T01:00

How does a dog's nose work?  What impacts the dog's capability to use it's nose?  What does this mean in terms of how we hunt and train with the dog?  Tom Brownlee has been studying and teaching th...

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84. Search and Rescue with a GSP from 2021-03-09T02:00

This week we talk with experienced Maine Search and Rescue handler Spencer Fuller.  Spencer has been utilizing GSPs for years to accomplish Search and Rescue tasks including tracking people lost in...

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GDIYves: Terry Ann Fernando from 2021-03-04T02:00

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 boyfr...

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83. Dueling Trainers from 2021-03-02T02:00

This week we do something a little different.  Angie Barron threw out a challenge to Scott Caldwell to do a joint episode where they discuss a few different topics to see where they agree and possi...

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82. PUPPY FAQ and Troubleshooting from 2021-02-23T02:00

What's left to talk about when planning your next pup and getting ready?  This episode focuses on some of the other side topics/questions that haven't been covered the past number of weeks.  What's...

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GDIY PROFILE: Josh Brown from 2021-02-18T02:00

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 nu...

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81. Picking a Male or Female? from 2021-02-16T02:00

There are a few staples in the dog world that you can 100% count on eliciting some sort of debate or argument.  Selecting a male or female dog will bring out a lot of opinions, facts, myths, and ju...

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80. Starting Your Pup Off On The Right Path from 2021-02-09T02:00

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,...

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GDIYves: Wight Greger from 2021-02-04T02:00

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 boyfr...

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79. The RIGHT Pup for the RIGHT Buyer- The Carters pt. 2 from 2021-02-02T02:00

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 th...

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GDIY PROFILE: Nolden Soerensen from 2021-01-28T02:00

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 nu...

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78. The Marriage Between Breeder&Buyer- The Carters pt. 1 from 2021-01-26T02:00

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 buy...

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77. Picking the Right Breed w/ Craig Koshyk from 2021-01-19T02:00

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 ...

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76. Kyley Caldwell: First of the GDIYves from 2021-01-12T02:00

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 ha...

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75. Goal Oriented Training&Hunting from 2021-01-05T02:00

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...

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GDIY PROFILE: Joe Fontana from 2020-12-31T02:00

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 nu...

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74. Starting a new NAVHDA chapter from 2020-12-29T02:00

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 step...

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73. Working Pointers w/ Flushers from 2020-12-22T02:00

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 ver...

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GDIY PROFILE: Stephen Sozarro from 2020-12-17T02:00

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 nu...

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72. Training Overshadowing Genetics? from 2020-12-15T02:00

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 trai...

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71. Roland's Big Trip from 2020-12-08T02:00

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 ye...

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GDIY PROFILE: Jimmy Dorough from 2020-12-03T02:00

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 nu...

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70. Shooting Memories from 2020-12-01T02:00

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...

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69. Dog Nutrition 101 from 2020-11-24T02:00

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 d...

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GDIY PROFILE: Trent Hack from 2020-11-19T02:00

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 nu...

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68. City Slick Dog Training from 2020-11-17T02:00

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 o...

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67. Redirecting Superstitious Behaviors from 2020-11-10T02:00

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 behav...

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GDIY SPOTLIGHT: Disabled Outdoorsman from 2020-11-05T02:00

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 prioritiz...

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66. Catching Up w/ Joe from 2020-11-03T02:00

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 catchin...

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GDIY PROFILE: Sidney Smith from 2020-10-29T01:00

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 nu...

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65. Bob Owens of Lone Duck from 2020-10-27T01:00

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...

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64. Aggressive Dog Behavior from 2020-10-20T00:00

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 recu...

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GDIY PROFILE: Kent Croatt from 2020-10-15T01:38:42

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 nu...

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63. Minnesota Trip Recap from 2020-10-13T00:53:48

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 ep...

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62. Q&A with Scott Caldwell from 2020-10-06T01:00

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 there...

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GDIY SPOTLIGHT: Sporting Dog Rescue International from 2020-10-01T01:00

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 do...

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61. Steady to Flush from 2020-09-29T01:00

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 ...

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60. Train, Test, Hunt from 2020-09-22T01:00

This week we have a fun conversation of where each of us are at heading into the hunting season.  We discuss everything from where Adams at in regards to being prepared for the UT test next week an...

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GDIY PROFILE: Matt Johnston from 2020-09-17T01:00

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 nu...

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59. Kicking off the season w/ Dove Hunting! from 2020-09-15T01:00

Dove season is the kickoff to hunting season for most!  We aren't die hard dove hunters by any means but it does afford us some benefits with our dogs as we inch our way towards the other seasons. ...

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58. NAVHDA Judgin Coord. Mark Whalen from 2020-09-08T01:00

We are joined by the NAVHDA judging coordinator Mark Whalen this week.  Mark has a lot of time and experience within NAVHDA and offers a unique insight to testing and training.  Give it a listen fo...

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GDIY PROFILE: Colin Pugsley from 2020-09-03T01:00

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 nu...

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57. Planting&Flushing from 2020-09-01T01:00

There are a bunch of different ways to go about planting your training birds and, conversely, flushing your birds.  This week we go over how we plant based on the type of training we are wanting to...

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56. So you want ANOTHER hunting dog.... from 2020-08-25T01:00

We've talked about what to focus on when getting your first bird dog but haven't really touched on when your planning the next dog.  While obviously similar, we do get the question a lot if there a...

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GDIY PROFILE: Adam Pecht from 2020-08-20T01:00

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 nu...

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55. Project PUPland from 2020-08-18T01:00

Nick Larson from Project Upland joins us to discuss his new puppy and what he's doing different with this one based on the lessons he learned from his first.  We also discuss Grouse hunting in MN, ...

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54. First Impressions on Gun Dogs&Training Days from 2020-08-11T01:00

This week we have Andrew&Jacob from The Southern Outdoorsman talking about their very first impressions of a NAVHDA training day and the numerous different dogs they got to watch.  They are just st...

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GDIY SPOTLIGHT: Quail Forever from 2020-08-06T01:00

Jess McGuire and Noah Smith of Quail Forever joins us this month to talk about some of the programs and initiatives within the organization to try and develop good Quail habitat!  You'll hear a qui...

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53. DIY Pigeons from 2020-08-04T01:00

Have you ever thought about raising your own pigeons for training?  We are joined by "Pigeon Nick" this week who explains that anyone can raise their own pigeons.  You dont have to have a ton of la...

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GDIY PROFILE: Tom Bastien from 2020-07-30T01:00

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 nu...

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52. The Duck Search from 2020-07-28T01:00

Just like everything in dog training, there are many different methods to train a specific task.  This episode we discuss and break down numerous methods to train the NAVHDA Duck Search.  We cover ...

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51. Retrievers with Bill Mattes from 2020-07-21T01:00

This week we cover everything retrievers with Bill Mattes of River Ridge Kennels.  We discuss a number of topics including the importance of simulating realistic hunting scenarios in your training ...

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GDIY SPOTLIGHT: The National Bird Dog Museum from 2020-07-16T01:00

The National Bird Dog Museum is dedicated to the preservation and perpetuation of bird dog, field trial, and hunting traditions. Located in Grand Junction, Tennessee, the museum houses a repository...

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50. Versatile Small Munsterlanders w/ Carrah Whitaker from 2020-07-14T01:00

Small Munsterlanders are definitely growing in popularity.  Carrah has been raising and hunting SMs for a while now while also being very involved within the SMCNA.  She tries to use her personal d...

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49. Planning Your Hunting Trip from 2020-07-07T01:00

This week we have a wide ranging conversation that covers how we approach planning or big hunting trips and provides some insight into how we decide the what, when, where, and how.  As we don't cla...

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GDIY PROFILE: Bryce Hayes from 2020-07-02T01:00

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 nu...

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48. Drinking From A Fire Hose from 2020-06-30T01:00

We discuss the challenges of facing TOO MUCH information when it comes to figuring out how to train your dog.  Its a testament to the the dog training community that so many are willing to help oth...

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NC Grouse PSA from 2020-06-25T13:10:40

The deadline for public commenting on the Nantahala-Pisgah Forest Plan is 6/29.  Mike Nieduski comes on to give a really quick talk on when, where, why,&how to leave your comment.  This plan will d...

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47. Rusty Gun Dog Talk from 2020-06-23T01:00

Scott Caldwell of Rusty Gun Kennels joins us for a wide ranging conversation.  Long term goals for your pup.  Why test?  Can't train dogs with emotion.  Pups can do no wrong.  Force Fetch leads int...

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GDIY PROFILE: Michael Gill from 2020-06-18T01:00

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 nu...

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46. An Experienced Beginner from 2020-06-16T01:00

Emily Shirey of Shorthairs&Shotguns is no stranger to being a "beginner."  This conversation spans her journey from working with horses, to branching off into training obedience, to now training bi...

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45. E-Collar Basics from 2020-06-09T01:00

One of the most commonly discussed topics in dog training is E-Collars.  This week we discuss the basics as at it pertains to what types of collars and how to use them.  E-Collars can be a magical ...

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GDIY SPOTLIGHT: KAMO, Inc. from 2020-06-04T01:00

June's Spotlight company is Kamo, Inc.  They focus on rescue services for sport dogs and introducing/mentoring new people to the hunting world.  This company is still fairly new but doing great thi...

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44. Dog Talk with Ann Jandernoa from 2020-06-02T01:00

We are joined this week by Ann Janernoa where we have a wide ranging discussion on dogs.  We cover how she got into the dog world, how she got into breeding and her viewpoints on pairing the right ...

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43. Behavior Theory and Training the Why from 2020-05-26T21:05:50

Angie Barron of Elite Sport Dogs joins us to break down Behavior Theory.  This episode goes deep into understanding the WHY instead of the HOW to train each individual dog.  Behavior Theory concent...

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GDIY PROFILE: Bill Koepke from 2020-05-21T01:00

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 nu...

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42. Checking In  from 2020-05-19T01:00

This week we recorded a check in episode to catch everyone up on what we are up to. It's been a while since we just checked in and had a fun conversation so this week we cover a lot of things inclu...

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41. Pack Mentality&Dog Behavior w/ David Kurlander from 2020-05-12T01:00

David Kurlander, host of The Pack Animal Podcast, joins us to discuss typical dog behavior and how it relates to the pack mentality.  David is an animal behavior specialist who has years of experie...

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GDIY SPOTLIGHT: Ruffed Grouse Society from 2020-05-07T01:00

We are joined by the President&CEO of Ruffed Grouse Society, Ben Jones.  We discuss the recent changes within RGS and how they will impact the mission moving forward.  Proper forest and habitat man...

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40. DKs&German Testing w/ Scott Caldwell from 2020-05-05T01:00

Scott Caldwell of Rusty Guns Kennel joins us to discuss the Deutsch Kurzhaars and a general overview of the German testing system.  How do DKs differ from GSPs?  How is the NAVHDA testing system an...

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GDIY PROFILE: Tim Holmgren from 2020-04-30T01:00

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 nu...

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39. Retriever Trial Intro w/ Ian Kelley from 2020-04-28T01:00

We are joined this week by Ian Kelley to discuss labs and some of the basic breakdown of retriever trials.  We also talk about his experience working with labs as well as his recent journey dealing...

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38. The Language of Dog Training w/ Grayson Guyer from 2020-04-21T01:00

This week we are joined by Grayson Guyer of Lost Highway Kennels to discuss a wide array of topics.  We cover his entry into bird dogs, French Brittanys, and the disconnect/barrier of how we define...

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GDIY PROFILE: Sean Porter from 2020-04-16T01:00

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 nu...

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37. Force Fetch Part 2 (The Steps) from 2020-04-14T01:00

Even among training partners Force Fetch can look differently as far as the steps to follow.  We discuss our individual steps and what each one entailed for us.  While a few of the individual steps...

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37. Force Fetch Part 2 (The Steps) from 2020-04-14T01:00

Even among training partners Force Fetch can look differently as far as the steps to follow.  We discuss our individual steps and what each one entailed for us.  While a few of the individual steps...

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36 Force Fetch Part 1 (Overview) from 2020-04-07T01:00

There are a million opinions on how to train dogs and it seems like there are even more opinions when it comes to Force Fetch.  Even down to the name "Force Fetch."  This episode we discuss the pro...

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36 Force Fetch Part 1 (Overview) from 2020-04-07T01:00

There are a million opinions on how to train dogs and it seems like there are even more opinions when it comes to Force Fetch.  Even down to the name "Force Fetch."  This episode we discuss the pro...

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GDIY SPOTLIGHT: Working Dogs for Conservation from 2020-04-02T01:00

It's truly amazing what dogs can accomplish given the right job.  Working Dogs for Conservation takes rescue dogs and trains them to help with a number of amazing tasks such as stopping wildlife cr...

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35. Talkin Dogs with Ken McAdow from 2020-03-31T01:00

This week we are joined by Ken McAdow and we have a wide ranging conversation talking about NAVHDA, training scenarios, a little bit of Force Fetch, and his new "protege."  This was a fun conversat...

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35. Talkin Dogs with Ken McAdow from 2020-03-31T01:00

This week we are joined by Ken McAdow and we have a wide ranging conversation talking about NAVHDA, training scenarios, a little bit of Force Fetch, and his new "protege."  This was a fun conversat...

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34. Planting Seeds w/ Everyday Training from 2020-03-24T01:00

There are a bunch of training besides basic obedience that can get done on a daily basis in your backyard.  Even though you may not have access to a bunch of land and/or birds, there are some exerc...

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34. Planting Seeds w/ Everyday Training from 2020-03-24T01:00

There are a bunch of training besides basic obedience that can get done on a daily basis in your backyard.  Even though you may not have access to a bunch of land and/or birds, there are some exerc...

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GDIY PROFILE: Mark Thornberry from 2020-03-19T01:00

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 nu...

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33. Turkey Dogs w/ Steven Kinder from 2020-03-17T01:00

Spring time means turkey season!  While we know there's not a turkey spring season that allows dogs, we thought it would be a good time to branch out and learn about this unique type of hunting tha...

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33. Turkey Dogs w/ Steven Kinder from 2020-03-17T01:00

Spring time means turkey season!  While we know there's not a turkey spring season that allows dogs, we thought it would be a good time to branch out and learn about this unique type of hunting tha...

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32. NAVHDA Judge&MN Chapter Pres. Pete Aplikowski from 2020-03-10T01:00

The president of the NAVHDA Minnesota Chapter, Pete Aplikowski, joins us to talk about a wide range of topics.  We talk about the overall benefits of a NAVHDA chapter, how it's important for chapte...

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32. NAVHDA Judge&MN Chapter Pres. Pete Aplikowski from 2020-03-10T01:00

The president of the NAVHDA Minnesota Chapter, Pete Aplikowski, joins us to talk about a wide range of topics.  We talk about the overall benefits of a NAVHDA chapter, how it's important for chapte...

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GDIY SPOTLIGHT: American Houndsmen Federation from 2020-03-05T02:00

No other group is targeted by anti-hunting or animal rights advocates as much as houndsmen are.  They are usually the first to be challenged by proposed legislation®ulations.  American Houndsmen...

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31. Training Etiquette from 2020-03-03T02:00

This week we discuss different aspects of a training day and what everyone should consider to help ensure that everyone gets the most out of an outing.  We cover some general training advice that e...

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31. Training Etiquette from 2020-03-03T02:00

This week we discuss different aspects of a training day and what everyone should consider to help ensure that everyone gets the most out of an outing.  We cover some general training advice that e...

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30. Hunting Etiquette from 2020-02-24T20:44:52

We discuss some of the most common "violations" of hunting etiquette.  Whether you're an experienced hunter or brand new to it, there are certain things you need to be aware of when going out for t...

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30. Hunting Etiquette from 2020-02-24T20:44:52

We discuss some of the most common "violations" of hunting etiquette.  Whether you're an experienced hunter or brand new to it, there are certain things you need to be aware of when going out for t...

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GDIY PROFILE: Derek Kuettel from 2020-02-20T02:00

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 nu...

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29. Storming the Beaches of KY from 2020-02-18T03:27:13

We met up with the Bluegrass Uplanders for a quail hunt in KY and after the hunt we set down with the entire crew to discuss a wide variety of topics including the benefits of going to a Pro Traine...

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29. Storming the Beaches of KY from 2020-02-18T03:27:13

We met up with the Bluegrass Uplanders for a quail hunt in KY and after the hunt we set down with the entire crew to discuss a wide variety of topics including the benefits of going to a Pro Traine...

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28. Southern Appalachian Grouse from 2020-02-11T03:28:17

We are joined this week by Philip Clevenger and Parker Street of the Appalachian Highlands RGS chapter.  We discuss a wide variety of topics as it relates to hunting Ruffed Grouse in the Southeaste...

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28. Southern Appalachian Grouse from 2020-02-11T03:28:17

We are joined this week by Philip Clevenger and Parker Street of the Appalachian Highlands RGS chapter.  We discuss a wide variety of topics as it relates to hunting Ruffed Grouse in the Southeaste...

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GDIY SPOTLIGHT: K9s for Warriors from 2020-02-06T02:00

It's estimated that more than 20 veterans commit suicide everyday.  K9s For Warriors is ending veteran suicide and returning our warriors to a life of dignity and independence. They rescue and trai...

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27. Deer Dogs w/ Lonnie Miller from 2020-02-03T22:46:44

We are talking about something a little different this week.  We sat down with Lonnie Miller of the Alabama Dog Hunters Association to learn more about a very traditional style of hunting that is g...

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27. Deer Dogs w/ Lonnie Miller from 2020-02-03T22:46:44

We are talking about something a little different this week.  We sat down with Lonnie Miller of the Alabama Dog Hunters Association to learn more about a very traditional style of hunting that is g...

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GDIY PROFILE: Nick Adair from 2020-01-30T01:24:40

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 nu...

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26. Bluegrass Uplanders from 2020-01-28T02:00

The Bluegrass Uplanders are a group of guys that share the same passion for dogs, hunting, and guiding.  Corrie Bigelow joins us to describe how the group came together and where each member is at ...

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26. Bluegrass Uplanders from 2020-01-28T02:00

The Bluegrass Uplanders are a group of guys that share the same passion for dogs, hunting, and guiding.  Corrie Bigelow joins us to describe how the group came together and where each member is at ...

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25. Hunting With A Rescue from 2020-01-21T02:00

Nick Goldsberry joins us to tell the story of his first bird dog Beau.  Beau is a GSP and was actually a rescue dog.  Nick tells how the rescue route was right for him, the hurdles he experienced w...

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25. Hunting With A Rescue from 2020-01-21T02:00

Nick Goldsberry joins us to tell the story of his first bird dog Beau.  Beau is a GSP and was actually a rescue dog.  Nick tells how the rescue route was right for him, the hurdles he experienced w...

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GDIY PROFILE: Adam Williams from 2020-01-16T12:23:23

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 nu...

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24. Iowa Trip Recap from 2020-01-14T02:00

Charles Coulter of Honor Point Kennels invited us up to Iowa to close out the Pheasant season with him. We shot up North and for a real quick weekend trip and had a great experience.  You'll hear s...

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24. Iowa Trip Recap from 2020-01-14T02:00

Charles Coulter of Honor Point Kennels invited us up to Iowa to close out the Pheasant season with him. We shot up North and for a real quick weekend trip and had a great experience.  You'll hear s...

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23. New Year New Goals from 2020-01-07T02:00

With the new year just rolling over, we sit down to discuss what our goals are for training and hunting in 2020.  We aren't talking your average new year resolutions that no one sticks with.  We di...

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23. New Year New Goals from 2020-01-07T02:00

With the new year just rolling over, we sit down to discuss what our goals are for training and hunting in 2020.  We aren't talking your average new year resolutions that no one sticks with.  We di...

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22. Kevin's Dream Trip Part 2 from 2019-12-31T02:00

This week we close out Kevins dream trip. Kevin, his dad, and two dogs make their way through North Dakota, Nebraska, and Kansas.  They get to chase upland birds as well as waterfowl with a few sur...

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22. Kevin's Dream Trip Part 2 from 2019-12-31T02:00

This week we close out Kevins dream trip. Kevin, his dad, and two dogs make their way through North Dakota, Nebraska, and Kansas.  They get to chase upland birds as well as waterfowl with a few sur...

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21. Kevin's Dream Trip Part 1 from 2019-12-24T02:00

Kevin Shelnutt and his dad went on a hunting trip of a lifetime that spanned almost 2 months and stopping in 6 states.  Kevin is a self proclaimed hunter who doesn't worry about winning ribbons to ...

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21. Kevin's Dream Trip Part 1 from 2019-12-24T02:00

Kevin Shelnutt and his dad went on a hunting trip of a lifetime that spanned almost 2 months and stopping in 6 states.  Kevin is a self proclaimed hunter who doesn't worry about winning ribbons to ...

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20. Livin That VC Life from 2019-12-17T12:34:13

Charles Coulter is a NAVHDA judge, VC trainer/handler, and owner of Honor Point Kennels.  Hes experienced with what it takes to train a dog to accomplish the top prize NAVHDA has to offer.  He walk...

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20. Livin That VC Life from 2019-12-17T12:34:13

Charles Coulter is a NAVHDA judge, VC trainer/handler, and owner of Honor Point Kennels.  Hes experienced with what it takes to train a dog to accomplish the top prize NAVHDA has to offer.  He walk...

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19. English Cockers w/ Derry Cannon from 2019-12-09T16:07:17

Derry Cannon of Dirt Road Dog Company has been using English Cocker Spaniels on wild birds and plantation guide hunts for over a decade.  He also has a unique perspective on working flushers alongs...

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19. English Cockers w/ Derry Cannon from 2019-12-09T16:07:17

Derry Cannon of Dirt Road Dog Company has been using English Cocker Spaniels on wild birds and plantation guide hunts for over a decade.  He also has a unique perspective on working flushers alongs...

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18. Feeling Squirrely&Feisty from 2019-12-03T01:03:58

This week is all about squirrel dogs!  Marcus Gray, of Gray's Mountain Feist, joins us to discuss one of the oldest past times and types of hunting.  He walks us through whats expected of a finishe...

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18. Feeling Squirrely&Feisty from 2019-12-03T01:03:58

This week is all about squirrel dogs!  Marcus Gray, of Gray's Mountain Feist, joins us to discuss one of the oldest past times and types of hunting.  He walks us through whats expected of a finishe...

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17. Holding Steady Part 2 from 2019-11-26T02:00

With the definition and "why" of steadiness defined last week in Part 1, this second episode breaks down a few "how to" methods that we are familiar with when training a pointing dog to be steady. ...

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17. Holding Steady Part 2 from 2019-11-26T02:00

With the definition and "why" of steadiness defined last week in Part 1, this second episode breaks down a few "how to" methods that we are familiar with when training a pointing dog to be steady. ...

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16. Holding Steady Part 1 from 2019-11-19T02:00

What is steadiness and why would you want to train for it?  This first episode covering steadiness walks you through the thought process of whether or not to train to advanced steadiness.  Give it ...

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16. Holding Steady Part 1 from 2019-11-19T02:00

What is steadiness and why would you want to train for it?  This first episode covering steadiness walks you through the thought process of whether or not to train to advanced steadiness.  Give it ...

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15. Coon Hunting w/ Kevin Butner from 2019-11-12T00:23:44

This week its all about the Coon Hounds!  Kevin Butner had us down to run his hounds with him and afterwards we got together to discuss what got him into the hound world, his thoughts on training, ...

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15. Coon Hunting w/ Kevin Butner from 2019-11-12T00:23:44

This week its all about the Coon Hounds!  Kevin Butner had us down to run his hounds with him and afterwards we got together to discuss what got him into the hound world, his thoughts on training, ...

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14. Myth Flushers from 2019-11-05T02:00

The guys sit down with Adam Williams to discuss a list of the more common and often repeated training beliefs.  They will discuss whether put any stock into each one or if they feel they're outdate...

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14. Myth Flushers from 2019-11-05T02:00

The guys sit down with Adam Williams to discuss a list of the more common and often repeated training beliefs.  They will discuss whether put any stock into each one or if they feel they're outdate...

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13. A Boy And His Dog from 2019-10-29T01:07:47

The guys sit down with a youth handler from the local NAVHDA chapter to gain the perspective of an actual "youth" just starting out in the gun dog world.  You will hear what got him interested, his...

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13. A Boy And His Dog from 2019-10-29T01:07:47

The guys sit down with a youth handler from the local NAVHDA chapter to gain the perspective of an actual "youth" just starting out in the gun dog world.  You will hear what got him interested, his...

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12. Wisconsin Trip Recap from 2019-10-21T21:19:31

The guys get together to discuss what happened on their Grouse/Woodcock hunting trip to Wisconsin.  Everything is on the table as they don't just highlight the good parts.  They discuss the bad as ...

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12. Wisconsin Trip Recap from 2019-10-21T21:19:31

The guys get together to discuss what happened on their Grouse/Woodcock hunting trip to Wisconsin.  Everything is on the table as they don't just highlight the good parts.  They discuss the bad as ...

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11. NAVHDA Senior Judge Norm Prima from 2019-10-14T21:42:01

NAVHDA Senior Judge Norm Prima sits down during the Wisconsin Grouse Camp to discuss a bunch of topics including the Spinone Italiano breed, NAVHDA prize dogs as hunting dogs, and even some ways to...

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11. NAVHDA Senior Judge Norm Prima from 2019-10-14T21:42:01

NAVHDA Senior Judge Norm Prima sits down during the Wisconsin Grouse Camp to discuss a bunch of topics including the Spinone Italiano breed, NAVHDA prize dogs as hunting dogs, and even some ways to...

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10. The Exposure Episode from 2019-10-08T02:50:38

The guys are on the road this week from their Grouse Camp in WI.  They take a timeout from chasing birds to discuss field introductions.  Some of the topics they discuss include gun introduction, w...

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10. The Exposure Episode from 2019-10-08T02:50:38

The guys are on the road this week from their Grouse Camp in WI.  They take a timeout from chasing birds to discuss field introductions.  Some of the topics they discuss include gun introduction, w...

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9. The Whitty Vet Strikes Back from 2019-10-01T02:29:03

Whit Morgan returns for part 2 with the GDIY guys.  This time they focus more on-field related topics/concerns.  A lot of great information touched on including first aid packs, weather-related inj...

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9. The Whitty Vet Strikes Back from 2019-10-01T02:29:03

Whit Morgan returns for part 2 with the GDIY guys.  This time they focus more on-field related topics/concerns.  A lot of great information touched on including first aid packs, weather-related inj...

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8. The Whitty Vet from 2019-09-24T02:40

The guys sit down with their vet Whit Morgan to discuss a number of topics including shot schedules, nutrition, spay/neutering, common ailments, and preventative measures.  A lot of information cov...

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8. The Whitty Vet from 2019-09-24T02:40

The guys sit down with their vet Whit Morgan to discuss a number of topics including shot schedules, nutrition, spay/neutering, common ailments, and preventative measures.  A lot of information cov...

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7. NAVHDA Testing Breakdown from 2019-09-17T01:56:13

The NAVHDA Natural Ability and Utility Test are broken down by each section of the tests while discussing the current statuses of Nick and Alston's dogs testing next weekend.  They are joined by Ad...

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7. NAVHDA Testing Breakdown from 2019-09-17T01:56:13

The NAVHDA Natural Ability and Utility Test are broken down by each section of the tests while discussing the current statuses of Nick and Alston's dogs testing next weekend.  They are joined by Ad...

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6. WHOA!!! from 2019-09-10T00:54:27

One of the most common questions in the pointing dog world is "How do I train Woah?"  In this episode, we sit down to go over some of the more common methods of training the command.  We will discu...

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6. WHOA!!! from 2019-09-10T00:54:27

One of the most common questions in the pointing dog world is "How do I train Woah?"  In this episode, we sit down to go over some of the more common methods of training the command.  We will discu...

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5. Blood Tracking w/ Charles Miller from 2019-09-03T03:08:39

The GDIY hosts sit down to discuss everything blood tracking with an experienced tracker from middle Tennessee.  Charles Miller has been tracking deer for a few years now with his Bloodhounds Dalla...

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5. Blood Tracking w/ Charles Miller from 2019-09-03T03:08:39

The GDIY hosts sit down to discuss everything blood tracking with an experienced tracker from middle Tennessee.  Charles Miller has been tracking deer for a few years now with his Bloodhounds Dalla...

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4. Old Timer Bill from 2019-08-27T03:06:21

Grouse hunters aren't the most common people to come across in the state of Tennessee. Bill Calfee has been hunting these birds for half a century and his passion for the hunt is only overshadowed ...

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4. Old Timer Bill from 2019-08-27T03:06:21

Grouse hunters aren't the most common people to come across in the state of Tennessee. Bill Calfee has been hunting these birds for half a century and his passion for the hunt is only overshadowed ...

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3. Here Em, Heel Em, and Sit Em from 2019-08-20T01:14:35

This episode covers some of the basic obedience commands but more so how they fall within the training method/process that is applied when training these dogs on ANYTHING.  Basic obedience is just ...

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3. Here Em, Heel Em, and Sit Em from 2019-08-20T01:14:35

This episode covers some of the basic obedience commands but more so how they fall within the training method/process that is applied when training these dogs on ANYTHING.  Basic obedience is just ...

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Gun Dog It Yourself
2. So You Now Have A Hunting Dog.... from 2019-08-13T01:29:49

So you now have a puppy after all the research, planning, and waiting. Now what?  Nick and Alston cover some of the basic advice and tips on what to do and look out for. There are a lot of things o...

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Gun Dog It Yourself
2. So You Now Have A Hunting Dog.... from 2019-08-13T01:29:49

So you now have a puppy after all the research, planning, and waiting. Now what?  Nick and Alston cover some of the basic advice and tips on what to do and look out for. There are a lot of things o...

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Gun Dog It Yourself
1. So you want a hunting dog? from 2019-08-06T03:01

Where else to begin the podcast than discussing how to even begin thinking about getting the right dog. When you decide you want a hunting dog, there is a lot more to it than just picking up a pupp...

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Gun Dog It Yourself
1. So you want a hunting dog? from 2019-08-06T03:01

Where else to begin the podcast than discussing how to even begin thinking about getting the right dog. When you decide you want a hunting dog, there is a lot more to it than just picking up a pupp...

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Gun Dog It Yourself
00. What is GDIY? from 2019-07-30T22:59:05

An introduction to the new GDIY Podcast. Hosts Nick and Alston give a quick intro to themselves and why they wanted to start a new hunting dog podcast.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

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Gun Dog It Yourself
00. What is GDIY? from 2019-07-30T22:59:05

An introduction to the new GDIY Podcast. Hosts Nick and Alston give a quick intro to themselves and why they wanted to start a new hunting dog podcast.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

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