Gun Dog It Yourself

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 starting the journey of getting their first gun dogs and so they came up to a NAVHDA training day for a crash course.  You will hear some very interesting perspectives from a couple of BRAND NEW people....

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 quick overview of how their programs help both private and public landscapes especially as it pertains to their efforts in the South East right now.  To learn more about Quail Forever and their efforts, ple...

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 land or space to make it happen and they really dont take that much time or money to do them either.  Its really eye opening to see how accessible raising your own homing pigeons can be if you really want...

GDIY Profiles are bonus episodes that feature your average DIY dog trainer and hunter.  All dog owners have a story of what got them involved and the main lessons learned along the way.  Hearing numerous people’s stories along with their mistakes, helps promote the idea that WE ALL STARTED AT THE SAME PLACE! Our partner's links can be found at www.gundogityourself.com and our Patreon is at www.pat...

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 what a duck search is, when and where to train for it, as well as multiple ways of HOW to train it.  Give it a listen and let us know if we didnt cover your preferred method! Our partner's links can be f...

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 as well as why hunt testing your dogs is worthwhile.  Give it a listen and please remember to SUBSCRIBE, RATE, REVIEW, & SHARE. Our partner's links can be found at www.gundogityourself.com and our Patreo...

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 of art, photography, and memorabilia about field trials, shooting sports, and over forty breeds of bird dogs, including pointing, flushing, and retrieving breeds. www.birddogfoundation.com  Our Patreon...

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 dogs in many different venues including NAVHDA, retriever trials, tower shoots, and more.  Give it a listen to hear more about this great breed and remember to SUBSCRIBE, RATE, REVIEW, & SHARE! Our partne...

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 claim to be experts on dog training, we also aren't experts on hunting but hopefully you get something useful out of this conversation! Our partners links are at www.gundogityourself.com and our Patreon is...

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 others but it can be a challenge, especially for a first time handler, to manage the information and find the right methods for you and your dog.  Being able to break down the information into manageable bi...

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 directly impact the habitat for all wildlife including Ruffed Grouse of the Southern Appalachian region.  Please get your voice out there and make a difference! Check out this link for more info and the...

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 into Duck Search.  Force Fetch with the toe hitch.  Humility with training.  Making it count with the E-collar.  GDIY Spring Training.   L.A.A.-  Did Elmer Fudd have a gun dog? Be sure to check out our part...

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 bird dogs.  Emily gives a unique perspective of what its like to enter into the hunting dog world as a brand new hunter and trainer.  Give it a listen and remember to SUBSCRIBE, RATE, REVIEW, & SHARE. Ch...

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 tool to have in your tool box IF used correctly.  But like all tools, if you don't know how to use one, it may be best to just leave in the truck.  Give it a listen and remember to SUBSCRIBE, RATE, REVIE...

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 things with being able to grow the hunting community through gun dogs! Check out Kamo at https://kamoinc.org/adopt. To support Kamo and other feature Spotlight companies be sure to check out our Patreon at...

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 dogs, the dogs she prefers and needs for guiding Grouse hunts up North every year.  This is a fun conversation so be sure to give it a listen and remember to SUBSCRIBE, RATE, REVIEW, & SHARE. Find our pa...

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 concentrates on how to communicate to your dog effectively as it pertains to association, reinforcement, and punishment.  Give it a listen and please remember to SUBSCRIBE, RATE, REVIEW, & SHARE. More on Angie...

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 including Nick's training with Lucy and addressing her point intensity, the trip plans for this fall, our preferred species to hunt, and a lot more. Remember to SUBSCRIBE, RATE, REVIEW, and SHARE. Our partner...

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 experience working with wolves, coyotes, and fox.  He is now focused entirely on training and hunting with dogs.  You can find more from David at https://www.thepackanimalpodcast.com/. Our partner's links can b...

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 management is more important than ever so be sure to listen and share! More information can be found at www.ruffedgrousesociety.org. At the end of May, we will be donating 10% of our Patreon proceeds to R...

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 and German Testing System similar?  How are they different?  Listen and find out!  Please remember to SUBSCRIBE, RATE, REVIEW, & SHARE! Our partner's links can be found at www.gundogityourself.com.  Our Pa...

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices