Gun Dog It Yourself

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...

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/flush...

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 in...

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...

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 w...

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!...

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...

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 in...

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 Feedb...

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 anxio...

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 alo...

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...

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...

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...

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 p...

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...

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...

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 wi...

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!...

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: G...

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....

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...

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! W...

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 no...

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...