Gun Dog It Yourself

NAME: Logan Cummins BREED: Deutsch Drahthaar (DD) and Belgian Malanois LOCATION: Winterset, IA TARGETS: Pheasants, Ducks FAVORITE EPISODES: Ep. 14. Myth Flushers & Upland Slam Series Eps. 152-154) 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 p...

Jared Wiklund, the Public Relations Manager for Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever checks in to go over some of the current things happening under the PF/QF banner! Snow roosting and winter conditions for the bird so far this winter The Avian Flu Who really is Jared Wiklund? Pointer vs Flusher? From PF to QF and how its structured Pheasant, Quail, and OTHER WILDLIFE The "specialist" vs "generalis...

Del Whitman of DC Whitman Custom Gun Smithing joins me this week to discuss shotguns and why getting fitted is so important! Introduction to Del Hunting with a French Brittany and an English Cocker at the same time Setting up for the shot! Is the actual shotgun or is the ammo more important to start off when trying to improve? Is gun fitting necessary or advisable for everyone? What are the key el...

The Bird Dog Society and GDIY have partnered to bring a monthly bonus episode that will update everyone on any announcements, news, and events for the organization! The Bird Dog Society: Create and enhance resources for the physical and mental well-being of bird dogs and facilitate a more rewarding experience for bird dog owners. Update on hunting season How did the BDS launch go? BDS Ambassador P...

Dogs. Shotguns. Vests. Boots. No matter what, these subjects are constantly being discussed amongst bird hunters. However, theres more to the right boot than just the weight and comfort. The right boot actually helps you in the field! On a random drop in on Lathrop & Sons on a recent hunting trip, we lucked into a fun conversation on the importance of proper footwear that may provide a different o...

Im joined by Stacey West of AKC to go over the AKC Patriotic Puppy Program in detail and how a lot of their training still correlates to what we do with our hunting dogs. Landing in working unintentionally The often overlooked benefits of competition: Train hard, Test easy Running all games and trials throughout the years What is the Patriotic Puppy Program The breeder and selection process for th...

NAME: Gabbie Ravelo BREED: German Wirehaired Pointer (GWP) and Belgium Malinois LOCATION: Hoffman, NC TARGETS: Ducks & Testing ORGS: NAVHDA FAVORITE EPISODES: Ep. 159 Sharps, Huns, and Sage in Montana! ---- 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...

Its been too long since we checked into the hound dog world! This week I scratch the itch with brothers Nathan and Ted Wenner to talk everything about Mountain Lion Hounds! How does someone land in Mountain Lion Dogs? Mountain Lions are romantic Types of hounds for Mountain Lion Dogs? (Jagdterriors) Houndsmen and dog injuries and 1st Aid Kits Types of Lion Hunters. Snow vs Dirt. Utilitarian breedi...

The Lone Duck himself, Mr. Bob Owens, dropped in to catch up and just have a fun conversation about training dogs. He also let's us know about his new complete Force Fetch course! Force Fetch course overview Why is force fetch so overwhelming for some? The biggest hurdle for the average person? Is "hold" a command or is it implied in "fetch" Direct vs Indirect pressure Where does Perceived Pressur...

The Bird Dog Society and GDIY have partnered to bring a new monthly bonus episode that will update everyone on any announcements, news, and events for the organization! The Bird Dog Society: Create and enhance resources for the physical and mental well-being of bird dogs and facilitate a more rewarding experience for bird dog owners. Recap what is BDS The quality of life for dog AND owner What is...

Listener Scott Kinnane reached out and suggested an entire episode on a guide to traveling with your dog. So we hit record and knocked one out! Why even discuss traveling with a dog? Whats so special about Wirehaired Pointing Griffons? Getting ready for puppy pickup Traveling with puppies Importance of proper crate training Chain gangs Kennels to size TOWELS! Veterinary planning and needs "Travel...

Jason Williams breaks down his recent experience of moving to Germany and going through their rigorous hunting license and dog approval process. First time owner/hunter getting a GSP that meets "3 Requirements" The breeder selection process and thoughts Impressions of the Smith Method Receiving orders to move overseas with the pup Giant changes for a pup and how she dealt with them Germany require...

NAME: Andy Norman BREED: Labrador Retriever and Springer Spaniel LOCATION: Lincolnshire, England TARGETS: Pheasants, Ducks FAVORITE EPISODES: Ep. 161 Puppy Talk ---- GDIY Profiles are bonus episodes that feature your average DIY dog trainer and hunter. All dog owners have a story of what got them involved and the main lessons learned along the way. Hearing numerous people’s stories along with thei...

Brian Lasley of DT Systems joins me to talk everything such as "memory rooms", dogs, and E-collars! (PROMO CODE: DTSOCIALMEDIA15 for 15% off DT systems!) Trophies equal Memories The tradition of getting people involved in hunting "Fellowship" in the outdoors Getting to know DT Systems The polarizing E-collar! The requirement for instantaneous communication via collars The different uses and types...

Ethan and Kat of Standing Stone Supply join us to discuss their new complete Step by Step Dog Training program as well as a lot of great E-collar discussion! What is the new step by step dog training program? Every dog and every owner is different Training with bite size chunks Tracking and recording your training Not getting discouraged for taking longer What about the flushing dogs? What is a "s...

NAME: Brayton Edlin BREED: Pudelpointer (PP) LOCATION: Paris, TN TARGETS: Ducks, Grouse, Woodcock ORGs: NAPS, NAVHDA FAVORITE EPISODES: The Force Fetch Series (Episodes 128 through 134) ---- 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’...

Jim Burris returns again this week along with Judson Brock to recap some of the Snipe and Rail hunting we recently experienced in North Carolina! Are Snipe the most under appreciated bird in the uplands? "The Tradition of Snipe" Can you actually hunt them with pointing dogs!? Young dogs developing on Snipe Duck Search training while Snipe hunting? Whats needed to get started? What about the Rail?...

Jim Burris and Terry Ann Fernando join me to discuss everything about the new nonprofit organization that aims to promote and educate people on the activities, lifestyle, and challenges of owning the most fulfilled bird dogs we possibly can! What is the Bird Dog Society? The demand outside of just hunters? What is a "bird dog?" The "accidental" bird dog! Vetting the vets BDS certified trainers? Of...

Our hunting was rained out for the day so we sat down with Pheasants Forever private lands biologist, Blake Charbaneaux, to talk all about Pheasant hunting and habitat in Iowa! The "Driftless Region" of Iowa and how Blake landed there The "free dog" and learning to hunt with him Foot hunting vs hunting with a dog? How to hunt and find Pheasant for the beginners Native habitat vs Agriculture Brome...

We have a little bit different type of episode this week. This week we get to hear the journey of a Police K9 Trainer/Handler transition to the uplands using his retired German Shepherd. The abnormal path into the Gun Dog world Becoming a k9 handler from scratch Training dogs for serious and impactful tasks Very obedient foundation with extreme distractions How to direct a dog's nose and sparking...

NAME: Angelo Iacomini BREED: German Shorthair Pointer (GSP) LOCATION: Stoney Creek, NY TARGETS: Grouse, Woodcock ORGs: NAVHDA FAVORITE EPISODES: 20. Livin that VC life 136 and 137: Everything Pigeons ---- 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...

Josh Cropper of HPR Working Dogs joins us to discuss a wide array of topics as they relate to aggression in our dogs. Dog culture in Ukraine in contrast to in America Our own interaction with dogs may cause the aggressive tendencies., "Be polite and ignore" is a better lesson for people/kids rather than "ask to pet." What actually is "aggression?" Breed selections based on emotion rather than purp...

Alston Peek makes his long awaited return to the podcast to recap his journey from qualifying in a NAVHDA Utility Test last year all the way to the Invitational Test held recently in New Mexico. A lot of honesty in this episode including what it's like to work so hard and fall just short of your intended target! Playing a "game" vs. the "real thing" The decision to retest the Utility to qualify fo...

NAME: Tom Fitzmorris BREED: Weimerainer LOCATION: Scandia, MN TARGETS: Grouse, Pheasant ORGs: NAVHDA FAVORITE EPISODES: Episode 157: Timberdoodle Weims Episodes 136 and 137: Everything Pigeons ---- 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...

Jordan Horak of Cato Outdoors comes back on to talk puppies! We both recently got new puppies and thought it would be fun to sit down and talk about early development and "drills." Starting off w/ a Puppy Prepping for a pup and getting the correct crate size Feeding and watering schedule "Objects" and keeping them special Avoid OVERSTIMULATING the puppy Pup keeps picking objects up around the hous...