The Flatlander Kennels Podcast with Chris Jobman

In this episode of the Flatlander Kennels Podcast, Chris Jobman and Elliott are joined by Flight Day Ammunition owner Ben Meyers. Ben discusses his young Labrador Duncan, a puppy out of Chris' talented stud dog Red, and gets Chris' thoughts on what he's seeing from Red's offspring so far. The conversation covers raising a retriever puppy, common training mistakes, e-collar conditio...

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Description What does it really take for an amateur handler to pass the HRC Grand? In this episode, Chris and Elliott sit down with Luke Donofrio, an Army veteran and amateur handler who recently earned his first Grand pass with his dog Cash. Luke shares his journey from buying a dog to hunt over to competing at the highest level of the HRC game. The conversation covers Grand preparation, the impo...

Contact us flatlanderkennelschannel@gmail.com In this episode, Chris breaks down one of the most talked about topics in retriever training: direct vs indirect pressure. We walk through what each one actually means, when to use them, and why so many handlers get confused when trying to apply pressure during casting. Chris explains how pressure should be introduced, why timing matters, and what to d...

Contact us at FlatlanderKennelsChannel@gmail.com Join us on Patreon: patreon.com/jobman Chris and Elliott kick things off with a live Patreon Q and A and spend some time talking through what this time of year really looks like at Flatlander Kennels. With hunt test season underway and the Grand right around the corner, Chris shares what goes into preparing a large group of dogs, recent test results...

In this Q and A episode, we dive into three of the most important topics in dog training: how long you should stay on a concept, the real danger of overtraining and burnout, and how to properly structure a balanced training program. Chris shares real world insight from the kennel, including examples of dogs that thrived and others that were pushed too far. If you have ever wondered when to move on...

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Freddy King joins Elliott Snider and Chris Jobman for a fun and wide ranging conversation on retriever training, hunt tests, the old SRS days, and the dogs that separate themselves from the rest. Freddy shares stories from his years around some of the best dogs and trainers in the game, explains how The Retriever Trainer got started, and talks about why helping amateur trainers build confidence ha...

Episode description Elliott and Chris roll through a stacked listener Q and A and tease a new Patreon that will include live recordings, priority questions, and a chance to win time at Chris’s place. Then they get into the training talk, including marking progression for solo trainers, when and how to help a dog on marks, fixing head swinging around multiple gun stations, what seasoned judges are...

Chris Jobman kicks this one off with a quick season recap, including a trip to Arkansas where the freeze locked everything up except a few key spots, and the ducks absolutely piled in. Then we get into one of the coolest moments of the episode: Chris breaks down a monster retrieve from Flash in an icy, slushy river, and why situations like that prove every river dog needs to handle, not just to pi...

In this episode, Elliott and Chris sit down to answer listener submitted questions from the Flatlander Kennels Podcast Facebook group. The conversation kicks off with a deep dive into treat training and whether dogs should work for food or for the relationship and purpose of the job. From there, Chris breaks down the most common mistakes amateur handlers make when running blind retrieves, includin...

On this episode of the Flatlander Kennels Podcast, Elliott and Chris catch up after a short break and end up digging into two things every waterfowler and dog owner is dealing with right now First they talk late season duck hunting and how weird weather changes everything. Tons of birds, wide open water, no urgency, and ducks that are so patterned they will fly right over the top of you and never...

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In this episode of the Flatlander Kennels Podcast, Chris and Elliott sit down with Mike Marino of Marino Decoys to talk about hand carved cork decoys and the Marino experience. Mike shares how one disappointing box of plastic decoys pushed him to pick up a block of wood and carve his first goldeneye, and how that quickly grew into award winning gunning decoys that look and move like real birds on...

Want to check out the Mammoth Guardian Crate? http://www.mammothpet.com Chris and I are finally back on the mics after a long break and this one is packed. In this episode we recap a wild fall that included the Grand and the Master National, weeks on the road, and what it looks like behind the scenes when you are juggling two trucks full of dogs and big stakes tests. Chris walks through how the Gr...

In this Flatlander Kennels Q/A session, Elliott and Chris tackle listener questions covering some of the most pressing training topics. From handling creeping at the line, to dealing with dogs shredding birds, to mastering primary selection and cast angles, Chris breaks down practical approaches for amateurs and pros alike. You’ll also hear insights on water sits, blind running attitude, young dog...

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Partner Info Big Cottonwood Retrievers 📞 Grant & Shari Hatch – (308)-289-6851🌐 bigcottonwoodretrievers.net Listener Questions Covered in This Episode Re-entry Cheating Marks – How to correct or teach when a dog skirts a second piece of water instead of taking a straight line through. Overexcited Dog Behavior – Handling a young dog that head-bobs and nervously smacks its lips while waiting on...

Description In this episode of the Flatlander Kennels Podcast , Chris Jobman and Elliott Snider welcome special guest Grant Hatch of Big Cottonwood Retrievers . Grant shares his personal origin story—how a backyard lab led him into waterfowl hunting, training, and eventually building one of the most respected retriever breeding programs in the country. The conversation covers everything from Sugar...

🎧 Episode Description: In this episode of The Flatlander Kennels Podcast , Chris Jobman and Elliott Snider answer a packed list of listener-submitted questions covering real-world retriever training challenges. Topics include dogs refusing over casts, slow or loopy water sits, issues with Sit to Pile, how to get dogs punching through cover, and when to introduce live flyers. Chris shares practica...

🎉 Partner Spotlight: Big Cottonwood Retrievers We’re proud to be partnered with Big Cottonwood Retrievers , owned and operated by Grant and Sheri Hatch . If you're looking for high-quality Labrador puppies from proven hunting lines, Big Cottonwood Retrievers is the place to go. They use several Flatlander Kennels stud dogs in their program, and we train a lot of their pups—so we can vouch for...

In this episode of the Flatlander Kennels Podcast , Elliott Snider and Chris Jobman sit down for a Q&A session covering some of the most important details in dog training and test handling. Chris breaks down how he communicates with dogs at the line, when to use a verbal back cast, how to fix creeping and popping, and how to teach better swing mechanics. The guys also dive into a hot topic: Ar...

In this episode, Chris Jobman and Elliott Snider dive into the foundational steps of running cold blinds. Chris breaks down how to set up early cold blind work, body positioning, cast refusals, indirect pressure, and when to start adding complexity. Whether you're on land or water, the key is patience, simplicity, and building confidence. This one’s full of practical advice for both amateurs and s...

Chris Jobman is back from the 2025 Grand, and in this episode we dig into everything that went down—weather challenges, lighting issues, and tough setups that made this one of the hardest Grands yet. Chris breaks down how his training group prepared at Habitat Flats, how his 22 dogs fared, and the little details that made the difference. We talk about Georgie’s progress, the mental toll of big tes...

In Part 2 of this Flatlander Kennels roundtable, Chris Jobman leads a powerhouse Q&A session alongside Chris Akin (Webfooted Kennels), Eric Teson (Habitat Flats Kennels), and Rhett Riddle (Bay Creek Kennels). These top-tier trainers tackle questions straight from the Flatlander Kennels Podcast Facebook Group, covering topics like: Building confidence in the water Training dogs to fight wind an...