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 a "new" concept or idea find success. It made us curious as to what else might be possible within the bird dog community if we started openly discussing and pitching fresh ideas. Can the community still show up and just have fun? The refreshing uniqueness of the St. Huberts trial Encouraging the community to stop fracturing and splitting up into different camps How do we get out of our own echo chambers? Impacts, considerations, and concerns of social media within the bird dog community - Presented By: Standing Stone Supply | Use Code: GDIY to save 15% onX Hunt Maps | Use Code: GDIY20 to save 20% Final Rise Upland Gun Company - Other Partners: BPro Kennels Eukanuba [What I Feed My Dogs: Premium Performance 30/20] Bird Dog Society - Affiliate Link Gear Lists: Hunting Gear Living & Training w/ Dogs Other Items I Use and Recommend Photo + Video Equipment - GDIY Links: Patreon | Instagram | Facebook | Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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/flusher combo always ideal? Sight vs scent pointing scenarios Running bird challenges and theories Characteristics of the legacy trainers - Presented By: Standing Stone Supply | Use Code: GDIY to save 15% onX Hunt Maps | Use Code: GDIY20 to save 20% | PHEASANT FEST CONCERT GIVEAWAY LINK Final Rise Upland Gun Company - Other Partners: BPro Kennels Eukanuba [What I Feed My Dogs: Premium Performance 30/20] Bird Dog Society - GDIY Links: Patreon | Instagram | Facebook | Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 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! - Presented By: Standing Stone Supply | Use Code: GDIY to save 15% onX Hunt Maps | Use Code: GDIY20 to save 20% | PHEASANT FEST CONCERT GIVEAWAY LINK Final Rise Upland Gun Company - Other Partners: BPro Kennels Eukanuba [What I Feed My Dogs: Premium Performance 30/20] Bird Dog Society - Affiliate Link Gear Lists: Hunting Gear Living & Training w/ Dogs Other Items I Use and Recommend Photo + Video Equipment - GDIY Links: Patreon | Instagram | Facebook | Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 it does or doesn't succeed! Genetic behaviors vs learned behaviors Rules without relationships creates rebellion Types of drives within our dogs Fear vs Anxiety Common Scenarios: dogs on furniture, the crate, adding a new dog to the pack - Presented By: Standing Stone Supply | Use Code: GDIY to save 15% onX Hunt Maps | Use Code: GDIY20 to save 20% | PHEASANT FEST CONCERT GIVEAWAY LINK Final Rise Upland Gun Company - Other Partners: BPro Kennels Eukanuba [What I Feed My Dogs: Premium Performance 30/20] Bird Dog Society - Affiliate Link Gear Lists: Hunting Gear Living & Training w/ Dogs Other Items I Use and Recommend Photo + Video Equipment - GDIY Links: Patreon | Instagram | Facebook | Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 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! - Presented By: Standing Stone Supply | Use Code: GDIY to save 15% onX Hunt Maps | Use Code: GDIY20 to save 20% | PHEASANT FEST GIVEAWAY LINK Final Rise Upland Gun Company - Other Partners: BPro Kennels Eukanuba [What I Feed My Dogs: Premium Performance 30/20] Bird Dog Society - Affiliate Link Gear Lists: Hunting Gear Living & Training w/ Dogs Other Items I Use and Recommend Photo + Video Equipment - GDIY Links: Patreon | Instagram | Facebook | Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Listener Question: Does using a dog bell help or hurt the hunt?!? - Presented By: Standing Stone Supply | Use Code: GDIY to save 15% onX Hunt Maps | Use Code: GDIY20 to save 20% | PHEASANT FEST CONCERT GIVEAWAY LINK Final Rise Upland Gun Company - Other Partners: BPro Kennels Eukanuba [What I Feed My Dogs: Premium Performance 30/20] Bird Dog Society - Affiliate Link Gear Lists: Hunting Gear Living & Training w/ Dogs Other Items I Use and Recommend Photo + Video Equipment - GDIY Links: Patreon | Instagram | Facebook | Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 are common threads between all quality trainers and the one he likes to focus on is the mental side of training. Always or never! You're always training the dog Maintaining the standard w/ family involved The main common thread between methods: The Mindset Matching the correct method with the right owner/dog Balance your goals and keep the fun! Articles Referenced in the episode: The Human Factor in Dog Training Things To Know Before Getting a Bird Dog - Presented By: Standing Stone Supply | Use Code: GDIY to save 15% onX Hunt Maps | Use Code: GDIY20 to save 20% | PHEASANT FEST CONCERT GIVEAWAY LINK Final Rise Upland Gun Company - Other Partners: BPro Kennels Eukanuba [What I Feed My Dogs: Premium Performance 30/20] Bird Dog Society - Affiliate Link Gear Lists: Hunting Gear Living & Training w/ Dogs Other Items I Use and Recommend Photo + Video Equipment - GDIY Links: Patreon | Instagram | Facebook | Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 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! - Presented By: Standing Stone Supply | Use Code: GDIY to save 15% onX Hunt Maps | Use Code: GDIY20 to save 20% Final Rise Upland Gun Company - Other Partners: BPro Kennels Eukanuba [What I Feed My Dogs: Premium Performance 30/20] Bird Dog Society - Affiliate Link Gear Lists: Hunting Gear Living & Training w/ Dogs Other Items I Use and Recommend Photo + Video Equipment - GDIY Links: Patreon | Instagram | Facebook | Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Feedback | CRP, land prices, pheasant stocking Listener Question | Working left to right in the field, reigning in the dog - Presented By: Standing Stone Supply | Use Code: GDIY to save 15% onX Hunt Maps | Use Code: GDIY20 to save 20% Final Rise Upland Gun Company - Other Partners: BPro Kennels Eukanuba [What I Feed My Dogs: Premium Performance 30/20] Bird Dog Society - Affiliate Link Gear Lists: Hunting Gear Living & Training w/ Dogs Other Items I Use and Recommend Photo + Video Equipment - GDIY Links: Patreon | Instagram | Facebook | Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 anxious and nervous about owning a dog to now being on "cloud 9 because his young dog has started pointing grouse left and right!" The community providing well intentioned but breed blind advice Flash point --> rip the bird --> repeat Dont be on a timeline and find comfort in your decisions when training YOUR dog Sometimes taking a break is the best choice "Closing the loop" and flipping the switch! - Presented By: Standing Stone Supply | Use Code: GDIY to save 15% onX Hunt Maps | Use Code: GDIY20 to save 20% Final Rise Upland Gun Company - Other Partners: BPro Kennels Eukanuba [What I Feed My Dogs: Premium Performance 30/20] Bird Dog Society - Affiliate Link Gear Lists: Hunting Gear Living & Training w/ Dogs Other Items I Use and Recommend Photo + Video Equipment - GDIY Links: Patreon | Instagram | Facebook | Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 along with their mistakes, helps promote the idea that WE ALL STARTED AT THE SAME PLACE! - Presented By: Standing Stone Supply | Use Code: GDIY to save 15% onX Hunt Maps | Use Code: GDIY20 to save 20% Final Rise Upland Gun Company - Other Partners: BPro Kennels Eukanuba [What I Feed My Dogs: Premium Performance 30/20] Bird Dog Society - Affiliate Link Gear Lists: Hunting Gear Living & Training w/ Dogs Other Items I Use and Recommend Photo + Video Equipment - GDIY Links: Patreon | Instagram | Facebook | Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 and involvement from the listeners Thoughts on conservation and culture Trying to keep the content valuable and fun Joe Biden's Old Growth Forest Executive Order - Hats are BACK! - Presented By: Standing Stone Supply | Use Code: GDIY to save 15% onX Hunt Maps | Use Code: GDIY20 to save 20% Final Rise Upland Gun Company - Other Partners: BPro Kennels Eukanuba [What I Feed My Dogs: Premium Performance 30/20] Bird Dog Society - Affiliate Link Gear Lists: Hunting Gear Living & Training w/ Dogs Other Items I Use and Recommend Photo + Video Equipment - GDIY Links: Patreon | Instagram | Facebook | Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 and starting the Broad River Prescribe Fire Coop Hunting pressured birds Conservation challenges & concerns in the South - Presented By: Standing Stone Supply | Use Code: GDIY to save 15% onX Hunt Maps | Use Code: GDIY20 to save 20% Final Rise Upland Gun Company - Other Partners: BPro Kennels Eukanuba [What I Feed My Dogs: Premium Performance 30/20] Bird Dog Society - Affiliate Link Gear Lists: Hunting Gear Living & Training w/ Dogs Other Items I Use and Recommend Photo + Video Equipment - GDIY Links: Patreon | Instagram | Facebook | Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 the way. Hearing numerous people’s stories along with their mistakes, helps promote the idea that WE ALL STARTED AT THE SAME PLACE! - Presented By: Standing Stone Supply | Use Code: GDIY to save 15% onX Hunt Maps | Use Code: GDIY20 to save 20% Final Rise Upland Gun Company - Other Partners: BPro Kennels Eukanuba [What I Feed My Dogs: Premium Performance 30/20] Bird Dog Society - Affiliate Link Gear Lists: Hunting Gear Living & Training w/ Dogs Other Items I Use and Recommend Photo + Video Equipment - GDIY Links: Patreon | Instagram | Facebook | Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 purpose in her new upland journey! Highlights: ~From skeet shooting to dogs to hunting ~Gradually working into carrying a gun and hunting ~The family journey into Kansas! ~Faiths Kansas trip goal: just 1 wild Bobwhite Quail ~Trip lessons and tips from a woman's perspective - Presented By: Standing Stone Supply | Use Code: GDIY to save 15% onX Hunt Maps | Use Code: GDIY20 to save 20% Final Rise Upland Gun Company - Other Partners: BPro Kennels Eukanuba [What I Feed My Dogs: Premium Performance 30/20] Bird Dog Society - Affiliate Link Gear Lists: Hunting Gear Living & Training w/ Dogs Other Items I Use and Recommend Photo + Video Equipment - GDIY Links: Patreon | Instagram | Facebook | Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 have to train/maintain your dogs even if you send them off to a pro trainer How to reign a dog in if all they want to do is go! Prepare for mis-marked birds with golfballs Running up to the level of competition! Running 'Doubles' with a buddy sounds like a blast! - Presented By: Standing Stone Supply | Use Code: GDIY to save 15% onX Hunt Maps | Use Code: GDIY20 to save 20% Final Rise Upland Gun Company - Other Partners: BPro Kennels Eukanuba [What I Feed My Dogs: Premium Performance 30/20] Bird Dog Society - Affiliate Link Gear Lists: Hunting Gear Living & Training w/ Dogs Other Items I Use and Recommend Photo + Video Equipment - GDIY Links: Patreon | Instagram | Facebook | Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 owned. What does that mean and why is it good? Breed considerations when competing Why does Kevin enjoy trialing so much? Time spent with dogs & friends - Presented By: Standing Stone Supply | Use Code: GDIY to save 15% onX Hunt Maps | Use Code: GDIY20 to save 20% Final Rise Upland Gun Company - Other Partners: BPro Kennels Eukanuba [What I Feed My Dogs: Premium Performance 30/20] Bird Dog Society - Affiliate Link Gear Lists: Hunting Gear Living & Training w/ Dogs Other Items I Use and Recommend Photo + Video Equipment - GDIY Links: Patreon | Instagram | Facebook | Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 with their mistakes, helps promote the idea that WE ALL STARTED AT THE SAME PLACE! -- Presented By: Standing Stone Supply | Use Code: GDIY to save 15% onX Hunt Maps | Use Code: GDIY20 to save 20% Final Rise Upland Gun Company - Other Partners: BPro Kennels United Field Trialers Association Upcoming Events Eukanuba Bird Dog Society - Affiliate Link Gear Lists: Hunting Gear Living & Training w/ Dogs Other Items I Use and Recommend Photo + Video Equipment - GDIY Links: Patreon | Instagram | Facebook | Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Also, what is this mysterious respiratory illness going around in the country? Do we know anything about it at this point? Should we be concerned? Highlights: Overview of the current respiratory illness situation The first step in an encounter remains "self preservation" Common myths around porcupines Tools to carry in the field with you The worst incident Seth has dealt with. Porcupine Antibiotic Properties -- Presented By: Standing Stone Supply | Use Code: GDIY to save 15% onX Hunt Maps | Use Code: GDIY20 to save 20% Final Rise Upland Gun Company - Other Partners: BPro Kennels United Field Trialers Association Upcoming Events Eukanuba Bird Dog Society - Affiliate Link Gear Lists: Hunting Gear Living & Training w/ Dogs Other Items I Use and Recommend Photo + Video Equipment - GDIY Links: Patreon | Instagram | Facebook | Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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: GDIY20 to save 20% DT Systems | Use Code: DTSocialMedia15 for 15% Final Rise Upland Gun Company - Other Partners: BPro Kennels United Field Trialers Association Upcoming Events Eukanuba Bird Dog Society - Affiliate Link Gear Lists: Hunting Gear Living & Training w/ Dogs Other Items I Use and Recommend Photo + Video Equipment - GDIY Links: Patreon | Instagram | Facebook | Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. 226. A Guide's Perspective w/ Stephen Faust 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! -- Presented By: Standing Stone Supply | Use Code: GDIY to save 15% onX Hunt Maps | Use Code: GDIY20 to save 20% DT Systems | Use Code: DTSocialMedia15 for 15% Final Rise Upland Gun Company - Other Partners: BPro Kennels United Field Trialers Association Upcoming Events Eukanuba Bird Dog Society - Affiliate Link Gear Lists: Hunting Gear Living & Training w/ Dogs Other Items I Use and Recommend Photo + Video Equipment - GDIY Links: Patreon | Instagram | Facebook | Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 adamant about requesting this episode and when he offered to compile a wide ranging collection of questions I decided it would be fun to finally get out of my comfort zone and do it. Some of the questions are about my past while some are about my opinions on important matters such as conservation and mentorship. My opinions may not reflect some of the more common responses you typically hear in the space but they're at least honest and, as always, Im open for meaningful discussion on the subjects. The backstory getting into dogs Solo pursuits and self discipline versus team pursuits Dont take it so serious. "Its just a hobby!" The journey and bond with Nick's dogs Finding a mentor and being willing to help yourself first The interest in dogs led Nick to the uplands Rachel the GSP and learning on your first dog Lucy the SM and training a puppy Quinn the specialist Setter How'd the podcast get started? Nick's interests outside of dogs and the podcast Nick's thoughts/opinions on what "conservation" means Some fun questions to wrap it up -- Presented By: Standing Stone Supply | Use Code: GDIY to save 15% onX Hunt Maps | Use Code: GDIY20 to save 20% DT Systems | Use Code: DTSocialMedia15 for 15% Final Rise Upland Gun Company - Other Partners: BPro Kennels United Field Trialers Association Upcoming Events Eukanuba Bird Dog Society - Affiliate Link Gear Lists: Hunting Gear Living & Training w/ Dogs Other Items I Use and Recommend Photo + Video Equipment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Webinars: Intro to Upland Hunting- 12/14 Intro to AKC Field Trials- 1/18 Shed Hunting with Your Bird Dog- 2/8 The Art of the Hunt- 4/11 -- Presented By: Standing Stone Supply | Use Code: GDIY to save 15% onX Hunt Maps | Use Code: GDIY20 to save 20% DT Systems | Use Code: DTSocialMedia15 for 15% Final Rise Upland Gun Company - Other Partners: BPro Kennels United Field Trialers Association Upcoming Events Eukanuba Bird Dog Society - GDIY Links: Patreon | Instagram | Facebook | Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 north of the border Chungaria! Hunting chukars and huns in the same area Dogs and hunting styles out west The case for big running dogs -- Presented By: Standing Stone Supply | Use Code: GDIY to save 15% onX Hunt Maps | Use Code: GDIY20 to save 20% DT Systems | Use Code: DTSocialMedia15 for 15% Final Rise Upland Gun Company - Other Partners: BPro Kennels United Field Trialers Association Upcoming Events Eukanuba Bird Dog Society - GDIY Links: Patreon | Instagram | Facebook | Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 numerous people’s stories along with their mistakes, helps promote the idea that WE ALL STARTED AT THE SAME PLACE! -- Presented By: Standing Stone Supply | Use Code: GDIY to save 15% onX Hunt Maps | Use Code: GDIY20 to save 20% DT Systems | Use Code: DTSocialMedia15 for 15% Final Rise Upland Gun Company - Other Partners: BPro Kennels United Field Trialers Association Upcoming Events Eukanuba Bird Dog Society - GDIY Links: Patreon | Instagram | Facebook | Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a few days of linking up and trying to show my buddies Jacob Little and Zach Grant around the WI grouse woods, we sat down to recap some of the weeks lowlights as well as highlights! Travel misfortunes Traveling for bird contacts.....and muskie... Finding spots at a brand new location with out any experience Issues when your recall is echoing What its like to hold your first Ruffed Grouse in your hands A porcupine in the mouth with a picture perfect handoff! An exposure walk for Arlo the Weimerainer "Birds make a bird dog" Why Ruffed Grouse stands out -- Presented By: Standing Stone Supply | Use Code: GDIY to save 15% onX Hunt Maps | Use Code: GDIY20 to save 20% DT Systems | Use Code: DTSocialMedia15 for 15% Final Rise Upland Gun Company - Other Partners: BPro Kennels United Field Trialers Association Upcoming Events Eukanuba Bird Dog Society - GDIY Links: Patreon | Instagram | Facebook | Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The weather doesn't always cooperate with your hunting plans. Thats what happened this morning when we got forced indoors for a few hours but my buddy Gabe Stone helped pass the time by sitting down and recording some random thoughts and stories from our few hunts together. Hunting Ruffed Grouse in the rain Entering the "lifestyle" Making sense of getting the first bird dog Into the deep end! Get eyes on the cover with boots on the ground Progressions for a young inexperienced dog Our afternoon walk with a TON of contacts Grouse hiding under Woodcock Truck Birds! First time guiding experience Sharing experiences in the woods and at camp Be flexible with hunting plans -- Presented By: Standing Stone Supply | Use Code: GDIY to save 15% onX Hunt Maps | Use Code: GDIY20 to save 20% DT Systems | Use Code: DTSocialMedia15 for 15% Final Rise Upland Gun Company - Other Partners: BPro Kennels United Field Trialers Association Upcoming Events Eukanuba Bird Dog Society - GDIY Links: Patreon | Instagram | Facebook | Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Robinson of C Woodcock & Co. sat down with me after my previous conversation with Stephen Faust to provide his thoughts and perspective of what its like being a client on a true Ruffed Grouse and Woodcock hunt. A return client to Pineridge Grouse Camp. What makes this camp such a unique experience? Brians intro to Ruffed Grouse Vintage gear compared to modern needs Brians experience with wing shooting prior to the guided hunts First impressions from his Ruffed Grouse hunt Clarity and focus while pursuing Grouse Hunting around dogs for the first time in the Grouse woods Biggest piece of advice to the new Ruffed Grouse hunter The FIRST bird What makes a good guide? What makes a good grouse camp? A Break in the Action Podcast -- Presented By: Standing Stone Supply | Use Code: GDIY to save 15% onX Hunt Maps | Use Code: GDIY20 to save 20% DT Systems | Use Code: DTSocialMedia15 for 15% Final Rise Upland Gun Company - Other Partners: BPro Kennels United Field Trialers Association Upcoming Events Eukanuba Bird Dog Society - GDIY Links: Patreon | Instagram | Facebook | Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Experienced Ruffed Grouse and Woodcock guide for Pineridge Grouse Camp, Stephen Faust of Stoneybrook Gordon Setters, joins me for a tailgate lunch between hunts to talk about some of his takeaways after so many years in the woods guiding beginner and experienced hunters alike. Why Gordon Setters? Keeping genetics fresh with imported dogs How did Stephen fall into guiding? Old stands with the right understory and food sources Switching from Grouse to Woodcock in the southeast Using Woodcock to develop a Grouse dog? Different bird scents Being stewards of the Woodcock population while still hunting them Should you shoot Woodcock if you don't plan on eating them? Guiding 101 and considerations for new timers More impactful: a person's first grouse or the dog's first grouse? Pineridge Grouse Camp's daily announcements -- Presented By: Standing Stone Supply | Use Code: GDIY to save 15% onX Hunt Maps | Use Code: GDIY20 to save 20% DT Systems | Use Code: DTSocialMedia15 for 15% Final Rise Upland Gun Company - Other Partners: BPro Kennels United Field Trialers Association Upcoming Events Eukanuba Bird Dog Society - GDIY Links: Patreon | Instagram | Facebook | Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim Burris joins me again to catch up on recent hunting trips and go over the upcoming events for the Bird Dog Society! Hunting season catch up Trip troubles and challenges Webinars 12/14 Intro to Upland Hunting (Jim Burris) 1/18 Intro to AKC Field Trials (Terry Ann) 2/8 Shed Hunting w/ Bird Dogs (Tom Dokken) Annual shed hunt will be on 3/9 Pheasant Fest in Sioux Falls, SD St. Huberts Trial moved to SC! FEB 3rd and 4th at H Cooper Black Field Trial in Cheraw, SC Registration opening soon! Registration opening soon for the "Troubles with Bird Dogs" event at Old Hemlock in WV on May 4th New KY Ambassador: Wayne Randall Corporate memberships are now available for businesses! BDS merchandise will be 10% off during the month of NOV with code BDS10 -- Presented By: Standing Stone Supply | Use Code: GDIY to save 15% onX Hunt Maps | Use Code: GDIY20 to save 20% DT Systems | Use Code: DTSocialMedia15 for 15% Final Rise Upland Gun Company - Other Partners: BPro Kennels United Field Trialers Association Upcoming Events Eukanuba Bird Dog Society - GDIY Links: Patreon | Instagram | Facebook | Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 2 of my conversation with Kyle Warren discussing the common characteristics and process of building the most effective grouse dogs. Dependence on the handler is a good thing! Your hunting preference "Riding the dog" Ruffed Grouse daily behaviors throughout the season The importance of conifer trees Late season in snow Are woodcock good or bad for building a grouse dog? Kyles thoughts on how to develop a grouse dog -- Presented By: Standing Stone Supply | Use Code: GDIY to save 15% onX Hunt Maps | Use Code: GDIY20 to save 20% DT Systems | Use Code: DTSocialMedia15 for 15% Final Rise Upland Gun Company - Other Partners: BPro Kennels United Field Trialers Association Upcoming Events Eukanuba Bird Dog Society - GDIY Links: Patreon | Instagram | Facebook | Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I recently linked up with Kyle Warren on my trail through Michigan. After getting some hunts knocked out we sat down to a nice hard earned grouse dinner and hit the record button afterwards. This is Part 1 of a long conversation discussing the qualities of "the most effective grouse dogs." New York grouse hunting in comparison to Michigan Public vs Private land access Why the love and focus on Ruffed Grouse? Self imposed hunting ethics The common characteristics amongst the most effective grouse dogs Seeing tracking dogs work in person Ep. 115. True Dogs vs Tracking Dogs (Part 1) Ep. 116. True Dogs vs Tracking Dogs (Part 2) -- Presented By: Standing Stone Supply | Use Code: GDIY to save 15% onX Hunt Maps | Use Code: GDIY20 to save 20% DT Systems | Use Code: DTSocialMedia15 for 15% Final Rise Upland Gun Company - Other Partners: BPro Kennels United Field Trialers Association Upcoming Events Eukanuba Bird Dog Society - GDIY Links: Patreon | Instagram | Facebook | Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NAME: Matt Millbauer | Bauermill.shop | Facebook BREED: Springer Spaniels (2) LOCATION: Kennewick, WA TARGETS: Pheasant, Valley Quail, Chukar FAVORITE EPISODES: The Jordan Horak episodes 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! -- Presented By: Standing Stone Supply | Use Code: GDIY to save 15% onX Hunt Maps | Use Code: GDIY20 to save 20% DT Systems | Use Code: DTSocialMedia15 for 15% Final Rise Upland Gun Company - Other Partners: BPro Kennels United Field Trialers Association Upcoming Events Eukanuba Bird Dog Society - GDIY Links: Patreon | Instagram | Facebook | Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I sat down with Del Whitman of D.C. Whitman Custom Gunsmithing to discuss the basics of selecting the proper ammunition to effectively and ethically hunt your targeted game. Local grouse hunting update Pointer & flusher combo on grouse Getting into ballistics Appropriate ammo for vintage shotguns Low pressure loads Analyzing the ammo for the actual gun you're using The components of a shotgun shell High brass vs low brass? Assessing the types of shot Patterning the shot Lead vs non-toxic shot Shot size and the pellet count reference chart Different shot per barrel? Picking the correct shell off the shelf -- Presented By: Standing Stone Supply | Use Code: GDIY to save 15% onX Hunt Maps | Use Code: GDIY20 to save 20% DT Systems | Use Code: DTSocialMedia15 for 15% Final Rise Upland Gun Company - Other Partners: BPro Kennels United Field Trialers Association Upcoming Events Eukanuba Bird Dog Society - GDIY Links: Patreon | Instagram | Facebook | Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the Idaho Chukar trip comes to a close, I sit down with Spencer Daines and Doug Davis to recap the trip along with a bunch of other rabbit holes. Bittersweet last days at bird camp Are the bucket list trips worth it? Do they live up to expectations? Physical preparation for big trips Dog preparation in high heat and feet Finding spots Budget friendly trip tips Travel partners help split the cost Realistic expectations for your dogs The butter on toast= dog work! Chukar hunting stories Shooting birds is tough on the side of a mountain The bad days make the good days Trip highlights -- Presented By: Standing Stone Supply | Use Code: GDIY to save 15% onX Hunt Maps | Use Code: GDIY20 to save 20% DT Systems | Use Code: DTSocialMedia15 for 15% Final Rise Upland Gun Company - Other Partners: BPro Kennels United Field Trialers Association Upcoming Events Eukanuba Bird Dog Society - GDIY Links: Patreon | Instagram | Facebook | Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On my way to Idaho I made a pitstop to link up with Ben Proctor of BPro Kennels and overhaul my travel setup for the dogs! Intro to Ben Proctor Breaking into the uplands in Utah Not just pheasant and bobwhites Big game vs small game Upland opportunities in Utah Picking the correct side of the mountain Journaling your hunt The first dog is your baby from the classifieds Sending to a pro trainer is sometimes the correct call Welding over medicine? Building your own dog box An aluminum dog box thats SAFE Solar and mobile power source built in Customizable and personable features -- Presented By: Standing Stone Supply | Use Code: GDIY to save 15% onX Hunt Maps | Use Code: GDIY20 to save 20% DT Systems | Use Code: DTSocialMedia15 for 15% Final Rise Upland Gun Company - Other Partners: BPro Kennels United Field Trialers Association Upcoming Events Eukanuba Bird Dog Society - GDIY Links: Patreon | Instagram | Facebook | Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NAME: Tyler Burton BREED: GSP LOCATION: Central NJ TARGETS: Grouse, Woodcock, Quail, Grouse FAVORITE EPISODES: Ep. 197 Mo Lindley Ep. 194 Rick Smith Ep. 168 A Start To Finish Program and E-collars 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! -- Presented By: Standing Stone Supply | Use Code: GDIY to save 15% onX Hunt Maps | Use Code: GDIY20 to save 20% DT Systems | Use Code: DTSocialMedia15 for 15% Final Rise Upland Gun Company - Other Partners: BPro Kennels United Field Trialers Association Upcoming Events Eukanuba Bird Dog Society - GDIY Links: Patreon | Instagram | Facebook | Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a week of chasing new birds in new country with buddies Jay Brekke and Jim Burris, we sat down to recap what it was like hunting White Tail Ptarmigan and Dusky Grouse at high elevations in the Rocky Mountains! Why Ptarmigan and Dusky in CO? Ptarmigan hunting basics The 1st Ptarmigan contact High altitude acclimation and preparation Supplemental oxygen The death march The Dusky grouse adventure The berry buffet Learning new birds and hunts with boots on the ground! Physically taxing on the dogs Preparing for contingencies and safety first! Finishing the deal for Jim -- Presented By: Standing Stone Supply | Use Code: GDIY to save 15% onX Hunt Maps | Use Code: GDIY20 to save 20% DT Systems | Use Code: DTSocialMedia15 for 15% Final Rise Upland Gun Company - Other Partners: BPro Kennels United Field Trialers Association Upcoming Events Eukanuba Bird Dog Society - GDIY Links: Patreon | Instagram | Facebook | Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My buddy Grayson Guyer of Lost Highway Kennels as well as host of the Companion Gundog Podcast joins me to catch me up on the new and exciting field trial opportunity via the St. Hubert's Trial being held on February 4th, 2024 in Cheraw, SC. What is the St. Huberts Trial? Relationship over competition A lower barrier for entry Championships only mean so much The makeup of the actual trial Partnered with Bird Dog Society Trial details and classes Handler and dog teamwork in the field -- Presented By: Standing Stone Supply | Use Code: GDIY to save 15% onX Hunt Maps | Use Code: GDIY20 to save 20% DT Systems | Use Code: DTSocialMedia15 for 15% Final Rise Upland Gun Company - Other Partners: BPro Kennels United Field Trialers Association Upcoming Events Eukanuba Bird Dog Society - GDIY Links: Patreon | Instagram | Facebook | Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NAME: Jesse Harlan BREED: Springer Spaniel LOCATION: Woodstock, GA TARGETS: Ducks, Woodcock, Quail, Grouse FAVORITE EPISODES: Puppy Series and Force Fetch Series 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! -- Presented By: Standing Stone Supply | Use Code: GDIY to save 15% onX Hunt Maps | Use Code: GDIY20 to save 20% DT Systems | Use Code: DTSocialMedia15 for 15% Final Rise Upland Gun Company - Other Partners: BPro Kennels United Field Trialers Association Upcoming Events Eukanuba Bird Dog Society - GDIY Links: Patreon | Instagram | Facebook | Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Kerr just finished the Invitational test. As you heard on the last episode, he was pretty confident going into the test. Was the confidence warranted? A little anxiety going into the test Bringing the fun back into it Getting to the day of the test Field portion complete with wild flushes and stop to flush opportunities The double mark retrieve The blind retrieve and honor Anticipating your dogs reaction to commands Hurry up and test just to wait on the results Reflections on the journey to develop as a handler Biggest myth to preparing for the test: "Dont hunt your dog" Judge feedback opportunity at the test -- Presented By: Standing Stone Supply | Use Code: GDIY to save 15% onX Hunt Maps | Use Code: GDIY20 to save 20% DT Systems | Use Code: DTSocialMedia15 for 15% Final Rise Upland Gun Company - Other Partners: BPro Kennels United Field Trialers Association Upcoming Events Eukanuba Bird Dog Society - GDIY Links: Patreon | Instagram | Facebook | Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Kerr joins me for the Invitation Test edition of the Before/After. First thoughts after achieving the UT Prize 1 to qualify for the Invitational? Surprise backing challenges Heeling and obedience Maintaining everything going into the tests The field portion predictions (8/10) The double mark retrieve (7/10) The blind retrieve (9/10) Attend an invitational handlers clinic The handlers mindset -- Presented By: Standing Stone Supply | Use Code: GDIY to save 15% onX Hunt Maps | Use Code: GDIY20 to save 20% DT Systems | Use Code: DTSocialMedia15 for 15% Final Rise Upland Gun Company - Other Partners: BPro Kennels United Field Trialers Association Upcoming Events Eukanuba Bird Dog Society - GDIY Links: Patreon | Instagram | Facebook | Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Terry Ann Fernando joins me to go over her recent NAVHDA Invitational experience and recap/forecast BDS news and updates! Zara the Versatile Champion?!? Testing vs Trialing mindset Going hunting BDS Hunting Workshop recap OCT Webinar is on Stickers, Seeds, and Thorns with Jay Brekke St Hubert's Trial beginning of Feb in Salisbury, NC 2nd Annual shed hunt on March 9th New board member: Alycia Baird -- Presented By: Standing Stone Supply | Use Code: GDIY to save 15% onX Hunt Maps | Use Code: GDIY20 to save 20% DT Systems | Use Code: DTSocialMedia15 for 15% Final Rise Upland Gun Company - Other Partners: BPro Kennels United Field Trialers Association Upcoming Events Eukanuba Bird Dog Society - GDIY Links: Patreon | Instagram | Facebook | Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back to compare the results of the Utility Test with Dale and Natalie Bolyard. The test didn't exactly go as smooth as Dale was predicting (more in line with Natalie's predictions though!) but what exactly happened? The weather conditions....NOT GOOD! The field recap Which is more anxiety inducing? Running the test or waiting on the sidelines? Regrouping after a poor field portion The duck search Duck search training and tips The blind sequence Heeling and retrieving question marks The drag recap Guesses as to what exactly happened on the drag Going into the test without completing force fetch The judge's recap -- Presented By: Standing Stone Supply | Use Code: GDIY to save 15% onX Hunt Maps | Use Code: GDIY20 to save 20% DT Systems | Use Code: DTSocialMedia15 for 15% Final Rise Upland Gun Company - Other Partners: BPro Kennels United Field Trialers Association Upcoming Events Eukanuba Bird Dog Society - GDIY Links: Patreon | Instagram | Facebook | Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anyone that has tested before can relate to the fact that you're usually going into the test thinking/predicting certain outcomes just to be thrown a curveball as the test actually takes place. Dale Bolyard joins me this week to discuss his thoughts going into his dog's NAVHDA Utility test and tells us what he's confident about as well as what is making him nervous. The next episode will be the test recap after the test and we can compare the results to his predictions before the test. Test anxiety Why Large Munsterlanders? Testing results and papers. How much do they really matter? Field steadiness confidence (8.5/10) Duck Search (10/10) The drag (6.5/10) The blind sequence (9/10) UT is an obedience test Preparing for the tough conditions -- Presented By: Standing Stone Supply | Use Code: GDIY to save 15% onX Hunt Maps | Use Code: GDIY20 to save 20% DT Systems | Use Code: DTSocialMedia15 for 15% Final Rise Upland Gun Company - Other Partners: BPro Kennels United Field Trialers Association Upcoming Events Eukanuba Bird Dog Society - GDIY Links: Patreon | Instagram | Facebook | Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Travis Warren of Upchukar joins me to discuss a lot of different topics' Entry into chukar hunting Being useful and bringing something to the table Find the group with the same goals at the same level Getting the first hunting dog, Hazel Harper the Wirehair Working a younger dog in with your older dog Chukar Hunting 101 Water, elevation, rimrock, and a side of grass Ideal dog work for Chukar Dogs with tenderfeet and blowing pads Heat and elevation means you need more water Flushing strategy Chokes and shot size Himalayan Snowcock High altitude considerations -- Presented By: Standing Stone Supply | Use Code: GDIY to save 15% onX Hunt Maps | Use Code: GDIY20 to save 20% DT Systems | Use Code: DTSocialMedia15 for 15% Final Rise Upland Gun Company - Other Partners: BPro Kennels United Field Trialers Association Upcoming Events Eukanuba Bird Dog Society - GDIY Links: Patreon | Instagram | Facebook | Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode we discuss everything dog nutrition! Dr. Jill Cline of Royal Canin and Eukanuba joins me to cover this topic in a very down to earth and relatable fashion! "Dogs with jobs" Adjust the quantity or adjust the formula based on exercise? (75%-125% of the recommended daily amount rule) The body condition score (working dogs should score 3.5 to 4 in season) Body weight is still the best gauge for caloric needs "Anticipation" calorie burn Adding canned food can add more calories if more than 125% of the daily intake and theres not another formula available Floating vs Dry (Floating needs to be 3x the water to food ratio) Getting enough hydration Dental considerations How often should we feed? The post exercise nutritional window The dogs ability to learn based on their nutrition An allergy vs. an intolerence Grain free diets "Digestibility" Raw food and micronutrient considerations How to handle an upset stomach -- Presented By: Standing Stone Supply | Use Code: GDIY to save 15% onX Hunt Maps | Use Code: GDIY20 to save 20% DT Systems | Use Code: DTSocialMedia15 for 15% Final Rise Upland Gun Company - Other Partners: BPro Kennels United Field Trialers Association Upcoming Events Eukanuba Bird Dog Society - GDIY Links: Patreon | Instagram | Facebook | Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NAME: Colin Smith BREED: German Wirehair Pointers (2) LOCATION: Tappahannock, VA TARGETS: Woodcock, Bobwhites, Grouse FAVORITE EPISODES: Force Fetch Series 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! - Presented By: Standing Stone Supply [Use Code: GDIY to save 15%] onX Hunt Maps [Use Code: GDIY20 to save 20%] DT Systems [Use Code: DTSocialMedia15 for 15%] Final Rise Upland Gun Company BPro Kennels - Other Partners: Eukanuba // Bird Dog Society - GDIY Links: Patreon//Instagram//Facebook//Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jerry Havel, owner of Pineridge Grouse Camp and co-owner of Upland Gun Company, joins me to talk grouse dogs, mentorship, and places for upland fellowship! Fall is in the air! Simpler times vs the current technology and tools Trusting your dog in the woods Get out and walk with your pups! Expose them early! Still starts with genetics Learning on the first dog The value of group training such as a NAVHDA Chapter Jerry's command structure Hunt YOUR hunt and enjoy the romanticism First impressions on new grouse hunters Places for fellowship and mentorship Prefer a good fireside debate on dog breeds or shotguns more? Get your dogs in shape! “October, grouse, loyal beautiful bird dogs, bourbon, grouse guns, and good friends” what makes our life. No question about it. Octobers come as a jewel in life. Only once a year, to be savored and remembered. Come and go in the blink of our eye. It strikes me that I have few remaining and it’s important to value Octobers with good friends and good dogs. Can no longer say, “ well another one will come along next year." Email me your best grouse hunting or hunting camp story to win an Upland Gun Company hat and hoody as well as a Pineridge Grouse Camp hat! Send to [email protected]. -- YOUTUBE VIDEO: Why Do We Do Gun Fittings? -- Presented By: Standing Stone Supply [Use Code: GDIY to save 15%] onX Hunt Maps [Use Code: GDIY20 to save 20%] DT Systems [Use Code: DTSocialMedia15 for 15%] Final Rise Upland Gun Company BPro Kennels Other Partners: Eukanuba // Bird Dog Society GDIY Links: Patreon // Instagram // Facebook // Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jordan Wells and Sonny Piekarz join me to go deep into weeds with their new program "The Method". Foundations within the Smith Method Folks not understanding the dog training process Spend time with your dog The biggest disconnect in the Smith method? The home cycles into the chain gang and the chain gang cycles into the field Stack the wins to avoid frustration Getting the receptive mindset dog at the vehicle Getting the dog to follow the lead Balancing letting the dog making decisions and still enforcing boundaries The Whoa post and phasing it out? "Force Fetch" on the obstacle course Building the retrieve drive for a dog without any retrieve drive Entering the field with this foundation Maintenance and the "way of life" Silence and communicating in the dogs language Originally named THE MINDSET METHOD -- Presented By: Standing Stone Supply [Use Code: GDIY to save 15%] onX Hunt Maps [Use Code: GDIY20 to save 20%] DT Systems [Use Code: DTSocialMedia15 for 15%] Final Rise Upland Gun Company Other Partners: Eukanuba // Bird Dog Society GDIY Links: Patreon // Instagram // Facebook // Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices