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 people’s stories along with their mistakes, helps promote the idea that WE ALL STARTED AT THE SAME PLACE! -- Presented By: Standing Stone Supply "The perfect course for someone getting a new puppy!" DT Systems "Dog Tested. Dog Tough" North American Pudelpointer Society "More than just a breed club!" -- Other Partners: Eukanuba Ugly Dog Whiskey Bird Dog Society -- GDIY Links: Patreon (Extended Outro Subject: Thoughts on Puppy First "Hunts") Instagram Facebook Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 "generalist" hunter "The landscape is the same as 30 years ago..." <-- No. It's not. Public lands and individual state mandates/funding The constant cycle of quail habitat management The "Firebird?" The Quail symposium at Pheasant Fest on Friday at 1:00pm "Fest23" and "NAVHDA23" promo codes for complimentary tickets to Pheasant Fest on February 17th through the 19th. -- Presented By: Standing Stone Supply "The perfect course for someone getting a new puppy!" DT Systems "Dog Tested. Dog Tough" North American Pudelpointer Society "More than just a breed club!" -- Other Partners: Eukanuba Ugly Dog Whiskey Bird Dog Society -- GDIY Links: Patreon (Extended Outro Subject: The Importance of Tailgate & Daily Checks) Instagram Facebook Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 elements of gun fitting? How often should someone be refitted? Is eye dominance natural or created? The entire fitting process for Del Can all guns be altered to fit the owner? Shooting styles and methods What is so important about "16yds" when patterning? Choking out the nuance to become a better shooter The "best" gun for a newbie hunter DC Whitman Custom Gun Smithing Instagram Meet Del at the Upland Gun Company Booth at Pheasant Fest (Booth 1419) -- Presented By: Standing Stone Supply "The perfect course for someone getting a new puppy!" DT Systems "Dog Tested. Dog Tough" North American Pudelpointer Society "More than just a breed club!" -- Other Partners: Eukanuba Ugly Dog Whiskey Bird Dog Society -- GDIY Links: Patreon (Extended Outro Subject: Thoughts on Dog Power and Balance) Instagram Facebook Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Program Upcoming Webinar Series The Shed "Hunt" on 3/25 at Buckner Farms Gamelands in NC Pheasant Fest (Booth #541) "Hunt w/ Your Bird Dog" event with NCWC New hunters getting started -- Presented By: Standing Stone Supply "The perfect course for someone getting a new puppy!" DT Systems "Dog Tested. Dog Tough" North American Pudelpointer Society "More than just a breed club!" -- Other Partners: Eukanuba Ugly Dog Whiskey Bird Dog Society -- GDIY Links: Patreon (Extended Outro Subject: Thoughts on Puppy First "Hunts") Instagram Facebook Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 outlook as to whats really important when selecting the next pair of boots! Who are the Lathrop & Sons? Theres more to it than just a boot being comfortable The key element: Torsional Stability Rocker: The heel higher w/ toe spring Troubleshooting improper footwear to pain The "correct" fit The foot mapping process Maintenance and care for the boots A boot's "durability" The footbeds Footbeds in waders and rubber boots? -- Presented By: Standing Stone Supply "The perfect course for someone getting a new puppy!" DT Systems "Dog Tested. Dog Tough" North American Pudelpointer Society "More than just a breed club!" -- Other Partners: Eukanuba Ugly Dog Whiskey Bird Dog Society -- GDIY Links: Patreon (Extended Outro Subject: Thoughts on Puppy First "Hunts") Instagram Facebook Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 the program The types of dogs and breeds in the program The public perception of working dogs The Three Requirements= Medical, Nose, Environmental Creating the discriminating nose. Hard to get to but easy to find. Easy to get to but hard to find! Use of artificial scent Are bomb makers getting better and tougher? Subtlety and COBs (Change of Behaviors) -- Show References: AKC PATRIOTIC PUPPY PROGRAM Scent Training Tools --- Patreon and Partners: Support the Podcast: PATREON Gear: STANDING STONE SUPPLY Training Collars: DT SYSTEMS Whiskey: Ugly Dog Distillery Other GDIY LINKS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 numerous people’s stories along with their mistakes, helps promote the idea that WE ALL STARTED AT THE SAME PLACE! ---- Patreon and Partners: Support the Podcast: PATREON Gear: STANDING STONE SUPPLY Training Collars: DT SYSTEMS Whiskey: Ugly Dog Distillery Other GDIY LINKS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 breeding for hounds Every hound has its job/task Cold vs Hot Nose Strike vs Catch Dogs What is found at the end of the track? Dog and Lion encounters Eating the lion?! Considerations and tips if you want to go on a Lion hunt! --- Patreon and Partners: Support the Podcast: PATREON Gear: STANDING STONE SUPPLY Training Collars: DT SYSTEMS Whiskey: Ugly Dog Distillery Other GDIY LINKS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! <Use GDIY20 for 20% off!> 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 Pressure land? "Sensitive" dogs compared to "hard" dogs Is "pressure free" force fetch actually possible? Attrition and high repetitions Study all methods and stay hungry! We are all lucky to have the resources so accessible in the present world of dog training and hunting! --- Patreon Extended Outro: Discussing Bird and Gun intro for Quinn, the 5 month old English Setter! <Extended Outros Are Exclusively Found On Patreon> --- Patreon and Partners: Support the Podcast: PATREON Gear: STANDING STONE SUPPLY Training Collars: DT SYSTEMS Whiskey: Ugly Dog Distillery Other GDIY LINKS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 the BDS and GDIY partnership? What is BDS already planning and scheduling? Back to the basics State specific tasks and improvements -- Patreon and Partners: Support the Podcast: PATREON Gear: STANDING STONE SUPPLY Training Collars: DT SYSTEMS Whiskey: Ugly Dog Distillery Other GDIY LINKS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Training" Hot/Cold traveling Traveling with REALISTIC expectations --- Patreon and Partners: Support the Podcast: PATREON Gear: STANDING STONE SUPPLY Training Collars: DT SYSTEMS Whiskey: Ugly Dog Distillery Other GDIY LINKS --- Show References Govee Bluetooth Thermometer VitusVet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 requirements to hunt in general as well as to hunt with a dog 12 week hunter's education course The process to get the dog approved and certified German training days and points of emphasis The "Usability" test No E-collars! At All! Getting to actually hunt after passing the tests and requirements --- Patreon and Partners: Support the Podcast: PATREON Gear: STANDING STONE SUPPLY Training Collars: DT SYSTEMS Whiskey: Ugly Dog Distillery Other GDIY LINKS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 their mistakes, helps promote the idea that WE ALL STARTED AT THE SAME PLACE! ---- Patreon and Partners: Support the Podcast: PATREON Gear: STANDING STONE SUPPLY Training Collars: DT SYSTEMS Whiskey: Ugly Dog Distillery Other GDIY LINKS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 of E-collars "Barking" equals "stress." Barkboss collars are stress relievers! DT Launchers breakdown DT Bumpers breakdown --- DT Links: YOUTUBE INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK --- Patreon and Partners: Support the Podcast: PATREON Gear: STANDING STONE SUPPLY Training Collars: DT SYSTEMS Whiskey: Ugly Dog Distillery Other GDIY LINKS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 "strike" dog? Preparing for worst case scenarios Setting up realistic training scenarios Be intentionally versatile with your training "Collar conditioning" Training with the E-collar E-collar DEPENDENCY -- Show References: STEP BY STEP DOG TRAINING (Promo Code: XMAS22 for 20% now until New Years. Promo Code: GDIY10 for 10%) DT E-collars -- Patreon and Partners: Support the Podcast: PATREON Gear: STANDING STONE SUPPLY Training Collars: DT SYSTEMS Whiskey: Ugly Dog Distillery Other GDIY LINKS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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’s stories along with their mistakes, helps promote the idea that WE ALL STARTED AT THE SAME PLACE! ---- Patreon and Partners: Support the Podcast: PATREON Gear: STANDING STONE SUPPLY Training Collars: DT SYSTEMS Whiskey: Ugly Dog Distillery Other GDIY LINKS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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? "Long distance" points Are they worth traveling to go hunt? How are they on the table? Episode 120: Snipe and Rail --- Patreon and Partners: Support the Podcast: PATREON Gear: STANDING STONE SUPPLY Training Collars: DT SYSTEMS Whiskey: Ugly Dog Distillery Other GDIY LINKS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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? Offseason activities Building the bond! Public Land opportunities BDS Chapters -- Show References: BDS Instagram: @birddogsociety BDS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085132656665 BDS Website: www.birddogsociety.org GDIYves Episode w/ Terry Ann --- Patreon and Partners: Support the Podcast: PATREON Gear: STANDING STONE SUPPLY Training Collars: DT SYSTEMS Whiskey: Ugly Dog Distillery Other GDIY LINKS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 grass. Good or Bad? CRP breakdown What do "Good Winters" and "Good Springs" for birds actually mean? The different types of cover: Loafing, Thermal, and Escape Types of plants to hone in on to be more successful on birds Blakes hunting approach --- Patreon and Partners: Support the Podcast: PATREON Gear: STANDING STONE SUPPLY Training Collars: DT SYSTEMS Whiskey: Ugly Dog Distillery Other GDIY LINKS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 a "hunt" Gun intro for a police dog? How does a trained up K9 dog range in the field? Not only figuring out how to train a hunting dog but how to actually hunt as well Working on steadiness and honoring retrieves --- Patreon and Partners: Support the Podcast: PATREON Gear: STANDING STONE SUPPLY Training Collars: DT SYSTEMS Whiskey: Ugly Dog Distillery Other GDIY LINKS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 numerous people’s stories along with their mistakes, helps promote the idea that WE ALL STARTED AT THE SAME PLACE! ---- Support the Podcast: PATREON Gear: STANDING STONE SUPPLY Training Collars: DT SYSTEMS Whiskey: Ugly Dog Distillery ---- GDIY LINKS ---- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 purpose Social interaction or social exposure? Types of Aggression Types of Drives Creating social neutrality w/ PROPER socialization Pick a training method and stick to it Body language and cues previewing aggressive tension building Keep the dogs MOVING Being proactive and decompressing with crate training 5 Steps of escalation How to handle a fight in progress Littermate syndrome and other potential causes of aggressive tendencies --- Patreon and Partners: Support the Podcast: PATREON Gear: STANDING STONE SUPPLY Training Collars: DT SYSTEMS Whiskey: Ugly Dog Distillery Other GDIY LINKS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 for the '22 Invitational Using "versatile" dogs Mentally preparing for the Invitational Test Going all the way back to Scout's foundation of steadiness Training backing with bumpers?! Baby stepping all the way to a dog that backs! Diversify the training with new places and new dogs Keeping it fun, real, and fresh What its like working year around and still come up just short The day of the test and lessons learned Any regrets after "failing?" Episode References: 91 Backing and Honoring 124 Backing Dummies --- Patreon and Partners: Support the Podcast: PATREON Gear: STANDING STONE SUPPLY Training Collars: DT SYSTEMS Whiskey: Ugly Dog Distillery Other GDIY LINKS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 people’s stories along with their mistakes, helps promote the idea that WE ALL STARTED AT THE SAME PLACE! ---- Support the Podcast: PATREON Gear: STANDING STONE SUPPLY Training Collars: DT SYSTEMS Whiskey: Ugly Dog Distillery ---- GDIY LINKS ---- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 house Teething! <Especially around young kids> When does "training" start? Fun "retrieves" into the Cato board Building a retrieve for a pup that may not have a desire to retrieve Encouraging enthusiasm Birds TOO EARLY Gun intro tips Focusing on what you're actually training at any given time --- Patreon and Partners: Support the Podcast: PATREON Gear: STANDING STONE SUPPLY Training Collars: DT SYSTEMS Whiskey: Ugly Dog Distillery Other GDIY LINKS --- Episode References: Griz Cato Steadiness Videos Ep. 146 Know Your Place! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we step out of the U.S. and step into the Palearctic region of Sweden to discuss completely foreign Grouse species! Miguel Canaverde and Kevin Erdvig of Project Upland join me to discuss these new birds and their recent trip together. Establishing a love for bird hunting in Portugal and moving to Sweden First impressions of Bracco Italianos What birds are available to hunt? (Spoiler: quite a few!) The Capercallie Grouse, Black Grouse, Willow Ptarmigan/Grouse, Hazel Grouse all in North Sweden Birds found in mature pine/spruce forests Capercallie are super territorial Black Grouse being similar to Ruffed Grouse How is the dog work on these birds? The overall hunting culture in Sweden Hunting opportunities in Sweden for foreigners How do these species stack up in the kitchen? --- Patreon and Partners: Support the Podcast: PATREON Gear: STANDING STONE SUPPLY Training Collars: DT SYSTEMS Whiskey: Ugly Dog Distillery Other GDIY LINKS ---- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've got a fun long one for ya this week! My buddy Jacob of The Southern Outdoorsmen joins me to breakdown the Montana trip we recently experienced. Harold also joins me in the outro to discuss a few highlights or topics that were missed or needed a little more attention! Goals and targets going into the trip The truck setup and travel plans A quick detour in SD on the way up Having a strategy on your walks and setting up for success Hunting with confidence HUN dog it yourself <Hungarian Partridge> Sharptail Grouse are EVERYWHERE Use the gun you're comfortable with! Lucy tracking the bomber Blown foot pads A pups first wild bird sequence! Sage Grouse!!! Tips for the first timer going out on a trip Any special gear taken/used throughout the trip The meat supply ---- Episode Gear References: Tuff Foot DT Bark Boss Dog Hunting Vest Ruffwear Boots (Called Tuffwear in the episode) Govee Temperature/Humidity Monitors ---- Patreon and Partners: Support the Podcast: PATREON Gear: STANDING STONE SUPPLY Training Collars: DT SYSTEMS Events: Kamo, Inc. Burt County Bird Bounty Whiskey: Ugly Dog Distillery Other GDIY LINKS ---- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NAME: Mitchell Conely BREED: Golden Retriever and Weimeraner LOCATION: Brown City, MI TARGETS: Pheasant, Grouse, Woodcock ORGs: NAVHDA FAVORITE EPISODES: Jim Sorenson Series (Episodes 152-154) and Episode 132: Handling 101 w/ Bob Owens of Lone Duck. ____ 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! ---- Support the Podcast: PATREON Gear: STANDING STONE SUPPLY Training Collars: DT SYSTEMS Whiskey: Ugly Dog Distillery ---- GDIY LINKS ---- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob Downy of Annamaet joins me to discuss the importance of proper nutrition and why supplements may be something you should consider for your hunting partner! Bird dogs and Beagles into rescue sled dogs How similar sled dogs can be to hunting dogs The 3 Principles: Protein, Fat, and Carbs Grain Free VS Grain Inclusive What is "Ash" and why is in my dog's food? Should we change formulas throughout the year? Can we go too high on vitamins? Raw food diet and balancing the vitamins and minerals Supplements for Joints, Gut, Protein, and Recovery Should we feed our dogs before hunting? (Spoiler= NO!) Weigh your dogs often! Why do we need all of this when old timers had 15yr old bird dogs off just boiled potatos? ---- Support the Podcast: PATREON Gear: STANDING STONE SUPPLY Training Collars: DT SYSTEMS Events: Kamo, Inc. Burt County Bird Bounty Whiskey: Ugly Dog Distillery ---- GDIY LINKS ---- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Camille Rice of Timberdoodle Weims joins us to discuss everything about the Grey Ghost! History of the Weimaraner The ups and downs of the breed popularity Horse breeding into dog breeding Breeding field dogs matched with show dogs Breed characteristics Are Weimaraners "soft?" What is "soft?" Imports and Longhairs and Blues Starting to train your Weim Blood trailing Guiding at the preserves and wild birds Other episode referenced in discussion: 77. Picking the Right Breed w/ Craig Koshyk ---- Support the Podcast: PATREON Gear: STANDING STONE SUPPLY Training Collars: DT SYSTEMS Events: Kamo, Inc. Burt County Bird Bounty Whiskey: Ugly Dog Distillery ---- GDIY LINKS ---- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NAME: Josh Tatman BREED: Husky/German Shepherd and Deutsch Langhaar LOCATION: Sheridan, WY TARGETS: Waterfowl and all Upland Birds in WY FAVORITE EPISODES: The Ruffed Grouse 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! ---- Support the Podcast: PATREON Gear: STANDING STONE SUPPLY Training Collars: DT SYSTEMS Events: Kamo, Inc. Burt County Bird Bounty Whiskey: Ugly Dog Distillery ---- GDIY LINKS ---- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nate Akey joins me to discuss his recent first time experience breeding and whelping pups! The Great Lakes to the Pacific Northwest Ruffed Grouse to Chukar Labradors to GSPs Tikka the German Shorthaired Pointer and her journey The Goose that wasn't invited to the NAVHDA Invitational Deciding to breed for the first time Matching strengths and weaknesses with the pairing Mindset after the "stick turned positive" Whelping and its challenges Suggested tools and emergency preparation Tails & dew claws Working with the right vet The puppy buyer search Setting prices and requirements on the very first litter ---- Support the Podcast: PATREON Gear: STANDING STONE SUPPLY Training Collars: DT SYSTEMS Events: Kamo, Inc. Burt County Bird Bounty Whiskey: Ugly Dog Distillery ---- GDIY LINKS ---- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week is all about breed clubs and, more specifically, Pudelpointers with the Alycia Baird of the North American Pudelpointer Society (NAPS). Big game hunting in Oregon getting into Pudelpointers Introduced to Pudelpointers by Bodo General characteristics of the breed Short history of the breed The forming of NAPS and the vision Every vote counts! The Breeders Program Live events and MORE community! Breeder Requirements Physical attributes Testing Requirements ---- Support the Podcast: PATREON Gear: STANDING STONE SUPPLY Training Collars: DT SYSTEMS Events: Kamo, Inc. Burt County Bird Bounty Whiskey: Ugly Dog Distillery ---- GDIY LINKS ---- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We close out the Ruffed Grouse Society series round table style with Nick Biemiller and Ben Jones of RGS/AWS but also Michael McCord, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) Small Game Coordinator. We put a book end on the series with a discussion all about Silviculture! What is Silviculture? A forest is NOT a monoculture crop! "Demand per acre is rising and more difficult than ever to manage" Public and private land management diversity Silviculture not only "grows trees" but also manages/controls invasive and undesirable species "Herbicide" is not always a bad word Grouse + Acorns Shelterwood Cuts or Clear Cuts? Not all trees are created equal Climate control and how early successional forests help Series Wrap Up ---- GDIY PATREON GDIY SHOP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we close out Jim Sorenson's story of chasing the Upland Slam! Ruffed Grouse Chukar Blue Grouse Spruce Grouse Sage Grouse Upland Slam Taxidermy Woodock Willow Ptarmigan Rock Ptarmigan Whitetail Ptarmigan Snipe and Rail being left out?? Closing out Bella (the 3rd dog!) The best and worst "behaved" birds for the dogs? Best and worst tasting birds? The most and least fun birds to chase? ---- PATREON & GDIY LINKS STANDING STONE SUPPLY DT SYSTEMS Kamo, Inc. Burt County Bird Bounty Ugly Dog Distillery ---- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a small segment of the monthly Patreon Exclusive episode done with Nick Larson of The Birdshot Podcast. These monthly bonus episodes provide both of us an opportunity to discuss a wide array of topics and go into more stories/details that we typically dont get a chance to on our regular episodes. If you enjoy then please consider supporting either podcast on Patreon! The full video recording is live now on the GDIY PATREON page! ---- GDIY Links Standing Stone Supply ---- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we continue Jim Sorenson's story of chasing the Upland Slam! Where did the journey even start? Does a hunting journal help with being a better hunter? Hungarian Partridge (Huns) and Sharptail Grouse (Sharps) Prairie Chickens Pheasant Bobwhite Quail Mountain Quail Valley Quail Mearns Quail Gambel Quail Scale Quail ---- Be sure to hit the subscribe button so you dont miss the next part with Jim continuing to break down the entire list of birds on the Upland Slam. Bird by bird.... ---- PATREON & GDIY LINKS STANDING STONE SUPPLY DT SYSTEMS Kamo, Inc. Burt County Bird Bounty Ugly Dog Distillery ---- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NAME: Logan Weiss BREED: German Wirehair Pointer and Small Munsterlander LOCATION: St. Paul, MN TARGETS: Grouse, Woodcock, Pheasant, Quail, Sharptail ORGs: NAVHDA FAVORITE EPISODES: 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’s stories along with their mistakes, helps promote the idea that WE ALL STARTED AT THE SAME PLACE! ----- GDIY PATREON GDIY SHOP STANDING STONE SUPPLY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we start Jim Sorenson's story of chasing the Upland Slam. Accomplishing the task himself wasnt enough though as he had to accomplish it by dog! From Vizslas to German Shorthair Pointers Pheasants with Pointing dogs or Flushing dogs? What is the Upland Slam? Learning curves and preparing for the Upland Slam Starting all the way from Zero! No previous birds counted Hunting standards and requirements The slam BY dog and not just handler! ---- Be sure to hit the subscribe button so you dont miss the next part with Jim beginning to break down the entire list of birds on the Upland Slam. Bird by bird.... ---- PATREON GDIY LINKS STANDING STONE SUPPLY ---- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are joined by Keith Marcott of To The Point Outfitters to close out our discussion on getting out of your comfort zone and seeing whats just over the next rise with your dogs! Perhaps its time to go after a new experience or, at the very least, a new bird species! What is the Upland Slam? What is the minimum level of dog work necessary? Giving your dog the benefit of the doubt on new birds and areas! The "Odyssey Trip" Flying your dog on a plane for a hunting trip Traveling w/ dogs on the road Be READY to go at anytime! ----- PATREON GDIY SHOP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are joined by Keith Marcott of To The Point Outfitters to discuss getting out of your comfort zone and seeing whats just over the next rise with your dogs! Perhaps its time to go after a new experience or, at the very least, a new bird species! A wanna be Mountain Man from New York turned into a bird hunter living in Wyoming! Dogs WITH tails or WITHOUT tails? Favorite birds to hunt? Least favorite birds to hunt? Are Chukar or Ruffed Grouse the real "king?" What is the real appeal to traveling to go hunt? Not enough dog power? Other factors when planning for your trip? How do you even begin to pick your destination? Books and literature leading to adventures. Poor pheasant take a beating.... Start with the question "Why do you want to go?" ----- PATREON GDIY SHOP ----- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are joined again by Nick Biemiller, Southern Appalachian Forest Conservation Director of the Ruffed Grouse Society, but accompanying him this episode is Ben Jones, president of RGS and AWS. This episode we discuss everything involving chapter involvement. RGS is a member supported organization. What does that mean? Changing from "event centric" to more of a sustainable model How have the new forester positions worked out for RGS? The changes have brought monetary success but what about the membership base engagement? Engagement coordinators New in person events and ideas by chapters Local chapters still funding local projects! ----- GDIY PATREON GDIY SHOP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Funke of the Versatile Hunting Dog Federation joins me this week to highlight an additional option when it comes to training and testing your dog! How did the VHDF start? The VHDF scoring and judging system No prizes or awards?!? Who can participate? Levels of testing (Hunting Aptitude, Advanced Hunting Aptitude, and Performance Evaluation) "Natural Ability" VS "Trained" subjects Blood tracking testing! "Search behind duck" Confirmation/structure evaluation Testing on wild birds ---- GDIY PATREON GDIY SHOP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Name: Jacob Bliss Breed: German Shorthair Pointer (GSP) Location: Nashville, TN Targets: Quail, Woodcock Orgs: NAVHDA Favorite Episodes: Episode 101. Trackin Yet? _____ 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! ----- GDIY PATREON GDIY SHOP ----- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week you'll hear a fun conversation we had with Standing Stone Kennels, Jacob Myers of The Southern Outdoorsman, and Charles Coulter of Honor Point Kennels. We covered a lot of ground on this one but the highlights include: History of Standing Stone. Real people training real dogs. Being at the starting gate Common hurdles and challenges for new people Find your "someone" The three priorities Video your sessions! TIMING Training session lengths Maintaining the standard Everything is genetic Breeding disqualifications ----- GDIY PATREON GDIY SHOP ------ Show Mention Links: Standing Stone Supply Standing Stone Podcast Episode 113. Breeding Dogs- The Nitty Gritty w/ Fred Rice Standing Stone Youtube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matty Rawlison of Heritage Gun Dogs joins us this week to discuss everything in working a field whether you have a flushing dog or a pointing dog. Taining flushers for trials and pointers for the hunter. Guiding from MT to AZ "WILD bird dogs" Difference in trial flushers and "WBDs" Pointers vs Flushers Matching species and cover to each type of dog Preference to hunt when the leaves are still up or down? Ranging TOO CLOSE. Causes and solutions Ranging TOO FAR. Causes and solutions Too many pigoens for pointers! Approaching dogs on point! Hunting at the ready with the flusher! ____ PATREON LINKS ____ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jordan Horak of Cato Outdoors comes on and discusses everything place boards including how to use them! We aren't limited to just place boards though. We go down a number of rabbit holes on training in this one! Is it a "place board" or a "platform?" What exactly is a place board and how do you use it? Why does elevation matter? Introducing a puppy to a board. A good handoff. Marking behaviors Avoidance and PERCEIVED pressure. Foundational training with place boards Simple, Short, Sterile Offered behaviors Get creative and be intentional! ----- PATREON GDIY LINKS ----- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Name: Sean Ewaldt Breed: Pudelpointer Location: Minnesota Targets: Grouse, Woodcock, Pheasant Orgs: NAVHDA Method: n/a Favorite: The hound and non bird dog 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! ----- GDIY LINKS PATREON ----- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week is all about flushing dogs and English Cocker Spaniels! Jay Lowry of Ryglen Gun Dogs joins us to talk all about his UK Engler Cocker operation. Passion along with others help lead to success Wilde Rose Kennels w/ Mike Stewart in Memphis, TN to rabbit hunting in England with Ian Openshaw Importing dogs Cockers in the field= MAGIC Early development & obedience standards First month 3s= recall, kennel, and bathroom Tools and goals to training a flushing dog Learn how to learn with steadiness and place boards Willing to learn new things and adjust Range ----- PATREON GUN DOG IT YOURSELF RYGLEN GUN DOGS ----- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are joined by the Wapenskis this week to talk about what its like getting into, training with, and hunting alongside your spouse! Joe and Jennifer Wapenski (of Project Upland and cohost of the Hunting Dog Confidential Podcast ) have an interesting story in not only how they came to the gun dog world but how its impacted their lives ever since! Working dogs with an actual job Waterfowl into upland hunting The hunt for the right breed and breeder Enter the Deutsch Langhaar The differences between the Deutsch Langhaar and a German Longhaired Pointer (HDC Episode #32 for more on this) The value of learning by just observing. RULE: "Birds are out, mouths are shut!" Hunting in Washington State Fall trips and plans Joe's pigeons ----- PATREON GDIY LINKS ----- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices