Lone Duck’s Gun Dog Chronicles

Today we sit down with our good friend, Kevin Cheff, The Retriever Coach. If you haven't heard our previous shows with Kevin, then do your dog a favor and listen them... then come back to this episode. Anytime Kevin joins the show, we always have extremely detailed conversations about dog training, dog psychology, coaching handlers and more. Well, today is no different. Here's a few highlights from the show: Building a young retriever into a team player Choosing puppies Noise and composure issues and how Kevin deals with them. In this part of the discussion, we reference a previous episode with our friend, Randy Bohn. Setting and holding boundaries with dogs Proper physical corrections Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Use Promo Code | LDGD15 to save 15% on Marshwear Clothing Use Promo Code | LD10 to save 10% on Trulock Chokes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin sits down to catch up with Bob and Blaine to chat about the latest excitement during Bob's winter training trip. Every year, Bob moves his whole operation south for a few months because it's too cold and snowy to properly work tons of dogs each day. As you can imagine, he gets into a little fun when he's down there working. Plus, we're having puppies! Here's a few highlights from the show: Bob and Blaine learn to trap muskrats and Kevin doesn't know music Updates from Bob's winter training trip: what he is working on, why and how you can do it, too Puppy Update! Advice for training dogs in heat or while they're newly pregnant Prerequisites for handling dogs on water Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Use Promo Code | LDGD15 to save 15% on Marshwear Clothing Use Promo Code | LD10 to save 10% on Trulock Chokes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back with good quick hitter..... often times, we hear buddies mentioning "they have a real special dog and should breed it." Well, we aren't here to argue whether or not your dog is special but you SHOULD think about a few things before committing to something very serious like breeding a dog. Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Use Promo Code | LDGD15 to save 15% on Marshwear Clothing Use Promo Code | LD10 to save 10% on Trulock Chokes Lone Duck's Gun Dog Chronicles is presented by onX Hunt, Purina Pro Plan, Gunner Kennels, DT Systems and Kent Cartridge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we chat with our good friends from First Lite about all things related to dog food and properly fueling your dog. Here's a few highlights from the show: How much to feed puppies and what kind of kibble? What do you look for in your dog feed for a mature hunting dog? How often should you feed a puppy vs a house dog vs a working dog? Why do people "float" their dog food? Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Use Promo Code | LDGD15 to save 15% on Marshwear Clothing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've NEVER done this before! Today, we are sharing a podcast we recorded a ways back with our good friend, Barton Ramsey, from Southern Oak Kennels and The Lab Podcast. Here's a few highlights from the show: Running a business during covid and how dog behavior and dog training adjusted Genetics: how the demeanor of a dog translates to tests, trials, the hunting blind and the house. We do a brief overview of British trials and how they differ from ones here in the US "Ferrari dogs" vs "minivan dogs" and producing the type of dog you want to have yourself Dogs handling pressure and what that means Compulsion training and force fetch Having a steady dog and what that means for the hunting blind. Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Use Promo Code | LDGD15 to save 15% on Marshwear Clothing Use Promo Code | BS10 to save 10% on Trulock Chokes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of Lone D's Gun Dog Chronicles, we chat with our good friend, Marie Madaras, from Silver Lion Kennels in NH. If you thought Bob's hunting trip out west was interesting, then saddle up for this one. Marie started her hunting season on the east coast in New Hampshire and then went north to chase grouse in Maine where she was mentoring students and running her dogs. Then she went west to the prairies with a group of women and their dogs and holy smokes, they got on some birds. If you haven't done it, it's always tough to load up and point your truck west in search of birds-- for tons of reasons. It's even more difficult to be successful with it; wellllllll Marie was. You know what you need for Christmas? Some time on our patreon to get 1:1 coaching for you & your dog, talk DIRECTLY with Bob and join our happy hour hang outs. You can meet other training buddies you didn't know were in your area, trade a few stories and just kick back. Need some training gear or want to support the Lone D? Check out our website for anything you need like heavy duty collars, easy leads for obedience, bumpers, shirts, hats and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight we have the absolute pleasure of trading a few stories with our buddy and fantastic hunting & fly fishing guide, Joe Heusinger from Covert Creek Outfitters. If you like hunting with your dog, weathered shotguns and bird hunting stories from the ol' days by some of the outdoor writing greats... then this show is for you. Joe is an extremely hard working hunting guide and travels every day searching for birds, whether its a guiding day or not. He is super knowledgeable about the history of chasing birds in some nostalgic areas to any ruffed grouse hunter and his dogs are second to none. If you'd like to have yourself a real good time chasing birds through rock wall-lined covers you've read about in Field n Stream... then give him a shout here. Check out our patreon to get 1:1 coaching, talk directly with Bob and join our happy hour hang outs. Need some training gear or want to support the Lone D? Check out our website for anything you need! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back for another good show. Tonight, Bob and Kevin sit down to recap Bob's most recent hunting roadtrip out west. Bob traveled from NY to Wisconsin for some grousing around and had the pleasure of hanging with our buddy, Ben, from onX. Then he went and hunted with Nick Larson from the Birdshot Podcast. What a treat to spend time with each of these guys and watch their dogs work some cover. Then Bob went even further west to look for ducks with a group of friends. What a lucky son of a gun, right? Check out our patreon to get 1:1 coaching, talk directly with Bob and join our happy hour hang outs. Need some training gear or want to support the Lone D? Check out our website for anything you need! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we had the pleasure of hanging out with Will Newell from Project Upland. We kick off the show hearing about how Will got into hunting as a young man and how impactful dogs have been on his life. We transition into some discussion about Project Upland, their projects they're working on and SEWE, which we've spoken about before on Lone Duck. One of the coolest parts of our conversation with Will is when we discuss the trial Bob is helping to judge down in South Carolina called St. Hubert's Field Trial at H. Cooper Black. If you run bird dogs or if you love hunting, then you should check it out! A big shout out to Will for jumping on our show and sharing a few laughs. Do yourself a favor and follow all the awesome work Project Upland is doing and tell Will we sent ya. Check out our patreon to get 1:1 coaching, talk directly with Bob and join our happy hour hang outs. Need some training gear or want to support the Lone D? Check out our website for anything you need! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's mini episode is from our chat with good friends Cody and Michael at First Lite. In this show, Michael asks about spaying and neutering dogs and what Bob thinks. It's important to note that this is not a vet's opinion but it's good info to consider if you're looking to do the best for your dog. *Fun fact: this was the first "7 minutes" we did! The holidays are coming up and your spouse doesn't know what to get you. Well, tell them you want some pro tips and tricks from uncle bob through patreon. Check out our patreon to get 1:1 coaching, talk directly with Bob and join our happy hour hang outs. Need some training gear or want to support the Lone D? Check out our website for anything you need! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back for another good ol' time with Uncle Bob. Today's quick hitter is from our friend, Jeff Coats, from Pitboss Waterfowl (check him out on instagram and youtube!). Jeff is a great trainer hunting guide and is asking Bob and Michael Demmer about bugging and getting your dog to have a nice, straight line on water blinds. Listen in for a few good tips. Check out our patreon to get 1:1 coaching, talk directly with Bob and join our happy hour hang outs. Need some training gear or want to support the Lone D? Check out our website for anything you need! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show, we chat with our good buddy, Michael Demmer, about training dogs with a purpose: hunting, training or ...... both? Check out our patreon to get 1:1 coaching, talk directly with Bob and join our happy hour hang outs. Need some training gear or want to support the Lone D? Check out our website for anything you need! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show, Bob and Kevin sit down over a beer to discuss the 2024 hunting season. You might be thinking "it just started, how have you had two hunting trips already... who has time for this?" Bob somehow does and what a son of a gun. Bob, Nick, Huey and the Setter girls put some miles in looking for grouse up here in NY for a weekend. Bob talks through his weekend hunts, meeting some cool new people, marking new spots on the ol' onX map, training his Setter pup and a whole lot more. Then we dig into Bob's quick trip for a three day hunt in Canada for ducks and geese and a little bonus hike for upland birds, too. Bob and the group he went with saw so many birds each day it'd be hard to believe if there weren't pictures. This is an awesome episode, enjoy. Check out our patreon to get 1:1 coaching, talk directly with Bob and join our happy hour hang outs. Need some training gear or want to support the Lone D? Check out our website for anything you need! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What a treat. Today we had Michael Demmer back on the show AND he was in person. If you haven't heard the first episode with him, please check out episode 181. We get into all sorts of great dog training conversations as we talk through SRS and field trials and raising dogs to be excellent. We then jump into some good Q&A from patreon friends and discuss the following: raising puppies to be great field trial dogs, building successful dogs, quality training vs quantity, corrections during popping, how dog training evolves, poison birds and KRD drills and when and how Michael prepares for The Grand and what his set ups are like. Check out our patreon to get 1:1 coaching, talk directly with Bob and join our happy hour hang outs. Need some training gear or want to support the Lone D? Check out our website for anything you need! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we have the pleasure of chatting with our good friend, Blake Haddock, from Feather Point Retrievers. We kick off the show chatting about Blake's background and how he grew up farming and working with horses and setters. He got his first lab as a little kid when he got real serious about duck hunting. As for most of us, once you get bit by the duck hunting bug, you move quickly onto the part where you need a dog... especially for dog people. We talk a lot about how Blake got working with pointing labs, how they are unique, how they are similar to Bob's dogs, what kind of training is involved and we answer any question you might have about pointing labs. We also get to hear about Blake's awesome hunting plans for the season and boy, it is gonna be great. Check out our patreon to get 1:1 coaching, talk directly with Bob and join our happy hour hang outs. Need some training gear or want to support the Lone D? Check out our website for anything you need! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For this week, we chat with Luke Cour and hear how he calms his nerves before a competition. Pro tip: dogs can feel your nerves so if you can get a routine that calms you, it'll help your dog, too. Check out our patreon to get 1:1 coaching, talk directly with Bob and join our happy hour hang outs. Need some training gear or want to support the Lone D? Check out our website for anything you need! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You ever wonder what a summer would be like if you spent it training dogs at Lone Duck HQ? Well, welcome to the summer of George! Bob, Blaine and Kevin sit down to discuss Blaine's (almost) two months at Bob's house this summer. Dogs were trained, tests and trials were run, pools were floated and fish were caught. Then we talk about some dove hunting and how Blaine manages his dove field, how he works his dogs for doves, some tips and tricks, working dogs in heat, eating birds, marking doves during the chaos of a hunt, etc. and then we talk deer. Blaine has a couple goodies on his property right now and we talked with him about his longbow and his highs and lows of last year and how he is working toward higher highs and less lows. Here's a link to the book they are referring to at the end of the show. Check out our patreon to get 1:1 coaching, talk directly with Bob and join our happy hour hang outs. Need some training gear or want to support the Lone D? Check out our website for anything you need! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to another 7 minutes with Uncle Bob. Tonight we have the pleasure of speaking with Luke Cour and he walks us through how he fixes a loopy sit. Pro tip: bring some running shoes. Check out our patreon to get 1:1 coaching, talk directly with Bob and join our happy hour hang outs. Need some training gear or want to support the Lone D? Check out our website for anything you need! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For today's show, we have the pleasure of hanging out with Scott from Trulock Chokes. We kick off the show hearing about Scott's family business and how they got started in the outdoor industry. You'll quickly find that Scott is the real deal and knows a thing or two about hunting, fishing and especially, choke tubes. We get pretty deep with Scott in regards to how and why his chokes are unique, what he looks for in choke tubes, what he recommends for people to do when they get a new gun, etc. One of the most important things Scott suggests is to pattern the gun, choke and shell of choice at the rough distance you plan to shoot game. It sounds simple but ask yourself... have you done this recently? There's a ton of science that goes into making quality chokes for your guns and Trulock Chokes helps break it down on their youtube channel, which you can check out here. With thousands of variations of chokes, I'd bet there's something for you and your gun. It's worth looking into. Treat yourself. Check out our patreon to get 1:1 coaching, talk directly with Bob and join our happy hour hang outs. Need some training gear or want to support the Lone D? Check out our website for anything you need! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we had a great conversation with our friend, Karl Gunzer, from Purina. Before working for Purina, Karl worked with some of the most well-known dog trainers in the country and competed at the national level. Karl shares how he got into the training game, how he worked his way into Field Trials and some of the most memorable dogs he has worked with over the years. After the retriever game, Karl began working for Purina and also got into running cattle dogs. We talk a lot about the crossover between training retrievers and stock dogs and Karl shares a lot of insights. It's always great to chat with people who work dogs and have such an interesting perspective on training animals. Karl and the rest of the folks at Purina are working hard to support our industry, the events and the dogs and for that, I think we owe them some gratitude. Check out our patreon to get 1:1 coaching, talk directly with Bob and join our happy hour hang outs. Need some training gear or want to support the Lone D? Check out our website for anything you need! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a special episode because we get to chat with our good buddy, Luke Cour, from Cour's Retrievers. Luke is an absolute workhorse and knows a thing or two about training hunting dogs. Bob and Blaine kick off the show learning about how Luke got into hunting alongside bird dogs as a young guy and then got his first retriever. We also hear how he started working as a trainer (which is a question we get asked all the time... "well, how does someone get into this business?"). Then we get to hear about some of the special dogs Luke has worked with and issues he works through like poison birds and retired birds. We talk a lot about specific drills and how and when to use them (wagon wheels, 5 leg lining drills, etc.). We talk a lot about Hunt Tests and Field Trials and how he moved from one to the other and then onto the SRS. This is when we really dive in deep with the training work. We discuss using birds and plastic bumpers, when to use flyers, getting dogs comfortable with tricky things for the SRS and a lot more. Settle in, this is a good chat with tons of dog training information. If you're interested, check out what Luke is doing and tell him we sent ya. Cheers. Check out our patreon to get 1:1 coaching, talk directly with Bob and join our happy hour hang outs. Need some training gear or want to support the Lone D? Check out our website for anything you need and even stuff you don't need but totally just want. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to another short show. This questions is from a patreon friend, James. Sometimes dogs lose momentum when they come back from a retrieve and are getting lined up for another one (a memory bird). Well, let's chat about it confidence, marking and discipline. Check out our patreon to get 1:1 coaching, talk directly with Bob and join our happy hour hang outs. Need some training gear or want to support the Lone D? Check out our website for anything you need and even stuff you don't need but totally just want. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we had the absolute pleasure of hanging out with our buddy, Rustin Morgan, from Dry Creek Outfitters. If you haven't heard of them, you're missing out. We kick off the show with Blaine introducing Rustin and we hear how Rustin got into hunting and how he started his business with a relentless work ethic. Then we get talking a little about how they've worked together and how Rustin got his first dog (a boykin!). Blaine spent a ton of time choosing a litter and training the right dog to make sure Rustin got the ideal truck buddy and guide dog and let me tell you, Guy is exactly that. We chat with Rustin about Guy's first hunting season and hear the good, the unexpected and his workout routine for the dog that includes a pool and dumbbells.... it'll make sense when you listen. It was great to speak with Rustin and talk business. It's always inspiring to spend time with driven people who share common interests like dogs, bird hunting, entrepreneurship and working hard. If you're interested in having one of the coolest hunts ever, then you should give Rustin a call. Cheers. Check out our patreon to get 1:1 coaching, talk directly with Bob and join our happy hour hang outs. Need some training gear or want to support the Lone D? Check out our website for anything you need and even stuff you don't need but totally just want. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back for another short show. Boy, have we had a lot of experience working dogs in cold weather, busting ice and using all sorts of different neoprene vests. Well, let's chat about hunting dogs in cold weather, vests, do's and don'ts, etc. Check out our patreon to get 1:1 coaching, talk directly with Bob and join our happy hour hang outs. Need some training gear or want to support the Lone D? Check out our website for anything you need and even stuff you don't need but totally just want. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the Lone Stone Podcast. We had the pleasure of having Ethan and Kat from Standing Stone Kennels at the kennel for a few days of videos, dog training, puppy time and our annual summer seminar. Boy, it was an awesome week. On this episode, we chat about the few litters of puppies we had and shed light on what breeding dogs can really be like. We also talk about the dog training seminar, summer plans and good news... we'll be doing the next Lone Stone seminar out in Kansas! Check out our patreon to get 1:1 coaching, talk directly with Bob and join our happy hour hang outs. Need some training gear or want to support the Lone D? Check out our website for anything you need and even stuff you don't need but totally just want. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's episode is extra special because we have our buddy, Luke Moore, from Gunner joining us and we also have Blaine live and in person. We kick off the show learning about Luke and how he got started chasing birds alongside a dog when he was just a boy. Like many people, Luke had the pleasure of growing up in a home where hunting with a dog was a central part of life. Currently, Luke has an older dog, Goose, who he grew up alongside and trained. Luke and Blaine trade a few hunting stories and talk about when their dogs had lightbulb moments and just "got it." Then we jump into Luke's new dog, Dex, and hear about the training and how he is working him through each stage toward being his family's next hunting buddy. It's pretty easy to get hooked on dogs and man, Luke is pretty hooked. Then we chat with Luke about some of Gunner's latest and greatest inventions and how we have tons to look forward to as they continue to innovate our industry. Thanks to Luke for coming on the show, exchanging stories and having a good time. Check out our patreon to get 1:1 coaching, talk directly with Bob and join our happy hour hang outs. Need some training gear or want to support the Lone D? Check out our website for anything you need and even stuff you don't need but totally just want. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have another 7 minuter for you. How do you teach a dog to tread water? Do you have questions you want answered on an upcoming 7 Minutes with Uncle Bob? Shoot us an email or a DM on Patreon and we'll get it sorted out. Thank you! Check out our patreon to get 1:1 coaching, talk directly with Bob and join our happy hour hang outs. Need some training gear or want to support the Lone D? Check out our website for anything you need and even stuff you don't need but totally just want. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another short show comin' at ya. You ever wonder how many marks you need to do for memory marks? Let's chat about it. Check out our patreon to get 1:1 coaching, talk directly with Bob and join our happy hour hang outs. Need some training gear or want to support the Lone D? Check out our website for anything you need and even stuff you don't need but totally just want. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have a special episode today because we get to chat with our buddy, Marshall, from Treasure Island Outfitters. We met Marshall last year when our patreon crew went down to southern Missouri to shoot ducks and train dogs for three awesome days. Aside from seeing a crazy number of birds, telling stories with friends, working dogs and eating until we just couldn't anymore... we had a really good time hanging with Marshall and his guides. So when it was time to commit to another year of hunting with Treasure Island, we asked Marshall to join our show and hang out for a bit. In this show, you'll hear how Marshall and his business partners got into the hunting business, about their lodge, their hunting techniques, his dogs, etc. I promise, it won't take long to understand why we enjoyed hanging out and hunting with these guys. Want to join us for a 3 duck hunts, dog training seminars, all you can eat, drink and more? Hit us up, we have a few spots left for our hunt with these guys in December 2024. Check out our patreon to get 1:1 coaching, talk directly with Bob and join our happy hour hang outs. Need some training gear or want to support the Lone D? Check out our website for anything you need and even stuff you don't need but totally just want. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alright, so we're trying something new here, so please send us some feedback whether you like it or not. We're going to try doing our usual show in a longer format and sprinkle in (ideally weekly) a short episode that's < 10 minutes long answering questions about drills, problems, pro tips, etc. Think of it as a little chit chat between you and Bob. Saddle up and settle in. Check out our patreon to get 1:1 coaching, talk directly with Bob and join our happy hour hang outs. Need some training gear or want to support the Lone D? Check out our website for anything you need and even stuff you don't need but totally just want. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's show is a real treat because we had the pleasure of hanging out with some of the guys from First Lite, Michael Rietveld and Cody Dinsmoor. These two fellas were a ton of fun to have a beer with and talk dogs. First we dig into how these guys got into the outdoor space and how they got into hunting alongside dogs. We trade a few hunting stories about the most recent hunting season and really dig into their training, how their dogs are learning and progressing and what they're working toward. It's pretty cool to see how people get into a hobby and then take it to the next level. If you think you like hunting with your dog, wait to hear how much these guys get after it. Then we dig into a few stories from a recent bear hunt because why not? Overall, this was an awesome episode and I think you'll enjoy it as much as we did. Cheers! If you are living under a rock and don't already, check out First Lite and keep an eye out for some cool stuff coming.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode is pretty special and we're happy to share our conversation with Shaundi Campbell from Browning. Shaundi is one of the coolest people you'll ever meet and spends her time chasing all sorts of animals. We kick off the show learning how Shaundi got into the hunting world and her latest expedition to Patagonia where she chased some giant red stags. Then we dig into her time raising and training hounds and how she got her first cat. We often say on the show how the coolest dog trainers are the ones who run hounds because it's such hard, blue collar work and the dogs are tough as nails. Then we move onto other hunting stories, her time in the uplands, Browning, her guns and where she is flying to next to fulfill a lifelong dream. A big thank you to Shaundi for joining our show and trading a few stories. It's always so great to spend time with someone who shares a passion for tough hunts and older guns that have their own stories via bumps and bruises. Be sure to follow Shaundi on social media, she is definitely one of the coolest people to keep an Instagram eye on. Cheers! Do you feel like you could use some direction with your dog training? Well, let Uncle Bob help you out. Check out our patreon to get 1:1 coaching now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a pretty special episode and you'll very quickly understand why. We are very pleased to speak with Brandon Surratt, a retired police officer who spent 18 years serving his community-- most of that as a K9 Handler. As you could imagine, Brandon learned a thing or two about training dogs and working them in high pressure situations so it was really interesting to hear him share about his dogs (Hyco & Mack), how they train, work, live with his family and (when necessary) get the job done. From wild drug busts to tracking & apprehending some unfriendly people, Brandon has some unbelievable stories that showcases not only his bravery, but his dogs'. Thank you to Brandon, his dogs and all those out there serving the community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We get lots of questions each week and one of the top ones is in regards to noisy dogs. My dog is noisy on the line, in the blind, on the dog stand and any other version of this you can imagine. As a result, we hooked up with Randy Bohn (from Rammin' Retrievers) to hear how he fixes this. Randy actually wrote a book called "It's not the dogs fault" and we'd recommend you check it out. We begin the show getting to know Randy and his experience working with dogs and how he got specialized in building good, quiet dogs. We chat through his training progression and his philosophy on increasing obedience to decrease noise. We finish the conversation discussing what it means to rush a dog and hearing Randy's thought on stickiness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight we have the pleasure of chatting with our good friend, Dr. Joe Spoo, or as most people know him, the Gundogdoc. If you haven't heard our previous shows with him, check those out first. Joe is an absolute wealth of knowledge and is also one of the nicest people you'll ever shake hands with. On this show, we catch up with Joe and hear about his hunting season, then hear about his kit for the field. This is pretty important and you'll hear a little story about Bob's latest venture into being a fake vet surgeon (the dog is ok!), but it's good to have tools on hand if you ever needed it. Since Joe is a vet with years and years of experience, he knows his way around a pair of forceps. He teaches us some "basic" doctoring for the field and shares info about his 16 chapter online course to keep your dog safe while afield. We end the show with some Q&A that came in with all sorts of good talking points like bow legged dogs, what is limbertail, when to be concerned about lumps or masses, flea and tick (and what he prefers!), joint health, diets and CBD. ***If you're interested in what Dr. Spoo has to say and would like to take his course then it's your lucky day. Please use the code LoneD30 for a slick 30% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Well, here we are. We're 200 episodes into our podcast and still can't believe anyone cares to hear what Bob has to say. Thank you to those who join the show, who follow along, patreon friends, hunting buddies, training pals and more. For today's show, Bob and Kevin hang out and catch up for the last show of Bob's southern trip. We check in on training and how all the dogs are doing, how he is working through issues and what his hunt tests have been like so far for 2024. We also get a sneak peek that Bob and Blaine were judging at the Boykin National. *We have a few spots left for our patreon duck hunt. If you're a community member, you're welcome to join us for a seminar and a hunt this December. DM us for info and let's go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight we have the pleasure of chatting with our friend, Andy Wayment. Andy is a passionate hunter who has been chasing grouse for 25 years and sharing the woods with all sorts of dogs. Fortunately for us, Andy is also a great storyteller and has written a few books about his time spent behind his hunting dogs. We begin the show hearing about Andy and how he got into hunting, what makes a good hunting buddy and where he hunts in his books. Andy is extremely thorough and is able to recall specific details of a hunt like no other. Trust me, it's certainly worth checking out his books, whether or not you're a grouse hunter. Andy also does some more informal writing at his blog, which you can find here. Want more Lone Duck? Check out our patreon and come hang out with us. Cheers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was an absolute pleasure to sit down and talk dogs and hunting with Jim Ronquest. We begin the show learning about Jim, where he grew up and how he got into dogs. Then we chat about the two dogs he currently has and how they're doing with competing and hunting. As you can imagine, they're hunting machines. The next section is my favorite part of the show and Jim dives into story after story of hunting with past dogs in various places. Jim talks a lot about the determination and passion his dogs have for hunting and it's clear that he shares the same level of commitment. Honestly, it's admirable. We finish the show discussing good duck dogs and how they can also be high-level competition dogs, how age and experience play into dogs, making better duck dogs and when to take a young dog hunting. Thank you to Jim for joining the show and trading a few stories with us. Jim does Instagram Lives most Mondays and you should do yourself a favor and follow along. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode is extremely special because we get to chat with our friend, Pat Nolan, about training in drive. It's also special because you can head over to our youtube channel and WATCH this episode to see the videos Pat and Bob discuss during this episode. Aside from catching up with Pat, we chat about collar conditioning and his thoughts on "the goldilocks method." We also spend a lot of time discussing training in drive and how Pat uses this technique to engage dogs and essentially teach them faster and in a more thorough manner. We also discuss conditioned responses with reward markers, teaching directions to younger dogs, using tables to teach, what "force" means to Pat and finally, we discuss miscommunications in training and how to handle these situations. As always, it is a pleasure to hang out with Pat, hear stories about some of his dogs and the types of work they're doing and soak in some knowledge because boy, there's a lot to take notes on. If you're interested in hearing more from Pat, join a seminar or sign up for his online courses, then check out his website here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're excited to have our friend, Kali Parmley, back on the show today. As the editor of Gundog Magazine and host of our favorite tv show, Wild Upland, it's no surprise that Kali is an awesome storyteller and bad-to-the-bone hunter. We catch up with Kali and hear about her first time at SEWE (a Lone Duck favorite) and how her hunting season was this past year. Kali hunts all over the place with her dogs and is truly one of the most dedicated bird dog lovers we know. We also get to hear about how Kali's dog is learning, getting more bird contacts and really becoming a fine dog. As if she couldn't be any cooler, she has both a lab and a setter. Do yourself a favor and watch her show and give her a follow on the ol' Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight we have the pleasure of welcoming back our buddy, Kyle Warren, from Paint River Setters. We had Kyle on the show a few episodes ago and felt like we didn't get enough of him so he is back and we talk for a while about anything and everything. We begin the show discussing grouse hunting, what's great about it, what trees to look for, types of covers and the difference between lake states and NY hunting. All of that is basically enough educational content for one episode but we keep talking through what birds eat and when, the type of gear Kyle has punished over the years, finding covers, using onX and other maps and then we rapid fire some fun questions at him. Take some notes, there's a lot to digest in this one. Kyle is a fantastic storyteller and the man knows more about grouse, and good grouse dogs, than anyone I've ever met. A big thank you to Kyle for hanging out with us and trading a few stories. If you're looking for some more information about Kyle, his dogs or grouse hunting... check him out at the link above. Cheers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we have the pleasure of speaking with our buddy John Carpenter from Orvis Sandanona. For the past decade, John has been running driven hunts and tower shoots and he is the man behind the dogs for all of it. John is a passionate dog guy and his dogs are hard working, blue collar workers that retrieve like a hundred birds per hunt. They're absolutely fantastic to watch and always seem to know how to dig out a crippled bird, no matter where it'd hidden itself. We talk with John about his time working at Orvis, what it's like to be in charge of the hunts, what it's like training his dogs, hunting with good dogs vs great dogs and a whole lot more. John is a wealth of knowledge and it's great catching up with him. We'll have him back on the show again for sure. Plus, if you're looking for some help with your dogs or want to learn more from John, check out his site here. Gear up for the training season and get anything you need at our store.... PS patreon members get a slick discount. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's podcast is special because we sit down to chat with McGehee and Michael from Barrows Outdoors. If you haven't heard of them, then check out their store and definitely check out their whistle... it's the only one we use at Lone Duck because it's that good. In this show, we hear about the guys and how they got into the dog world, how they develop their products and how Michael has had (what must seem like) 500 dogs. These are two extremely passionate dog trainers and entrepreneurs and you're going to love this episode. Want more Lone D? Check out our patreon for discounts and 1:1 time with Bob. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back! This show is a continuation of the conversation we had with Kevin Cheff about taking a really good dog and making them great. We dig into the fine details of blind development, drill work, handlers handling skills, problem solving and attitude, momentum and confidence. This is a super thorough conversation and Kevin helps to paint a picture for what you and your dog could and should be doing if you're looking to be serious about retriever training. Break out the ol' notebook... this is a good one. If you enjoyed Kevin, then check out his Fetch course that has enrollment coming up in a few days so don't wait. Tell Kevin we sent you his way. Previous episodes featuring Kevin Cheff: Ep. 97 The Retrieiver Coach, Kevin Cheff Ep. 118 "Every dog is an individual"- Kevin Cheff Ep. 126. "Teaching your dog to think"- Kevin Cheff Ep. 158 "Establish high standards" with Kevin Cheff (Part 1) Ep. 159. Retriever Training Fundamentals with Kevin Cheff (Part 2) Ep. 180 Kevin Cheff Answers Retriever Training Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight we have the pleasure of chatting with our good friend and Retriever Coach, Kevin Cheff. He is back to chat with us about his perspective on taking a good dog and turning them into a great dog. Yes... it's possible and you can do it, too. Kevin digs into all sorts of topics for this conversation and we have such a thorough chat, we split this into two episodes. This first show really focuses in on fundamentals and marking development, drills, corrections, etc. Grab your notebooks. It's time to work. Previous episodes featuring Kevin Cheff: Ep. 97 The Retrieiver Coach, Kevin Cheff Ep. 118 "Every dog is an individual"- Kevin Cheff Ep. 126. "Teaching your dog to think"- Kevin Cheff Ep. 158 "Establish high standards" with Kevin Cheff (Part 1) Ep. 159. Retriever Training Fundamentals with Kevin Cheff (Part 2) Ep. 180 Kevin Cheff Answers Retriever Training Questions PS. Kevin is launching another enrollment for his Fetch course so if you're interested, check him out starting February 19. Be sure to tell him we sent ya. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we had the pleasure of chatting with Kyle Warren from Paint River Setters. Kyle has been working with dogs since he was a kid and has been chasing birds for just as long. We begin the show learning how Kyle got into the business doing obedience from his family's barn and then went on to work with k9s and search and rescue. We then hear how he moved out west (lucky guy) and bought some land in the UP and now breeds and trains some of the prettiest Setters you've ever seen. We chat with Kyle about scent conditions for birds and, really, any kind of scent. It's interesting to hear how he compares training dogs to find people or items to how we work covers to hunt birds. Honestly, there isn't much of a difference but hey, have you ever thought of it that way? Then we move onto discussing genetics and how they play into big running dogs vs. slower tracking dogs and whether or not it's possible to reign in a big runner (like Kevin's dog, Covey). Later we talk with Kyle about his training style and how he takes a puppy and turns them into a hunting dog. Kyle is an absolute wealth of knowledge and we just scratched the surface on a lot of topics. A big thank you to Kyle for joining the show and we'll have him on the show again to chat more about chasing birds alongside some good lookin' Setters. Check out Kyle's instagram here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob and Blaine sit down to discuss some conversations being had on their patreon accounts. You can check out Blaine's patreon here and Bob's patreon here to learn more and chat with them yourselves. They dig into all sorts of topics from training drills to steadiness to the timing of corrections. We dig into the types of "pressure," where they agree and where they disagree on training, the timing and maturity of dogs and how some move faster than others and some move slower, etc... It's always good to have Blaine on the show because he seems to have a very thoughtful answer for just about any situation. Thanks for always following along. If you enjoy the show, please leave a review on here or on Google. Cheers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's show we chat with our buddy Brad Eldridge from Parish Waterfowl. Brad hunted with Bob a few weeks ago and aside from being a dedicated waterfowler, he is a great person who has a passion for duck calls, entrepreneurship, hard work, dogs and a whole bunch of things we also love. Man, it's great chatting with him. We learn about Brad's coffee shop and how he got into this game and how he first got into cuttin' calls. Brad dives into the history of duck calls and is extremely thorough. Then we dig into his calls, building them and how he hunts with his big dog, Parish. Finally, we end the show with some awesome parting advice from Brad. If you're interested in more stories, photos and Parish, then check him out on Instagram here. Cheers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight we had the pleasure of speaking with our friends, Casey and Jessica Dowler, from FR Labs in South Dakota. Bob ran into Casey this past year at Master Nationals and had the chance to see him work dogs and he is extremely talented. We kick off the show learning a little about the background of both Casey and Jessica and how they got into the game, their first dog and what "discipline" means to them in regards to training dogs. Then we jump into a little conversation about Master Nationals and The Grand and hear some unique perspectives on the differences and what it takes for a dog to be successful. We also hear why Bob doesn't run many UKC events... we've had people ask and here ya go. We finish the show hearing about their hunting season and why South Dakota is such a special place for hunting with dogs. A big thank you to Casey and Jessica for joining us on the show and trading stories about dogs, hunting, judging and more. Maybe one of these days we could get together and share a duck blind. Cheers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob and Kevin sit down over a few Utica Clubs and chat about Bob's recent hunting trip to Mississippi to duck hunt with some good people. Bob went down there to hunt with a friend & client, Frank (Ace's owner) and Mike. They started out pounding some local shrimp before checking out Raggio Custom Calls and heading to Parish Waterfowl. The boys got to learn a bit about old school cut down calls and waterfowl heritage with Brad from Parish Waterfowl and Jim Ronquest. This trip was a two day hunt filled with all sorts of birds, stories, dog work and good times. Want more Lone Duck action? Check out our patreon and hang out with us on zoom calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices