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I'm flying solo on this updates episode as I recap the summer training/testing season - how we finished up and what I learned as well as discussing the early part of my hunting season so far. There's a few life updates as well including the story of how we almost brought home another puppy. 

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Nate from Upland Inc joins the podcast to talk dogs, how he keeps his dogs prepped and in shape for the upcoming upland season, and gives us the background on Upland Inc. You can follow Upland Inc on Instagram. 

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On this episode, Ty Hockett jonis the podcast to talk about what we need to do to get our dogs on birds. We've spent all summer training, but its up to us to find birds. Ty gives a plethora of tips and discusses what he does on a weekly basis to put himself in position to harvest birds for his dogs. You can connect with Ty on Instagram. 

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Cody jumps back on the podcast to talk about a topic he's passionate about - avoiding common mistakes when you take your dog out for their first hunt. There's ways to set your dog up for success and we touch on those as well as things to avoid. Cody trains gundogs for both upland and waterfowl hunting including retrievers, cockers, and a variety of pointers in addition to being a full time guide. You can connect with Cody on Instagram& Facebook.

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Connor joins the podcast to talk about his philosaphy and methodology to training the week before a hunt test. We also discuss how Connor got his start and when he made his big leap into the training world. You can connect with Connor and CoastLine Kennels on Facebook, Instagram, and the CoastLine Kennels website. 

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Matt Neal from East Carolina Retrievers hops on the podcast to chat about Field Trials, how he got his start, and his journey in the gun dog world. You can connect with Matt on Facebook, Instagram, and the East Carolina Retrievers website. 

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I'm flying solo to give you updates on what I've been working on, test updates, and lessons learned so far this year.

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Cody joins the podcast for a 2nd time to discuss bird introduction - from the perspective of both duck dogs and upland dogs. Cody trains gundogs for both upland and waterfowl hunting including retrievers, cockers, and a variety of pointers in addition to being a full time guide. You can connect with Cody on Instagram& Facebook.

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John McCarter from Bayou Gundog joins the podcast for a 2nd time to walk through the Force Fetch process. John has Force Fetched a lot of dogs, and he shares his process as well as tips & tricks he's picked up along the way. You an connect with John and Bayou Gundog on Facebook, Instagram, and his website. Be sure to listen in to the Operation Gundog podcast.

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Justin jumps on the podcast to provide an in depth overview of APLA tests and what is required of the working dogs to pass at each level. We also discuss the unicorn that is Teddy and how Justin got his start training pointing labs. You can connect with Justin and Cooperstown Kennels on Facebook, Instagram, and the Cooperstown Kennels website. 

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Colton Thompson, the owner of Grayquill Kennel, joins the podcast to talk about hold conditioning. We get into his training philosophy, his recent experience at the HRC grand, and his recent move to full time part time. You can connect with Colton and Grayquill Kennel on Instagram. 

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Aaron Joos from Red Cedar Retrievers joins the podcast for the second time, and on this episode we are talking about Intro to gun fire. While this may seem like a quick and easy thing to do, there's more to it than that. Aaron walks us through his methodical approach to safely introducing your dog to gunfire. You can connect with Red Cedar Retrievers on Instagram, Facebook, and their website.

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Doug Perenchio, owner of Soggy Dog Gear, joins the show to talk dogs, training equipment, and the story of Soggy Dog Gear. Doug is well versed in training, and very knowledgeable about equipment, which you'll find when you listen to this episode. You can connect with Doug and Soggy Dog Gear via Instagram, Facebook, and the Soggy Dog Gear website.

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Randy from Dirty Bay Retrievers joins the podcast to discuss what's involved and what is required of your dog at each level of AKC Hunt Tests - Junior, Senior, and Master - based on what is in the rulebook and his own experiences. If you haven't run an AKC hunt test before, this is a great place to start. You can connect with Randy via Instagramand Facebook.

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Blaine joins the podcast for a second time, and this time we are talking about HRC Hunt Tests. Blaine is a professional trainer from Kansas that specializes in British Labs, and has been running HRC hunt tests for 7 years now so I couldn't think of a better person to have on to cover the topic. You can connect with Blaine via Instagram and the Winans Retriever Kennels website. 

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David Beck joins the podcast as a die hard trainer who simply loves to train gun dogs and help others train gun dogs. We have a fun conversation about his journey into the gun dog world, his program to train hunting machines, and venturing into the hunt test world. You can connect with David via Instagramand Facebook.

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Domenick joins the podcast to talk about his journey into the professional dog training world and his experiences training his own personal dog, Saylor, a hunting poodle. You can connect with Domenick via Instagramand check out the Operation Gundog podcast. 

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Zack Weaver from Texas Fowl Outfitters joins the Podcast to discuss his experiences as a guide, the things you should do, pack, research, and what to expect on the hunt. You can connect with Zack on Instagram. 

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Zack Kile from Backwoods Grind Coffee joins us to talk about two of my favorite things - gun dogs & coffee. Zack discusses training his dog, Chief, who is the unofficial mascot for Backwoods Grind Coffee, and of course, we talk coffee since I am an addict. You can check out Backwoods Grind Coffee on their website, Facebook, and Instagram. 

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Nick Martin joins the show to talk about his quest to harvest a pheasant on public land in all 99 counties in the great state of Iowa. We talk about his strategy and hunting with a griffon. You can connect with Nick on Instagram, Facebook, and Youtube. 

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Derrick joins us to talk about Roy, a dog who defines the on/off switch. On the weekends he is running in hunt tests and field trials and during the week, he's a licensed therapy dog. You an connect with Derrick on the Blackhawk Gundogs Facebook website, Instagram, and Facebook.

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John McCarter, co-host of the Operation Gundog podcast and owner of Bayou Gundog, joins us to talk about working through issues that pop up with dogs - food aggression, fear of loud noises, etc - using a process called Systematic Desensitization. You an connect with John and Bayou Gundog on Instagram and be sure to listen in to the Operation Gundog podcast. 

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Nichole jumps on for a quick conversation about breeders - what to ensure you look for and things that should give you pause. You an connect with Nichole and Black Cloud Kennels on their website,Facebook, and Instagram.

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Aaron Valentino from Wicked Retrievers in Rhode Island discusses his views on creating drive in your brand new puppy among a host of other topics. If you are thinking about getting a new puppy or have one at home there's a lot of insightful information for you in this episode. You an connect with Aaron on his websiteand Instagram. 

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Will Jenkins from Try Upland joins us to talk about the new movement he and his partner created - Try Upland. If you've wanted to get into Upland Hunting and don't know where to start, this is a fantastic resource for you. If you are a seasoned upland hunter, this is a great way for you to help introduce new folks to the world of upland hunting. Give this episode a listen and then checkout Try Upland on their website, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

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Cody Alford from Coosa Bend Kennels joins me this week and talks about his experiences running his business, guiding full time, and what he asks for out of his guide dogs. Spoiler, it is different than what I'm asking out of my dog. You can connect with Cody on Instagram& Facebook. 

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On this episode, TJ Greer from Wind Wagon Retrievers goes in depth on swim by - what it is, how to set it up, and why it is important. Be sure to have a pen and paper handy to jot notes down. I know I did. You can connect with TJ on Instagramif you have questions, want to send your gun dog to him for training, or want to follow his journey in the gun dog world.

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If I've been a little quiet lately, it's because I've been out hunting. I fill you in on what I've been chasing, what I haven't been chasing, the training I've been doing, and what's planned for the remainder of the year. 

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We forgo a guest this week, and I talk about setting realistic goals and having realistic expectations with your dog. It's a topic that has been on my mind lately, and something I've seen frequently and experienced throughout my gun dog journey. 

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Keith Hall joins the podcast to talk about to talk about his experience running the HRC Grand this Fall with is dog Woody. He was in a unique situation between the 5 series, which only added to the chaos and stress of the event, but it sure makes for a great story. We also touch on Keith's experience in the Super Retriever Series. You can connect with Keith on Instagramif you have questions or want to follow his journey in the gun dog world. 

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Brandon Sweesy from Northern Air Retreivers goes in depth on pattern blinds and we discuss the summer of MF Jones. I've deemed it the summer of Jones because of the incredible 3 month run that Brandon and Jones had this year. You can follow Brandon and Jones's story on Instagram.

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On this week's episode, we move away from training and talk discuss hunting upland game with Rich Wong & his incredible dog Hunter. Listening to Hunter's story is simply incredible and it is why I love gun dogs. You can follow Rich and Hunter's story on Instagram.

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Zach and I chat about the most important thing you need to do when you bring home a new puppy. We also touch on his backstory, how how he got into gun dogs, and his propensity for filming his training sessions. You can connect with Zach and Southern Loon Retrievers on their website, Instagram,Youtube,& Facebook.

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This week we chatted with Kelsey Hoffman from Beaver Creek Kennels about what you need to look for in a professional trainer if you need to send your dog to one. There's great insight into how Beaver Creek Kennels operates, which will help provide a framework for the conversation. We also talk about the 4 quadrants of operant conditioning, and you will get a laugh out of my lack of knowledge on the subject. It is really interesting conversation, and something I need to spend some time learning. You can connect with Kelsey and Beaver Creek Kennels on their website, Instagram& Facebook. 

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This week we talk with Blaine Winan from Winans Retriever Kennels about the differences between American and British Labs - from breeding to training to working in the field. You can connect with Blaine and Winans Retriever Kennels on Instagram& Facebook. 

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Tyler Dubry from Banded Bill Outdoors joins me as we discuss his experience getting started with his first gun dog. Tyler is a self starter and very resourceful. If he needs to learn something, he goes and finds what he needs. You can connect with Tyler at Banded Bill Outdoors on Instagram, Facebook, and Youtube.

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Aaron Joos from Red Cedar Retrievers in Wisconsin joins me as we talk about prepping dogs for hunting season, continuous learning, and clicker training in a gun dog training program. You can connect with Red Cedar Retrievers on Instagram, Facebook, and their website. 

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Bennett Sheltra from Southern Stryker Gundogs joins me on this episode as we discuss setting up training days, starting a hunt club, and great advice on training in the heat. Bennett has accomplished a lot over the past year, and has tons of tips woven throughout her experiences. We also touch on her diverse hunting background, and spoiler alert, she is one experienced hunter.  You can connect with Southern Stryker Gundogs on Instagram & Facebook. 

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This lighthearted episode is all about your opinions on the pointers vs. flushers debate. If you have an opinion on this debate, send it my way!

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We mix things up on this episode as I forgo answering questions and instead, provide my backstory including where I grew up, my hunting background, and how I got into dog training. 

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This episode is a mashup of two Instagram Live sessions. We cover a multitude of topics, but the two main ones are intro to live birds and my take on the pointers vs. flushers debate. 

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This episode is from an Instagram Live session on 7/29. Among the topics we cover, the major ones are tips on teaching the whistle sit and when to apply a correction. 

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This episode features Q&A from an Instagram Live Session I did on 7/22. We cover a multitude of topics including what you should do when you first bring home your puppy & when you should start training your new puppy. 

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Today's podcast is a shortened version of an Instagram live session I did this week. We cover getting your dog to deliver to hand, steadying your dog while training alone, a few updates on Mack, and a few GunDog Outpost updates. 

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The pilot episode describes what this podcast will be about - gun dogs. I will share my personal story that inspired the podcast, and preview what is to come. 

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