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244. Western Hunting w/ Flushers & Pointers Feb 13, 2024

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Hunting with a pointer/flusher combination seems like a match made in heaven! Guest, Steve Smith, initially thought the same thing. However, like everything in this gun dog world, context is king. After attempting it Steve realized that perhaps the combo wasn't as deadly as he was hoping. At least not in the environment and type of hunting he does.

Late season hunting out west
Is the pointer/flusher combo always ideal?
Sight vs scent pointing scenarios
Running bird challenges and theories
Characteristics of the legacy trainers

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GDIY Profile | Derek Witlib Feb 08, 2024

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NAME: Derek Witlib

BREED: Llewellin Setter

LOCATION: Ontario, Canada

TARGETS: Ruffed Grouse, Woodcock

FAVORITE EPISODE: Ep. 185 The Place Whoa, Ep. 197 Mo Lindley, Ep. 202 Perfection Kennel

MISTAKE: Starting Force Fetch too soon and catching too many birds early on

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243. Understanding Your Dog's Behavior Feb 06, 2024

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Very often we need more perspective when it comes to knowing how to handle and train our dogs beyond just the How To. However, understanding theory doesn't mean much unless you know how to implement the concepts. Stephanie Vichinksy of Method K9 joins us to try and advocate for all dog owners to become the most well rounded trainers they can be and that means not only knowing how to train but why it does or doesn't succeed!

Genetic behaviors vs learned behaviors
Rules without relationships creates rebellion
Types of drives within our dogs
Fear vs Anxiety
Common Scenarios: dogs on furniture, the crate, adding a new dog to the pack

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GDIY Profile | Steve Niehaus Feb 03, 2024

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NAME: Steve Niehaus

BREED: Standard Poodle

LOCATION: Rosemont, MN

TARGETS: Ruffed Grouse, Pheasant

FAVORITE EPISODE: Profiles, Force Fetch Series (Eps 128-134), Ep. 226. A Guide's Perspective w/ Stephen Faust, Ep. 212. Grouse Dogs w/ Jerry Havel

MISTAKE: Not trusting the process!

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242. Everyone Makes Mistakes and Do Dog Bells Help or Hurt the Hunt?!? Feb 01, 2024

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I ride solo on this outro episode where I tell a recent hunt story that didn't exactly play out as it should have. I also respond to some listener feedback and question.

Nick makes a costly error in the field!
How much impact does our mindset influence the results of our training sessions?
Listener Feedback:

-Pheasant stocking program considerations

-Keep it fun and build that relationship & bond!

Listener Question: Does using a dog bell help or hurt the hunt?!?

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241. The Training Mindset Jan 30, 2024

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Mark Coleman has spent years educating himself on dog training even though he primarily uses a pro trainer due to not having the resources one might need or want to train their own dogs. He recognized that even when you send your dog off to the pros, you still need to understand and be able to maintain that training once you get the dog back. Through his self education journey, he recognized there are common threads between all quality trainers and the one he likes to focus on is the mental side of training.

Always or never! You're always training the dog
Maintaining the standard w/ family involved
The main common thread between methods: The Mindset
Matching the correct method with the right owner/dog
Balance your goals and keep the fun!

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GDIY Profile | Anthony Montello Jan 27, 2024

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NAME: Anthony Montello

BREED: German Wirehaired Pointer

LOCATION: Northeast Ohio

TARGETS: Waterfowl, Ruffed Grouse, Woodcock

FAVORITE EPISODE: Ep. 194 Rick Smith, Ep. 182 Trainer Fight!

MISTAKE: Acknowledging puppy cries and trouble getting used to the dog ranging.

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240. Hangin Outro w/ Randall Lykens Jan 25, 2024

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My buddy Randall Lykens stopped by to hang out and run the dogs while the rest of the South continued to thaw out. We sat down and touched on a few of his takeaways from the previous "Flipping the Switch" episode with Nate Kennedy as well as a few other topics:

Random hold over training bird contacts
Recognizing when your dog is on a track
"Ripped birds" as opposed to "worked birds"
Listener Feedback | CRP, land prices, pheasant stocking
Listener Question | Working left to right in the field, reigning in the dog

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