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Gun Dog It Yourself

Dog trainers and enthusiasts discussing all topics pertaining to training, hunting, and living with dogs.

Latest Episodes:

GDIY Profile: Savannah Greene Aug 10, 2023

Show notes

NAME: Savannah Greene

BREED: German Shorthair Pointer (2)

LOCATION: Boone, NC

TARGETS: Grouse, Woodcock, Ducks, Raccoons

FAVORITE EPISODES: Ep. 182. Trainer Fight!

GDIY Profiles are bonus episodes that feature your average DIY dog trainer and hunter. All dog owners have a story of what got them involved and the main lessons learned along the way. Hearing numerous people’s stories along with their mistakes, helps promote the idea that WE ALL STARTED AT THE SAME PLACE!

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Final Rise

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Eukanuba // Bird Dog Society

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203. Hunting & Competing NSTRA w/ Your First Dog Aug 08, 2023

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This week I speak with Brayden Grosse who's journey in the gun dog world is still young but he has already had a few unique experiences including some early success within NSTRA!

Growing up in Iowa. The good and bad times
Bustin birds the first hunting season
The lead in to NSTRA (National Shoot To Retrieve Association)
Weekend hunts vs elimination trials
Value= Finds, Backs, Retrieves
NSTRA Championship point requirements
First impressions within a competitive environment
Losing forces you to refocus and reprioritize training goals
E-collar wise
The Regional Championship

Brayden's Facebook Group: Iowa On Point

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Other Partners:

Eukanuba // Bird Dog Society

GDIY Links:

Patreon // Instagram // Facebook // Website

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BDS Update #8 Aug 03, 2023

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Terry Ann Fernando returns to chat about her preparation and training for the NAVHDA Invitational Test and updates for the Bird Dog Society!

Invitational training
Coming back from a forced break due to injury
The Invitational Blind Retrieve
August Webinar: Dock Diving 101
September Webinar: Ethical Dog Breeding
October Webinar: Stickers and Grass Awns
The Intro to Hunting even on 9/30 [ONLY A FEW SPOTS LEFT!]
St. Huberts Field Trial the first weekend in FEB in North Carolina
New website store and merch!

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202. Perfection Kennel Aug 01, 2023

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Jon and Jessica Hann from Perfection Kennel join me to discuss their program, clinics, and videos. They both truly value trying to educate the average dog trainer so they can train their own dogs themselves!

The beginning of Perfection Kennel
Training a "predator" as opposed to a "prey" animal
Just keeping it simple!
Step by step training
Common mistake: Not actually understanding dogs!
Bird introduction for a pup
Gun introduction for a pup
"Building of Tolerance" method for gun intro
Common errors when introducing the gun
Proper bird launcher setup and considerations
Wild birds are the BEST teachers!
Be FAIR!
Breaking "trash" and other aversive training
How to teach Whoa
Importance of timing

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Other Partners:

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GDIY Profile: Holden Baker Jul 27, 2023

Show notes

NAME: Holden Baker

BREED: American Brittany (2)

LOCATION: Minneapolis, MN

TARGETS: Pheasant, Grouse, Bobwhites, Ducks

FAVORITE EPISODES: Force Fetch Series

129. The Importance of Hold

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!

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Presented By:

Standing Stone Supply [Use Code: GDIY to save 10%]

onX Hunt Maps [Use Code: GDIY20 to save 20%]

DT Systems [Use Code: DTSocialMedia15 for 15%]

Upland Gun Company

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Other Partners:

Eukanuba // Bird Dog Society

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GDIY Links:

Patreon//Instagram//Facebook//Website

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201. The Brittany and The Smith Method with Rick Affuso Jul 25, 2023

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My buddy Rick Affuso joins me to talk about why the Brittany is the perfect dog for him and how the Smith Method has influenced his life with his dogs as much as it has.

Owning Brittanys for a LONG time!
40+ Smith seminars in 15 years?!?
Put what time you do have into your dogs
Studying the Brittany history
Same dogs but with different "coats"
The Brittany "Spaniel"
French vs American Brittany
Personality and working differences
Observations throughout the years with American Britts
Become a good handler!
Silent training
Dont train with emotion
Help others in order to help yourself

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Other Partners:

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GDIY PROFILE: Liz Thomason Jul 20, 2023

Show notes

NAME: Liz Thomason

BREED: Weimaraner

LOCATION: Southeast MI

TARGETS: Grouse, Woodcock, Porcupines

FAVORITE EPISODES: 157. Timberdoodle Weims

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!

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Presented By:

Standing Stone Supply [Use Code: GDIY to save 10%]

onX Hunt Maps [Use Code: GDIY20 to save 20%]

DT Systems [Use Code: DTSocialMedia15 for 15%]

Upland Gun Company

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Other Partners:

Eukanuba // Bird Dog Society

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GDIY Links:

Patreon//Instagram//Facebook//Website

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200. The "Challenge Course" w/ Jennifer Broome Jul 18, 2023

Show notes

Jennifer Broome of Quinebaug Kennels and Artistry Afield joins me to discuss everything about the "challenge" course and working your dogs on obstacles!

Intro to Jen
The CHALLENGE course
Physiological benefits for the dog
"Find their backend"
The obstacles
When should a dog start?
Rick Smith's intro to the obstacles
High rep opportunities!
The point of contact and the Wonder Lead
The "attention drill"
Point of Contacts vs. Verbal Cues
The typical session on the course
LEARNING moments
The touch of the withers
The RIGHT touch!
Integrating birds into the obstacle course
The replacement of the Whoa Post?!?

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Other Partners:

Eukanuba // Bird Dog Society

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GDIY Links:

Patreon // Instagram // Facebook // Website

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199. Cover Dog Trials w/ Ben Brettingen Jul 13, 2023

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Ben Brettingen of OnX joins me talk puppies, hunting, and cover dog trials.

The "puppy cuteness factor"
Variety is the spice of life
German to English
Specialists vs generalists
Trialing dogs
Cover dog trials
Dog work without bird contacts
Are people that don't live in "bird country" still competitive
Be honest about your dogs
Cover dog brace work and sequence requirements
Hunting or trialing decisions?
Upcoming season plans and trips
Home is home

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Other Partners:

Eukanuba // Bird Dog Society

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Patreon//Instagram//Facebook//Website

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198. Training w/ Dummy Launchers Jul 11, 2023

Show notes

Jordan Horak of Cato Outdoors joins me to breakdown all of his tips and tricks when it comes to training with dummy launchers!

Catchin up with Jordan
"Soft" or "manipulative"?
As females get older...
Redirects are valuable
Why dummy launchers?
Types of dummy launchers
Blank options
How to introduce the launcher to your dog
Mixing up distance, direction, and hang time
"Let your marks be marks and your blinds be blinds"
"Eye wiping" retrieves
Greedy training and making it a "gimme" to end on
Remote launchers?
The life changer tip!

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WATCH the podcast episode on Youtube!

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Other Partners:

Eukanuba // Bird Dog Society

GDIY Links:

Patreon // Instagram // Facebook // Youtube // Website

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