Gun Dog It Yourself

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150. New Birds and New Areas (Part 1) Aug 09, 2022

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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?"

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Ruffed Grouse Society SERIES: Chapter Involvement Aug 04, 2022

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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!

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149. The Versatile Hunting Dog Federation Aug 02, 2022

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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

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GDIY PROFILE: Jacob Bliss Jul 28, 2022

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Name: Jacob Bliss

Breed: German Shorthair Pointer (GSP)

Location: Nashville, TN

Targets: Quail, Woodcock

Orgs: NAVHDA

Favorite Episodes: Episode 101. Trackin Yet?

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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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148. Round Table at Standing Stone Kennels Jul 26, 2022

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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

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Show Mention Links:

Standing Stone Supply

Standing Stone Podcast Episode 113. Breeding Dogs- The Nitty Gritty w/ Fred Rice

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147. Working The Field Jul 19, 2022

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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!

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146. Know Your Place Jul 12, 2022

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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!

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GDIY PROFILE: Sean Ewaldt Jul 07, 2022

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Name: Sean Ewaldt

Breed: Pudelpointer

Location: Minnesota

Targets: Grouse, Woodcock, Pheasant

Orgs: NAVHDA

Method: n/a

Favorite: The hound and non bird dog episodes

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145. Jay Lowry of Ryglen Gun Dogs Jul 05, 2022

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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

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144. Modern Gun Dog Family Jun 28, 2022

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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

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