The Hunting Dog Podcast

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The gear, trips and dogs we need for next season Feb 16, 2026

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Brent Pike came over to talk about what's new and whats needed to make the next trip just a bit more successful. Sometimes it's the place, sometimes it's the people and sometimes it's the gear.

Be careful when you pick your first dog! with Kate Ahnstrom Feb 08, 2026

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Kate Ahnstrom joins me to tell about her journey. Most people get the dog first and then figure it out. Kate reversed engineered the process. She is an incredible women who just can't say no......

Be careful when you pick your first dog! with Kate Ahnstrom Feb 08, 2026

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Kate Ahnstrom joins me to tell about her journey. Most people get the dog first and then figure it out. Kate reversed engineered the process. She is an incredible women who just can't say no......

The Upland Superbowl Feb 02, 2026

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Jared Wickland of PF&QF joins me to recap the season and celebrate the event we all look forward to.

Cockers, Setters, Grouse and Woodcock in Virginia Jan 26, 2026

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I first met Ben at my place in Virginia. We shared a drink, a bunch of stories and stayed in touch over many years. Ben and a few friends have figured out that Virginia is a true mixed bag of opportunities for anyone wanting to chase upland birds. As long as you don't mind going up hill both ways. This episode brings me back to the reason love this lifestyle.

Why Labs and Flushers are the bomb Jan 18, 2026

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My buddy Dave Utzinger came over to show me some late season videos of his young lab. We talk and brag a bit about "not doing much training" and relying on natural instincts and cooperation. Or maybe were just getting luckier when we get new dogs??? Who knows?

When Friends Become Memories Jan 12, 2026

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Within 24 hours, two people I consider friends, passed away. Larry Lawton and Glen Blackwood were as different as night and day, yet cut out of the same cloth. Sadly I never recorded Larry's voice over the years. Glen on the other hand has been on a few episodes. I picked this one to re broadcast.

K9s on the line Jan 05, 2026

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Ohio Highway Patrolman Jake Lawrence joins me to discuss the similarities between police dogs and our dogs. As it turns out, there is not much difference when it come right down to it.

Dogs Worth Remembering Dec 31, 2025

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On a Antarctic expedition in 1958 a team of sled dogs were left behind. It is a sad tale, but it says what dogs can really do to survive in spite of odds.

Where do puppies come from? Line breeding 101 Dec 21, 2025

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Laura Reeves is a fellow podcaster who can walk the walk and talk the talk on breeding dogs. If you ever thought of breeding your dog, or already have a few litters under your name, you will glean something for this episode. If you are looking for your first or next dog, this will educate you on what separates breeding programs from breeders.

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