Best Navhda Podcasts (2025)

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Stories with Swanky 15 30:30

18h ago30:30

30:30

Number 15 Stories with Swanky. enjoy!

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Thoughts on Chase in Gundogs. Do we take it out of them? 30:03

1d ago30:03

30:03

Keywordsdog training, chase management, predatory sequence, pointing dogs, retrievers, obedience training, summer retrieve camp, dog behavior, training techniques, hunting dogsSummaryIn this episode of the Companion Gundog Podcast, host Grayson Guyer discusses the concept of 'chase' in dog training, particularly in relation to pointing dogs and ret…

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54. Christy Langston - Fighting Imposter Syndrome, Solo Hunting Shenanigans, and Lessons from a Failed Breeding 1:44:31

6h ago1:44:31

1:44:31

Christy Langston joins the show this week while Mike visited the Missouri Uplands NAVHDA chapter to judge. She shares candidly about fighting imposter syndrome, gives more great photography tips, and opens up about a recent failed breeding with one of her dogs. She also shares more about her experiences with long-distance solo hunting trips and not…

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53. Carey Killion - Marathons to Bird Dogs, Facing Failure Head On, and Building Better a Weimaraner 1:09:39

7d ago1:09:39

1:09:39

Carey Killion joins the show this week to share how marathons brought her to bird dogs, facing failure head on, and how she is committed to bettering the breed of Weimaraners. Carey is refreshingly honest about her pursuits, whether that be making mistakes along the way with her dogs, tips to better show dogs in field trials, and joining the board …

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52. Yia Vang - Hunting and Fishing as a Way of Life, The Power of Food, Conservation, and Community, and Bringing Hmong Food to the Mainstream 1:24:41

14d ago1:24:41

1:24:41

Yia Vang joins the show this week to discuss his award winning restaurant and how growing up in the Hmong community presented hunting and fishing as a way of life, not just a hobby. Yia is a James Beard Award Finalist and creator and head chef of Vinai, one of the top 50 best restaurants in the US. Yia discusses his thoughts on Hmong culture in reg…

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51. Bailey Petersen - Falling in Love with Ruffed Grouse, Her Gaggle of Setters, and Pro-Tips for Navigating Grouse Cover 1:09:13

21d ago1:09:13

1:09:13

Bailey Petersen joins the show this week to talk all things Northwoods, Ruffed Grouse, and her pack of setters (and one microphone loving Munsterlander). She dives into how she grew her love of ruffed grouse and woodcock, moved from a golden retriever to a small munsterlander, and then to an ever growing pack of setter boys. She dives into her best…

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Ryan Burnett, Pattern Pros LLC and shotgun patterns. 1:28:36

30d ago1:28:36

1:28:36

Ryan and I start out by ignoring the show notes and talking about hunting with our kids. We eventually get into shotgun patterns and Pattern Pros LLC. Pattern Pros offers variety boxes of shotgun shells for pattern testing your shotgun without the large price commitment. Thank you to our sponsors Aspen Thicket Grouse Dogs aspenthicketgrousedogs.com…

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SPONSOR SEGMENT, COLLAR CLINIC 23:50

30d ago23:50

23:50

Kevin talks a while with me about Collar Clinic and the services he offers in the hunting electronics market. We of course do talk a little hunting.

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50. Q&A with Mike - NAVHDA Invitational Prep, DD vs GWP, and The Day Everything Changed 1:43:59

1M ago1:43:59

1:43:59

This week's episode features Mike answering questions submitted on our Facebook and Instagram pages. He covers his mindset heading toward the NAVHDA Invitational, his thoughts on DDs vs. GWPs, answers a whole bunch of silly geese questions, and talks candidly about losing 2 of his dogs to heat stroke. This episode is brought to you by Ugly Dog Hunt…

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49. Nick Dulas - Being the Young Guy in a PF Chapter, Driving All Night To Get a Setter, and Making The Choice To Go 1:13:28

1M ago1:13:28

1:13:28

Nick Dulas joins the show this week where he recounts his pre-COVID journey to joining the Rice County PF chapter and why he's stayed involved since. He also shares how he developed a love for setters and the french brittany. He and Mike also talk a little hockey, and dive into Nick's advice for making long-distance hunting trips. Enjoy! This episo…

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Arousal vs Drive and the Making of a Canoe Dog 46:57

1M ago46:57

46:57

Keywords dog training, arousal, drive, bird dogs, canoe, dog behavior, training techniques, dog trainers, pet training, hunting dogs Summary In this episode of the Companion Gun Dog Podcast, host Grayson Guyer reflects on the loss of dog training mentor Mo Lindley, discussing his impact on the dog training community. The conversation then shifts to…

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48. Nikki Flander - Loving Dogs So Much She Snuck One Home, Her Love of English Setters, and Diving Into The Industry and Creating Spaces for Women. 1:08:39

1M ago1:08:39

1:08:39

Nikki Flander joins the show this week to share her journey to working with the Minnesota Horse & Hunt Club, how she fell in love with English Setters, that one time she wanted a dog so bad she snuck one home in high school, and creating community for women in the hunting and shooting space. Nikki is dedicated to any pursuit she picks up and this e…

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Aspen Thicket Grouse Dogs sponsor segment 43:48

1M ago43:48

43:48

Dennis and I catch up on some of the events and offerings at Aspen Thicket. We also go over a number of events hosted by Uncle Grouse this coming off season for the newcomer and experienced hunter alike.

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Chad Donahue, Lazy 8 Outfitters and high school biology 1:22:15

1M ago1:22:15

1:22:15

Chad and I focus on his career as a Biology teacher and what young people are attracted to in the outdoors. Or how to get them interested in the outdoors. With 25 years of teaching behind him Chad has a lot of experience keeping students engaged in learning about the wild. Thank you to our sponsors Aspen Thicket Grouse Dogs aspenthicketgrousedogs.c…

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47. Hannah & Kyle Peterson - A Match Made Over Bird Dogs, Diving Into Cover Dog Trials, and Wanting An Assertive Female Setter. 1:28:28

2M ago1:28:28

1:28:28

Hannah & Kyle Peterson are a match made with a shared love of dog training, and then bird dogs in grouse country. In this episode they share their journey into dog training in very separate realms and how they eventually met, married, and now are growing a family, all while chasing English Setters through the grouse woods hunting and in Cover Dog t…

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Darryl James, cleaning out the freezer. 1:32:35

2M ago1:32:35

1:32:35

Darryl joins me again almost exactly a year since he was last on the podcast. We cover a few recipes to try on those forgotten packages hidden in the freezer and a little about cider pairings to compliment a dish. You can find Darryl at @Chefsknife_Corkscrew or [email protected] Thank you to our sponsors Aspen Thicket Grouse Dogs aspenthick…

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Wild Card Outfitters and Guides sponsor segment 19:47

2M ago19:47

19:47

Captains Lori and Brian talked for a quick minute about the past season and upcoming plans for Wild Card Outfitters and Guides.

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46. John Zeman - Letting a Dog Fill Up The Country, The Power of Helping Others Train Their Dogs, and Ensuring Others Have Access to Dog Training Areas 1:19:04

2M ago1:19:04

1:19:04

John Zeman got his first German Shorthair in 1978 and has had various types of bird dogs ever since. Through mentors he found field trials and training methods which he now shares with many who show up at his home on Wednesday nights for training. He still runs and judges field trials across the upper midwest and is also the current president of th…

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Pine Hill Gun Dogs sponsor segment 26:23

2M ago26:23

26:23

Scott and I catch up earlier this spring about the bird season and what is happening around Pine Hill Gun Dogs.

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45. Greg Blair - An Education in Field Trials and Landing a Dream Job with Purina. 1:29:17

2M ago1:29:17

1:29:17

Greg Blair joins the show this week to share his origins in bird dogs, NSTRA, and ultimately field trials. He shares how he landed his dream job at Purina, became a field trial judge, breaks down accessibility in field trialing as well as a look at this year's National Championship and much much more. If you're looking to learn more about field tri…

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44. Ray Esboldt - Finding NAHRA, Kelly Farms, and Keeping Keystone Woods WMA Open to Train Bird Dogs 1:19:33

2M ago1:19:33

1:19:33

Ray Esboldt is a member of the Four Points Retriever Club and an avid NAHRA enthusiast. Mike & Ray sat down to discuss his experience going from a meat dog to appreciating the abilities and year round training opportunities or a NAHRA dog. Ray also speaks up about the recent purchase of Kelly Farms in Minnesota, what's different now, and shares mor…

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43. Jacob Walter - Transitioning from Labs to Shorthairs, Going All-In on Bird Dogs, and Why Physical Fitness Is An Underrated Component for Bird Hunting 1:17:40

3M ago1:17:40

1:17:40

Jacob Walter joins the show this week to share his journey of upland bird hunting from growing up with Labrador Retrievers to raising a young family with German shorthairs. Jacob also discusses what inspired him to become a local volunteer for Pheasants Forever, how he approaches long-distance hunting trips, and some insight into why he believes ph…

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Dale Bolyard, NAVHDA testing changes. 1:23:36

3M ago1:23:36

1:23:36

Dale came to mind first when I heard there was a change in NAVHDA testing. As it turns out he was the right guest to have on the podcast. Thank you to our sponsors Aspen Thicket Grouse Dogs aspenthicketgrousedogs.com Pine Hill Gun Dogs [email protected] Second Chance Bird dogs Field Armor fieldarmorusa.com Collar Clinic collarclinic.com Wild Card …

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42. Luc Ramthun - Loving Large Munsterlanders and a National Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic Preview! 1:14:49

3M ago1:14:49

1:14:49

Luc Ramthun from Pheasants Forever joins the show this week to give a preview of the upcoming Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic being held in Kansas City (see y'all there), and share his journey into bird hunting. Luc shares how he pivoted from big city marketing and teaching to working for The Habitat Organization, and how Pheasant Fest led him to h…

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41. Dr. RuthAnn Lobos - On When and How To Feed Your Hunting Dog, Choosing a Puppy Food, and Coming to Hunting Later in Life 1:04:17

3M ago1:04:17

1:04:17

Dr. RuthAnn Lobos is the Senior Veterinarian for Purina. She joins the show this week to share her journey with bird dogs and give some incredible, research backed insight into how we feed our dogs. You'll learn how to prioritize and plan your feeding schedule for hunting and training, whether you can feed 30/20 straight away or should choose a pup…

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"24-'25 Woodcock Season Recap and Future Plans 33:05

3M ago33:05

33:05

keywords hunting, woodcock, dog training, outdoor recreation, personal growth, webinars, wildlife, nature, hunting season, podcast summary In this episode of the Companion Gun Dog Podcast, host Grayson Guyer reflects on his recent hunting season, sharing insights on his experiences with Woodcock hunting, the growth of his dogs, and the importance o…

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40. Sam Tillman - A Lifelong Desire for Bird Dogs, The Importance of Going at Her Own Pace, and Making Sure to have Fun. 1:10:05

3M ago1:10:05

1:10:05

Sam Tillman joins the show this week where she shares her lifelong love of bird dogs and that love has only deepened over time. She also takes a dive into qualifying for the NAVHDA Invitational, building a lasting bond with her Pudelpointer, Stormie, and how keeping fun at the top of her training value system has helped her achieve success. This ep…

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Youth Hunt Comments, with Cindy McKee and Dan Behler 1:02:07

4M ago1:02:07

1:02:07

Cindy and I have known each other quite a while and regularly see each other at youth hunts where we volunteer. We talk about what methods and mentalities work for guiding and mentoring young hunters at a youth event. Dan has been bringing his boys to youth hunts and we've crossed paths a few times as his boys get older. I wanted to get a little pe…

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39. Matt Kucharski - The Importance of Curiosity, Dogs of Opportunity, and The Power of Habitat 1:13:24

4M ago1:13:24

1:13:24

Matt Kucharski joins the show this week to discuss his "dogs of opportunity" and now having to raise a puppy, how an ad for a used truck landed him on the board of Pheasants Forever, and the importance of habitat is best demonstrated in before and after experience. Matt also shares why he believes curious hunters are the best hunters and shares a b…

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Stories with Swanky #10 29:40

4M ago29:40

29:40

This is one of the Stories readings that I put on the public podcast feed. The others are available at Patreon/BirdCamp. Thank you for listening.

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38. Jake Faas - Marrying Into Grouse Hunting, The Importance of Managing Your Dogs, and His Journey From Bite Dogs to Bird Dogs. 1:26:35

4M ago1:26:35

1:26:35

Jake Faas of True Loyalty Dog Training joins the show this week to share how he fell in love with dogs doing bite sports and training working dogs and then through marriage came to upland hunting and owning French Brittanies. Jake is an experience bite dog trainer and decoy, but never hunted until his father-in-law told him he wasn't a member of th…

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Bonus Episode: Scent Work and Birds Dogs with the Road to Detection Podcast 1:08:36

4M ago1:08:36

1:08:36

This special bonus episode is a pod-share between Road to Detection, The Ugly Dog Podcast, and The Accidental Bird Dog. This episode dives into Scent Work and how it can be beneficial for you and your bird dogs. This includes laying a solid foundation with your dogs and giving you and your dog a fun and mentally stimulating activity to pursue when …

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Jon Osborn and Allen Crater, outdoor experience and writing. 1:21:50

4M ago1:21:50

1:21:50

Pardon the audio issues with the hosts mic on this episode and a big thank you to Jon and Allen for really carrying the conversation. This is a camp talk in almost every way and you're invited to sit nearby and hear most of it. This will be the most existential episode of the 2024 season and doesn't disappoint in that regard. Thank you to our spons…

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36. Corey Hendrickson & Colton Strauss - A Conversation While Goose Hunting, Why Meat Dog Is A Derogatory Term, And Pillars For Making a Good Bird Dog 1:13:25

5M ago1:13:25

1:13:25

Corey Hendrickson and Colton Strauss join Mike on this week's podcast from layout blinds as they wait for geese on a recent hunt. They cover a bit of their backgrounds, different colors of labrador retrievers, tips for goose hunting, and why the term Meat Dog doesn't do a dog justice. We had a lot of fun recording this while waiting for geese to fl…

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37. Luke Koch - Marrying A Passion for Video, Dogs, and Waterfowl Hunting, Getting Serious About Shotgun Loads, and Why Labs Aren't for Mike 1:48:33

5M ago1:48:33

1:48:33

Luke Koch runs Black Dog Marketing Company and joins the show this week to share how he fell in love with waterfowl hunting, his passion for video work, and his journey with his black lab, Jeb. Luke also dives into how he approaches waterfowl hunting around the metro area, why he'll remain a one dog household for now, and makes excellent points abo…

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35. Tony Henry - Emergency Response for Hunting Dogs From a K9 Tactical Medic, The Importance of Planning, and Growing Your Network To Be A Better Bird Hunter. 1:04:38

5M ago1:04:38

1:04:38

Tony Henry joins the show this week to share his knowledge gained serving as a tactical medic as applied to working canines. Tony has a wealth of experience and training, and shares his pro tips and gear so you can be best prepared for an emergency when you go afield. Tony also shares his history bird hunting, resources folks should have on speed d…

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34. Roy Ames - A Journey of Decades in Bird Dogs, Picking Puppies Based On Parents and Attentiveness, and The Beauty of Watching a Dog Run 2:02:25

5M ago2:02:25

2:02:25

Roy Ames joins the podcast this week to share his decades long journey in bird dogs, including a host of events, clubs, and breeds. He dives into how he picks puppies, what he's learned training and testing in both the JGHV and NAVHDA systems, and how someone can set themselves up for success when joining a NAVHDA chapter. Roy also shares why he lo…

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33. Joe Perez - Building a Business with His Boys, Transitioning From Waterfowling to the Uplands, Navigating Season Ending Injuries, and Why You Should Have A Slip Lead In Your Vest 1:26:07

5M ago1:26:07

1:26:07

Joe Perez is the owner and operator of RPM Training Products with his two sons, Owen and Austin. In this episode Joe shares about how he got into hunting as a young person and grew into a waterfowl guide, but now focuses much of his time on the uplands. Joe, and RPM, are the newest manufacturer of collars and leashes for Ugly Dog and Joe describes …

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Nick Buggia, Michigan Wildlife Counsel and hunting publicity 1:26:43

6M ago1:26:43

1:26:43

We finally were able to schedule this recording and it was a very informative conversation. How the hunting community is viewed by nonhunters is a frequent thought topic of mine and Nick was able to bring some useful and encouraging statistics. Thank you to our sponsors Aspen Thicket Grouse Dogs aspenthicketgrousedogs.com Pine Hill Gun Dogs phkscll…

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32. Braxton Watts - A Young Man's View of Quail Camp, Gaining Confidence in the Field, and Giving Up All His Sick Days to Keep Hunting. 1:13:22

6M ago1:13:22

1:13:22

Braxton Watts joins the show this week to share his perspective on quail camp and learning to bird hunt. Braxton recently joined Mike and friends for his second visit to Kansas chasing quail. In this episode he shares the lessons he's learned thus far, what he wants to work on to get better, and how he manages to get that much time out of the class…

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Storytelling with the Grumpy Old Constitutionalists 1:11:46

6M ago1:11:46

1:11:46

After two seasons talking about the whats and hows of grouse hunting. We switched it up and tapped into the decades of experiences accumulated by these gentlemen. This is the kind of conversation that makes a camp more than just about hunting. I hope you enjoy. Thank you to our sponsors Aspen Thicket Grouse Dogs aspenthicketgrousedogs.com Pine Hill…

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31. Fred McAdams & Ben Eilert - Kansas Bird Hunting From 3 Perspectives, Keys to Chasing Prairie Chickens, A Farmer Asks About Conservation, and The Beauty of a Good Meat Dog 1:46:05

6M ago1:46:05

1:46:05

Fred McAdams and Ben Eilert join the show this week to discuss their perspectives on Kansas bird hunting. Fred moved to Kansas a number of years ago, in large part because of the bird hunting, and Ben is a lifelong resident and local farmer. Ben shares about growing up pheasant hunting, how things have changed, and his perspective on helping things…

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30. Marc Musselman - Taking Hearing Protection From The Concert Stage to The Uplands, Lucking Into a Good Dog, and Learning To Trust a Long-Range Dog. 1:45:24

6M ago1:45:24

1:45:24

Marc Musselman joins the show this week to share how he got his start upland hunting and how a passion for making professional grade audio equipment for musicians led him into the hunter hearing protection market. Marc runs Alclair Outdoors, in addition to Alclair Audio (the music side), where his mission is to make hearing protection part of every…

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29. Autumn & Casey Koback - Going from One Dog to Six, Not Being Joiners to Leaders, and The Importance of Brutal Honesty Among Training Partners. 1:16:38

6M ago1:16:38

1:16:38

Autumn and Casey Koback join the show this week to detail how they went from a mandate for zero dogs to a house full. The husband and wife team dive into their journey of not joining things to leading a local chapter and how opportunities to help others fuel their passion. They also share how they've fallen in love traveling with friends to chase b…

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Stories with Swanky #5 18:46

6M ago18:46

18:46

This is the 5th Stories recording. All are available on Patreon but every 5th reading I'll drop here as well. This episode involves Jon Osborn and Allen Crater with some newer outdoor writings. Enjoy!

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BirdCamp, a humorous chat from camp. 1:00:01

7M ago1:00:01

1:00:01

This is the first time bringing the mics to my camp. It was a good time and the conversation was fun. Thank you to our sponsors Aspen Thicket Grouse Dogs aspenthicketgrousedogs.com Pine Hill Gun Dogs [email protected] Second Chance Bird dogs Field Armor fieldarmorusa.com Collar Clinic collarclinic.com Wild Card Outfitters and Guide Service wildcar…

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28. Ryan Sparks - Chasing Quail Out the Back Door, A Lifetime of Pointers, Celebrating 20 Years of Quail Forever, and Wild Game Cooking 1:43:01

7M ago1:43:01

1:43:01

Ryan Sparks is the Editor of the Quail Forever Journal and a life-long quail hunter. In this episode he shares about his upbringing bird hunting the family farm in Nebraska, why pheasant hunting deserves more credit than Mike gives it, and why he is and always will be a Pointer guy. Ryan also shares his tips for writing from an editor's perspective…

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27. Bob St. Pierre - Five Generations of German Shorthairs, The Magic of Opening Day, and Letting a Puppy Develop at Their Own Pace. 1:26:01

7M ago1:26:01

1:26:01

Bob St. Pierre joins the show this week to share about his journey with 5 German Shorthairs, including just recently adding a pup this summer. Bob is the Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever and the host of the On The Wing Podcast. He and Mike take a dive into why opening day is so important and meaningf…

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"Perceived Pressure" and Resilience 1:18:53

7M ago1:18:53

1:18:53

Emily and Grayson sit parse out the ever confusing concept of perceived pressure. They also discuss resilience and its importance in gundog training. Visit our sponsors: https://uglydoghunting.com/ https://losthighwaykennels.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Grayson Guyer, Emily Shirey

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26. Mindy Brown - Breeding Better Weimaraners, Her Journey With NAVHDA, And Navigating Risks Afield After Tragedy. 1:10:56

7M ago1:10:56

1:10:56

Mindy Brown joins the show to share how she grew up with bird dogs following her dad afield to getting her first Weim through an ad in the paper. She discusses her commitment to breeding better Weimaraners with her co-breeder Camille of Timberdoodle Weims and how they make decisions to help the breed move forward. Mindy also shares honestly about t…

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