NAME: Nick Altavilla
BREED: Small Munsterlander
LOCATION: Maple Plain, MN
TARGETS: Ruffed Grouse, Woodcock, Sharptail Grouse, Pheasant, Waterfowl
FAVORITE EPISODE: Eps. 224 and 225 The Most Effective Grouse Dogs w/ Kyle Warren
MISTAKE: Rushing to get the FIRST bird!

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
Upland Gun Company
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BPro Kennels
Eukanuba [What I Feed My Dogs: Premium Performance 30/20]
Bird Dog Society
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GDIY Profile | Nick Altavilla

DIY gundog trainers and enthusiasts discussing all topics pertaining to hunting and living with dogs.

Kids & Family

Sports

Wilderness

Pets & Animals

"Pick a method and stick with it!" Sure, thats sound advice. Especially for beginners. But for those of us that want to know why a particular method works or how to overcome and even prevent certain roadblocks or snags from appearing, simply focusing on the "HOW" may not be enough.
Nate Czarnota of Iron Oak Dog Co. joins me to talk about the principles of dog training and how paying attention to learning theory can help you recognize what is actually connecting and driving your dog. Nate is a graduate from the NEPOPO Gold School and has since enjoyed helping teach others how they can have a better trained dog while improving their relationship with the dog by focusing on the "WHY."
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A nice well behaved dog that also hunts

Piecing together a training program

Bringing concepts and principles to the NAVHDA chapter

Focusing in on the WHY rather than the HOW

Agreeing on the terminology in dog training

Using "room service" to reward steadiness (Really high drive dog owners listen up!)

Having your E-collar mean both stop and go!

Primacy vs recency

Forensic dog training

Both dog and handler BOTH are having fun

Teach first. Add pressure second. Clarity begets compliance.

NePoPo. Pressure predicts a reward!

Sequencing and classical conditioning

Reward structures and "The Talent Code"

Make them work for it!

A dopamine dog vs an endorphin dog

Reward variability and the dog anticipating the pattern

The power of the ritual

"Kicking splinters" and fighting to stay in behavior!


Show References:
Nate's NePoPo Seminar
NePoPo
Daniel Coyle "The Talent Code"
Andrew Huberman "Maximize Dopamine"
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Upland Gun Company | Midwest Double Gun Classic
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Bird Dog Society
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263.  Principles over Methods

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!
NAME: Ira Sherman
BREED: German Wirehair Pointer (4)
LOCATION: South Dakota
TARGETS: Pheasant, Sharptail Grouse, Prairie Chicken
FAVORITE EPISODES: Force Fetch Series and Whoa Series
MISTAKE: Moving through Force Fetch too fast and not focusing on basic obedience
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Upland Gun Company | Midwest Double Gun Classic
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Bird Dog Society
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GDIY Profile | Ira Sherman

There are things that you may have thought were the primary reasons or benefits of getting into the gun dog world but, come to find out, there are other aspects that start to present themselves that make you realize theres a lot more to it. Perhaps its not all about the birds. Perhaps its not even just about the dog. Perhaps its about certain relationships, traditions, and family values that start to stand above all else.
The last episode recorded in the Eukanuba booth at Pheasant Fest is with the amazing family from Three Arrows Hunting Preserve. Parents Ben and Diane join me with two of their adult children Elizabeth and James to try and put into words exactly what this lifestyle has meant to them as a family. From the invaluable life lessons taught to the kids through hard work and stewarding the land, to what its like owning and operating a multi-generational farm!
WATCH HERE!

Brittanys, breeding, and the farm!

Entering into the Hunt Smith world

What is the best way to go about getting your kids involved?

"Never settle!"

What has the land meant to the family over the years?

Chase your dreams!

The preserve is setup more for dog training than just profit

Hunting wild birds compared to the preserve birds

Why the Brittany?

Get the kids out into nature!

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Upland Gun Company | Midwest Double Gun Classic
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BPro Kennels
Eukanuba [What I Feed My Dogs: Premium Performance 30/20]
Bird Dog Society
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262.  Preserving the Family

There have been countless guests and topics covered in episodes throughout the years that are truly invaluable and worth revisiting. Going through some of the back catalog and re-listening to some of the older episodes, I was honestly surprised at some of the information and details I have forgotten myself over the years. I wanted to try and highlight some of these guests and topics so I am going through and scrubbing some of the episodes and "remastering" them. Im cutting out any of the fluff such as the intros or outros so you hear just the meat and potatoes of these conversations. This should allow you to revisit these older episodes without having to sit through anything that happens to no longer be timely or applicable to the topic.

This time we revisit Episode 138 originally released on May 22, 2022 with Mark Fulmer of Sarahsetter Kennels where we broke down his decades long experience training dogs with the help of quail Johnny Houses!

Whats the purpose of a Johnny House

How far do the birds range and still return?

Planting birds as opposed to releasing birds

Training means controlling the outcome

Johnny House dimensions and specs

Quail vs Chukar

Flooring and wood shavings vs hemp

The importance of a roof overhang

Routine maintenance requirements

Supplementing and replacing birds

Mark's training process

The birth of place boards

Simulating a covey in the training field

Proper feed and feeders for your birds

Cutting down on 80-90% of predation using owl decoys


SARAHSETTER YOUTUBE SERIES
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Final Rise
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Bird Dog Society
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Recall | Ep. 138 Johnny Houses w/ Mark Fulmer

One of the NAVHDA institutions, The Carters, joins me at the Eukanuba booth on the floor of Pheasant Fest. Blaine, Pattie, and Jason of Merrymeeting Kennels have been instrumental in bringing people into the bird dog space through their extremely active Yankee Chapter. We have a fun a conversation that covers a lot of insight and tips into not only recruiting new people but retaining the people that you do have!
WATCH HERE

Getting new people involved

Retaining people is more important

"How's that working out for you?" Don't be closed off to new ideas

First impressions matter! Meet at the gate!

Train people with "remedial stations"

Workers go first and be careful not to kill Jimmy!

Establish the plan before going out

Effective running order and process, no standing around, and a 2 bird limit!

Read what the dog is telling you

The importance of praise and rewards for the dog

Chapter training days balancing training a skillset as opposed to training for a test

You can't steal a dog's drive!

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Standing Stone Supply | Use Code: GDIY to save 15%

onX Hunt Maps | Use Code: GDIY20 to save 20%
Final Rise
Upland Gun Company
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Other Partners:
BPro Kennels
Eukanuba [What I Feed My Dogs: Premium Performance 30/20]
Bird Dog Society
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GDIY Profile | Nick Altavilla

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