Gun Dog It Yourself

Gun Dog It Yourself episodes:

• 05.02.2024

  Recall | Ep. 138 Johnny Houses w/ Mark Fulmer

  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...

  
• 04.30.2024

  261. Chapter Recruitment vs. Retention

  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...

  
• 04.25.2024

  GDIY Profile | Joe Davis

  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...

  
• 04.23.2024

  260. The SRS & Setting Your Dog Up For Success

  Lee Howard of Mossy Pond Retrievers joins me on the floor of Pheasant Fest to go through the Super Retriever Series and what it actually takes to be competitive in that world! WATCH ON YOUTUBE What is the Super Retriever Series? There is...

  
• 04.20.2024

  GDIY Profile | Tyler Bachmann

  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...

  
• 04.18.2024

  Recall | Ep. 101 Tracking Principles

  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...

  
• 04.16.2024

  259. Faith in the Dogs

  I'm back on the floor at Pheasant Fest where Jeremy Moore of Dogbone Hunter make his return to the show to have a wide ranging conversation. We hit on everything from place training to lack of trust causing impatience in...

  
• 04.13.2024

  GDIY Profile | Travis Gabel

  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...

  
• 04.11.2024

  258. Training Day Hangout

  Some of the most informative and educational conversations I've had has come on the backend of a long training day with buddies. This was one of those discussions with my friends Randall Lykens and Tim Andrews. After running dogs all...

  
• 04.09.2024

  257. Everything is a Balancing Act

  Back on the floor in the Eukanuba booth at Pheasant Fest, Jeremy Criscoe of Whistling Wings Kennel (Instagram: @whistlingwingskennel) joins me to talk about some great advice for everyone interested in dogs! You can WATCH on YouTube: https://2ly.link/1xXPy Best advice to someone...

  
• 04.04.2024

  256. Thoughts on Dewclaws and a few other things

  Veterinarian Jay Brekke makes his return to the show to catch up on a number of things including our preference for prairie hunting or Ruffed Grouse hunting, late season Ptarmigan hunting, and our thoughts on the topic of dewclaws! Early vs...

  
• 04.02.2024

  255. The Best Gun Dogs

  The first episode recorded from the Eukanuba booth on the floor at Pheasant Fest features Jared Moss of Best Gun Dogs. We cover a lot of topics and plenty of rabbit holes on this one. WATCH the episode on YouTube: https://2ly.link/1xQw0 Getting...

  
• 03.28.2024

  254. Trialing with NSTRA

  I have recently started trialing within the National Shoot To Retrieve Association (NSTRA). After competing in the GA Regional trial, I sat down with the region president elect, Adam Langley, and region treasurer, Eric Walker to learn more about the...

  
• 03.26.2024

  253. Find The Right Balance In Your Training

  Its officially spring time which means its that time of year to really dig in on the training plan for the year. When trying to figure out where to go and how to get there, be sure to use the...

  
• 03.21.2024

  Recall | Ep. 85 The Dog Nose Best

  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...

  
• 03.19.2024

  252. Waterfowl Guide Conner Gough

  Longtime waterfowl guide, Conner Gough of Great Lakes Guided Outdoors, joins me to talk what its like to be a dedicated hunting guide. We talk dogs, hunting stories, and what keeps him going when he's on day 300 of guiding...

  
• 03.14.2024

  GDIY Profile | Brian Cooper

  NAME: Brian Cooper BREED: Pudelpointer LOCATION: Northeast Pennsylvania TARGETS: Ruffed Grouse, Pheasant Release, Ducks, Squirrels FAVORITE EPISODE: Whoa Series and Force Fetch Series MISTAKE: An accidental puppy injury as well as too many expectations causing too much pressure. GDIY Profiles are bonus episodes that feature your...

  
• 03.12.2024

  251. NAVHDA Senior Judge Pete Wade

  Senior NAVHDA judge, Pete Wade, has judged over 1,600 dogs and passed 7 versatile champions within his own family at this point. He takes the time to share some of his stories and insights throughout the many years of being...

  
• 03.07.2024

  GDIY Profile | Nick Altavilla

  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...

  
• 03.05.2024

  250. Griffs & The West Method

  Ken McKean joins me to talk about his experiences training his rescue Wirehair Pointing Griffons and finding the West Method. Habitual Griffon rescuer The West Method's "chain of command" Getting a young dog to range ahead Fun runs and balancing obedience The Griff club through...

  
• 02.29.2024

  249. Collecting Old Literature and Other Upland Hobbies

  There are a few hobbies and interests that are fairly common within the Upland Community outside of just dogs. Jim Burris of the Bird Dog Society talks about his collection of literature, bourbon, and shotguns. The appeal of old literature to...

  
• 02.27.2024

  248. Companion Then Gun Dog

  Ben Baker of Griffin & Howe Gun Dogs joins us to talk about his preference and emphasis on obedience first before anything else. Even the most hardcore hunters' dogs spend more time not hunting than they do actually hunting. When...

  
• 02.24.2024

  247. This is YOUR Fight!

  Do you like your electronic collars? Your tracking collars? Do you think its right for houndsmen to be prevented from chasing mountain lions and bobcats? Do you think its silly to have the public vote on a measure that would...

  
• 02.22.2024

  GDIY Profile | Jeff Beck

  NAME: Jeff Beck BREED: German Shorthair Pointer LOCATION: Louisville, OH TARGETS: Pheasant FAVORITE EPISODE: The Whoa Series (Ep. 183-188), Everything Pigeons (Ep. 136, 137), Ep. 239. Flipping The Switch MISTAKE: Expecting too much too soon. GDIY Profiles are bonus episodes that feature your average DIY dog...

  
• 02.20.2024

  246. Training As If Your Life Depended On It!

  For most of us, dog training is a hobby. Something we are passionate about and enjoy doing but it's not a life or death activity for us. However, there are a few people in the world who truly depend on...

  
• 02.15.2024

  245. St Hubert's Hangout

  After one of the more enjoyable dog events I've been a part of in quite a while, I sat down with long time friend of the show, Grayson Guyer, and newer friend of the show, Jake Bartells, to recap the...

  
• 02.13.2024

  244. Western Hunting w/ Flushers & Pointers

  Hunting with a pointer/flusher combination seems like a match made in heaven! Guest, Steve Smith, initially thought the same thing. However, like everything in this gun dog world, context is king. After attempting it Steve realized that perhaps the combo...

  
• 02.08.2024

  GDIY Profile | Derek Witlib

  NAME: Derek Witlib BREED: Llewellin Setter LOCATION: Ontario, Canada TARGETS: Ruffed Grouse, Woodcock FAVORITE EPISODE: Ep. 185 The Place Whoa, Ep. 197 Mo Lindley, Ep. 202 Perfection Kennel MISTAKE: Starting Force Fetch too soon and catching too many birds early on GDIY Profiles are bonus episodes...

  
• 02.06.2024

  243. Understanding Your Dog's Behavior

  Very often we need more perspective when it comes to knowing how to handle and train our dogs beyond just the How To. However, understanding theory doesn't mean much unless you know how to implement the concepts. Stephanie...

  
• 02.03.2024

  GDIY Profile | Steve Niehaus

  NAME: Steve Niehaus BREED: Standard Poodle LOCATION: Rosemont, MN TARGETS: Ruffed Grouse, Pheasant FAVORITE EPISODE: Profiles, Force Fetch Series (Eps 128-134), Ep. 226. A Guide's Perspective w/ Stephen Faust, Ep. 212. Grouse Dogs w/ Jerry Havel MISTAKE: Not trusting the process! GDIY Profiles are bonus episodes...

  
• 02.01.2024

  242. Everyone Makes Mistakes and Do Dog Bells Help or Hurt the Hunt?!?

  I ride solo on this outro episode where I tell a recent hunt story that didn't exactly play out as it should have. I also respond to some listener feedback and question. Nick makes a costly error in the field! How much...

  
• 01.30.2024

  241. The Training Mindset

  Mark Coleman has spent years educating himself on dog training even though he primarily uses a pro trainer due to not having the resources one might need or want to train their own dogs. He recognized that even when you...

  
• 01.27.2024

  GDIY Profile | Anthony Montello

  NAME: Anthony Montello BREED: German Wirehaired Pointer LOCATION: Northeast Ohio TARGETS: Waterfowl, Ruffed Grouse, Woodcock FAVORITE EPISODE: Ep. 194 Rick Smith, Ep. 182 Trainer Fight! MISTAKE: Acknowledging puppy cries and trouble getting used to the dog ranging. GDIY Profiles are bonus episodes that feature your average...

  
• 01.25.2024

  240. Hangin Outro w/ Randall Lykens

  My buddy Randall Lykens stopped by to hang out and run the dogs while the rest of the South continued to thaw out. We sat down and touched on a few of his takeaways from the previous "Flipping the Switch"...

  
• 01.23.2024

  239. Flipping The Switch

  You've heard us talk about it. If you've been around enough dogs then you've witnessed it. That moment when the light bulb comes on due to an experience that just flipped the switch! Nate Kennedy, Northeast Regional Engagement Coordinator for...

  
• 01.20.2024

  GDIY Profile | Jason Hall

  NAME: Jason Hall BREED: German Shorthair Pointer (GSP) LOCATION: Upstate New York TARGETS: Ruffed Grouse, Woodcock, released Pheasant FAVORITE EPISODE: Ep. 187 The Standing Whoa GDIY Profiles are bonus episodes that feature your average DIY dog trainer and hunter. All dog owners have a story...

  
• 01.18.2024

  238. Updates & Changes to the Show

  Things cant stay the same forever! Im riding solo on this episode for the first time in 4.5 years to catch you up on some updates and changes I'm making in an attempt to spark more engagement and growth for...

  
• 01.16.2024

  237. Carolina Quail and Fire Coops

  I recently got to link up with Drew Conner for a quick hunt in South Carolina for Bobwhite Quail. After getting to know Drew a bit we decided to record an episode and talk about some of the elements of...

  
• 01.11.2024

  GDIY Profile | Matt Morgan

  NAME: Matt Morgan BREED: Pudelpointers (2), Bracco Italiano LOCATION: Americus, GA TARGETS: Dove, Duck, Pheasant, Bobwhite Quail, Sharptail Grouse, Snipe, Deer Tracking FAVORITE EPISODES: Ep. 138 Johnny Houses w/ Mark Fulmer GDIY Profiles are bonus episodes that feature your average DIY dog trainer and hunter....

  
• 01.09.2024

  236. Does Your Grandma Even Hunt!?!

  You spend your adult life starting and taking care of a family knowing the kids are eventually going to move on and start their own lives. What do you do then? How do you fill the void? Well, for Faith...

  
• 01.04.2024

  235. Competing in the UFTA w/ Loren Troutt

  Loren Troutt joins me to detail how he has been involved in UFTA essentially most of his life but how its different since he began competing a few years ago. Hunting wild birds isn't always what first exposes someone to...

  
• 01.02.2024

  234. Competing in the UFTA w/ Kevin Kiper

  Kevin Kiper joins us this week to explain how theres no difference in training a wild bird dog and trial dog. Also, anyone with just a little bit of luck can compete immediately within UFTA (United Field Trialers Association). The points...

  
• 12.28.2023

  GDIY Profile | Austin Kelley

  NAME: Austin Kelley BREED: German Shorthair Pointer LOCATION: Western Nebraska TARGETS: Pheasant, Ducks, Sharptail Grouse FAVORITE EPISODES: Ep. 171 Traveling with Your Dog GDIY Profiles are bonus episodes that feature your average DIY dog trainer and hunter. All dog owners have a story of what...

  
• 12.26.2023

  233. The ‘New’ Respiratory Illness & Porcupines!

  Seth Bynum (@birddogvet) joins us to discuss everything porcupine related. Unfortunately, something you can count on hearing every hunting season are stories of dogs encountering porcupines. Some instances are worse than others but one thing holds true with all of...

  
• 12.20.2023

  232. Woodcock Banding and Invasive Worms

  Lindsey Shartell of the MN DNR stops by to educate us about Woodcock Banding as well as how to possibly help your forests out by tapping into your local fishing bait supply? The love for Woodcock! Woodcock banding Woodcock and grouse nesting 101 Spring...

  
• 12.14.2023

  GDIY Profile | Jordan Linger

  NAME: Jordan Linger BREED: English Setters (2) LOCATION: Winston Salem, NC TARGETS: Woodcock and Ruffed Grouse FAVORITE EPISODES: Ep. 38. The Language of Dog Training w/ Grayson Guyer Ep. 197. Mo Lindley Ep. 189. Martha Greenlee Ep. 176. Shotgun Fitting w/ Del Whitman Ep. 224. The Most Effective...

  
• 12.12.2023

  231. Getting To Know Nick

  After years of doing this podcast, the number one request I receive from listeners is an episode about my backstory, how I got into the dog world, and my thoughts or opinions on varying topics. While I did a profile...

  
• 12.07.2023

  BDS Update #12

  Terry Ann joins joins me again to recap her recent adventures and go over the upcoming events for the Bird Dog Society! Terry Ann's recent trip up north and trying Grouse hunting The Master Hunters Excellence Test [Accidental Bird Dog Podcast Episode] St....

  
• 12.05.2023

  230. Hunting Canada & 'Chungaria'

  I finally connected with Tyson Bowden who was a listener request earlier this year. We discuss his recent adventure across the northern border as well as his honey hole in which he labeled as "Chungaria"!?! One on one dog training rather...

  
• 11.30.2023

  GDIY Profile | Bobby Brown

  NAME: Bobby Brown BREED: Wesslpointers (2) [Lab x GSP], Pudelpointers (2) LOCATION: Grand Junction, CO TARGETS:Chukar, Sage Grouse, Dusky Grouse FAVORITE EPISODES: Ep. 197. Mo Lindley Ep. 182. Trainer Fight! GDIY Profiles are bonus episodes that feature your average DIY dog trainer and hunter. All dog...