Gun Dog It Yourself

300. More Than a Dog Trainer: The World of Delmar Smith


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WATCH | 300. More Than a Dog Trainer: The World of Delmar Smith

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Episode 300! It’s hard to believe it’s been over five years since starting the show. It’s been an incredible journey, capturing conversations with so many people from across the dog training and hunting world. Along the way, I’ve had the privilege of meeting and learning from some of the most respected voices in the space.

That said, I recently had the opportunity to interview perhaps the most legendary name in the bird dog world—Mr. Delmar Smith. Over the course of a few days, we picked his brain, listened to his stories, and walked away with a treasure trove of footage. What began as a simple podcast episode quickly evolved into something more—a "docu-cast." Instead of just another interview, this project became a deep dive into Delmar’s life, family, business, and the seemingly endless supply of stories that only a man like him could tell.

In this special episode, I sit down with the friends who were along for the ride as we reflect on what it was like to get to know Delmar, hear his backstory, and experience firsthand the impact he’s had on the world of bird dogs.

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Highlights:

00:00:00 Introduction: The Delmar Smith Experience

00:01:15 Humble Beginnings & Shattered Expectations

00:06:15 The Mission: Honoring the Bird Dog Foundation

00:14:00 Dog Assessment & Confirmation

00:18:45 Delmar's "Accidental" Approach

00:23:30 Observation and Learning from Nature

00:34:45 The Changing Landscape

00:44:30 A Positive Mindset & the Serenity Prayer

00:50:00 The Smith Method & a Life of Intentionality

01:09:00 Training, Balance, and the Pursuit of Knowledge

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