In this episode, Al talks to Nick Adair of the "Gun Dog it Yourself" Podcast. Nick tells us about his dogs, and why he selected the breeds he did. We discuss his training philosophy, and a recurring theme of his podcast - "Trainer Fights"! We discuss the use of Positive Punishment (listen to Fat Bird, Ugly Dog,  Episode 5 "Operant Conditioning 101", if you are unfamiliar with the term) . Confusion often exists between "whoa" and "steadiness" - Nick gives his definition of "whoa", and indicates how it differs from  "steadiness".  We have all heard the saying "birds make a bird dog" - Nick modifies the saying, and explains his reasoning for doing so. We conclude our conversation with Nick recalling one of his most memorable hunts. And, of course, Al's Rapid Fire Questions.

GDIY website - https://www.gundogityourself.com/