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Chris and I are finally back on the mics after a long break and this one is packed. In this episode we recap a wild fall that included the Grand and the Master National, weeks on the road, and what it looks like behind the scenes when you are juggling two trucks full of dogs and big stakes tests. Chris walks through how the Grand went, why this trip felt like “out with the old and in with the new,” and shares the story of Shaker’s retirement at the line. We also talk about Flash hitting ten Grand passes, why Chris thinks Flash might be the best dog he has ever trained, and what really separates a truly great dog from a merely talented one.

From there we dive into the Master National and everything that went sideways. Chris breaks down the confusing judging, how their flight ended up a full day behind, and the unbelievable interference from neighboring landowners that forced them to scrap multiple series and rebuild tests. You will hear honest talk about judging standards, handling pressure when you are running a pile of dogs, and how it feels to have dogs run seven series and still get dropped. Mixed in are some crazy stats on handling unseen marks, updates on the young dogs coming up, and the bittersweet reality of saying goodbye to older warriors who have given everything they have.

If you love high level dog work, behind the scenes test talk, and real honesty about what trainers and dogs go through at the Grand and the National, this episode is for you.