Gun Dog It Yourself

By Nick Adair

Dog trainers and enthusiasts discussing all topics pertaining to training, hunting, and living with dogs.... more

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November 10, 2022 GDIY PROFILE: Angelo Iacomini
NAME: Angelo Iacomini
BREED: German Shorthair Pointer (GSP)
LOCATION: Stoney Creek, NY
TARGETS: Grouse, Woodcock
ORGs: NAVHDA
FAVORITE EPISODES:
20. Livin that VC life
136 and 137: Everything Pigeons
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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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Support the Podcast: PATREON
Gear: STANDING STONE SUPPLY
Training Collars: DT SYSTEMS
Whiskey: Ugly Dog Distillery
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GDIY LINKS
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1h 5min
November 08, 2022163. Aggression with HPR Working Dogs
Josh Cropper of HPR Working Dogs joins us to discuss a wide array of topics as they relate to aggression in our dogs.
Dog culture in Ukraine in contrast to in America
Our own interaction with dogs may cause the aggressive tendencies.,
"Be polite and ignore" is a better lesson for people/kids rather than "ask to pet."
What actually is "aggression?"
Breed selections based on emotion rather than purpose
Social interaction or social exposure?
Types of Aggression
Types of Drives
Creating social neutrality w/ PROPER socialization
Pick a training method and stick to it
Body language and cues previewing aggressive tension building
Keep the dogs MOVING
Being proactive and decompressing with crate training
5 Steps of escalation
How to handle a fight in progress
Littermate syndrome and other potential causes of aggressive tendencies
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Gear: STANDING STONE SUPPLY
Training Collars: DT SYSTEMS
Whiskey: Ugly Dog Distillery
Other GDIY LINKS

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1h 48min
November 01, 2022162. Lessons in Preparing and Testing at the NAVHDA Invitational
Alston Peek makes his long awaited return to the podcast to recap his journey from qualifying in a NAVHDA Utility Test last year all the way to the Invitational Test held recently in New Mexico. A lot of honesty in this episode including what it's like to work so hard and fall just short of your intended target!
Playing a "game" vs. the "real thing"
The decision to retest the Utility to qualify for the '22 Invitational
Using "versatile" dogs
Mentally preparing for the Invitational Test
Going all the way back to Scout's foundation of steadiness
Training backing with bumpers?!
Baby stepping all the way to a dog that backs!
Diversify the training with new places and new dogs
Keeping it fun, real, and fresh
What its like working year around and still come up just short
The day of the test and lessons learned
Any regrets after "failing?"

Episode References:
91 Backing and Honoring
124 Backing Dummies
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Support the Podcast: PATREON
Gear: STANDING STONE SUPPLY
Training Collars: DT SYSTEMS
Whiskey: Ugly Dog Distillery
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1h 31min
October 27, 2022 GDIY PROFILE: Tom Fitzmorris
NAME: Tom Fitzmorris
BREED: Weimerainer
LOCATION: Scandia, MN
TARGETS: Grouse, Pheasant
ORGs: NAVHDA
FAVORITE EPISODES:
Episode 157: Timberdoodle Weims
Episodes 136 and 137: Everything Pigeons
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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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Support the Podcast: PATREON
Gear: STANDING STONE SUPPLY
Training Collars: DT SYSTEMS
Whiskey: Ugly Dog Distillery
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GDIY LINKS
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45min
October 25, 2022161. Puppy Talk
Jordan Horak of Cato Outdoors comes back on to talk puppies! We both recently got new puppies and thought it would be fun to sit down and talk about early development and "drills."
Starting off w/ a Puppy
Prepping for a pup and getting the correct crate size
Feeding and watering schedule
"Objects" and keeping them special
Avoid OVERSTIMULATING the puppy
Pup keeps picking objects up around the house
Teething!
When does "training" start?
Fun "retrieves" into the Cato board
Building a retrieve for a pup that may not have a desire to retrieve
Encouraging enthusiasm
Birds TOO EARLY
Gun intro tips
Focusing on what you're actually training at any given time
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Support the Podcast: PATREON
Gear: STANDING STONE SUPPLY
Training Collars: DT SYSTEMS
Whiskey: Ugly Dog Distillery
Other GDIY LINKS
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Episode References:
Griz Cato Steadiness Videos
Ep. 146 Know Your Place!

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1h 59min
October 18, 2022160. A Foreign Grouse Experience
This week we step out of the U.S. and step into the Palearctic region of Sweden to discuss completely foreign Grouse species! Miguel Canaverde and Kevin Erdvig of Project Upland join me to discuss these new birds and their recent trip together.
Establishing a love for bird hunting in Portugal and moving to Sweden
First impressions of Bracco Italianos
What birds are available to hunt? (Spoiler: quite a few!)
The Capercallie Grouse, Black Grouse, Willow Ptarmigan/Grouse, Hazel Grouse all in North Sweden
Birds found in mature pine/spruce forests
Capercallie are super territorial
Black Grouse being similar to Ruffed Grouse
How is the dog work on these birds?
The overall hunting culture in Sweden
Hunting opportunities in Sweden for foreigners
How do these species stack up in the kitchen?
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Support the Podcast: PATREON
Gear: STANDING STONE SUPPLY
Training Collars: DT SYSTEMS
Whiskey: Ugly Dog Distillery
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1h 11min
October 11, 2022159. Sharps, Huns, and Sage in Montana!
We've got a fun long one for ya this week! My buddy Jacob of The Southern Outdoorsmen joins me to breakdown the Montana trip we recently experienced. Harold also joins me in the outro to discuss a few highlights or topics that were missed or needed a little more attention!
Goals and targets going into the trip
The truck setup and travel plans
A quick detour in SD on the way up
Having a strategy on your walks and setting up for success
Hunting with confidence
HUN dog it yourself
Sharptail Grouse are EVERYWHERE
Use the gun you're comfortable with!
Lucy tracking the bomber
Blown foot pads
A pups first wild bird sequence!
Sage Grouse!!!
Tips for the first timer going out on a trip
Any special gear taken/used throughout the trip
The meat supply
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Episode Gear References:
Tuff Foot
DT Bark Boss
Dog Hunting Vest
Ruffwear Boots (Called Tuffwear in the episode)
Govee Temperature/Humidity Monitors
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Patreon and Partners:
Support the Podcast: PATREON
Gear: STANDING STONE SUPPLY
Training Collars: DT SYSTEMS
Events: Kamo, Inc. Burt County Bird Bounty
Whiskey: Ugly Dog Distillery
Other GDIY LINKS
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2h 44min
October 06, 2022 GDIY PROFILE: Mitch Conely
NAME: Mitchell Conely
BREED: Golden Retriever and Weimeraner
LOCATION: Brown City, MI
TARGETS: Pheasant, Grouse, Woodcock
ORGs: NAVHDA
FAVORITE EPISODES: Jim Sorenson Series (Episodes 152-154) and Episode 132: Handling 101 w/ Bob Owens of Lone Duck.
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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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Support the Podcast: PATREON
Gear: STANDING STONE SUPPLY
Training Collars: DT SYSTEMS
Whiskey: Ugly Dog Distillery
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GDIY LINKS
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37min
October 04, 2022158. Nutrition and Supplements w/ Annamaet
Rob Downy of Annamaet joins me to discuss the importance of proper nutrition and why supplements may be something you should consider for your hunting partner!
Bird dogs and Beagles into rescue sled dogs
How similar sled dogs can be to hunting dogs
The 3 Principles: Protein, Fat, and Carbs
Grain Free VS Grain Inclusive
What is "Ash" and why is in my dog's food?
Should we change formulas throughout the year?
Can we go too high on vitamins?
Raw food diet and balancing the vitamins and minerals
Supplements for Joints, Gut, Protein, and Recovery
Should we feed our dogs before hunting? (Spoiler= NO!)
Weigh your dogs often!
Why do we need all of this when old timers had 15yr old bird dogs off just boiled potatos?
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Support the Podcast: PATREON
Gear: STANDING STONE SUPPLY
Training Collars: DT SYSTEMS
Events: Kamo, Inc. Burt County Bird Bounty
Whiskey: Ugly Dog Distillery
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1h 31min
September 27, 2022157. Timberdoodle Weims
Camille Rice of Timberdoodle Weims joins us to discuss everything about the Grey Ghost!
History of the Weimaraner
The ups and downs of the breed popularity
Horse breeding into dog breeding
Breeding field dogs matched with show dogs
Breed characteristics
Are Weimaraners "soft?"
What is "soft?"
Imports and Longhairs and Blues
Starting to train your Weim
Blood trailing
Guiding at the preserves and wild birds

Other episode referenced in discussion: 77. Picking the Right Breed w/ Craig Koshyk
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Support the Podcast: PATREON
Gear: STANDING STONE SUPPLY
Training Collars: DT SYSTEMS
Events: Kamo, Inc. Burt County Bird Bounty
Whiskey: Ugly Dog Distillery
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