Some people spend their whole lives wondering if they ever made a difference in the world. Brian Calvert does not have that problem. 

On this episode of the Houndsman XP Podcast Chris is joined by Brian Calvert and his better known and world famous Bluetick Dixie the Praying Dog. After a series of tragedies in his life Brian developed a plan to make a positive impact on the world.  His plan included getting a Bluetick puppy, Dixie, to use as a multi purpose hound. He had plans to track some deer and do some local therapy work for veterans and Riley Children’s Hospital.  What happened next far exceeded those expectations.

Dixie has been involved in multiple Honor Flights, flying U.S. Military veterans all over the US. She has recovered hundreds of deer for deer hunters and a few days later walked Hollywood Boulevard filming movies. She makes regular appearances at Children’s Hospitals where she drives a scaled model of her Jeep, bringing smiles and comfort to parents and their children.

Dixie and Brian appeared on the Amazon Prime Reality TV Challenge show called The Pack and quickly became a fan favorite. Brian and Dixie travelled around the world competing with other dog teams in multiple challenges.

Dixie is no ordinary dog and Brian has found a higher calling for his Bluetick companion. 

Listeners will get a behind the scenes look at;

•  what it is like to be involved in Hollywood production 
•  what it is like to spend every minute of every day for 54 days straight with a hound
• How Dixie is making a positive impact for houndsmen to the non hunting public
• How dixie is honoring America’s heroes with Honor Flights, military funerals and service as a therapy dog

Stay tuned folks, this one has it all, joy, humor, and tears. Dixie the Praying Dog is on the Houndsman XP Podcast.

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