Today we're joined by our buddy, Todd Ezzi, from Rixey Outdoors, and boy, you'll like this show. Todd is a great storyteller and a hard-hunting dog man who grew up in Arkansas learning how to find ducks. During a morning spent watching ducks next to his dog, Todd thought of a design that changed the dog stand industry.

Here's a few highlights from the show:

We begin the show learning about Todd's time growing up and learning to hunt ducks alongside his mentor and Coach, the duck dog.

What it's like to grow up in the duck mecca

How has hunting, habitat & seasons changed over the years?

Hunting ducks in Bayou Meto

Innovating the industry and keeping gear made in America

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Today's podcast is extra special because we're joined by our good friend, Kat Pippitt, from Standing Stone Kennels. Kat has spent years refining their whelping process to ensure the best possible result for the dogs, the breed as a whole and for the families who accept their GSPs into their home. Kat is an absolute wealth of knowledge and experience when it comes to this sort of thing and she tells it like it is.

If you're considering having pups with your dog or you're looking for a breeder, we have some things you NEED to consider to help make the best decision possible. Enjoy the show and take notes.

Here's a few highlights from the show:

Ethics of breeding and health clearances for your dogs

Breeding dogs: there's a lot of ways to get this done

What happens after the breeding and during the ~64 day gestation period? What do you do with the dog, when can you confirm pregnancies, should you do x-rays or ultrasounds... why?

Ok so it's time for birth... what should you do to prepare, what tools do you need, how many of those tools, what to plan for, when to act, what drugs to consider, c-section vs natural birth vs emergencies. Then we discuss single pup litters vs big huge 101 dalmatian litters

Hooray, the pups have been born! What do expect during the first week, super pup training and the 8 week period while they're in your care.

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Joined by our buddy, Clark Kennington, from Castile Creek Kennels, Bob and Kevin catch up and hear about successes from this past year. Clark is one of the most successful retriever trainers around and if you haven't heard our previous podcasts with him, check those out, too (episode 36 and episode 110).

Here's a few highlights from the show:

Dog of a Lifetime with Clark

What makes a winning dog and how to stick with them.

Clark's pro tips for retriever training: creating standards and understanding with your dog is imperative. Don't mess this up.

Never leave home without your lucky slip lead.

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Today we celebrate the holidays with our annual Christmas episode. It's always a little different than our usual dog training info but it's fun and we have a few laughs.

Here's a few highlights from the show:

Christmas gifts, traditions and the coolest koozie that has ever chilled a beer

We hear about some recent hunts Bob has had

A quick look back at the past year and some of the fun we've been fortunate to have

Goals for next year.

Merry Christmas, happy holidays, happy near year, all the things. Cheers, everyone.

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Joined by our friend and repeat guest, Lyle Steinman, from Castile Creek Kennels, we sit down to catch up, discuss retriever training, good dogs, goals for 2026 and the National Retriever Gundog Championships (NRGC). What is this? Well, you should listen and hear all about it. If you’re interested in learning more or competing, you should check out National Retriever Gundog Championships page here.

Here's a few highlights from the show:

Catching up with Lyle and hearing about his hunt test season and all the dogs he has been working alongside

Goals for 2026 for both Lyle and for his whole team at Castile Creek Kennels

Let's talk poison birds and drills you can do at home.

Lyle provides an overview of the National Retriever Gundog Championship. We learn what it is, why he is helping to coordinate it, when it'll be, etc.

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Today is a relaxing show with Bob and Kevin sitting down to catch up and hear about Bob's exciting out-of-state hunt. When hunting a big farm where his buddy has exclusive rights and the farmers alternate corn and soybeans... you find big bucks.

Here's a few highlights from the show:

Hunting there is not like hunting Bob's farm in NY

Deer the size of kitchen chairs (Bob needs to work on his imagination)

Choosing whether or not to pull the trigger

When invited to a place to hunt... how picky are you on choosing deer?

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Bob rides solo today ripping through all sorts of questions from friends on the internet. We love doing these and appreciate when people send in questions, both funny and retriever-focused.

Here's a few highlights from the show:

Whining/barking right before shooting light... what do we do?

Bob's upcoming hunting trips

Retriever training materials for Junior Hunters

Feeding schedules for dogs

Choosing litters based on pedigree

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Today we're joined by our buddy and fellow Setter guy, Marc Mussleman from Alclair Outdoors. Marc has a really interesting background and chose to bring his knowledge from the music industry into the hunting world. Marc and his dogs chase birds in some of the coolest parts of the country and yes, I'm jealous. If you're interested in learning more about Marc, his ear pro, why it matters and how you can get into some yourself, then I'd highly recommend reaching out to him.

Here's a few highlights from the show:

We learn more about Marc and his background in the music industry, hunting dogs and his business, Alclair Outdoors.

Marc discusses hearing protection in the outdoor industry and how he took what was learned working with top tier musicians from around the world... and then put that into gear for hunters like you and me.

Marc is a dog guy. After two minutes of talking with him, you know it. His dogs travel the country with him and they never a miss a day at the office. Marc shares a few hunting stories that include his dog, Oscar.

What makes a good grouse dog?

Getting a new pup to hunt birds and what to look for

Kevin does a video breakdown of some Alclair gear. We learn what to do and how easy it is to get the ball rolling once your ear pro arrives.

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Joined by Pat Nolan, Bob and Kevin sit down to chat through all things force fetch. We discuss "unforced force fetch" and hold conditioning and ways to guide the dog through tasks. If you're interested in learning more about how Pat uses positive and negative reinforcement, then you can find his website here.

Here's a few highlights from the show:

We discuss what Pat considers to be properly force fetched and then we walk through his process from start to finish

Using both positive and negative reinforcement in the same training session.... and why he does this

Collars and conditioning dogs

Trained pressure responses

A "timeline" for hold conditioning and force fetch

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Joined by our buddy, Chad Martin, Bob and Kevin discuss Field Trials and just how tough it is to bring home a ribbon.

Here's a few highlights from the show:

We hear about Chad, his kennel called Wicked Waterfowl Retrievers and how he made the jump to being a full-time retriever trainer up in Maine

Transitioning from a part-time retriever trainer with a family and going full bore.... how did Chad make that move? What did he learn, what has been tough, etc.

Running Field Trials and looking for a win

Recapping the past few Trials with Bob and Chad

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