Lone Duck’s Gun Dog Chronicles

Joined again by our good buddy, Michael Demmer of Windy Hill Retrievers, we get the full breakdown of the 2026 Derby Nationals. What does it take for a dog to get to the finals of the Derby? Well, listen and find out.

Here's a few highlights from the show:

• Developing younger dogs to be absolute hammers

• What is the Derby and how does a dog qualify?

• Retriever training leading up to the Derby Nationals and how Michael approaches pre training

• What to do with your dog at night during such a long series

• Breaking down all ten series (check out the Derby Blog for more details)

• The finalists parade around and eventually arrive at the final series and get a visual of what is to come

• Michael answers questions from our friends on patreon

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After several years of saving and planning, Bob finally got to saddle up and chase some bugling elk. He and our friend, Molly, made their way to BC to hunt with Big 9 Outfitters. On tonight's show, we get the full rundown of the adventure.

Here's a few highlights from the show:

• Chasing dreams, setting up the hunt, packing lists of gear and flying out to Vancouver

• Small planes, cool horses, packing up and cowboy work.

• The hunt.

• Why you should book your hunt and not make excuses for why you can't go do cool stuff.

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Joined by our good friend and AKC Judge, Trish Jagoda from Silverbrook Kennels, we break down everything you could possibly want to know about Junior, Senior and Master Hunt Tests. Aside from competing in these for decades, Trish has been judging and teaching judges for years. If you’re looking to gain a better understanding of rules, what to expect and how to pass… you should listen and take notes.

Here's a few highlights from the show:

• Discussing AKC Hunt Tests with Trish

• Managing dogs at hunt tests, when to air dogs, what “control” means for Trish, barking at the line, getting “collar wise”

• What to think about as you’re waiting for your dog to run (wind direction, your body language, the dog’s head movement, etc.)

• Can you talk with your dog at a Junior hunt test? Well, let’s learn about what to do and what not to do

• What to expect at Junior Hunt Tests, rules and how to pass.

• What to expect at Senior Hunt Tests, rules and how to pass.

• What to expect at Master Hunt Tests, rules and how to pass.

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Joined by our friend Dr. Cliff Redford, a Canadian-based vet, worldwide traveler, conservationist and one heck of a storyteller, Bob and Kevin sit down to trade a few wild stories. Dr. Cliff has been working with smaller animals for years and stepped outside his comfort (and safety) zone to help more exotic animals in need. Dr. Cliff has gone from helping animals in war zones to providing surgical help for zoo animals in various countries... this guy seems to have done it all while keeping a great sense of humor.

Here's a few highlights from the show:

• Becoming a vet in Canada, being our neighbor to the north, working on cats and dogs and running a vet office

• Working on dogs is basically like operating on an alligator, right?

• Amputating various limbs from animals... it's kind of like butchering a deer...

• Bob isn't great with US history

• Working in a vet office that was abandoned in Ukraine during the war. Helping local animals that were left behind or harmed during battles.

• Discussing healthcare in Canada vs the US, commercial vet clinics are taking over and it is 100% better to support smaller businesses. Maybe using prescription drugs meant for animals.

• If you're interested in more wild stories from Dr. Cliff, then you should check out his book by clicking here for a preorder.

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Today we have a special show because Bob and Kevin sit down in the NEW STUDIO to discuss flying with a puppy. Don't miss this show because you're going to learn a thing or two.

Here's a few highlights from the show:

• Flying with a puppy is easier than you think

• Bob and Kevin share some insider tips for flying and flying with a pup

• What to pack when flying with a pup

• Training your new puppy to be a real good dog... what do to first.

• Common issues people have when training their retriever pup.

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Joined by our friend, Kata Miller from Cave Canis Kennels, we learn about how she got into the dog business from a young age, what is unique about her wirehaired vizslas, hunting alongside great dogs and a whole lot more.

Here's a few highlights from the show:

How to sneak street dogs into your bedroom

Getting into dog training and learning animal behaviors. pro tip: film the dogs and use slow motion.

Another pro tip: don't forget your keys.

Understanding the Vizsla breed and why Kata loves those Wirehaired dogs

Discussing breed standards and what the most ideal looking pup looks like

Discussing Kata's breeding standards and why she has them and advice about having UT dogs

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Joined by our friend, Kurt Belding, from Western Obsessions TV, Bob and Kevin talk about elk, gear, hunting prep, dream species to hunt and a whole lot more. You won't want to miss this one.

Here's a few highlights from the show:

Some people have a mid life crisis and others have a "mid life adjustment."

Why is hunting out west so important to Kurt

What kinds of gear do people need if they're serious about a western-style hunting trip

Close encounters with some dangerous animals

Hunting trips that use horses and we should bet on whether or not Bob is thrown off a horse

Buck fever, glassing all day and doing self-guided hunts.

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Today we're joined by one of our favorite podcast cohosts, training buddies and training mentors.... Mr. Blaine Tarnecki from Hudson River Retrievers and the Brown Dog Academy. We have the pleasure of hosting Blaine in the new studio so if you haven't seen it... check it out on our youtube channel and let us know what to improve.

Here's a few highlights from the show:

Catching up with Blaine and we review his summer training plans

What has Blaine learned from focusing his business on Field Trials

Developing some darn good dogs

Signing up for hunt tests is not easy and Bob sweats it out live on the show

KRD Drill

Retired birds, running at the gun and how to fix all sorts of problems

Advice: find some buddies to train dogs with or at least find some buddies to enjoy spending time with.

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Tonight we have the pleasure of speaking with Ronnie Cowan, the Outdoor Recreation Specialist from the the University of Tennessee's Extension Institute of Agriculture. Working for UT, Ronnie teaches students about hunting, fishing, hunting dogs, mock AKC hunt tests, field dressing animals and wild game cooking.... how cool is that? Imagine if we had a program like this at more colleges?

Here's a few highlights from the show:

Lone Star Ticks... what are they, what to look for, what happens, etc.

Using dogs as a way to get younger people interested in the outdoors

Hunting is a hobby and a culture

We learn all about the UT program that Ronnie is building and how his dog, Whiskey, gets to help out.

Building advocates for our sport and the R3 program

Gun Dog College with Ronnie. If you had this when you were in school, would you have enjoyed classes more? I would have showed up more often, that's for sure.

** If you are interested in speaking with Ronnie about the program, here's his email: [email protected]

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Today, Bob and Kevin fly solo and discuss the most recent hunt test and field trial Bob attended. We hear about Ms Quinn and her successes and how Rambler made some young man mistakes.

Here's a few highlights from the show:

Crazy things seen at hunt tests and trials

Force fetch discussion

Drills for trainers who work solo and can only do so much in one week

Steadiness, obedience, holding-blind work and providing structure at home. This is a really great conversation because so many people could benefit (us included!) from remembering these tricks and then actually implementing them. Dogs need discipline but so do we.

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