Sporting Dog Talk

For the last episode of Sporting Dog Talk, we welcome Jordan Horak of Cato Outdoors. Jordan is one of the most knowledgeable dog trainers alive today. While he specializes in English cockers, he trains all types of working dogs to a high level.

Douglas Spale is a dedicated upland and waterfowl hunter, as well as an Outdoor Writer. He spends his entire fall coursing the country with his Labs in search of hunting opportunities, and is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to developing bird dogs.

Megan Day is a dog lover with a vet tech background, who now operates WagHab - a canine physical therapy clinic. She is an expert at diagnosing, and treating, a variety of issues that are common in the sporting dog world.

Pennsylvania's, Nathan Ratchford, is the Associate Editor of Gun Dog magazine, and Wildfowl Magazine. He's also a devout upland and waterfowl hunter who is a self-proclaimed dog geek. Nathan shares his recent decision to place his puppy back with the breeder and what he learned from having a new breed.

Simone Schara is an avid upland and waterfowl hunter, who is passionate about retrievers. She's a wealth of knowledge on how to ask - and receive - the most out of her dogs, no matter the hunting situation. Simone talks about her recent pheasant hunt, how her 2nd season with her pup had been, and what it’s like to run multiple dogs in the field. This is a great podcast for all working dog owners. Enjoy!

Kristin Best lives in Texas, where she owns and operates Best Retrievers with her husband Rody. She handles the puppy development and placement aspect of their business, and is one of the most knowledgeable people on the planet when it comes to understanding young hunting dogs. We talk all about puppies and the work she does with them to make sure they are getting the proper training and being placed in the proper home. If you are planning to get a puppy or already have one, this podcast is full of excellent information.

Rody Best owns Best Retrievers with his wife Kristin. He has decades of dog training experience, has won more blue ribbons in competition than almost anyone, and is a true student of the retriever game. Rody talks about various training hurdles he faces, how temperament affects his training style, and the challenging work he does with “remodel dogs”. This podcast is for everyone so tune in, you will learn a lot.

Susanna Love lives in Oklahoma, where she trains dogs with her husband Ronnie Smith. Love is a student of animals and truly understands the process of helping dogs achieve their full potential. We dive into how long it actually takes to train a true hunting dog, and what it means to get a dog into a working mindset.

Natalie Krebs is an Outdoor Writer who works for Outdoor Life. She's also an avid hunter who is in the process of training her first Lab to hunt everything from upland game and waterfowl, to shed antlers. Natalie talks about her background in training Brittany Spaniels and British Labs.

Jennifer Broome owns and operates QK Kennels in Connecticut. She's an accomplished trainer of both pointing and flushing breeds, and is also an avid upland hunter. Tony and Jennifer recap their Wisconsin woodcock and gross hunt and what it was like hunting with young pups. Jennifer also explains her experience of training both retrievers and pointers and the difference between the two as well as what it’s like working with a started dog.