Sporting Dog Talk

By Tony Peterson

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What's Sporting Dog Talk about?

If you love bird dogs, or working dogs of any breed, then the Sporting Dog Talk Podcast is your go-to source for information. Each week, guests who are experts in all-things-working dogs, offer up a perfect mix of education and entertainment all centered around their lives which have been devoted to man’s best friend.

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Episode 154: Jordan Horak- ...

12.29.2021

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 ...

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12.29.2021 Episode 154: Jordan Horak- The Secret To Keeping Bird Dogs In Range While Hunting 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 ...
12.22.2021 Episode 153: Douglas Spale- Rookie Season Realities All Sporting Dog Owners Will Face 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 ...
12.15.2021 Episode 152: Megan Day- Treatment Options You Didn't Know Existed For Injured Hunting 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 ...
12.08.2021 Episode 151: Nathan Ratchford- Dealing With The Most Difficult Dog Decisions 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 ...
12.01.2021 Episode 150: Simone Schara- Making A Mid-Season Dog Skill's Assessment 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 ...
11.22.2021 Episode 149: Kristin Best- Identifying & Addressing Puppy Avoidance Behaviors 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 ...
11.17.2021 Episode 148: Rody Best- Why the "Remodel" is the Toughest Kind of Dog to Train 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 ...
11.03.2021 Episode 147: Susanna Love- How Much Time It Really Takes To Develop A Bird Dog 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 ...
10.27.2021 Episode 146: Natalie Krebs- The Highs & Lows Of Working With Your First Bird Dog 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 ...
10.20.2021 Episode 145: Jennifer Broome- First Hunts, Young Dogs, And On-The-Job Training 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 ...
10.13.2021 Episode 144: Ethan Pippitt- How Greedy Training Sessions Stunt Dog Development Ethan Pippitt owns Standing Stone Kennels, which he operates with his wife. Together they train and breed sporting dogs, while also producing valuable dog training content. Ethan explains his positive reward-based training, why you need to have goals for each ...
10.06.2021 Episode 143: Ruth Ann Lobos- RuthAnn Lobos: Quality Of Life Issues In Hunting Dogs Dr. RuthAnn Lobos is a veterinarian who is an expert in pain diagnoses and management in dogs. She's also a retriever owner and avid upland hunter. We discuss everything canine health from gastric torsion, eye problems in hunting dogs, to ...
09.29.2021 Episode 142: Jordan Horak- The Secret To Keeping Bird Dogs In Range While Hunting Jordan Horak owns Cato Outdoors, and is one of the most knowledgable dog trainers alive today. While he specializes in English cockers, he trains all types of working dogs to a high level. Jordan is no stranger to the podcast ...
09.22.2021 Episode 141: Tom Dokken- Gunfire Introduction Done Right Tom Dokken, inventor of the DeadFowl Trainer retrieving dummies, is one of the most well-known dog trainers in the world. He's also a wealth of information on all-things-related to training, and the owner of Oak Ridge Kennels. Gunfire introduction can ...
09.15.2021 Episode 140: Stephanie Jenson- Developing A Keen Eye For Dog Behavior Stephanie Jenson is a professional horse trainer who specializes in working with retired race horses. She's also a Certfied Evaluater for the American Kennel Club, and an accomplished dog trainer. Stephanie talks about how dog training and horse training are ...
09.08.2021 Episode 139: Keith McGregor- Lessons Learned From 40 Years Of Training Guide Dogs Michigan's, Keith McGregor, has been training dogs for four decades with the organization, Leader Dogs for the Blind. He also developed a first-of-its-kind training program to place guide dogs with deaf-blind individuals. We discuss the ins and outs of guide ...
09.01.2021 Episode 138: Tina Dokken- Evaluating The Progress Of Each Puppy Through Training Wins & Losses South Dakota's, Tina Dokken, is an avid upland and waterfowl hunter as well as a Labrador retriever fanatic. She's also married to Tom Dokken, who is one of the most accomplished dog trainers in the country. We cover everything puppy ...
08.25.2021 Episode 137: Tyce Erickson- Unlocking The Potential Of Every Dog Tyce Erickson lives in Utah, where he owns and operates Utah Bird Dog Training. While he specializes in retriever training, Erickson is well known for handling all pointing breeds as well as non-hunting breeds. We cover all sorts of topics ...
08.18.2021 Episode 136: Aaron Joos- Proper Pre-Season Tune-Ups For All Bird Dogs Aaron Joos owns Red Cedar Retrievers in Wisconsin where he not only trains bird dogs, but breeds Labs as well. Joos is a hunting dog specialist who prides himself on developing the best dogs possible whether they're destined for the ...
08.11.2021 Episode 135: Matt Mercereau- How To Power-Through Frustrating Training Issues Matt Mercereau is the owner of Overall Retriever Training, which is located in Illinois. He's an expert when it comes to developing quality sporting dogs to compete in Hunt Tests, or to excel in actual hunting environments - no matter ...
08.04.2021 Episode 134: Jon McRoberts- A Wildlife Researcher's Love Of Upland Species & Bird Dogs Dr. Jon McRoberts is a Missouri native who recently made the move to Montana. Throughout his professional career, he has studied a variety of game species but admits to being drawn to upland birds more than any other subject. He's ...
07.28.2021 Episode 133: Whitney Miller- What It Takes To Run A Successful Bird Dog Breeding Program Whitney Miller oversees the breeding program at Riverstone Kennels while her husband, Josh, handles the training. Together, they produce some of the best British Labs in the business. Whitney talks about puppy placement, puppy breeding, working with a trainer for ...
07.21.2021 Episode 132: Michael DeLoach- Part 2: The Real Key To Versatility In Hunting Dogs Georgia's, Michael DeLoach, is back for part 2 of his 2 part podcast. Michael is the owner of Livingston Gun Dogs Atlantic. DeLoach is a skilled and passionate trainer who specializes in developed quality bird dogs that are a joy ...
07.14.2021 Episode 131: Michael DeLoach- Part 1: Puppy Fundamentals That Create Well-Mannered Bird Dogs Georgia's, Michael DeLoach, is the owner of Livingston Gun Dogs Atlantic. DeLoach is a skilled and passionate trainer who specializes in developed quality bird dogs that are a joy to have in the home. We cover everything puppy training from ...
07.07.2021 Episode 130: Adam Hein- Training Birds & Bird Dogs To Work Together In The Field Adam Hein lives in Georgia, where he owns On The Fly Outfitters. He is also a second-generation falconer who works his raptors alongside bird dogs to hunt upland birds, waterfowl and small game.
06.30.2021 Episode 129: Douglas Spale- Spending All Fall With A Dog That Can Do It All Douglas Spale is a native Nebraskan who currently lives in Kansas City where he's raising a young Lab pup. Spale, who is an Attorney by trade, dedicates multiple weeks each season to upland and waterfowl hunting across the country.
06.23.2021 Episode 128: Nathan Ratchford- Embracing The Call To Be A Lifelong Dog Geek Pennsylvania's, Nathan Ratchford, is the Associate Editor of Gun Dog Magazine and Wildfowl Magazine. He's also an absolute dog lover who freely admits he geeks out on anything and everything related to dogs. We discuss puppy training, place training, avoidance ...
06.16.2021 Episode 127: Craig Grant- How To Keep Your Puppy Healthy Craig Grant is a Veterinarian from Tennessee who is an expert on what to do - and what not to do - with puppies, so that they stay healthy and live long lives. We cover all things puppy from nutrition ...
06.09.2021 Episode 126: Rick Smith & Jennifer Broome- Dog Handler Hang-ups, Mistakes & Misconceptions To Avoid Rick Smith is a legend in the dog training world whose advice comes from over 50 years of professional handling. Jennifer Broome is also an extremely accomplished trainer, and together the two deliver a Master's course on what not to ...
06.02.2021 Episode 125: Josh Miller- Celebrating The Little Dog Training Wins While Loving The Whole Process Wisconsin's, Josh Miller, owns and operates River Stone Kennels with his wife, Whitney. Together they breed British Labs and train all types of sporting dogs. We discuss all types of different bird dog training topics including; introducing a new puppy ...
05.26.2021 Episode 124: Marissa Jensen- The Best Way To Become More Confident In Hunting With A Bird Dog Nebraska's, Marissa Jensen, is a late-comer to the hunting game but she's quickly developed a passion for it. She's also a German Shorthair owner who works for Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever.
05.19.2021 Episode 123: Perry Dlugie- Training Tips & Strategies For Big-City Bird Dog Owners Perry Dlugie lives in Chicago and is the President of the German Shorthaired Pointer Club of Illinois. He's a dedicated trainer who has found multiple ways to level up his handling game, even though he lives in a setting that ...
05.12.2021 Episode 122: Jordan Horak- Teaching Your Dog To Love Earning A "Paycheck" Wisconsin's, Jordan Horak, is an accomplished dog trainer who is constantly trying to level up his handling game. He's also the owner of Cato Outdoors and Juggernaut Spaniels. Jordan explains many of his training concepts as it relates to puppy ...
05.05.2021 Episode 121: Bob West- Still Learning After 50+ Years Of Obsessive Dog Training Bob West is a living legend in dog training circles. In addition to his work with Purina, as well as his writing for Gun Dog, West has accomplished more with competition dogs than almost anyone. Bob discusses what he has ...
04.28.2021 Episode 120: Greg Rasmussen- A Life Dedicated To Saving African Painted Dogs Gregory Rasmussen has dedicated over three decades of his life to saving the painted dogs. This endangered, wild canid species, which is native to Africa, has gone from being vilified to loved-to-death in its struggle to survive the last century.
04.21.2021 Episode 119: Elaine Ostrander- The Dog Genome Project & Why It's So Important Dr. Elaine Ostrander is a geneticist who heads up the Dog Genome Project at the National Human Genome Research Institute. Her research provides a fascinating look not only into how dogs evolved, but how they co-evolved with humans.
04.14.2021 Episode 118: Chad Hines- Tail Docking, Team Training & Well-Designed Drills Chad Hines owns Willow Creek Kennels, where he breeds German shorthair pointers and trains all types of sporting dogs. Chad shares all kinds of helpful information his methods and reasons for tail docking, his take on team training, and many ...
04.07.2021 Episode 117: Sara Carson- How To Simplify Training Asks To Help Your Dogs Level Up Sara Carson is the owner of Super Collies and an extremely well-accomplished dog trainer. Carson has appeared on America's Got Talent with a couple of her dogs, one of which has learned more than 600 tricks. Sara shares how she ...
03.31.2021 Episode 116: Jeremy Moore- The Key To Developing A Year-Round Sporting Dog Jeremy Moore is a well-known dog trainer who specializes in bird hunting, game recovery, and shed antler training. He is a huge advocate of patience in training, as well as making every attempt possible to build in year-round experiences with ...
03.24.2021 Episode 115: Clay Newcomb- No Birds? No Problem MeatEater's, Clay Newcomb, grew up in a bird hunting family but quickly pivoted to running hounds once the bobwhite numbers plummeted in his native Arkansas. He also trains mules and has developed a recent passion for squirrel dogs.
03.17.2021 Episode 114: Karl Gunzer- Raw Diets, Bird Breath, And Cocker Considerations Purina's, Karl Gunzer, has a long, successful record of dog training and field trialing. Not only is he is a dedicated bird dog owner, but he's also heavily into sheepdogs. We discuss if the raw food diet is healthy for ...
03.10.2021 Episode 113: Shane Cresswell- Earning A Dog's Respect Through Proper Training Shane Cresswell is a Canadian dog trainer who specializes in bringing out the most in all of the dogs he handles. He works with a wide variety of hunting breeds, but has a soft spot in his heart for English ...
03.03.2021 Episode 112: Bob St. Pierre- Lessons From A Three-Dog Life Bob St. Pierre works for Pheasants Forever and is a devout bird hunter. He owns three German shorthair pointers and spends much of his fall traveling through multiple states in search of upland adventures. Bob returns to the podcast for ...
02.25.2021 Episode 111: Arleigh Reynolds- Canine Conditioning And How It Affects All Working Dogs Arleigh Reynolds is the Director of the Center for One Health Research at the University of Alaska in Fairbanks. He's also an upland hunter, sled dog musher, and expert on canine health. Arleigh returns to the podcast for a second ...
02.17.2021 Episode 110: Addie Reis- Ditching Tradition To Train Dogs Through A Force-Free Strategy Addie Reis is a Vet Tech who has worked with a variety of animals throughout her life. She's a force-free trainer who is determined to show that all dogs can be developed to a high level through positive, long-game lessons. ...
02.10.2021 Episode 109: George Hickox- Developing A Deliberate Training Plan To Produce Top-Notch Dogs George Hickox has successfully trained some of the best Field Trial dogs in the world. He's also a wealth of knowledge on canine behavior and what we should do as handlers to encourage proper dog development at all ages. George ...
02.03.2021 Episode 108: Rich Louter- How Difficult Dogs Can Help Us Level Up Our Training Rich Louter is most well-known for his love of standard poodles, which he uses for hunting. Louter is also a highly experienced trainer who has handled a variety of bird dogs in his career. Rich talks about what he looks ...
01.27.2021 Episode 107: Sean Rogers- How Dog Courage Differs From Confidence & Why That Matters Sean Rogers is a part-time dog trainer who is also active-duty military in the National Guard. He owns Patriot Retrievers in South Dakota and plans to transition to being a full-time trainer and breeder once he retires from military service. ...
01.20.2021 Episode 106: Christian Fritz- Understanding How Dogs Truly Live By Their Noses Not only does Christian Fritz spend his time training dogs to aid in endangered sea turtle recovery, but he also owns a deaf and blind dog. This dog has taught him many lessons on how adaptable canines are, and how ...
01.13.2021 Episode 105: Annie Valuska- The Science Behind Getting Your Dog To Work For - And With - You Dr. Annie Valuska is a Pet Behavior Scientist. She's studied a variety of animals in her life, but her current research focuses heavily on domestic cats and dogs. She's a wealth of knowledge when it comes to canine evolution, and ...

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