Sporting Dog Talk

By Tony Peterson

Personal Journals Society & Culture Education Sports & Recreation Training Outdoor

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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01.06.2021 Episode 104: Danielle Drewrey- Catering Training Sessions To Create True Adventure Dogs Danielle Drewrey works at Wildrose Kennels in Mississippi. In addition to training adventure dogs for all types of outdoor excursions, she's also responsible for placing pups with the perfect owners. In this podcast, we discuss the different types of training ...
12.30.2020 Episode 103: Jessica Hekman- Irresponsible Breeding & How It Affects All Dog Owners Jessica Hekman is a canine researcher who recently launched the Functional Dog Collaborative podcast, which is a platform that is dedicated to educating pet owners on all aspects of quality dog breeding. We go in-depth on what is exactly responsible ...
12.23.2020 Episode 102: Aaron Joos- Become A Better Trainer By Sticking To Your Favorite Breed Wisconsin's, Aaron Joos, owns Red Cedar Retrievers with his wife. Together they train and breed Labs, with an eye toward creating the best hunting and companion dogs possible. Aaron talks about why he prefers labs, the different training programs they ...
12.16.2020 Episode 101: Kali Parmley- Making The Move From A Flusher To A Pointer Kali Parmley is not only the Editor of Gun Dog Magazine, but also a dedicated upland hunter who has traditionally owned Labs. She recently picked up a setter puppy, with the goal of learning to train - and hunt - ...
12.09.2020 Episode 100: Michael DeLoach- Achieving Dog Training Results Through A Hybrid, Force-Free Training Style Michael DeLoach is the man behind Livingston Gun Dogs Atlantic, where he trains all breeds of sporting dogs through a blended style. He's also a quail guide and a dedicated bird hunter himself. We cover a lot in this episode, ...
12.02.2020 Episode 99: Felix Duerr- A Veterinarian's Advice On Addressing Canine Quality Of Life Felix Duerr oversees the orthopedic medicine and mobility service at Colorado State University. With his work as an orthopedic surgeon and a canine researcher, Duerr brings a scientific approach to canine health that is worth listening to for all dog ...
11.25.2020 Episode 98: Sammy Livingston- Making The Right Choices When It Comes To Breeds & Breeders Owner of Livingston Gun Dogs, Sammy Livingston, has trained and bred hunting dogs for years. In this episode he breaks down how to not only decide on the right breed for any individual, but the steps necessary to locate a ...
11.18.2020 Episode 97: Simone Schara- Starting Puppies Right & Finding Overlooked Live Bird Opportunities Simone Schara is a dedicated upland and waterfowl hunter who also works with one of the best trainers in the country to start dogs for clients who don't have the time or the means to properly socialize and train during ...
11.11.2020 Episode 96: Jennifer Broome- The Right Recipe For Producing A Great Dog Jennifer Broome has been training dogs of all breeds for 25 years and is also a dedicated upland hunter. She is the owner of Quinebaug Kennels and is not only a valuable resource on how to mold dogs into something ...
11.04.2020 Episode 95: Ruth Ann Lobos- How To Treat Dogs Like The Amazing Athletes They Are Colorado's, RuthAnn Lobos, is the Lead Veterinarian with Merrick Pet Care. Not only is she an expert on canine rehabilitation, but she's also a passionate hunter and athlete who truly understands what it takes to keep our dogs operating at ...
10.28.2020 Episode 94: Jerry Kolter- Why In-Field Experience Is The Key To A Bird Dog's Development Owner of Northwoods Bird Dogs, Jerry Kolter, is a dog trainer who also breeds pointers and setters. Kolter also guides grouse and woodcock hunters in Minnesota, and is passionate about developing dogs through exposure to wild birds. This podcast is ...
10.21.2020 Episode 93: Ira McCauley- The Disastrous Realities Of Ignoring Oral Health In Working Dogs Ira McCauley is not only a Veterinarian but also a retriever lover and waterfowl addict. In this episode, he breaks down a common, and sometimes severe, malady that many bird dog owners aren't aware of, and he tells a few ...
10.14.2020 Episode 92: David Ishee- How Genetic Engineering Could Lead To Healthier Dogs Mississippi's, David Ishee, is a Biohacker who breeds and trains protection dogs. He's also a DIY genetic engineer, who is working with new-age technology to help cure certain dog breeds of their genetic maladies. This podcast is a must-listen!
10.07.2020 Episode 91: Josh Miller- The Fine Line Between Encouraging Proper Development & Asking Too Much Of A Dog Wisconsin's, Josh Miller, is the owner of River Stone Kennels and a recognized authority on training all breeds of hunting dogs. In this episode he breaks down the importance of letting a dog develop at its own pace, while still ...
09.30.2020 Episode 90: Seth Bynum- Field First Aid Realities For All Sporting Dog Owners The Bird Dog Vet, Seth Bynum, is back on the podcast to talk about what we should all consider as first aid necessities for our dogs. He also tells some pretty amazing dog injury stories that you simply have to ...
09.23.2020 Episode 89: Denise Fenzi- Proving That Some Dog Training Rules Were Meant To Be Broken Denise Fenzi is the founder of Fenzi Dog Sports Academy. She is also an extremely well-accomplished trainer who has built a career around questioning traditional dog training methods and developing her own against the-grain style. Denise discusses how she implements ...
09.16.2020 Episode 88: Jeremy Moore- Dog Culture & How It Affects Our Time Spent Training Wisconsin's, Jeremy Moore, is a well-known dog trainer who specializes in hunting dogs, as well as shed antler and game recovery work. In many ways, he's a contrarian trainer who shuns some of the more common methods for producing specific ...
09.09.2020 Episode 87: Jo Laurens- Developing High-Level Dogs Through Force-Free Training Methods Jo Laurens is the author of Force-Free Gundog Training and the host of the Hold The Line podcast. Laurens lives in the U.K. and is a true student of canine behavior, in addition to being a world-renowned sporting dog trainer. ...
09.02.2020 Episode 86: Jordan Horak- Understanding The Individuality Of Working Dogs & How To Train Accordingly Wisconsin's Jordan Horak is most well known as an English cocker trainer and the owner of Cato Outdoors. He's a self-taught trainer who thinks about dogs on a level that is nearly unparalleled, and he has a knack for breaking ...
08.26.2020 Episode 85: Morgan Francis- Handling Hounds In The Big Bad Bear Woods Morgan Francis is a Wisconsin resident whose passion lies in developing a quality pack of bear hounds. Even at a young age she's developed a reputation as someone who not only knows dogs, but how to handle them in wild ...
08.19.2020 Episode 84: Tracy Breen- An Unconventional Use For Traditional(ish) Bird Dogs Outdoor Writer, Tracy Breen, has been hooked on using dogs for fall turkey hunting for a long time. Tying together elements of an upland hunt with a hound hunt, fall turkey hunting with dogs has been around a long time ...
08.12.2020 Episode 83: Rhett Hall- Developing Efficiency In Training No Matter How Crazy Life Gets North Dakota's, Rhett Hall, owns Iron Point Kennels. He's got young kids, a full-time job, and still trains professionally, which means he can't afford to waste a second of valuable training time. His strategy for keeping dogs happy and working ...
08.05.2020 Episode 82: Mike Akeroyd- Lessons From Judging Hunt Tests That All Dog Owners Can Appreciate Mike Akeroyd is a retired firefighter from Texas who not only competes in AKC Hunt Tests, but also judges them as well. He brings a unique perspective to the table after carefully observing how handlers of various skill levels work ...
07.31.2020 Episode 81: Tina Dokken- A Host/Guest Role Reversal BONUS Episode Tina Dokken is a dog lover, hardcore upland and waterfowl hunter, and is married to professional dog trainer, Tom Dokken. She's also a good friend to host, Tony Peterson, and decided that she wanted to take over his role for ...
07.29.2020 Episode 80: Tom Dokken- 45 Years of Training Expertise & Advice Tom Dokken not only owns Dokken's Oak Ridge Kennels, but he's also the creator of the DeadFowl Trainer dummy lineup. He's easily one of the most accomplished dog trainers in the world, and also possesses a gift for explaining dog ...
07.22.2020 Episode 79: Clay Thompson- Training Tools That Benefit All Dog Owners Clay Thompson works for SportDOG and is seriously knowledgeable when it comes to canine training tools. He's also a Lab owner who hunts upland game and waterfowl all season long. Clay fills us in on the latest training tech including ...
07.15.2020 Episode 78: Jeremy Evans- The Science That Should Help Our Dogs Live Longer, Healthier Lives Jeremy Evans is not only a veterinarian, but is also involved in The Dog Aging Project. This 10-year research study aims to isolate factors that can contribute to longevity in domestic dogs and contribute to their mental health. Jeremy discusses ...
07.08.2020 Episode 77: Sharon Potter- How to Overcome the Biggest Dog Training Challenges Sharon Potter got her animal start in the equine world, but quickly realized that she loved working with dogs as well. She's been training for a long time, and not only specializes in working with challenging dogs, but also has ...
07.01.2020 Episode 76: Cody Will- Recognizing Regional Dangers & Keeping Dogs Safe From Them Cody Will and his wife run Rattlesnake Ready, an Arizona-based business that specializes in snake- and toad-breaking dogs. Will has developed a thorough, step-by-step strategy to ensure that dogs develop the right avoidance behaviors when it comes to dealing with ...
06.24.2020 Episode 75: Kristin Best- Developing Puppy Trust & Identifying Dog Avoidance Behaviors Kristin Best and her husband, Rody, own Best Retrievers. She has developed a training style that starts with young puppies and takes into account what a dog really needs for a reward to not only trust its owner, but to ...
06.17.2020 Episode 74: Chad Hines- Why Honesty Matters When Picking Any Puppy, But Especially A Pointer Chad Hines owns Willow Creek Kennels in Minnesota, and is a trainer who is obsessed with canine behavior. He breeds German Shorthairs, but has trained all types of dogs and has developed a results-based training strategy that takes into account ...
06.10.2020 Episode 73: Rick McConico- How To Train Soft Dogs Through Positive Reinforcement Rick McConico owns Old Oak Kennels and is widely recognized as one of the best British Lab trainers in the country. He specializes in getting results with dogs through low- or no-pressure training methods. Rick gives some great advice on ...
06.03.2020 Episode 72: Scott Linden- The Best Way To Find Bird Hunting Ground No Matter Where You Live Scott Linden is the host of Wingshooting USA, and accomplished author and outdoor writer, and the founder of findbirdhuntingspots.com. He's hunted public land in a ton of different states, and is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to researching ...
05.27.2020 Episode 71: Kim Greene- Training & Breeding Working Dogs For Near-Perfect Health & High-Level Performance Kim Greene is based out of Montana, where she owns and operates Svalinn - a company dedicated to producing top-notch protection dogs. Svalinn dogs are well-known for their ability to not only provide security and protection, but also seamlessly operate ...
05.20.2020 Episode 70: Rody Best- Finding The Perfect Mix Of Work & Play With Your Sporting Dog Rody Best, owner of Best Retrievers, is an extremely well-accomplished trainer and Hunt Test competitor. He's also a devout waterfowl hunter who has figured out the perfect balance between work and play, which keeps his dogs happy and willing to ...
05.13.2020 Episode 69: Daniela Carrera- Asking Dogs New Questions & Expanding Their Roles In Our Lives Daniela Carrera relocated from her native country of Ecuador to the United States to learn as much as she could about dog training. Today, she owns Good Dogs Training, located in Virginia, a company that specializes in producing top-notch service ...
05.06.2020 Episode 68: Arleigh Reynolds- Why We Need Good Dogs & Why They Need Us Arleigh Reynolds is a Professor of Clinical Nutrition and the Director of One Health at the University of Fairbanks in Alaska, in addition to working as a Senior Researcher for Purina. He's also a devoted dog musher and easily one ...
04.29.2020 Episode 67: Amritha Mallikarjun- How Your Dog Hears and Why It Affects Training Sessions Amritha Mallikarjun is with the Canine Language Perception Lab. Her research centers on figuring out not only how dogs hear, but what they prefer to hear and how noise can affect an individual dog's ability to learn tasks. She talks ...
04.22.2020 Episode 66: Dan Ihrke- Understanding Your Dog's Potential & Building A Plan To Maximize It Dan Ihrke, of Green Acres Sportsman's Club, is an extremely accomplished dog trainer who specializes in assessing a dog's abilities and then working to create training scenarios that are not only fun, but designed to maximize potential through a step-by-step ...
04.15.2020 Episode 65: Lee Ann Lyons- The Alarming Truth About Ticks & Tick-Borne Diseases In Dog Lee Ann Lyons is not only a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, but also an expert on zoonotic diseases. She specializes in researching ticks and tick-borne diseases, and is a wealth of insight into how we can not only protect our ...
04.08.2020 Episode 64: Matt Mercereau- Giving Puppies A Head-Start On The Learning Process Matt Mercereau owns Overall Retriever Training and is not only an expert on what makes a puppy great, but also how to assess older dogs and figure out the best way to train them to the best of their abilities. ...
04.01.2020 Episode 63: Angie Johnston- How Canine Communication Evolved & What That Means To Us As Dog Owners Dr. Angie Johnston is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Boston College. She's also a dog lover and a researcher who has studied not only the evolution of modern canines, but how they have learned to communicate and interact with ...
03.25.2020 Episode 62: Courtney Denham- Understanding How To Improve A Dog's Quality Of Life Arizona's Courtney Denham is the CEO of Wilderness Athlete, which is a company that also produces the K9 Athlete product lineup. Denham is dedicated to human and canine fitness, and is an expert on how to assess and address quality ...
03.18.2020 Episode 61: Nathaniel Hall- How Current Canine Research Can Help Us Be Better Dog Owners Nathan Hall is the Director of the Canine Olfaction Research and Education Laboratory as well as an Assistant Professor of Companion Animal Sciences at Texas Tech University. His current research is designed to fully understand what our dogs are capable ...
03.11.2020 Episode 60: Susanna Love- The Three Things Every Good Dog Needs To Understand Susanna Love has been training dogs for 14 years, but developed a love for communicating with animals in her childhood while growing up on a ranch in West Texas. Today, Love and her husband Ronnie Smith, are recognized as some ...
03.04.2020 Episode 59: Don Wargowsky- An Amazing Story Of A Mountain Climbing Mutt Seattle's Don Wargowsky spends part of his year guiding clients on the highest peaks in the world, including Everest. During one of his recent climbs, a mutt showed up in camp and attached itself to Wargowsky to the point where ...
02.26.2020 Episode 58: Joe Spoo- How Owner Bias Might Be Putting Your Dog In Danger Joe Spoo is a veterinarian who lives in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He's also an upland hunting addict who owns several bird dogs and is a wealth of knowledge on in-field and off-season sporting dog care. This podcast is full ...
02.19.2020 Episode 57: Craig Koshyk- Matching The Perfect Sporting Dog To Your Preferred Hunting Style & Location Craig Koshyk is an accomplished photographer who has pivoted his career into work that involves sporting dogs of all varieties. He also owns a Picardy Spaniel and is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to the history of many different bird ...
02.12.2020 Episode 56: Pete Coppolillo- How Sporting Dogs Are Saving The World One Sniff At A Time Pete Coppolillo is the Director of Working Dogs for Conservation, which is an organization devoted to utilizing dogs to combat poaching efforts and stem the movements of invasive species throughout the world. He's also an avid bird hunter from Montana ...
02.05.2020 Episode 55: Ethan Pippitt- Reading Individual Dogs To Understand Their Specific Training Needs Owner of Standing Stone Kennels, Ethan Pippitt, is most well-known for breeding top-quality German shorthairs and for his ability to take problem dogs and turn them into dream companions. His training style is built around reading and truly understanding the ...

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