Avoid bad habits before they form is the key to raising a retriever. We have said time and time again that trying to train out bad habits is way harder to do than preventing them from ever forming. Our dogs are constantly forming habits, both good and bad. In this episode Jeremy answers a retrieving […]

Training shed dogs has many aspects to it, and there is a particular sequence we follow when training our shed dogs. We recently received a question about a guy whose dog would pick sheds flawlessly in training, but not in a real hunting scenario. He thought maybe the dog was searching for his scent instead […]

Chew toys and our dogs: good or bad? We recently received a Facebook question asking if it was a good idea to give a shed dog a shed to chew on, and hope that it sees it as a toy when they come across a shed in the wild. This is not a good idea, […]

Bold puppies and dogs are something we see quite often. Dogs are wired to look for a leader, and if they don’t find one they become one. This is where you have to take control and establish yourself as the leader of the pack. Learn how to do just that, and curve the boldness in […]

Picking out a new puppy can be a daunting task, but doesn’t have to be. Once you decide you want to get a new puppy, there are a number of things you need to analyze about yourself before you begin your search. Your training style, hunting style, and lifestyle is the first things you need […]

My dog won’t stop eating poop! We recently had a question come in from a guy who was really struggling with his dog eating poop. We see dogs gorge themselves on deer poop (shed dog caviar), but in his case it looks like ant poop is fair game. Jeremy walks you through what his suggestion […]

My dog won't stop eating poop! We recently had a question come in from a guy who was really struggling with his dog eating poop. We see dogs gorge themselves on deer poop (shed dog caviar), but in his case it looks like ant poop is fair game. Jeremy walks you through what his suggestion […]

Don’t rush your training! It’s a problem we see come up time and time again. Many fixes for problems people are experiencing take time and consistency, and neither of those can be rushed. Dog training in general is a marathon, and almost every aspect of dog training needs patience, repetition, and consistency. As always, thanks for […]

Don't rush your training! It's a problem we see come up time and time again. Many fixes for problems people are experiencing take time and consistency, and neither of those can be rushed. Dog training in general is a marathon, and almost every aspect of dog training needs patience, repetition, and consistency. As always, thanks for […]

Stopping dog from jumping, nipping, and bitting is a topic we have been getting a bunch of questions about as of late, so we decided to do a podcast on these issues! When dogs and/or puppies jump up on you, nip at your fingers, or even act aggressive towards you, they are showing dominance over […]