Summary

In this episode, Chris Jobman and Elliott discuss the upcoming season of the podcast and their excitement to be back recording. They also talk about their love for hunting and training dogs, and their plans for the upcoming Texas trip. Chris shares his experience with the Grand and Master National events, highlighting the challenges and the dogs that performed well. They also discuss the advancements in dog training over the years and the impact of technology. Finally, they talk about their hunting season and the dogs that hunted with them, as well as the temperature restrictions for dogs during hunting. In this episode, Chris and Elliott discuss various topics related to hunting dogs. They talk about dogs and cold weather, reviewing the hunting season, dealing with vocalizations, exercise and bumpers, anticipation and delay, dogs' reactions to different roads, dogs' awareness of routine, blinds and handling, closing the gap, the longest hunting blind, determining a dog's career, and joint supplements.

Takeaways

The Grand and Master National events were challenging, but the dogs that deserved to pass did.

Advancements in technology and training materials have improved the level of dog training.

The best dog trainers are often the hunt test guys who work with a variety of dogs and build them up.

Hunting season was successful, with Flash and Vader being the main hunting dogs.

Temperature restrictions should be considered to ensure the safety and well-being of the dogs during hunting. Take care of your dog in cold weather and be mindful of their tolerance for cold water.

Review your hunting season to assess your dog's performance and identify areas for improvement.

Address vocalizations in your dog by using training techniques and managing their energy levels.

Consider incorporating exercise and bumpers into your routine to help dissipate your dog's energy before a hunt.

Be aware of how anticipation and prolonged delays can affect your dog's behavior and performance.

Understand how different road surfaces can impact your dog's behavior and prepare accordingly.

Recognize that dogs are highly attuned to routines and adjust their behavior accordingly.

Use handling techniques to guide your dog during blinds and improve their performance.

Experiment with different strategies, such as closing the gap, to help your dog understand and respond to handling commands.

Challenge your dog with longer blinds to test their skills and build their confidence.

Consider your dog's strengths and preferences when determining their career path in hunting.

Consult with your vet about joint supplements and focus on providing a balanced diet and maintaining a healthy weight for your dog.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Season Two

02:03 Preparing for Texas Trip

04:34 Dogs Going to Texas

06:07 Dogs Returning from Owners

08:33 Common Regression in Dogs

10:51 Upcoming Episode on Getting Dogs Back into Test Form

11:58 Review of Grand and Master National

13:00 Difficulty of Tests at Grand and Master National

14:54 Improvement in Dog Training

18:13 Hunting Season Overview

33:04 Hunting Dogs and Highlights

37:52 Hunting with Multiple Dogs

39:15 Temperature Restrictions for Dogs

41:06 Dogs and Cold Weather

43:31 Review of Hunting Season

44:01 Dealing with Vocalizations

45:30 Exercise and Bumpers

46:07 Anticipation and Delay

47:06 Dogs' Reactions to Different Roads

48:40 Dogs' Awareness of Routine

49:07 Blinds and Handling

50:29 Closing the Gap

52:13 Longest Hunting Blind

54:39 Determining a Dog's Career

55:05 Joint Supplements