Today, Bob and Kevin sit down to catch up after a few hunts and review some conversations had with clients and patreon members. We also release some cool stuff Bob has been working on for a while...
Here's a few highlights from the show:
NEW Lone Duck courses & videos coming shortly.
NEW website with tons of gear here!
What to do with 17 week old pups & when to start retrieving work
Should hunt tests ever use geese?
When do you know it's too late to force fetch a dog?
My dog has no on/off switch... what do I do?
Signs your dog is ready for their first hunt and when is the best time to feed and fuel for a morning hunt?
Getting a crispy heel/sit after a retrieve and what comes after T Pattern?
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E 257. Old Dogs & New Dogs with Covert Creek Outfitting
Joined by our buddy, Joe Heusinger, from Covert Creek Outfitting, Bob and Kevin sit down for a few drinks to catch up on the many things that Joe has been up to. You'd think creating a new fly fishing and grouse hunting shop would be busy enough but he's also been guiding, finding birds, chasing birds in North Dakota and raising a new pup. Joe is the man and you should check him out here.
Here's a few highlights from the show:
Dog of a Lifetime
Joe's dog of a lifetime story and how he got into hunting as a young kid by chasing after his grandfather's GSP, Kaiser.
Bob and Joe go back and forth trading old memories of dogs and growing up
Roadtripping out west to hunt prairie birds over all sorts of dogs
New pups and veteran dogs
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E 256. The Art of the Exceptional Duck Dog with Freddy King
Today, Bob and Kevin are joined by an awesome repeat guest, The Retriever Trainer, Freddy King. Freddy is a highly accomplished outdoorsman with tons of experience as a dog man. It's great to hear Freddy talk about his dogs and trade stories because each one hits home.
Here's a few highlights from the show:
Another Dog of a Lifetime story
We learn about some of Freddy's dogs over the years and why each one is real special
What does an exceptional dog look like inside a hunting blind?
Establish a training scenario that looks EXACTLY like your hunting set up to limit "new" experiences during the hunt
Overhandling in the duck blind and how Freddy likes to "ignite their nose" with scent
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E 255. Fundamental Marking Drills & When to Handle
Joined by our buddy, Kevin Cheff, The Retriever Coach, Bob sits down for an in-house show to chat through handling on marks, retired guns and handling on retired guns. We’ve had Kevin on the show before and his ability to break down difficult drills into something anyone can understand is second to none. If you’re interested, you should check out the Fetch program here.
Here's a few highlights from the show:
Establishing a strong foundation for each dog
3 reasons why you would handle on a mark
Pro tip: always have factors work with each other… not against each other!
Establish a game plan and a standard for the drill so you can work your dog appropriately
Fundamental marking and memory development with dogs (teaching accuracy)
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E 254. Perfecting Marking Abilities With Retrievers
Joined by our buddy, JD Babb from Bu-Yah Retrievers, we do a deep dive into the world of marking. We often have people write in with questions and problems with this, so we spoke with JD about his unique process. Don't miss this.
Here's a few highlights from the show:
We continue our “Dog of a Lifetime” stories
JD talks about his "dog of a lifetime" and how he got into the game
Competition dogs vs hunting dogs... can you have two-in-one?
We talk pedigrees and making great dogs
Keeping your dog positive to enhance marking skills
THIS IS BIG: when do handle... thinking in thirds
Introducing retired birds
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Welcome to Lone Duck’s Gun Dog Chronicles. We’re here to talk all things related to bird hunting, gun dogs and trade stories between friends, pro trainers and hunting buddies.