The "first couple" of bird dog training joins us from the floor of the 2024 Pheasant Fest: Ronnie Smith and Susanna Love cover all things puppy development, from mindset to introducing birds, getting pup ready for gunfire and introducing steadiness. They have some fascinating insights into how a dog thinks and how we should alter our own thinking as a result when training these "little domestic predators."
Then, for older dogs, we talk retrieving, more steadiness work, and why they don't teach "sit." We'll get the reasoning behind whoa posts and flank collars, from these incredible trainers, hunting guides, and all-around wonderful people.
The "Handle It" segment answers a question from Tim Wright on why his young dog was startled by birds - and what to do about it; and we total up the number of dog breeds we've hunted with over the years ... your count and mine!
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That critical first 12 weeks of puppyhood, and how they impact his entire hunting life
Pro trainer's insights on forest grouse, dogs, shooting and how to be a good guest
Scalies, bird dogs and the desert - from an expert
30 years of bird dog and hunting experience in the woods and prairies - yours for the asking!
10 questions: why your mobile mapping app might fail you; force fetch and "sit"
Better shooting, better hunting: a lesson from the NSCA chief instructor
How was your season? Callers recap theirs and remind us of ours.
Be a better bird hunter: shoot straighter with a gun that fits
Pro bird hunting guide helps us train our dogs ... hunt reports, public access, and the future of our sport
Sharing bird hunting spots ... whose side are YOU on?
Ten more bird hunting questions: strategies, tactics, dog choice, habitat and more
Ten listener questions: on bird hunting, gun dogs, firearms and life!
Sharptail primer: hunting "America's bird" ... how, where, when, and why
What YOU think, want to know, what you do and why ...
Make a new bird hunter: here's how, from the experts ... and why it's critical.
55 years of quail hunting and research ... if you don't learn something, you need to turn up the volume!
Drive south! Snowbird hunting destinations ... and hunters' hacks to make life easy for you and your bird dog
HO HO HO! The annual gift guide for bird hunters and their dogs with a special appearance by Santa Claus
Who doesn't need a laugh? You might find one here as I answer some listener questions with tongue planted firmly in cheek
Shotgun buying and selling from an insider, gun care, shooting advice from a champion, bird hunting tips and hunting dog care
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