Episodes

5d ago

Joined by our friend and repeat guest, Lyle Steinman, from Castile Creek Kennels , we sit down to catch up, discuss retriever training, good dogs, goals for 2026 and the National Retriever Gundog Championships (NRGC). What is this? Well, you should listen and hear all about it. If you’re interested in learning more or competing, you should check out National Retriever Gundog Championships page here . Here's a few highlights from the show: Catching up with Lyle and hearing about his hunt test season and all the dogs he has been working alongside Goals for 2026 for both Lyle and for his whole team at Castile Creek Kennels Let's talk poison birds and drills you can do at home. Lyle provides an overview of the National Retriever Gundog Championship. We learn what it is, why he is helping to coordinate it, when it'll be, etc. Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Use Promo Code | LDGD15 to save 15% on Marsh Wear Clothing Use Promo Code | LD10 to save 10% on Trulock Chokes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 3

Today is a relaxing show with Bob and Kevin sitting down to catch up and hear about Bob's exciting out-of-state hunt. When hunting a big farm where his buddy has exclusive rights and the farmers alternate corn and soybeans... you find big bucks. Here's a few highlights from the show: Hunting there is not like hunting Bob's farm in NY Deer the size of kitchen chairs (Bob needs to work on his imagination) Choosing whether or not to pull the trigger When invited to a place to hunt... how picky are you on choosing deer? OUR ONLINE DOG TRAINING COURSES ARE NOW LIVE HERE Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Use Promo Code | LDGD15 to save 15% on Marsh Wear Clothing Use Promo Code | LD10 to save 10% on Trulock Chokes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 26

Bob rides solo today ripping through all sorts of questions from friends on the internet. We love doing these and appreciate when people send in questions, both funny and retriever-focused. Here's a few highlights from the show: Whining/barking right before shooting light... what do we do? Bob's upcoming hunting trips Retriever training materials for Junior Hunters Feeding schedules for dogs Choosing litters based on pedigree Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Use Promo Code | LDGD15 to save 15% on Marsh Wear Clothing Use Promo Code | LD10 to save 10% on Trulock Chokes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 12

Today we're joined by our buddy and fellow Setter guy, Marc Mussleman from Alclair Outdoors . Marc has a really interesting background and chose to bring his knowledge from the music industry into the hunting world. Marc and his dogs chase birds in some of the coolest parts of the country and yes, I'm jealous. If you're interested in learning more about Marc, his ear pro, why it matters and how you can get into some yourself, then I'd highly recommend reaching out to him. Here's a few highlights from the show: We learn more about Marc and his background in the music industry, hunting dogs and his business, Alclair Outdoors . Marc discusses hearing protection in the outdoor industry and how he took what was learned working with top tier musicians from around the world... and then put that into gear for hunters like you and me. Marc is a dog guy. After two minutes of talking with him, you know it. His dogs travel the country with him and they never a miss a day at the office. Marc shares a few hunting stories that include his dog, Oscar. What makes a good grouse dog? Getting a new pup to hunt birds and what to look for Kevin does a video breakdown of some Alclair gear. We learn what to do and how easy it is to get the ball rolling once your ear pro arrives. Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Use Promo Code | LDGD15 to save 15% on Marsh Wear Clothing Use Promo Code | LD10 to save 10% on Trulock Chokes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 6

Joined by Pat Nolan, Bob and Kevin sit down to chat through all things force fetch. We discuss "unforced force fetch" and hold conditioning and ways to guide the dog through tasks. If you're interested in learning more about how Pat uses positive and negative reinforcement, then you can find his website here . Here's a few highlights from the show: We discuss what Pat considers to be properly force fetched and then we walk through his process from start to finish Using both positive and negative reinforcement in the same training session.... and why he does this Collars and conditioning dogs Trained pressure responses A "timeline" for hold conditioning and force fetch Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Use Promo Code | LDGD15 to save 15% on Marsh Wear Clothing Use Promo Code | LD10 to save 10% on Trulock Chokes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 29

Joined by our buddy, Chad Martin, Bob and Kevin discuss Field Trials and just how tough it is to bring home a ribbon. Here's a few highlights from the show: We hear about Chad, his kennel called Wicked Waterfowl Retrievers and how he made the jump to being a full-time retriever trainer up in Maine Transitioning from a part-time retriever trainer with a family and going full bore.... how did Chad make that move? What did he learn, what has been tough, etc. Running Field Trials and looking for a win Recapping the past few Trials with Bob and Chad Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Use Promo Code | LDGD15 to save 15% on Marsh Wear Clothing Use Promo Code | LD10 to save 10% on Trulock Chokes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 22

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? Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Use Promo Code | LDGD15 to save 15% on Marsh Wear Clothing Use Promo Code | LD10 to save 10% on Trulock Chokes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 15

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 Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Use Promo Code | LDGD15 to save 15% on Marsh Wear Clothing Use Promo Code | LD10 to save 10% on Trulock Chokes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 8

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 Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Use Promo Code | LDGD15 to save 15% on Marsh Wear Clothing Use Promo Code | LD10 to save 10% on Trulock Chokes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 3

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) Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Use Promo Code | LDGD15 to save 15% on Marsh Wear Clothing Use Promo Code | LD10 to save 10% on Trulock Chokes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 1

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 Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Use Promo Code | LDGD15 to save 15% on Marsh Wear Clothing Use Promo Code | LD10 to save 10% on Trulock Chokes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 24

Joined by our buddy, Hunter from Kent Cartridge , we dig into all sorts of fun duck hunting topics. We’ve worked with Hunter & the folks at Kent for a couple years now and man, they just keep getting better and better. Here's a few highlights from the show: We continue our “Dog of a Lifetime” stories Hunter shares why his dogs are special to him and his family Discussing the future of bismuth Facts or Myths: Shooting bismuth through full chokes… How to dispose of spent shells Patterning guns, chokes and shells Traveling around and testing cool products from Kent You should expect big things coming from Kent… Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Use Promo Code | LDGD15 to save 15% on Marsh Wear Clothing Use Promo Code | LD10 to save 10% on Trulock Chokes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 17

Today we had the pleasure of chatting with our buddy, Colby Williams, from Top Line Retrievers . We had a really good conversation about creating man made behaviors in dogs and got to hear about his dog, Sprig. Here's a few highlights from the show: Dog of a Lifetime Colby's dog, Sprig. Finding mentors in the hunting dog world and constantly learning. Moving from tests to trials Building any dog with a purpose beginning at 8 weeks old. Drills: Building crispy whistle sits Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Use Promo Code | LDGD15 to save 15% on Marsh Wear Clothing Use Promo Code | LD10 to save 10% on Trulock Chokes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 10

This morning is a special show because we've never had a triple threat like this in the podcast room and also on youtube.... let's see how it goes. We had the pleasure of having ⁠Molly Boland⁠ and ⁠Blaine Tarnecki⁠ at the house for some training and took the opportunity to discuss some highly specific retriever training Q&A. Please let us know if you're liking the youtube action so far. We're trying to keep things new and improved and always welcome some feedback. Here's a few highlights from the show: Chomping birds during the retrieve and how to fix it Overtraining and simplifying for great dogs. Getting your dog to use their nose when hunting Collar conditioning to "give," force fetch and more When and how to introduce your dogs to retrieving doubles With young dogs, should you avoid having bumpers near a bank so they don't get into the habit of cheating the retrieve on land? Support the Lone Duck Podcast | ⁠ patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters ⁠ Follow us on social media | ⁠ Youtube ⁠ and ⁠ Instagram ⁠ Use Promo Code | LDGD15 to save 15% on ⁠ Marsh Wear Clothing ⁠ Use Promo Code | LD10 to save 10% on ⁠ Trulock Chokes ⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 3

Today Bob sits down for a little coffee talk to chat through some questions that came through. Usually we help people directly through patreon but this is also a cool way to help out, too. Here's a few highlights from the show: Dog of a Lifetime with our buddy, Kevin Introducing your dogs to feathers: when, how, what kind, etc. Discussing the most common/worst habits for owners of hunting dogs Why do tests and trials with your dog if you don't want to breed them? Mouthing birds and delivering birds nicely to hand Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Use Promo Code | LDGD15 to save 15% on Marsh Wear Clothing Use Promo Code | LD10 to save 10% on Trulock Chokes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 27

Today we chat with our buddy and repeat guest, Carlos Ramirez from CRK9 . If you've somehow missed our first show with him, you need to check it out. Carlos is such a fantastic dog trainer, story teller, coach and one heck of a pig farmer. Here's a few highlights from the show: Couple of farmers talkin' farms We continue our "dog of a lifetime" series with our community and we also hear from Carlos. He shares about his own dog and then a dog that he trained and saved lives. Man, it's hard to describe the type of impact you can have on people by working with dogs. Dogs who don't have an "off switch" and discussing the cross over between working dogs and hunting dogs. Evaluating NEEDS vs WANTS for a dog, liabilities, choosing dogs providing structure for dogs without draining attitude. Spending "leadership capital" and common errors with dog training Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Use Promo Code | LDGD15 to save 15% on Marsh Wear Clothing Use Promo Code | LD10 to save 10% on Trulock Chokes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 23

This morning Bob sits down over a cup of coffee and works through a few questions we've received from our patreon friends in regards to retriever training, drills, prepping for the season, etc. Here's a few highlights from the show: Unique retriever drills to prep your dog for this upcoming season Are you doing enough denials with your dog? How steady is your dog? Heat/freezing problems with your dog, how to identify issues and how to act fast. Are you prepared if your dog has a problem while hunting? Handling "pops" during training Teaching versatile dogs to be duck dogs What does a training day look like at the Lone D Kennel? Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Use Promo Code | LDGD15 to save 15% on Marsh Wear Clothing Use Promo Code | LD10 to save 10% on Trulock Chokes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 20

Today we had the pleasure of chatting with our good friend, Trish Jagoda. She has been on the show before and is an absolute wealth of knowledge when it comes to training dogs and running tests. I think you'll enjoy this episode as much as we did. Here's a few highlights from the show: “Dog of a lifetime” stories Building foundations with crates, place, recall, whistle sits and ecollars Force fetch and why we don't use birds for this The "Hallway Drill" and "work on what you're working on" Teaching steadiness without killing momentum Adjustments to the Master National Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Use Promo Code | LDGD15 to save 15% on Marsh Wear Clothing Use Promo Code | LD10 to save 10% on Trulock Chokes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 6

Today we had the pleasure of chatting with our friends from Windy Hill Retrievers, Michael and Russell Demmer. These two gentlemen and their dogs showed up to the SRS weekend and boy did they perform. Here's a few highlights from the show: What does it take for a dog to perform well at the SRS? What did this week's SRS look like? How did Bob and his dogs stack up against the competition? We hear Russell's dog of a lifetime story as well as one from our good buddy, Jeff Coats Interested in speaking with Michael about the SRS, dogs, hunting or possibly working alongside him at the kennel? Here's his email: windyhillretrievers@icloud.com If you're interested in checking out their youtube channel, you can find that here . Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Use Promo Code | LDGD15 to save 15% on Marsh Wear Clothing Use Promo Code | LD10 to save 10% on Trulock Chokes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 31

Today we had the pleasure of sharing the first Dog of a Lifetime Story. Here at the Lone D we talk about the "unspoken bond" you have between you and your dog and how it's almost impossible to explain to someone who has never felt it. Each week you hear stories of our dogs, client dogs, etc. but now we're going to share some of your stories. Here's a few highlights from the show: A Dog of a Lifetime Training for the SRS Goals we're working toward Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Use Promo Code | LDGD15 to save 15% on Marsh Wear Clothing Use Promo Code | LD10 to save 10% on Trulock Chokes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 23

Bob and Kevin sit down to review Bob's weekend Master test up in Maine. Then they rattle off some FAQs and discussion topics from friends on Patreon. It's a great conversation and worth a few laughs, don't miss it. Here's a few highlights from the show: An update on how the young guns are doing with Master tests and how Bob is working them through each one. Dog Psychology and why Caesar Milan is still the best. Lining up your dog by doing a little dance Handling multiple, younger male dogs all on one truck and other tidbits of advice for newer trainers How many drills per dog per session Creating effective communication between dogs and owners Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Use Promo Code | LDGD15 to save 15% on Marsh Wear Clothing Use Promo Code | LD10 to save 10% on Trulock Chokes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 16

Today we had the pleasure of chatting with our friend, Dr. RuthAnn Lobos , from Purina. Since she is a highly-talented vet with tons of experience with working dogs, it's a treat to pepper her with all sorts of questions about food, hunting, exercising dogs, supplements and more. Here's a few highlights from the show: Advice for running with your dog Getting into the hunting world and how dogs can help The science and testing behind Purina, types of dog food, feeding schedules, supplements, allergies and more. Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Use Promo Code | LDGD15 to save 15% on Marsh Wear Clothing Use Promo Code | LD10 to save 10% on Trulock Chokes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 9

Joined by Mike Stewart from Wildrose Kennels , Bob and Kevin get the full rundown of Mike's career, his business, his dogs, unforgettable hunts and training philosophies that have continued to create exceptional dogs. You don't want to miss this one. Here's a few highlights from the show: Incorporating bird dog work, running beagles, working labs and British methods. Creating The Wildrose Way Teaching trailing memories and training dogs to hunt when they typically spend their time competing Trials in the UK: what are they, how do they work, what must the dogs complete and how does this make a good hunting dog and finally, we hear about Mike's dogs. Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Use Promo Code | LDGD15 to save 15% on Marsh Wear Clothing Use Promo Code | LD10 to save 10% on Trulock Chokes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 1

Well, it might be less than 4 million but exchange rates with pesos was very confusing and we aren't really math guys... Joined by our friends from Standing Stone Kennels and their podcast, Ethan and Kat , we chat through one of the coolest hunting trips you could imagine. We spend a few days hunting in Cordoba Argentina for doves, pigeons, parakeets and perdiz. This is a two-part show so you'll have to catch the second part on THEIR podcast where we break down costs, planning and how it really is possible to plan something like that. If we can figure it out.... anyone can. Here's a few highlights from the show: Bob isn't great with silent auctions at conservation dinners What is it like traveling to Argentina and eating the greatest steak of my life. Dove hunting with people who reload the gun for you, eating lunches cooked over a bonfire, shooting parakeets (that bite). Inca doves are fast. Parakeets are loud. Perdiz hunting is very, very fun. Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Use Promo Code | LDGD15 to save 15% on Marsh Wear Clothing Use Promo Code | LD10 to save 10% on Trulock Chokes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 26

Bob and Kevin sit down to catch up on whats happening around the kennel. We cover topics like drills for summer, training in the heat, dogs of a lifetime and more. Here's a few highlights from the show: The dogs in the kennel & SAFELY training in the summer heat A life update on Rambler Heeling drills and service dogs in Home Depot Will Bob run Hunt Tests forever? Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Use Promo Code | LDGD15 to save 15% on Marsh Wear Clothing Use Promo Code | LD10 to save 10% on Trulock Chokes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 4

Today we had the pleasure of chatting with our buddy, Brandon Sweesy, from Northern Air Retrievers . Brandon has been on our show before and trains dogs with the best of 'em. Here's a few highlights from the show: We catch up with Brandon and hear about his winter trip We dig pretty deep into new rules for AKC hunt tests and they're trying to address a problem-- which is great, but this is not the solution. We're tired of the "pros vs amateurs" conflict because we should all be on the same team. Getting dogs to the Master Nationals is truly special. Getting dogs to pass is an emotional roller coaster. Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Use Promo Code | LDGD15 to save 15% on Marsh Wear Clothing Use Promo Code | LD10 to save 10% on Trulock Chokes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 29

Today we chat with Jay Lowry from Ryglen Gundogs . We learn about Jay's time running rabbits and how he was first introduced to cockers while hunting over in the UK. Then we learn a little about show cockers vs hunting lines and how Jay's dogs are brought to the United States. Here's a few highlights from the show: How does Jay import such awesome dogs from the UK? General characteristics of cockers, how they hunt and why meticulous breeding is imperative. Memorable hunts and dogs We tour Jay's kennel and learn about his dogs. Hint: if you can, check out this podcast on our youtube channel !! Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Use Promo Code | LDGD15 to save 15% on Marshwear Clothing Use Promo Code | LD10 to save 10% on Trulock Chokes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 21

Today we chat with one of our best buddies, Bunny Snipes . Bunny is an incredible guy who pours himself into dogs, hunting and fishing and especially, Bobwhite Quail. As the Lowcountry Chapter President of Quail Forever down in Charleston, he works closely with land owners, farmers, hunters and anyone who wants to bring back some southern quail. What's the best part about Bunny? He puts all of his work into action on his own family's property and works with surrounding farms and get this..... it works. Here's a few highlights from the show: Spending your days working and running dogs Being a conservation-minded guy year-round, not just during the hunting season, and how others can do the same Doodlefest should be a national holiday Quail Forever and the South Carolina Bobwhite Initiative are worth supporting. Bunny knows how to put on a chapter event like no other. Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Use Promo Code | LDGD15 to save 15% on Marshwear Clothing Use Promo Code | LD10 to save 10% on Trulock Chokes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 7

Today we have the pleasure of talkin' dogs, field trials and answering some Q&A with our good buddy, Michael Demmer, from Windy Hill Retrievers . Michael has been on the show before and is extremely knowledgeable about dogs and how to get the most out of their work. Michael is also looking to hire, so if you're interested in dogs, training, field trials, etc. you should give him a shout (windyhillretrievers@icloud.com). Here's a few highlights from the show: Advice for amateurs who might want to get into field trials Transitioning from Master tests to Field Trials Discussing high drive dogs Shooting flyers and why they're imperative for training Why long retired birds can be extra tricky Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Use Promo Code | LDGD15 to save 15% on Marshwear Clothing Use Promo Code | LD10 to save 10% on Trulock Chokes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 30

Today we have the pleasure of catching up with our good buddy and fellow dog trainer, Adam Campbell, from Campbell's Hillside Kennels and the Dog House Podcast. It's always a good time when you're on with Adam cracking jokes and talking dogs. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did. Here's a few highlights from the show: Working at Adam's kennel and his assistant, Levi Updates on life and family Gearing up for the hunt test season and spring training Memory birds and building good dog kennels Throwing multiple birds, good sires and party hunting Angle water entries, extending marks and reducing "the hunt" on blinds Adam's chicken foot drill and his ability to name drills better than Bob Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Use Promo Code | LDGD15 to save 15% on Marshwear Clothing Use Promo Code | LD10 to save 10% on Trulock Chokes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 16

Today we chat with our good buddy and repeat podcast guest, Shawn Stahl . Aside from being one of the greatest goose callers you'lll ever find... Shawn is a great guy, an exciting storyteller, a successful hunter and businessman. If you haven't already, go back and listen to our first show with Shawn and enjoy. Here's a few highlights from the show: The lull between chasing ducks and chasing turkeys The legend of a dog, Karl The transition from hunting to precision handling at high level competitions New dogs, creating positive learning environments for them during a hunt Fact: naps kill hunting trips Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Use Promo Code | LDGD15 to save 15% on Marshwear Clothing Use Promo Code | LD10 to save 10% on Trulock Chokes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 9

Today we chat with our friend, author, podcast host, father and man who knows his way around the woods... Tony Peterson . Here's a few highlights from the show: How did Tony grow up and get into the outdoor industry Why is it so important to spend time in nature, no matter what the adventure is Filling tags vs enjoying a hunt Hunting alongside good dogs is better than anything else Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Use Promo Code | LDGD15 to save 15% on Marshwear Clothing Use Promo Code | LD10 to save 10% on Trulock Chokes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 19

Today we chat with our good buddy Ben Brettingen from onX while he and Bob were down in South Carolina for the 2025 SEWE event. We dig into all sorts of good stuff in this show and I think you'll enjoy the conversation. Cheers! Here's a few highlights from the show: Get unlost with onX Versatile dogs vs bird dogs vs retrievers Cover Dog Trials How to judge a grouse dog when you can't even see it Stories of old dogs and singin' to them in the woods dogs with style and dogs that suit your hunting, goals and family Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Use Promo Code | LDGD15 to save 15% on Marshwear Clothing Use Promo Code | LD10 to save 10% on Trulock Chokes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 12

There's nothing better than the adventure you find when you travel somewhere for a hunting trip. It's tough to explain but there's always something new and exciting, whether it's how you're hunting birds, the food, the city, the language, decoys, etc., it's just wild. Today we talk with our friend, Ramsey Russell, from GetDucks , about his dog and chasing ducks all over the world. Here's a few highlights from the show: Ramsey shares stories of hunting ducks over in Azerbaijan, Mexico, Russia, Argentina and all over the world. We chat with Ramsey about his dog and how the training is coming along and how he travels with his dog. Ramsey's philosophy is "it's always duck season... somewhere" and I think he is onto something. Get out, find some adventure and chase ducks. Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Use Promo Code | LDGD15 to save 15% on Marshwear Clothing Use Promo Code | LD10 to save 10% on Trulock Chokes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 5

Today we get to hear from our good buddy, Kevin Cheff, The Retriever Coach with his advice for building memory with younger dogs. Kevin works through the fine details of how you can get younger dogs (puppies too) to look out and develop memory on multiple marks. Here's a few highlights from the show: Holding younger dogs during marks and facing them in the correct direction Each mark should be 5-6 yards at most Get the dog to think there's always another mark out there and to be excited about it Don't forget to use short grass, white bumpers with the sun behind you and use a long lead. Be sure to check out Kevin's Fetch Program, which is open right now. You can find the details for this here . The enrollment closes March 12, 2025 Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Use Promo Code | LDGD15 to save 15% on Marshwear Clothing Use Promo Code | LD10 to save 10% on Trulock Chokes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 4

The weather seems to be slowly getting warmer and the hunt test season is nearly upon us. You know what that means? It's time to tighten up the loose ends created from duck season. Bob and Kevin also talk through the latest with Lone Duck puppies. Here's a few highlights from the show: Short grasses with good visibility can help rein things in with your dog, especially after duck season. Various dog training drills to reinforce good habits and set the foundation for the rest of the year. PUPPIES! We discuss buying puppies and building strong litters of healthy dogs. Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Use Promo Code | LDGD15 to save 15% on Marshwear Clothing Use Promo Code | LD10 to save 10% on Trulock Chokes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 19

Boy, are we lucky. Today we sat down with Bob and Nick Adair, our buddy from the GDIY Podcast , to hear about their weekend judging the St. Hubert's Trials in South Carolina. How would your dog have handled this sort of trial? Here's a few highlights from the show: Bob and Nick review their hunting-specific trials with dogs and handlers that performed well and why What did the set ups look like and could their dogs have handled it well? Why is St. Hubert's a great event for anyone who is considering running dogs in some sort of testing environment Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Use Promo Code | LDGD15 to save 15% on Marshwear Clothing Use Promo Code | LD10 to save 10% on Trulock Chokes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 12

Today we sit down with our good friend, Kevin Cheff, The Retriever Coach . If you haven't heard our previous shows with Kevin, then do your dog a favor and listen them... then come back to this episode. Anytime Kevin joins the show, we always have extremely detailed conversations about dog training, dog psychology, coaching handlers and more. Well, today is no different. Here's a few highlights from the show: Building a young retriever into a team player Choosing puppies Noise and composure issues and how Kevin deals with them. In this part of the discussion, we reference a previous episode with our friend, Randy Bohn . Setting and holding boundaries with dogs Proper physical corrections Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Use Promo Code | LDGD15 to save 15% on Marshwear Clothing Use Promo Code | LD10 to save 10% on Trulock Chokes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 29

Kevin sits down to catch up with Bob and Blaine to chat about the latest excitement during Bob's winter training trip. Every year, Bob moves his whole operation south for a few months because it's too cold and snowy to properly work tons of dogs each day. As you can imagine, he gets into a little fun when he's down there working. Plus, we're having puppies! Here's a few highlights from the show: Bob and Blaine learn to trap muskrats and Kevin doesn't know music Updates from Bob's winter training trip: what he is working on, why and how you can do it, too Puppy Update! Advice for training dogs in heat or while they're newly pregnant Prerequisites for handling dogs on water Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Use Promo Code | LDGD15 to save 15% on Marshwear Clothing Use Promo Code | LD10 to save 10% on Trulock Chokes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 15

We're back with good quick hitter..... often times, we hear buddies mentioning "they have a real special dog and should breed it." Well, we aren't here to argue whether or not your dog is special but you SHOULD think about a few things before committing to something very serious like breeding a dog. Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Use Promo Code | LDGD15 to save 15% on Marshwear Clothing Use Promo Code | LD10 to save 10% on Trulock Chokes Lone Duck's Gun Dog Chronicles is presented by onX Hunt , Purina Pro Plan , Gunner Kennels , DT Systems and Kent Cartridge . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 8

Today we chat with our good friends from First Lite about all things related to dog food and properly fueling your dog. Here's a few highlights from the show: How much to feed puppies and what kind of kibble? What do you look for in your dog feed for a mature hunting dog? How often should you feed a puppy vs a house dog vs a working dog? Why do people "float" their dog food? Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Use Promo Code | LDGD15 to save 15% on Marshwear Clothing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 31, 2024

We've NEVER done this before! Today, we are sharing a podcast we recorded a ways back with our good friend, Barton Ramsey, from Southern Oak Kennels and The Lab Podcast. Here's a few highlights from the show: Running a business during covid and how dog behavior and dog training adjusted Genetics: how the demeanor of a dog translates to tests, trials, the hunting blind and the house. We do a brief overview of British trials and how they differ from ones here in the US "Ferrari dogs" vs "minivan dogs" and producing the type of dog you want to have yourself Dogs handling pressure and what that means Compulsion training and force fetch Having a steady dog and what that means for the hunting blind. Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Use Promo Code | LDGD15 to save 15% on Marshwear Clothing Use Promo Code | BS10 to save 10% on Trulock Chokes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 18, 2024

On today's episode of Lone D's Gun Dog Chronicles, we chat with our good friend, Marie Madaras, from Silver Lion Kennels in NH. If you thought Bob's hunting trip out west was interesting, then saddle up for this one. Marie started her hunting season on the east coast in New Hampshire and then went north to chase grouse in Maine where she was mentoring students and running her dogs. Then she went west to the prairies with a group of women and their dogs and holy smokes, they got on some birds. If you haven't done it, it's always tough to load up and point your truck west in search of birds-- for tons of reasons. It's even more difficult to be successful with it; wellllllll Marie was. You know what you need for Christmas? Some time on our patreon to get 1:1 coaching for you & your dog, talk DIRECTLY with Bob and join our happy hour hang outs. You can meet other training buddies you didn't know were in your area, trade a few stories and just kick back. Need some training gear or want to support the Lone D ? Check out our website for anything you need like heavy duty collars, easy leads for obedience, bumpers, shirts, hats and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 11, 2024

Tonight we have the absolute pleasure of trading a few stories with our buddy and fantastic hunting & fly fishing guide, Joe Heusinger from Covert Creek Outfitters . If you like hunting with your dog, weathered shotguns and bird hunting stories from the ol' days by some of the outdoor writing greats... then this show is for you. Joe is an extremely hard working hunting guide and travels every day searching for birds, whether its a guiding day or not. He is super knowledgeable about the history of chasing birds in some nostalgic areas to any ruffed grouse hunter and his dogs are second to none. If you'd like to have yourself a real good time chasing birds through rock wall-lined covers you've read about in Field n Stream... then give him a shout here . Check out our patreon to get 1:1 coaching, talk directly with Bob and join our happy hour hang outs. Need some training gear or want to support the Lone D ? Check out our website for anything you need! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 4, 2024

Welcome back for another good show. Tonight, Bob and Kevin sit down to recap Bob's most recent hunting roadtrip out west. Bob traveled from NY to Wisconsin for some grousing around and had the pleasure of hanging with our buddy, Ben, from onX . Then he went and hunted with Nick Larson from the Birdshot Podcast . What a treat to spend time with each of these guys and watch their dogs work some cover. Then Bob went even further west to look for ducks with a group of friends. What a lucky son of a gun, right? Check out our patreon to get 1:1 coaching, talk directly with Bob and join our happy hour hang outs. Need some training gear or want to support the Lone D ? Check out our website for anything you need! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 27, 2024

Today we had the pleasure of hanging out with Will Newell from Project Upland . We kick off the show hearing about how Will got into hunting as a young man and how impactful dogs have been on his life. We transition into some discussion about Project Upland, their projects they're working on and SEWE, which we've spoken about before on Lone Duck. One of the coolest parts of our conversation with Will is when we discuss the trial Bob is helping to judge down in South Carolina called St. Hubert's Field Trial at H. Cooper Black . If you run bird dogs or if you love hunting, then you should check it out! A big shout out to Will for jumping on our show and sharing a few laughs. Do yourself a favor and follow all the awesome work Project Upland is doing and tell Will we sent ya . Check out our patreon to get 1:1 coaching, talk directly with Bob and join our happy hour hang outs. Need some training gear or want to support the Lone D ? Check out our website for anything you need! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 20, 2024

Today's mini episode is from our chat with good friends Cody and Michael at First Lite. In this show, Michael asks about spaying and neutering dogs and what Bob thinks. It's important to note that this is not a vet's opinion but it's good info to consider if you're looking to do the best for your dog. *Fun fact: this was the first "7 minutes" we did! The holidays are coming up and your spouse doesn't know what to get you. Well, tell them you want some pro tips and tricks from uncle bob through patreon. Check out our patreon to get 1:1 coaching, talk directly with Bob and join our happy hour hang outs. Need some training gear or want to support the Lone D ? Check out our website for anything you need! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 6, 2024

Welcome back for another good ol' time with Uncle Bob. Today's quick hitter is from our friend, Jeff Coats, from Pitboss Waterfowl (check him out on instagram and youtube!). Jeff is a great trainer hunting guide and is asking Bob and Michael Demmer about bugging and getting your dog to have a nice, straight line on water blinds. Listen in for a few good tips. Check out our patreon to get 1:1 coaching, talk directly with Bob and join our happy hour hang outs. Need some training gear or want to support the Lone D ? Check out our website for anything you need! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 23, 2024

On today's show, we chat with our good buddy, Michael Demmer, about training dogs with a purpose: hunting, training or ...... both? Check out our patreon to get 1:1 coaching, talk directly with Bob and join our happy hour hang outs. Need some training gear or want to support the Lone D ? Check out our website for anything you need! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 16, 2024

On today's show, Bob and Kevin sit down over a beer to discuss the 2024 hunting season. You might be thinking "it just started, how have you had two hunting trips already... who has time for this?" Bob somehow does and what a son of a gun. Bob, Nick, Huey and the Setter girls put some miles in looking for grouse up here in NY for a weekend. Bob talks through his weekend hunts, meeting some cool new people, marking new spots on the ol' onX map, training his Setter pup and a whole lot more. Then we dig into Bob's quick trip for a three day hunt in Canada for ducks and geese and a little bonus hike for upland birds, too. Bob and the group he went with saw so many birds each day it'd be hard to believe if there weren't pictures. This is an awesome episode, enjoy. Check out our patreon to get 1:1 coaching, talk directly with Bob and join our happy hour hang outs. Need some training gear or want to support the Lone D ? Check out our website for anything you need! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 9, 2024

What a treat. Today we had Michael Demmer back on the show AND he was in person. If you haven't heard the first episode with him, please check out episode 181. We get into all sorts of great dog training conversations as we talk through SRS and field trials and raising dogs to be excellent. We then jump into some good Q&A from patreon friends and discuss the following: raising puppies to be great field trial dogs, building successful dogs, quality training vs quantity, corrections during popping, how dog training evolves, poison birds and KRD drills and when and how Michael prepares for The Grand and what his set ups are like. Check out our patreon to get 1:1 coaching, talk directly with Bob and join our happy hour hang outs. Need some training gear or want to support the Lone D ? Check out our website for anything you need! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 2, 2024

This week, we have the pleasure of chatting with our good friend, Blake Haddock, from Feather Point Retrievers . We kick off the show chatting about Blake's background and how he grew up farming and working with horses and setters. He got his first lab as a little kid when he got real serious about duck hunting. As for most of us, once you get bit by the duck hunting bug, you move quickly onto the part where you need a dog... especially for dog people. We talk a lot about how Blake got working with pointing labs, how they are unique, how they are similar to Bob's dogs, what kind of training is involved and we answer any question you might have about pointing labs. We also get to hear about Blake's awesome hunting plans for the season and boy, it is gonna be great. Check out our patreon to get 1:1 coaching, talk directly with Bob and join our happy hour hang outs. Need some training gear or want to support the Lone D ? Check out our website for anything you need! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 25, 2024

For this week, we chat with Luke Cour and hear how he calms his nerves before a competition. Pro tip: dogs can feel your nerves so if you can get a routine that calms you, it'll help your dog, too. Check out our patreon to get 1:1 coaching, talk directly with Bob and join our happy hour hang outs. Need some training gear or want to support the Lone D ? Check out our website for anything you need! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 11, 2024

You ever wonder what a summer would be like if you spent it training dogs at Lone Duck HQ? Well, welcome to the summer of George! Bob, Blaine and Kevin sit down to discuss Blaine's (almost) two months at Bob's house this summer. Dogs were trained, tests and trials were run, pools were floated and fish were caught. Then we talk about some dove hunting and how Blaine manages his dove field, how he works his dogs for doves, some tips and tricks, working dogs in heat, eating birds, marking doves during the chaos of a hunt, etc. and then we talk deer. Blaine has a couple goodies on his property right now and we talked with him about his longbow and his highs and lows of last year and how he is working toward higher highs and less lows. Here's a link to the book they are referring to at the end of the show. Check out our patreon to get 1:1 coaching, talk directly with Bob and join our happy hour hang outs. Need some training gear or want to support the Lone D ? Check out our website for anything you need! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 4, 2024

Welcome to another 7 minutes with Uncle Bob. Tonight we have the pleasure of speaking with Luke Cour and he walks us through how he fixes a loopy sit. Pro tip: bring some running shoes. Check out our patreon to get 1:1 coaching, talk directly with Bob and join our happy hour hang outs. Need some training gear or want to support the Lone D ? Check out our website for anything you need! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 28, 2024

For today's show, we have the pleasure of hanging out with Scott from Trulock Chokes . We kick off the show hearing about Scott's family business and how they got started in the outdoor industry. You'll quickly find that Scott is the real deal and knows a thing or two about hunting, fishing and especially, choke tubes. We get pretty deep with Scott in regards to how and why his chokes are unique, what he looks for in choke tubes, what he recommends for people to do when they get a new gun, etc. One of the most important things Scott suggests is to pattern the gun, choke and shell of choice at the rough distance you plan to shoot game. It sounds simple but ask yourself... have you done this recently? There's a ton of science that goes into making quality chokes for your guns and Trulock Chokes helps break it down on their youtube channel, which you can check out here . With thousands of variations of chokes, I'd bet there's something for you and your gun. It's worth looking into. Treat yourself. Check out our patreon to get 1:1 coaching, talk directly with Bob and join our happy hour hang outs. Need some training gear or want to support the Lone D ? Check out our website for anything you need! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 14, 2024

Today we had a great conversation with our friend, Karl Gunzer, from Purina . Before working for Purina, Karl worked with some of the most well-known dog trainers in the country and competed at the national level. Karl shares how he got into the training game, how he worked his way into Field Trials and some of the most memorable dogs he has worked with over the years. After the retriever game, Karl began working for Purina and also got into running cattle dogs. We talk a lot about the crossover between training retrievers and stock dogs and Karl shares a lot of insights. It's always great to chat with people who work dogs and have such an interesting perspective on training animals. Karl and the rest of the folks at Purina are working hard to support our industry, the events and the dogs and for that, I think we owe them some gratitude. Check out our patreon to get 1:1 coaching, talk directly with Bob and join our happy hour hang outs. Need some training gear or want to support the Lone D ? Check out our website for anything you need! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 7, 2024

This is a special episode because we get to chat with our good buddy, Luke Cour, from Cour's Retrievers . Luke is an absolute workhorse and knows a thing or two about training hunting dogs. Bob and Blaine kick off the show learning about how Luke got into hunting alongside bird dogs as a young guy and then got his first retriever. We also hear how he started working as a trainer (which is a question we get asked all the time... "well, how does someone get into this business?"). Then we get to hear about some of the special dogs Luke has worked with and issues he works through like poison birds and retired birds. We talk a lot about specific drills and how and when to use them (wagon wheels, 5 leg lining drills, etc.). We talk a lot about Hunt Tests and Field Trials and how he moved from one to the other and then onto the SRS. This is when we really dive in deep with the training work. We discuss using birds and plastic bumpers, when to use flyers, getting dogs comfortable with tricky things for the SRS and a lot more. Settle in, this is a good chat with tons of dog training information. If you're interested, check out what Luke is doing and tell him we sent ya. Cheers. Check out our patreon to get 1:1 coaching, talk directly with Bob and join our happy hour hang outs. Need some training gear or want to support the Lone D ? Check out our website for anything you need and even stuff you don't need but totally just want. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 2, 2024

Welcome back to another short show. This questions is from a patreon friend, James. Sometimes dogs lose momentum when they come back from a retrieve and are getting lined up for another one (a memory bird). Well, let's chat about it confidence, marking and discipline. Check out our patreon to get 1:1 coaching, talk directly with Bob and join our happy hour hang outs. Need some training gear or want to support the Lone D ? Check out our website for anything you need and even stuff you don't need but totally just want. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 31, 2024

Today we had the absolute pleasure of hanging out with our buddy, Rustin Morgan, from Dry Creek Outfitters . If you haven't heard of them, you're missing out. We kick off the show with Blaine introducing Rustin and we hear how Rustin got into hunting and how he started his business with a relentless work ethic. Then we get talking a little about how they've worked together and how Rustin got his first dog (a boykin!). Blaine spent a ton of time choosing a litter and training the right dog to make sure Rustin got the ideal truck buddy and guide dog and let me tell you, Guy is exactly that. We chat with Rustin about Guy's first hunting season and hear the good, the unexpected and his workout routine for the dog that includes a pool and dumbbells.... it'll make sense when you listen. It was great to speak with Rustin and talk business. It's always inspiring to spend time with driven people who share common interests like dogs, bird hunting, entrepreneurship and working hard. If you're interested in having one of the coolest hunts ever, then you should give Rustin a call. Cheers. Check out our patreon to get 1:1 coaching, talk directly with Bob and join our happy hour hang outs. Need some training gear or want to support the Lone D ? Check out our website for anything you need and even stuff you don't need but totally just want. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 12, 2024

Welcome back for another short show. Boy, have we had a lot of experience working dogs in cold weather, busting ice and using all sorts of different neoprene vests. Well, let's chat about hunting dogs in cold weather, vests, do's and don'ts, etc. Check out our patreon to get 1:1 coaching, talk directly with Bob and join our happy hour hang outs. Need some training gear or want to support the Lone D ? Check out our website for anything you need and even stuff you don't need but totally just want. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 10, 2024

Welcome to the Lone Stone Podcast. We had the pleasure of having Ethan and Kat from Standing Stone Kennels at the kennel for a few days of videos, dog training, puppy time and our annual summer seminar. Boy, it was an awesome week. On this episode, we chat about the few litters of puppies we had and shed light on what breeding dogs can really be like. We also talk about the dog training seminar, summer plans and good news... we'll be doing the next Lone Stone seminar out in Kansas! Check out our patreon to get 1:1 coaching, talk directly with Bob and join our happy hour hang outs. Need some training gear or want to support the Lone D ? Check out our website for anything you need and even stuff you don't need but totally just want. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 3, 2024

This week's episode is extra special because we have our buddy, Luke Moore , from Gunner joining us and we also have Blaine live and in person . We kick off the show learning about Luke and how he got started chasing birds alongside a dog when he was just a boy. Like many people, Luke had the pleasure of growing up in a home where hunting with a dog was a central part of life. Currently, Luke has an older dog, Goose, who he grew up alongside and trained. Luke and Blaine trade a few hunting stories and talk about when their dogs had lightbulb moments and just "got it." Then we jump into Luke's new dog, Dex, and hear about the training and how he is working him through each stage toward being his family's next hunting buddy. It's pretty easy to get hooked on dogs and man, Luke is pretty hooked. Then we chat with Luke about some of Gunner's latest and greatest inventions and how we have tons to look forward to as they continue to innovate our industry. Thanks to Luke for coming on the show, exchanging stories and having a good time. Check out our patreon to get 1:1 coaching, talk directly with Bob and join our happy hour hang outs. Need some training gear or want to support the Lone D ? Check out our website for anything you need and even stuff you don't need but totally just want. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 28, 2024

We have another 7 minuter for you. How do you teach a dog to tread water? Do you have questions you want answered on an upcoming 7 Minutes with Uncle Bob? Shoot us an email or a DM on Patreon and we'll get it sorted out. Thank you! Check out our patreon to get 1:1 coaching, talk directly with Bob and join our happy hour hang outs. Need some training gear or want to support the Lone D ? Check out our website for anything you need and even stuff you don't need but totally just want. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 26, 2024

Another short show comin' at ya. You ever wonder how many marks you need to do for memory marks? Let's chat about it. Check out our patreon to get 1:1 coaching, talk directly with Bob and join our happy hour hang outs. Need some training gear or want to support the Lone D ? Check out our website for anything you need and even stuff you don't need but totally just want. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 19, 2024

We have a special episode today because we get to chat with our buddy, Marshall, from Treasure Island Outfitters . We met Marshall last year when our patreon crew went down to southern Missouri to shoot ducks and train dogs for three awesome days. Aside from seeing a crazy number of birds, telling stories with friends, working dogs and eating until we just couldn't anymore... we had a really good time hanging with Marshall and his guides. So when it was time to commit to another year of hunting with Treasure Island, we asked Marshall to join our show and hang out for a bit. In this show, you'll hear how Marshall and his business partners got into the hunting business, about their lodge, their hunting techniques, his dogs, etc. I promise, it won't take long to understand why we enjoyed hanging out and hunting with these guys. Want to join us for a 3 duck hunts, dog training seminars, all you can eat, drink and more? Hit us up, we have a few spots left for our hunt with these guys in December 2024. Check out our patreon to get 1:1 coaching, talk directly with Bob and join our happy hour hang outs. Need some training gear or want to support the Lone D ? Check out our website for anything you need and even stuff you don't need but totally just want. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 13, 2024

Alright, so we're trying something new here, so please send us some feedback whether you like it or not. We're going to try doing our usual show in a longer format and sprinkle in (ideally weekly) a short episode that's < 10 minutes long answering questions about drills, problems, pro tips, etc. Think of it as a little chit chat between you and Bob. Saddle up and settle in. Check out our patreon to get 1:1 coaching, talk directly with Bob and join our happy hour hang outs. Need some training gear or want to support the Lone D ? Check out our website for anything you need and even stuff you don't need but totally just want. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 5, 2024

Today's show is a real treat because we had the pleasure of hanging out with some of the guys from First Lite, Michael Rietveld and Cody Dinsmoor. These two fellas were a ton of fun to have a beer with and talk dogs. First we dig into how these guys got into the outdoor space and how they got into hunting alongside dogs. We trade a few hunting stories about the most recent hunting season and really dig into their training, how their dogs are learning and progressing and what they're working toward. It's pretty cool to see how people get into a hobby and then take it to the next level. If you think you like hunting with your dog, wait to hear how much these guys get after it. Then we dig into a few stories from a recent bear hunt because why not? Overall, this was an awesome episode and I think you'll enjoy it as much as we did. Cheers! If you are living under a rock and don't already, check out First Lite and keep an eye out for some cool stuff coming.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 30, 2024

Today's episode is pretty special and we're happy to share our conversation with Shaundi Campbell from Browning . Shaundi is one of the coolest people you'll ever meet and spends her time chasing all sorts of animals. We kick off the show learning how Shaundi got into the hunting world and her latest expedition to Patagonia where she chased some giant red stags. Then we dig into her time raising and training hounds and how she got her first cat. We often say on the show how the coolest dog trainers are the ones who run hounds because it's such hard, blue collar work and the dogs are tough as nails. Then we move onto other hunting stories, her time in the uplands, Browning , her guns and where she is flying to next to fulfill a lifelong dream. A big thank you to Shaundi for joining our show and trading a few stories. It's always so great to spend time with someone who shares a passion for tough hunts and older guns that have their own stories via bumps and bruises. Be sure to follow Shaundi on social media, she is definitely one of the coolest people to keep an Instagram eye on. Cheers! Do you feel like you could use some direction with your dog training? Well, let Uncle Bob help you out. Check out our patreon to get 1:1 coaching now . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 22, 2024

This is a pretty special episode and you'll very quickly understand why. We are very pleased to speak with Brandon Surratt, a retired police officer who spent 18 years serving his community-- most of that as a K9 Handler. As you could imagine, Brandon learned a thing or two about training dogs and working them in high pressure situations so it was really interesting to hear him share about his dogs (Hyco & Mack), how they train, work, live with his family and (when necessary) get the job done. From wild drug busts to tracking & apprehending some unfriendly people, Brandon has some unbelievable stories that showcases not only his bravery, but his dogs'. Thank you to Brandon, his dogs and all those out there serving the community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 1, 2024

We get lots of questions each week and one of the top ones is in regards to noisy dogs. My dog is noisy on the line, in the blind, on the dog stand and any other version of this you can imagine. As a result, we hooked up with Randy Bohn (from Rammin' Retrievers) to hear how he fixes this. Randy actually wrote a book called "It's not the dogs fault" and we'd recommend you check it out. We begin the show getting to know Randy and his experience working with dogs and how he got specialized in building good, quiet dogs. We chat through his training progression and his philosophy on increasing obedience to decrease noise. We finish the conversation discussing what it means to rush a dog and hearing Randy's thought on stickiness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 24, 2024

Tonight we have the pleasure of chatting with our good friend, Dr. Joe Spoo, or as most people know him, the Gundogdoc . If you haven't heard our previous shows with him, check those out first. Joe is an absolute wealth of knowledge and is also one of the nicest people you'll ever shake hands with. On this show, we catch up with Joe and hear about his hunting season, then hear about his kit for the field. This is pretty important and you'll hear a little story about Bob's latest venture into being a fake vet surgeon (the dog is ok!), but it's good to have tools on hand if you ever needed it. Since Joe is a vet with years and years of experience, he knows his way around a pair of forceps. He teaches us some "basic" doctoring for the field and shares info about his 16 chapter online course to keep your dog safe while afield. We end the show with some Q&A that came in with all sorts of good talking points like bow legged dogs, what is limbertail, when to be concerned about lumps or masses, flea and tick (and what he prefers!), joint health, diets and CBD. ***If you're interested in what Dr. Spoo has to say and would like to take his course then it's your lucky day . Please use the code LoneD30 for a slick 30% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 17, 2024

Well, here we are. We're 200 episodes into our podcast and still can't believe anyone cares to hear what Bob has to say. Thank you to those who join the show, who follow along, patreon friends, hunting buddies, training pals and more. For today's show, Bob and Kevin hang out and catch up for the last show of Bob's southern trip. We check in on training and how all the dogs are doing, how he is working through issues and what his hunt tests have been like so far for 2024. We also get a sneak peek that Bob and Blaine were judging at the Boykin National. *We have a few spots left for our patreon duck hunt. If you're a community member, you're welcome to join us for a seminar and a hunt this December. DM us for info and let's go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 3, 2024

Tonight we have the pleasure of chatting with our friend, Andy Wayment. Andy is a passionate hunter who has been chasing grouse for 25 years and sharing the woods with all sorts of dogs. Fortunately for us, Andy is also a great storyteller and has written a few books about his time spent behind his hunting dogs . We begin the show hearing about Andy and how he got into hunting, what makes a good hunting buddy and where he hunts in his books. Andy is extremely thorough and is able to recall specific details of a hunt like no other. Trust me, it's certainly worth checking out his books, whether or not you're a grouse hunter. Andy also does some more informal writing at his blog, which you can find here . Want more Lone Duck? Check out our patreon and come hang out with us. Cheers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 27, 2024

It was an absolute pleasure to sit down and talk dogs and hunting with Jim Ronquest. We begin the show learning about Jim, where he grew up and how he got into dogs. Then we chat about the two dogs he currently has and how they're doing with competing and hunting. As you can imagine, they're hunting machines. The next section is my favorite part of the show and Jim dives into story after story of hunting with past dogs in various places. Jim talks a lot about the determination and passion his dogs have for hunting and it's clear that he shares the same level of commitment. Honestly, it's admirable. We finish the show discussing good duck dogs and how they can also be high-level competition dogs, how age and experience play into dogs, making better duck dogs and when to take a young dog hunting. Thank you to Jim for joining the show and trading a few stories with us. Jim does Instagram Lives most Mondays and you should do yourself a favor and follow along . Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 20, 2024

Today's episode is extremely special because we get to chat with our friend, Pat Nolan, about training in drive. It's also special because you can head over to our youtube channel and WATCH this episode to see the videos Pat and Bob discuss during this episode. Aside from catching up with Pat, we chat about collar conditioning and his thoughts on "the goldilocks method." We also spend a lot of time discussing training in drive and how Pat uses this technique to engage dogs and essentially teach them faster and in a more thorough manner. We also discuss conditioned responses with reward markers, teaching directions to younger dogs, using tables to teach, what "force" means to Pat and finally, we discuss miscommunications in training and how to handle these situations. As always, it is a pleasure to hang out with Pat, hear stories about some of his dogs and the types of work they're doing and soak in some knowledge because boy, there's a lot to take notes on. If you're interested in hearing more from Pat, join a seminar or sign up for his online courses, then check out his website here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 13, 2024

We're excited to have our friend, Kali Parmley, back on the show today. As the editor of Gundog Magazine and host of our favorite tv show, Wild Upland , it's no surprise that Kali is an awesome storyteller and bad-to-the-bone hunter. We catch up with Kali and hear about her first time at SEWE (a Lone Duck favorite) and how her hunting season was this past year. Kali hunts all over the place with her dogs and is truly one of the most dedicated bird dog lovers we know. We also get to hear about how Kali's dog is learning, getting more bird contacts and really becoming a fine dog. As if she couldn't be any cooler, she has both a lab and a setter. Do yourself a favor and watch her show and give her a follow on the ol' Instagram . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 6, 2024

Tonight we have the pleasure of welcoming back our buddy, Kyle Warren, from Paint River Setters . We had Kyle on the show a few episodes ago and felt like we didn't get enough of him so he is back and we talk for a while about anything and everything. We begin the show discussing grouse hunting, what's great about it, what trees to look for, types of covers and the difference between lake states and NY hunting. All of that is basically enough educational content for one episode but we keep talking through what birds eat and when, the type of gear Kyle has punished over the years, finding covers, using onX and other maps and then we rapid fire some fun questions at him. Take some notes, there's a lot to digest in this one. Kyle is a fantastic storyteller and the man knows more about grouse, and good grouse dogs, than anyone I've ever met. A big thank you to Kyle for hanging out with us and trading a few stories. If you're looking for some more information about Kyle, his dogs or grouse hunting... check him out at the link above. Cheers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 28, 2024

Today we have the pleasure of speaking with our buddy John Carpenter from Orvis Sandanona . For the past decade, John has been running driven hunts and tower shoots and he is the man behind the dogs for all of it. John is a passionate dog guy and his dogs are hard working, blue collar workers that retrieve like a hundred birds per hunt. They're absolutely fantastic to watch and always seem to know how to dig out a crippled bird, no matter where it'd hidden itself. We talk with John about his time working at Orvis, what it's like to be in charge of the hunts, what it's like training his dogs, hunting with good dogs vs great dogs and a whole lot more. John is a wealth of knowledge and it's great catching up with him. We'll have him back on the show again for sure. Plus, if you're looking for some help with your dogs or want to learn more from John, check out his site here . Gear up for the training season and get anything you need at our store .... PS patreon members get a slick discount. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 21, 2024

Today's podcast is special because we sit down to chat with McGehee and Michael from Barrows Outdoors. If you haven't heard of them, then check out their store and definitely check out their whistle... it's the only one we use at Lone Duck because it's that good. In this show, we hear about the guys and how they got into the dog world, how they develop their products and how Michael has had (what must seem like) 500 dogs. These are two extremely passionate dog trainers and entrepreneurs and you're going to love this episode. Want more Lone D? Check out our patreon for discounts and 1:1 time with Bob. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 15, 2024

Welcome back! This show is a continuation of the conversation we had with Kevin Cheff about taking a really good dog and making them great. We dig into the fine details of blind development, drill work, handlers handling skills, problem solving and attitude, momentum and confidence. This is a super thorough conversation and Kevin helps to paint a picture for what you and your dog could and should be doing if you're looking to be serious about retriever training. Break out the ol' notebook... this is a good one. If you enjoyed Kevin, then check out his Fetch course that has enrollment coming up in a few days so don't wait. Tell Kevin we sent you his way. Previous episodes featuring Kevin Cheff: Ep. 97 The Retrieiver Coach, Kevin Cheff Ep. 118 "Every dog is an individual"- Kevin Cheff Ep. 126. "Teaching your dog to think"- Kevin Cheff Ep. 158 "Establish high standards" with Kevin Cheff (Part 1) Ep. 159. Retriever Training Fundamentals with Kevin Cheff (Part 2) Ep. 180 Kevin Cheff Answers Retriever Training Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 7, 2024

Tonight we have the pleasure of chatting with our good friend and Retriever Coach, Kevin Cheff . He is back to chat with us about his perspective on taking a good dog and turning them into a great dog. Yes... it's possible and you can do it, too. Kevin digs into all sorts of topics for this conversation and we have such a thorough chat, we split this into two episodes. This first show really focuses in on fundamentals and marking development, drills, corrections, etc. Grab your notebooks. It's time to work. Previous episodes featuring Kevin Cheff: Ep. 97 The Retrieiver Coach, Kevin Cheff Ep. 118 "Every dog is an individual"- Kevin Cheff Ep. 126. "Teaching your dog to think"- Kevin Cheff Ep. 158 "Establish high standards" with Kevin Cheff (Part 1) Ep. 159. Retriever Training Fundamentals with Kevin Cheff (Part 2) Ep. 180 Kevin Cheff Answers Retriever Training Questions PS. Kevin is launching another enrollment for his Fetch course so if you're interested, check him out starting February 19 . Be sure to tell him we sent ya. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 24, 2024

Today we had the pleasure of chatting with Kyle Warren from Paint River Setters . Kyle has been working with dogs since he was a kid and has been chasing birds for just as long. We begin the show learning how Kyle got into the business doing obedience from his family's barn and then went on to work with k9s and search and rescue. We then hear how he moved out west (lucky guy) and bought some land in the UP and now breeds and trains some of the prettiest Setters you've ever seen. We chat with Kyle about scent conditions for birds and, really, any kind of scent. It's interesting to hear how he compares training dogs to find people or items to how we work covers to hunt birds. Honestly, there isn't much of a difference but hey, have you ever thought of it that way? Then we move onto discussing genetics and how they play into big running dogs vs. slower tracking dogs and whether or not it's possible to reign in a big runner (like Kevin's dog, Covey). Later we talk with Kyle about his training style and how he takes a puppy and turns them into a hunting dog. Kyle is an absolute wealth of knowledge and we just scratched the surface on a lot of topics. A big thank you to Kyle for joining the show and we'll have him on the show again to chat more about chasing birds alongside some good lookin' Setters. Check out Kyle's instagram here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 17, 2024

Bob and Blaine sit down to discuss some conversations being had on their patreon accounts. You can check out Blaine's patreon here and Bob's patreon here to learn more and chat with them yourselves. They dig into all sorts of topics from training drills to steadiness to the timing of corrections. We dig into the types of "pressure," where they agree and where they disagree on training, the timing and maturity of dogs and how some move faster than others and some move slower, etc... It's always good to have Blaine on the show because he seems to have a very thoughtful answer for just about any situation. Thanks for always following along. If you enjoy the show, please leave a review on here or on Google. Cheers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 10, 2024

Today's show we chat with our buddy Brad Eldridge from Parish Waterfowl . Brad hunted with Bob a few weeks ago and aside from being a dedicated waterfowler, he is a great person who has a passion for duck calls, entrepreneurship, hard work, dogs and a whole bunch of things we also love. Man, it's great chatting with him. We learn about Brad's coffee shop and how he got into this game and how he first got into cuttin' calls. Brad dives into the history of duck calls and is extremely thorough. Then we dig into his calls, building them and how he hunts with his big dog, Parish. Finally, we end the show with some awesome parting advice from Brad. If you're interested in more stories, photos and Parish, then check him out on Instagram here . Cheers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 27, 2023

Tonight we had the pleasure of speaking with our friends, Casey and Jessica Dowler, from FR Labs in South Dakota. Bob ran into Casey this past year at Master Nationals and had the chance to see him work dogs and he is extremely talented. We kick off the show learning a little about the background of both Casey and Jessica and how they got into the game, their first dog and what "discipline" means to them in regards to training dogs. Then we jump into a little conversation about Master Nationals and The Grand and hear some unique perspectives on the differences and what it takes for a dog to be successful. We also hear why Bob doesn't run many UKC events... we've had people ask and here ya go. We finish the show hearing about their hunting season and why South Dakota is such a special place for hunting with dogs. A big thank you to Casey and Jessica for joining us on the show and trading stories about dogs, hunting, judging and more. Maybe one of these days we could get together and share a duck blind. Cheers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 14, 2023

Bob and Kevin sit down over a few Utica Clubs and chat about Bob's recent hunting trip to Mississippi to duck hunt with some good people. Bob went down there to hunt with a friend & client, Frank (Ace's owner) and Mike. They started out pounding some local shrimp before checking out Raggio Custom Calls and heading to Parish Waterfowl. The boys got to learn a bit about old school cut down calls and waterfowl heritage with Brad from Parish Waterfowl and Jim Ronquest. This trip was a two day hunt filled with all sorts of birds, stories, dog work and good times. Want more Lone Duck action? Check out our patreon and hang out with us on zoom calls . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 6, 2023

Tonight we are pleased to sit down and chat with our buddy, Carter Turner, from Mossy Pond Retrievers. Carter has been working with dogs since he was a kid chasing coon dogs through the woods. We begin the show learning about how he got into the dog world and all about coon hunting competitions. Then we hear how he picked up a job at Mossy Pond and did some apprentice work before being a full on dog trainer and running high level dogs all over the country. People often write in and ask how to be a dog trainer or how to start running dogs for people at these big events and well, here's how Carter did it. He started as a young man and worked hard and slowly but surely made progress. It's always cool to speak with good people like Carter who work tirelessly chasing goals. We then dig into his time in the SRS game and hear what he thinks makes a good SRS dog: marking, compliant, mature, etc.. Then we chat about his time at The Grand and then Master Nationals this year. We also hear what Carter and the fellas at Mossy Pond suggest people do when taking their dogs on their first hunt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 29, 2023

Tonight we have the pleasure of sitting down to chat with a repeat guest and good buddy, Pat Burns, from Elite Retrievers. We begin the show discussing the SRS and some of the unconventional stuff he saw and found interesting-- it's always great to hear his perspective. Then we dig into a very thorough conversation about handling. We talk all about line mechanics and what he calls "red zone handling" on blinds. Yes, you'll want to listen and relisten to that part of the show, it's super educational. Then we talk with Pat about off season training routines and two drills: the no no drill and the chinese drill. We finish up the show and hear about a new program he is offering starting in December, the Retriever Revolution . We also hear that Bob was featured in a youtube video, so check out Pat's channel here . As always, thank you to Pat for joining our show. Cheers! PS. Santa Bob might need to deck your halls... check out the site for some holiday action . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 22, 2023

Tonight, Bob and Kevin sit down to chat over a celebratory beer and cheers to a nice deer in the freezer. In episode 149, Bob shares the story of his first buck, Nubby (it's worth a listen haha) and today we hear about his relative, Nubby Jr. Truthfully, it'd only make sense that deer shot on Bob's property would be super goofy looking but hey, it's meat in the freezer and shooters shoot. Have you filled the freezer yet this year? Happy thanksgiving, everyone. Have a drink, hug your family, scratch your dogs ears and get outside. Cheers to you. Oh, and we have TONS of gear over at LoneDuckOutfitters.com for the holidays... get some. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 15, 2023

Well, we haven't had a show in a while and that was not intentional. The Master Nationals take a giant amount of time, energy and focus and now we're back, baby. For this episode, we chat with Bob about his time in Thomasville, Georgia and we hear the highs and lows. We dig into each series, what was challenging, how dogs succeeded, which dogs struggled, why and how to train for it in the future. We hear a lot about Memphis and her attempt at the AKC Hall of Fame and we talk with Bob about how he feels now that she is retired. This episode is great and there's a lot of passion involved. Buckle up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 11, 2023

Tonight we have the pleasure of sitting down and speaking with a good buddy, Michael Demmer, of Windy Hill Retrievers and I think you're going to enjoy this one. We begin the show learning about Michael's background growing up and his time in the military and how that transitioned into his time as a cowboy... and then how he transitioned into being a dog trainer and hunting guide down south. Yeah, what a wild series of events. We talk about Michael's advice for aspiring dog trainers and how he'd recommend people getting into the gun dog world and spoiler: he doesn't think you need to be in the army, then wrangle cattle and then train dogs... there's other ways, too. We also chat with Michael about balancing hunt test weekends, training dogs, clients, travel and being a good husband and dad. We then hear about Michael's summer competing with dogs at various events and how he is preparing his dogs for The Grand and Master National this fall. Oh, and on top of all that, he is also judging at the SRS Crown. Needless to say, Michael is an incredibly hard working, motivated and talented person who deeply cares about his dogs and his family. We need more people like Michael and if you listen to this episode, I think you'll agree. Cheers to you. Are you considering force fetch but don't feel confident in doing it yourself? Let us help you because it's 100% possible to do it . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 27, 2023

Tonight we have the pleasure of sitting down IN PERSON with our good buddy and retriever training all-star, Kevin Cheff ( The Retriever Coach ). If you haven't heard our other shows with Kevin, then do yourself a massive favor and scroll back to our previous shows and enjoy them: Episodes 97, 118, 126, 158 and 159A. The last two shows were a two-part series where Kevin explained all sorts of unique drills to help train your dog and tonight's show is similar. We begin the show getting to know Kevin a little more and hear about getting into the retriever world and then we hear about some of the seminars he has been at this summer. Kevin has a very impressive history competing with dogs in the HRC and Field Trial game, so his seminars are super thorough and educational. Seriously, if you haven't been to one or joined his FETCH program , then you should look into something like that. Then we dig into a full Q&A with Kevin from our patreon friends and he and Bob tag team some ways to solve problems while training duck dogs at all levels. Here's some of the topics covered: long swims in AKC tests and Derbys, building confidence, cold water and pups, fetching objects, creating an effective training plan, teaching swim by and the common pitfalls to watch out for, Master tests, poison birds and a ton more. Do you enjoy Lone Duck content? Check out some cool Lone D dog training gear at our website here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 20, 2023

Tonight we have a special show with our well-bearded buddy from RGS, Nate Kennedy . Nate is an awesome storyteller and works hard to preserve habitat that we all like to hunt and explore. We begin the show chatting with Nate about his background in hunting and fishing and how he got hooked up with a cool job at RGS and we learn more about where dollars go when donated to RGS and AWS. Then we chat a little about bird habitat and dig into Nate's new hunting dog and how he has worked for the past year to prep him for this upcoming bird season. A special thank you to Nate for joining our show to get us all fired up about RGS, bird hunting, new dogs and all the things I'm drooling over as we get closer and closer to Fall. Be sure to check out Nate's profile (linked above) to see where he writes and how you can get in touch about the Ruffed Grouse Society. Cheers! Want more Lone Duck? Support our patreon to get a first look at videos, 1:1 meetings with Bob, community happy hours, discounts, etc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 13, 2023

Well, cheers to Lizzie and Elizabeth. After a whole lot of hard work, Bob finally got a dog to earn a QAA. Tonight's episode is just Bob and Kevin talking about the highs and lows of training, field trials and the long road it took to get a dog to earn that title. We also talk about the difference between Master Test and Field Trials because yea, it can be a bit confusing sometimes. Cheers to all of the Lone Duck clients and community who believe in what we're working for. Thank you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 6, 2023

Tonight, Bob and Kevin sit down to chat with Addison Edmonds from Gunner Kennels . We had Addison on the podcast a ways back when we first started doing this show, so it's good to have him be a repeat guest. We all know Addison likes to invent new and exciting products to completely change the dog industry and well, we like sit around and BS, so why not combine the two? We start the show a little differently and play Shark Tank with Addison by pitching him a handful of ideas (some good, some awful) and we all get a good laugh. Then we hear about Addison's new dog, Chevy, and how he is quickly becoming one heck of a dog. Of course, we talk a little about older dogs and how impactful they are (Gunner and ol' Buck) and how it isn't easy to transition to new dogs. Addison makes a plan to get in a few solo hunts this year-- and you should, too. It's hard to really describe but there's something special about going out solo. You're carrying gear, tossing decoys, fixing the blind and settling in to call & shoot at ducks with no one around but your hunting buddy... that's pretty cool. After, we talk with Addison about something that is very special to us both, hunting traditions and bringing your family into the outdoors. If there's one big takeaway from this episode, it's his passion for his family, the outdoors and how important it is to combine the two. Oh, we also chat about Gunner's new bumpers that could have (maybe) broken Bob's Bush Hog. There's a reason why we partner with Gunner and their whole team: they're the real deal. Their products are the best on the market, they last forever and they're some of the most down-to-earth, good people you'll meet. Thanks for coming on our show and cheers to you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 23, 2023

Tonight's show is great because we get to spend some time with our buddy, Mike Jones, from Primal Canine . Mike is one of the hardest working and most driven people you'll ever hear from on this show... or anywhere. Mike has been on the show before to chat about K9 Street League but tonight we talk more about some of the other projects Mike is working on. One of those projects happens to coach people on self defense with their dog... yup, pretty awesome. Mike is also working to donate money to the Glory House of Miami. This NPO helps support those who have been victims of human trafficking. It's a sickening topic to discuss but it is important to listen, learn and help. Mike plans to donate a fully trained working dog to help survivors at the house and is working to supply more dogs. Working dogs are pretty amazing, right? Take two seconds and learn more about the positive work they're trying to do for people who desperately need help . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 2, 2023

Today we have the pleasure of sitting down with Purina's Ray Voigt, one of the most insightful dog trainers you'll ever encounter. We've had Ray on the show in the past and the feedback was that he's a genius and a storyteller... so he is now a repeat guest. We had Ray at the kennel to record the show and hear about his summer roadtrip around the northeast and we review the National Amateur Field Trial Competition. We also discuss Master National and what Ray is doing to plan and prepare 3 months out from that level of competition. Then, we hear how Ray has conditioned dogs in the past with a roading system and get this... a kayak. We take a slight detour in conversation to hear about Ray's hunting trip to Argentina and how it's now on bucket list (and I bet yours, too). Okay, we jump back into dog training and talk about issues people have with their dogs and go into specific detail about how Ray would suggest fixing problems like loopy or crooked sits, bird boy blinds, line manners, watching birds and more. This is an extremely thorough conversation and Ray does a great job of explaining timing and what to watch for. Finally, we talk with Ray about some of the dogs he has trained in the past because they're often the "famous" dogs people refer to in their dog's pedigree. Seriously, go look through your dogs pedigree and you might find a dog Ray helped train. Want more Lone Duck? Join our Patreon and have Bob personally help work with you and your dog . It's that simple. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 19, 2023

For this episode, we sit down and talk with our buddy, Casey Everett , about small game hunting. Except, when Casey goes hunting, he brings hawks that he taught to trust and work alongside him and then they bring home cool dinners. Yes, he wins the coolest hobby award. We start the show learning about Casey and how he got into falconry as a kid and we learn what it takes for someone to legally trap and keep birds of prey. Then we hear about his first bird and how one time it tore up his hand pretty bad while hunting. Then we dig into the nuts and bolts of the training, which is super interesting. If you listen closely, there's some similarities between what he does and what we do. It reminded me of bringing home a high drive puppy with tons of natural instincts and you have to build trust and a bond and help nurture those instincts so the dog realizes "ohhhhh we're partners here." Casey is a super knowledgeable guy and is really fun to chat with. Enjoy the show and give him a follow and tell him we sent ya. Cheers! Want more Lone Duck? Check out our patreon and chat with Bob, personally . He can help give you advice for your dog, ideas about training or maybe just some dating advice... the possibilities are endless. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 5, 2023

Today we had the pleasure of speaking with Pat Stuart from the Canine Paradigm Podcast . Aside from being a highly intelligent, hard working and extremely knowledgeable about training dogs... Pat is truly a great storyteller. His ability to break down complex dog training scenarios and then explain it in a way that makes sense to just about anyone is not something you find anywhere. That's why we called Pat from across the world to chat about dogs, training and hear a few stories from his past. We begin the show hearing about Pat's podcast (which I'd encourage you to check out), his military background and how he got into working dogs. He said being near dogs in the military was so interesting, he wanted to dig into that world more. Some of the conversations we had during the show discuss positive reinforcement training, negative reinforcement training and we talk about the "unforced force fetch." One of the cool parts about listening to Pat is hearing how calculated and intentional he is with everything. There is a how and why behind his training and he helps explain it all so you can replicate it with your dog. Thank you to Pat for coming on our show and hanging out for a bit. If you enjoyed the conversation with Pat, check out more of his stuff here . Check out new Lone Duck website! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 28, 2023

Today we sit down to hang out with our good friend, Marie, from Silver Lion Kennels . You may remember Marie, as she used to work at Lone Duck for a couple years and now she is crushing it with her own kennel over in Acworth, NH. Marie and her husband, Steve, recently got married and instead of going to sit at the beach or snorkel some island, they took the dogs for a midwest hunting trip.... I like to call it a huntymoon. We get to hear about how she took her GSP, Colt, to hunt alongside his father and grandfather and how cool it is to notice similarities between generations and bloodlines. Then they took their other dog, Sprocket, on their first real deal duck hunt and we got to hear about some memorable retrieves and moments from the trip. We end the show hearing more about her business and how she built her 15 run kennel on their property. It's interesting to chat with people about this sort of thing because it's always tough, exciting and fulfilling to create a business like this. We often have people DM us asking about starting their own kennels, what it's like, what you learn and wish you did differently, etc. so it's cool to chat with Marie and hear how she is making things happen. If you're looking for someone who is extremely knowledgeable, patient and will work super hard to train a dog for you... Marie is a solid choice. You can check out her instagram here . Cheers! Get duck dog training advice from Bob... you won't be disappointed. Check it out . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 21, 2023

This is a great show and we're excited to share it with you. Tonight, we hang out with Cliff Enzor from Uplander . Cliff is a Michigan guy who grew up hunting and always had good little Brittany bird dogs. We learn that as he got older, he fell more in love with hunting alongside his dogs than sitting in the deer woods. Cliff started the Uplander Lifestyle with his wife and they're making some of the coolest gear you'll find for anyone who likes chasing birds alongside their dog. Cliff has four bird dogs right now and we talk a lot about conditioning, how he wrangles four dogs, pigeons vs quail and Bob tells Cliff about The Mother of Dragons. We also chat about the typical stereotypes people hear about Brittanys and Cliff digs into his lifelong experience to help answer some of those questions. Cliff is a super passionate guy and certainly knows his stuff when it comes to hunting birds and doing so with dogs... this is one of those shows where you pause and take notes for when hunting season rolls around. Cheers! The most common question we get about dog training refers to force fetch so we created a video series using all sorts of dogs at various stages to help show you the how, when and why behind force fetch. If you're interested, then check it out here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 13, 2023

MmmmMMmmmm. Tonight, Bob and Kevin sit down and chat with our buddy, Hunter, over at Kent Cartridge . I'm sure you've heard us talk about how great it feels to sling a few rounds of bizzzmuth down range and how effective it can be when duck hunting but did you know the boys at Kent have a new shot out there? Oh yea. Hunter tells us all about their new product Fasteel+ and how it's not only cheaper than bismuth but packs more of a punch. We also have a very real conversation about how covid changed the industry and supply chain and how Kent Cartridge is working to adapt. Oh, we also hear about dogs eating doves and Bob gives Hunter some advice which can be applicable to many, many people out there. Check out Kent Cartridge, find some of their gear and get on the birds this fall. Want more 1:1 training with your hunting dog? Check out our patreon where you can work closely with Bob. We have tons of videos, happy hours with community members, discounts and you have access to Bob. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 31, 2023

Tonight we have the pleasure of sitting with and speaking with our good buddy and talented dog trainer, Blaine Tarnecki, from Hudson River Retrievers down in Georgia. You've heard Blaine on our show a few times now and he is always a wealth of knowledge, whether it's training young dogs, obedience, meticulous handling drills or catching stripers... this guy does it all. On this episode, he and Bob tag team some thorough questions from our patreon friends ( you can become one and possibly win a hunt here ) and holy cow does it get interesting. Listen to the whole show to get each little snippet of tips and tricks from both Bob and Blaine. A big thank you to Blaine for joining the show and for putting up with Bob, per usual. Cheers to you and enjoy the episode! BTW... if you leave a great review on our podcast, we'll be reading some next week. Thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 24, 2023

Welcome to Lone Duck's GDIY Chronicles! Today we have a different kind of show so hang with me... I was fortunate to have a conversation with Nick Adair and Jeremy Moore (from DogBone ) on Nick's podcast, Gun Dog It Yourself and we meticulously dug into a whole lot on training hunting dogs. While this show was recorded for Nick's podcast, we thought it was extremely honest and educational, so we asked Nick if we could share and post it on our feed, too. We begin by defining "force fetch" and "collar conditioning" and the different ways to teach a dog. There's a lot in the conversation, so I won't detail each portion of the show but the goal was to debate the various ways to train a dog and further clarify each step in the process. We certainly go back and forth a little and we agree and disagree and that's ok. There's more than one way to train a dog and Jeremy has great dogs doing things his way. We have great dogs that are trained the lone duck way. Thank you to Jeremy and Nick for having an open conversation. Are you looking for more Lone Duck content, 1:1 conversations or can we help remotely train your dog? Check out our patreon here and maybeeee you'll win a spot on our hunting trip this fall. Cheers to you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 17, 2023

Tonight we have the pleasure of sitting down to speak with one of the most respected dog trainers in our country, Pat Nolan . We begin the show chatting with Pat and learning about how he got into the dog world and how a unique hobby caused a dog training epiphany for him. We could have spent hours talking with Pat about how this happened and how it evolved over the years to become a successful philosophy... so we'll have him back on the show. In talking with Pat, we discuss "training in drive" and how to shape a dog's behaviors by using their own internal motivation to complete the task at hand. Stay with me here, it's a lot to process and digest but it's brilliant. We then ask Pat how he knows when his dog is ready for the next step in the training process (this is super interesting) and we hear about his online training course, Retrieving from the pup up . Bob and the Lone Duck crew are working through this training course and it's worth the time and energy. One of the best parts of this conversation with Pat was hearing all of his little gems of knowledge formed by years of experience over many, many dogs. If you're like me, you'll find yourself feverishly scribbling notes and rewinding this to hear and digest his insights over and over. Of course, we had to ask Pat about his work with the military dogs and how that came to be and holy cow, what a story. We finish the conversation with Pat by discussing mistakes and disobedience when training dogs and how to handle each... think about that for a second because it's very intricate and important. Thank you to Pat for sitting down with us and sharing a few stories and training tips. We'd highly recommend you check out his website if you're interested to learn more. Want more Lone D? Join us for a beer and you could win a free duck hunting trip to Missouri in December '23... seriously! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 3, 2023

It's always a good time when you're talking about puppies and well, tonight was a good time. We had the pleasure of speaking with Megan Comfort from Torg's Labs about every single step in the puppy process. First, we learn about Megan and how she got into this world and shocker, it's a wild and emotional rodeo. Everyone thinks working with puppies is all rainbows and sprinkles but holy cow is it time consuming, stressful and cute all at once. We talk with Megan about some of her memorable dogs and why she would pair them with others, what her goals are for breeding labs, why and how they breed them in an ethical manner and we even mention our good buddy, Dr. Spoo! We also dig into what kinds of things can happen to the momma dog and the puppies during birth. Yes, we dig into all sorts of fun, plus we talk about the first 72 hours of a pup's life and how fragile they are. We talk again about early neurological stimulation and how impactful it can be for a dog, alongside proper socialization. If you have ever had questions or concerns about puppies or you ever thought maybe you'd consider raising a litter then this show is for you. You'll learn all the ins and outs and if you're interested in learning more, you should check out what Megan is doing with Torg's Labs . Want more Lone D? Check out the link here and enter to win duck hunting trip to Missouri with Bob and Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 13, 2023

For today's show, we're lucky to have Nick Adair (from the Gun Dog It Yourself podcast ) in the house and boy, do we have a good time talkin' dogs. Nick is an absolute dog man and anytime you can trade stories with someone like that, it's just easy, natural and the best time ever. We kick off the show with Nick asking about Bob's southern trip (Nick runs our show better than we run our show) and how he schedules training for the year. Then we dig into Nick's passion for working dogs. Nick spent some time chasing coons behind a dog and we hear about how he got into obsessively learning about, and working alongside, dogs. Then we hop into stories about his three hunting dogs, how he came by each one and how each unique dog is special. It's cool to hear how Nick has special hunts with each dog but if you take a step back and look at why each moment was memorable, it boils down to the same thing: working hard alongside your dog YOU coached is an unreal experience, every time. Want to train your own dog but you need some tips? Check out our patreon and hang out with us , see videos first, get discounts and have a goooood time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 5, 2023

This week we're happy to sit down and hang out with our good friend, Nick Larson from the Birdshot Podcast . We always enjoy spending time with Nick and picking his brain about all things grousey but we also had the opportunity to learn more about the Upland Gun Company and all the cool stuff they're doing. If you're looking for a piece of art to carry around the woods and pass down through the family, then you should absolutely check them out and consider building your own custom gun. Yes, you read that correctly... build your own custom gun. We talk with Nick and learn about all sorts of stuff like english grips, what he looks for in a gun, Nick's advice for people getting fitted for a gun , and a ton more. Then we jump into a good discussion catching up on Nick's dogs and we learn how he coached his younger dog, Rose. She has had a couple seasons under her belt and is really becoming a fantastic grouse dog, so it's nice to learn more about ol' Rose. Bob and Nick talk through how people should walk up on a point and coach your dog to stay steady so you can have the best chance of pinning a grouse and creating a shot opportunity. If you've ever grouse hunted before, you know that it's easier said than done. Then we chat about hunting several guys and several dogs in the woods. A lot of people don't think about how tricky that can be but really, it's an art form. It's always good to hang out with Nick and talk dogs, guns and birds. If you somehow live under a rock and haven't spent time enjoying his podcast then check it out... you won't be disappointed. Cheers to you. Are you interested in hunting with the Lone Duck Crew? Check out the link here and maybe you'll win a free hunt! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 28, 2023

Tonight was awesome. We had the pleasure of sitting down and talking dogs and hunting with Kali Parmley of Gun Dog Magazine. We learned how she got into the outdoor world, made her way to be the Editor in Chief at Gun Dog Mag and is now launching a new show called Wild Upland . The show airs April of 2023 and showcases all the things we love: chasing birds alongside good dogs, the adventures of a hunt and a well-earned beer at a cool local spot you wouldn't find on a map. Kali is a great storyteller and you can feel her passion for wild places and wild game as she shares stories from past trips all over the country. Personally, I can't wait to watch and rewatch her show because it'll be a goodie. Be sure to check out the great articles they're pumping out at Gun Dog Mag ! Interested in hunting with Kevin, Bob and a dozen buddies? Join Patreon and let's go . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 22, 2023

For tonight's podcast, we had the pleasure of chatting with Jake Smith, the man behind The Pointing Dog Journal, The Retriever Journal and Just Labs Magazine. We begin the show learning about Jake's background, his books and how he got into the outdoor world. We chat a little about some of our favorite stories and how they've shaped our experiences in the outdoors. Is anyone else a big fan of Gordon MacQuarrie... I know I am. Then Jake talks a little about how other people can get into the writing world and we dig into some of the great moments we've shared hunting alongside dogs. We learn about Jake's dogs and find that he is also a Setter Man-- he has great taste in dogs and guns. It was fantastic meeting Jake, learning about his time in the outdoors and sharing stories with each other. It's funny how easy it is to connect with someone over a few stories about old guns and bird hunts. If you're interested in learning more about Jake, then check out his two books here and here . Check out more Lone Duck action on youtube or find even more on Patreon ! Cheers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 15, 2023

Tonight we sit down with Lars Jacob, a wingshooting coach, meticulous gunfitter and the type of guy who knows his way around the grouse woods. We begin tonight's show hearing about Lars' work coaching people to shoot effectively on the wing ( check out his website here ) and then dig into the types of habitat grouse and woodcock call home. Then we hear about how the shooting sports have evolved over time and today's shooter is much different than the past. We talk with Lars about the differences between shooting clays and real birds and finally we talk guns with Lars. It's always fun to speak with people who are experts in their field but it's rare you can speak with someone like Lars who I'd consider an expert in wingshooting, shotgun history, grouse and woodcock, bird hunting and more. Honestly, it was a treat to sit down and chat with Lars and we're grateful for his time on the show. If you're interested, I'd highly encourage you to check out his website and learn more. Want more Lone D? Check out patreon and hang out with Bob and Kevin, ask questions and meet other great people within the community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 7, 2023

Tonight's episode is a bit different than our usual retriever training and hunting stories and I know you're going to enjoy the conversation as much as we did. It finally happened. After what seemed like forever, we finally got the chance to record an episode with our buddy, Rob Kugler . Rob is an extremely special guy with a unique story to tell about his life, his family, his service and his dog. If I had to describe Rob, I'd begin with his character and reference his passion, determination, resiliency and selflessness. He is a fantastic storyteller and the next two hours will have you on the edge of your seat, laughing and pretending not to cry. Rob truly embodies "the unspoken bond" and it's one of the many reasons we appreciate him. Cheers to you, Rob. If you're interested in hearing more of Rob's story or just want to support him because man, it's the right thing to do.... then check out his book here . Lone Duck's Gun Dog Chronicles is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Podcast Crew Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 27, 2023

Alright, folks! Kevin Cheff The Retriever Coach is back for the second part of this mini series and if you thought part one was thorough, then you haven't seen anything yet. In this episode, Bob and Kevin Cheff discuss the fundamentals for creating a phenomenal dog and the drills used to get them there.... and stay there (that part is important). Here's a few topics they review: teaching multiple marks, wide open marks, developing confidence with memory, Kevin breaks down a training schedule for a Master level dog, we run through check down birds, the ABC Drill, live flyers and then we dig into water. Holy cow, do we dig into water. We review simple water marks (<100 yards) and then angle exit drills, Kevin explains the components of all water marks, cheating singles and teaching water blinds. Finally, review the four parts to one good "sit." Then we chat with Kevin and ask him some questions that our patreon friends had for him and we share books that you should read about dog training. We also have a pretty good chat about buying Started Dogs and what to look for and how to make that transition from the kennel to your house smooth. We owe Kevin a big thank you for joining our show and spending time teaching and breaking down concepts... I suppose that's why he's The Retriever Coach. If you're interested in his work, then check out his program FETCH . PS. Did you see we launched new shirts ? Our buddy, Mike Hosier , did the artwork for this shirt and we're pumped share it with you all. Mike is doing a Kickstarter for his awesome photo journal with his dogs. I'd highly recommend you check it out here . Lone Duck's Gun Dog Chronicles is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Podcast Crew Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 22, 2023

Tonight we have one of our favorite guests back on the show, Kevin Cheff, the Retriever Coach . We catch up with Kevin and learn about his new online coaching platform he calls Fetch... you should check it out if you haven't yet . The main topic of tonight's conversation is super timely. We discuss important drills and tasks to do right now before your dog gets back into advanced training and the hunt test season rolls around. One of the themes I noticed in the conversation with Kevin was simplification and establishing high standards with your dog training. Kevin does an extremely thorough job of explaining how he does this with drills and how to correct the dog properly during the drills. We talk about a whole bunch of topics like: holding blind manners, wagon wheel, refining targeting, having discipline with your dog, reviewing swim by to keep your dog crispy and stalling at the right time, marking drills, retired guns and walking singles. Oh, just all those topics? Yes, and with meticulous detail. In fact, we dig into these drills so much that we decided to make this a two part series! I'll leave you with a great quote from Kevin during this episode, "good reps enforce good behavior." It seems simple, right... but ask yourself if you consistently do that with your dog or just doing lots of reps. Want to join our happy hours and drink a beer with Lone Duck while chatting dogs, training, hunting and everything in between? Join here! Lone Duck's Gun Dog Chronicles is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 8, 2023

Welcome, welcome. Oohhhhh baby. Today's podcast is with Kevin and Bob where we chat about a whole bunch of things so settle in for a goodie. First we chat about the D-O Double G, Miss Prairie Dog and how her hunting season has been. As some of you know, we have been spending more time with her in the field as Memphis is getting a little older (more to come on that), and she is doing a fine job. We also hear about Bob's sabbatical to Costa Rica. Is that Kelly Slater? Nope, just Uncle Bob The Shredder out there riding waves, saving lives and eating fish like locals. (Insert hang ten emoji) Finally, we get into some of the plans and goals for Lone Duck Kennels in 2023... you won't wanna miss them. Please listen until the end if you need a motivational speech from Bob. Cheers to you. If you're reading this far down, then you should go read through the force fetch course to see how Bob coaches dogs... you'll be glad you did. With the course, you get Bob's personal help so you can feel more than confident in force fetching your dog. If you're not at the force fetch stage, that's ok. Join our Patreon for gun dog talks, happy hours with Bob and Kevin and tons of other people just like you. Honestly, it's a damn good time. Lone Duck's Gun Dog Chronicles is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 25, 2023

Today's episode is devoted to properly collar conditioning your dog. Using an e collar is controversial and some trainers use them, some trainers do not, some people think their dog is "too soft" for them and some dogs (most dogs when used properly) jump up and down in excitement when the collar comes out. Because of this confusion, we decided to create the most in depth episode to teach anyone and everyone to be confident and educated enough to collar condition their own dog. In this show, we call several professionals to hear their specific routine for collar conditioning protection dogs, pet dogs and hunting dogs. We hear from Blaine Tarnecki from Hudson River Retrievers and The Brown Dog Academy , Adam Campbell from Campbell's Hillside Kennels and the Doghouse Podcast, Oscar Mora from Elevated Canine and then Bob finishes the show by explaining his process. Listen to this show and if you have questions, please reach out to anyone who chimed in on this episode (links to contact them are above ^^) If you'd like to properly force fetch your dog or want more Lone Duck action, then check out our patreon here and you can meet us for some beers and talkin' dogs. Lone Duck's Gun Dog Chronicles is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Podcast Crew. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 20, 2023

Today we have the pleasure of speaking with a real beagle man, Bob Ford. Aside from having a great name, he's also a fellow dog man who loves being out in the woods while carrying a gun and following his dogs.... I know I can relate. If you've read anything about beagles and chasing rabbits, you've probably read some of Bob's work. He has been in all sorts of magazines and has even written some awesome books. If you're interested in his work, then you should check out his website here . We have a great conversation and dig into Bob's years and years of experience running trials and raising fantastic rabbit dogs. It's always great speaking with highly passionate people and you can hear how driven Bob is regarding his faith, his writing, his dogs and runnin' rabbits! Do you want more Lone Duck? Check us out here ! Want to learn how Bob teaches force fetch ? Lone Duck is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Crew. If you enjoy our show, then you'll enjoy the other great shows in our network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 10, 2023

We're kicking off the new year with one of the coolest episodes we've done on our show. We had the pleasure of sitting down to speak with Carlos Ramirez to hear his story and how he's working in the K9 world. We begin learning about Carlos' time playing sports, traveling and how he started going to school for training dogs. Let's just say, he certainly didn't have an easy road to becoming the trainer that he is today... it took time, patience and grit. Then we chat about genetics and the major role that it plays in both the gundog world and the protection world. It's interesting to think about the differences between two working breeds but it's astounding to think about the similarities and how much crossover there is in training. We go on to hear about Carlos' time working alongside Mike Ritland and his time at the Warrior Dog Foundation . If you're like me and you think it's fascinating to think about what special forces dogs can do... just wait to hear how he had to gain their trust and work with dogs of that caliber. After, we chat about how Carlos is working with the law enforcement in his area and how his work has expanded to become national. It's interesting to hear Carlos speak about the different tiers of dogs and "what makes a unicorn" in his industry. One of the great parts of speaking with Carlos is how articulate he is and how he can break down information so anyone can understand high level dog training. We owe Carlos a 'thank you' for his time and how he is influencing the K9 world. If you're interested in learning more about CRK9 or you're in the Ocala FL area, check out his website here . Want to learn to force fetch your dog the right way? Check out the program Bob made here Interested in getting some 1:1 time with Bob to chat training, dogs, breeding, hunting, dating advice? Then check out our Patreon and join our community Lone Duck's Gun Dog Chronicles is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 28, 2022

Tonight, we chatted with our good buddy, Dr. Joe Spoo ( The Gun Dog Doc ... check him out!), about all things sporting dogs. First, we talk about chasing upland birds and hear about Joe's lab (that he said he'd never own... and he explains why). Then we dig into a couple of Joe's late dogs. We chat a little about why chukar are great for training but overall, they're just the worst. Then we hear about Joe's newer dog, a Cocker Spaniel and how she's just the coolest little dog. Joe's spent some time at Spaniel trials and highly recommends anyone in the dog world check them out. We continue chatting with Joe and talk about sporting dogs and how they're athletes and how you can adjust your hunting to match (and support) each stage in the dog's life. Joe has years and years of experience as a Vet and has interesting thoughts on keeping your dog healthy and in the field longer. We talk about tick-borne diseases and common injuries and his thoughts on them. Joe also gives Bob some interesting thoughts on Memphis and her struggles from her tick-borne disease. One of the quotes from Joe that really struck me was when he said "age is not a disease" and he's right. We need to take care of our dogs so they not only live a long life but can live one with as much time in the field as possible. Want to learn to force fetch dogs and have Bob help every step of the way? Check out our force fetch course and see if it's right for you and your dog. Lone Duck Outfitters & Kennels Want more of that Lone D? Check out more videos and special events here . Lone Duck's Gun Dog Chronicles is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Crew Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 24, 2022

*Uncle Bob ruins Christmas for children so don't listen to this in the car with your kids. Tonight, Bob and Kevin do a quick look back at the year of podcasts, interviews with cool people, good dogs, memories and hunting trips. After the holly jollies, we do some good Q&A that came in and here's a few examples: managing dog training and family, force fetch questions ( learn how Bob force fetches dogs here ), mouthy dogs on birds, plans for Bob's winter trip, best dogs ever and the top things to work on with a 4 month old pup. Not sure if people actually read these little descriptions but regardless, we wanted to say thank you to anyone listening. This podcast has been a great adventure for us both and we're grateful for those who listen and those who join us to chat dogs over a beer. Cheers to you. Buy Bob a beer via patreon and join us on our patreon only duck hunt next season.... Lone Duck's Gun Dog Chronicles is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 18, 2022

Tonight, Bob and Kevin review the long roadtrip Bob took from New York to Texas to Oklahoma and then back to New York. You'll hear about the goals of the trip and how Bob got to spend time wrangling cattle like a real man. A few highlights to mention here: hunting swamps with a coon dog in tow, almost burying the truck in the middle of no where, Prairie Dog gets the call to hunt some midwestern birds, hunting with Memphis, etc. Then we dig into some Q&A from people. Some of the topics include: why good duck dogs need discipline, expectations of a young dog, holding birds vs bumpers and proper force fetch. We also talk about the benefits of floating food and how to fix a hard-mouthed dog, what comes first: collar conditioning or force fetch and then we dig into the difference between American, British and English Labs. Lone Duck's Gun Dog Chronicles is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 18, 2022

Tonight Bob and Kevin share some big news about force fetch. Yes, that's right... it only took ~700 days to get this project wrapped up but hey, who's counting? If you would like to force fetch your dog in the way Bob does it, then this project is for you. Hit us up, let's work together and help create a bad to the bone, confident, retrieving machine out of your dog. We can do this. If you're interested, then check out the project here and let us know what you think. Cheers to you. Lone Duck's Gun Dog Chronicles is part of the Waypoint Outdoors crew. Check out some of their other shows and enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 16, 2022

Tonight is a show with Bob and Kevin chatting about the recent action of hunting season and the tale of Ol' Nubs. They also dig into Kevin's deer season and a duck trip out to a beaver pond in the eastern part of NY with some friends. This is when Bob shares a story about Memphis' time chasing geese. Oh, we also share some news about a project we've worked on for literally two years. Lone Duck's Gun Dog Chronicles is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Podcast crew. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 27, 2022

Welp, tonight's show is a doozy (& maybe not one to enjoy while the kids are around). We have the pleasure of enjoying a couple drinks with Marie Madaras, a dog trainer working alongside Bob for the past 18 months or so, and Grayson Guyer of Lost Highway Gun Dog Kennels. Grayson has been on the show before and he is an awesome trainer and storyteller and this is Marie's first time AND it's her last week working at Lone Duck Kennels. Let's just say we had a little celebration and thought why not turn it into a podcast, too? Topics include: all sorts of BSing, Marie likes horsing around, grouse and woodcock hunting in NY, how to be a dog trainer, what makes good animal trainers, how Bob wants to take a six month hiatus and Marie's kennel, which you can (and should) check out here . Are you interested in working at Lone Duck? Hit us up. Lone Duck's Gun Dog Chronicles is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Crew. Check 'em out on Instagram! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 26, 2022

Tonight is special because we get to hang out with Pat Burns, we get to pick his brain about how he develops strong, confident dogs by building a bomb-proof training routine andddd hear about his new project he's been working on... Bob and Kevin talk with Pat about his Bomb-Proof Basics course he is launching soon and he is inviting people to a free webinar on 11/01 and 11/02 at 8pm EST. If you're interested in meeting Pat, asking him questions, etc. you can check out their website here and sign up to join the show . We also get to hear about the three dogs Pat took through his training and how each dog learned and progressed. It's very interesting to hear Pat speak about each dog and their owners because he's very meticulous and passionate. Some of our discussion topics include: working dogs through problems determining if your dog is being lazy or misunderstanding creating confident dogs collar conditioning and force fetch training sensitive dogs knowing when to move onto the next building block of training keeping dogs happy Needless to say, this guy knows his stuff. You can also sign up for his bomb-proof basics course, which is open for purchase from Tuesday, 11/01 through Friday, 11/11 @ 3pm. After that, you can't join for a while so don't miss out. Lone Duck's Gun Dog Chronicles is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Crew Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 13, 2022

Tonight we sit down and chat with Craig Zimmer of Hero to the Line. We learn about Craig's background, how he got into the dog business and how he got started this non profit that introduces veterans to the sporting dog world. It's good to know there's people like Craig out there who are actively coaching and encouraging people to join this community. In the show, Craig mentions that the hunt test and waterfowl hunting community is full of hard working, patriotic people who are willing to help each other and work together... not a bad transition if someone is a veteran and looking for a new hobby. If you're a veteran listening to this show and you're interested in learning more, or you're someone who wants to help pitch in to support this cause, then please reach out and we'll help connect everyone. Lone Duck's Gun Dog Chronicles is part of the Waypoint Outdoors Podcast Crew Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 29, 2022

Tonight, Bob and Kevin sit down and talk dogs with Courtney Wolf from Wolfhaus K9 and this is a show you won't want to miss. First, we learn about Courtney and how it feels to jump out of a plane but then we hear how he got into the dog world. Most people we speak with talk about building confidence in their dogs, searching for good genetics to create certain desires in a dog, creating a relationship, etc..... and we're talking about gundogs. Well, tonight we're talking about that but with police dogs and dogs that "want to eat you." It's always super interesting to chat with people from the bite dog world because the stakes are so much higher and there's a ton of parallels from their world to ours. We also talk with Courtney about being a decoy and what it's like to have dogs run you down and how to coach dogs through that process. We talk about making good dogs, what "good dogs" means to each of us, what makes good trainers and most importantly, we hear about his dog, Pig. Overall, this was a really cool show and we're grateful that Courtney wanted to come hang with us for a bit. If you're interested in what his world is like, check him out on instagram here. Lone Duck's Gun Dog Chronicles is part of the Waypoint Outdoors Podcast Crew Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 21, 2022

I'd be shocked if you haven't heard Freddy King's name or seen any of his work on TV... it's everywhere and he is the man. Freddy has helped thousands of gun dogs by coaching their owners via hundreds of how-to videos and tonight, he helps the Lone Duck Community. Tonight, we sit down with Freddy King and we talk about everything imaginable. We learn how Freddy got into dogs and we have the "dogs of a lifetime" chat. You know, the one where some people swear you only get one good dog in your life and others have that dog a few times. Then we talk about The Retriever Trainer and how Freddy can help people ( check it out here ). We talk about how he adds realism to his training so even the dogs who don't retrieve thousands of ducks per year can still gain experiences. We end the show as Freddy shares his most memorable retrieve, a common question we like to ask people. Well, Freddy sure has an uncommon answer. Lone Duck's Gun Dog Chronicles is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 9, 2022

Well, tonight we tried something new. We have a lot of people ask about our patreon happy hours and what they are and why we do them, etc. so we thought we'd share one. This is a one time deal because they're exclusive to our community but they all said it'd be fun to hop on a podcast, so here we are. We get a lot of awesome dog training questions and hear how other people's dogs are doing as we all gear up for hunting season. Settle in, listen up and let us know what you think. If you'd like to join the happy hours and have a drink with Bob, check it out here . Lone Duck's Gun Dog Chronicles is part of the Waypoint Outdoors Podcast Crew Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 2, 2022

Tonight we have a very special podcast for a few reasons. First, Bob and Blaine host the show together, which is something we haven't done before but also, we had the extreme pleasure of chatting with one of the greatest dog trainers around, Pat Burns of Elite Retrievers . Pat has 3+ decades of training and competing at the highest levels possible. Think about that for a second...because it's wild. He is one of the most knowledgeable trainers currently in the game and boy, do we dig into some awesome training discussions. Bob, Blaine and Pat chat about a variety of training topics that you could apply to your dog (regardless of the level they're currently at). They begin discussing the importance of building trust and challenging dogs, especially with high level dogs. Pat emphasized that each dog should have a strong foundation and he encourages people treat it like an investment in the dog's lifetime, so don't rush the small steps. He also pointed out that most people fail because of the "simple" things at a test like sitting and other obedience things. Then we dig into some topics Pat is meticulous with like whistle sits. We often get questions about how we train for this and Pat explains his process, which begins way before you actually teach a dog to sit on a whistle. Finally, we end the show with some parting advice from Pat. Overall, this show was extremely educational and interesting. Be patient and invest in your dog, it'll be worth it. If you enjoyed listening to Pat, then check him out at Elite Retrievers and catch one of his seminars... you won't be disappointed. Cheers! Lone Duck's Gun Dog Chronicles is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Podcast Gang. If you like our show, then you will sincerely enjoy some of the other awesome shows they have. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 24, 2022

It's an extra special show because we have Blaine Tarnecki from Hudson River Retrievers at Lone Duck Kennels. Blaine, his wife and their swarm of little brown dogs are staying in NY for a couple weeks to get out of the hot, southern sun. After dining on some finely smoked fish from a recent trip that Blaine took out west, we sit down over a drink to chat about gun dog training, fishing for Stripers and we answer some really detailed training questions. Overall, we had a pretty awesome time and I think you'll enjoy. *Lone Duck's Gun Dog Chronicles is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 12, 2022

Tonight was extremely special for the Lone Duck crew because we not only got to hang out with our patreon friends and talk dogs and hunting but then we jumped on a very special call to meet a new friend. Tonight, we (at least from our side) became best friends with the creator of Duck Camp Dinners on the MeatEater youtube channel and wildly talented chef and Bronco man, Jean-Paul. We had one of the best conversations with him and heard about his show and what he's excited to share in their second season (which airs 08/12/2022). What we enjoy about his show is how relatable and authentic it is to the deer camp, ice fishing and duck camps I've been to. It's impressive how they nail it but also so simple because that's really how it is when you hang at a duck camp with your buddies... they just turned their good times into a show we all love and appreciate. I hope you listen and enjoy our episode with Jean-Paul. He's extremely passionate, driven and thoughtful and hey, the guy can shoot ducks and cook 'em like a champ... isn't that just the ideal buddy to sit around and BS with? Well, that's what we did. We got to hear about his time growing up hunting, his first dog, his time learning to cook, what makes cajun food, how much bob enjoys boudin, his life in NYC and a ton more. If you want to learn more about Chef Jean-Paul then check out his IG here . Lone Duck's Gun Dog Chronicles is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Podcast Crew. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 29, 2022

Tonight, Bob and Kevin sit down to chat about a whole bunch of topics but first we review the latest field trial bird by bird and dog by dog. We dig into what went well and what went wrong and how to train for these situations. We also get into Bob's new strategy for field trials. Then we dig into a few good questions from patreon people about the beginnings of Lone Duck and starting a kennel and what it actually took to get to today. Lone Duck's Gun Dog Chronicles is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Podcast Crew. If you're looking for some new shows, new content, new videos.... check 'em out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 22, 2022

Tonight, we had the pleasure of hanging out with our good buddy, Jeff Coats, from Pitboss Waterfowl . Jeff probably doesn't need an introduction because this is his hat trick episode on the podcast, he is a legend on social media, tv and anytime someone says the words "seaduck hunting." All that said, did you know Jeff is an absolute dog man with lots of experience training and running dogs in hunt tests? Well, Jeff took a little time off but he is back in the game... this time alongside his awesome wife, Karen. One of the reasons we enjoy spending time with Jeff is because he is such a great storyteller and tonight, we hear some goodies. He and Bob chat about how Jeff got into hunt tests in 2001 and we hear about some of his dogs from way back. Then we dig into his new dogs, Rye and Mac, and how they're doing as Jeff and Karen get back into competition. Finally, we hear a few tips and tricks about passing (and failing) Junior dogs at various hunt tests. Next, we hear about Jeff's passions and how he keep waterfowling on his mind 365 days a year: ducks, dogs & carving decoys. Jeff generously gives us an intro to carving duck decoys and talks about the types of wood, where to get it, what to do with it, which materials he would suggest you buy, you name it and we cover it. Truthfully, we were taking notes and you probably should, too. Overall, it's a pleasure chatting with Jeff and Karen as they are fantastic people who truly love and support ducks, dogs, decoys and the sport we all appreciate. Jeff and Karen: cheers to you. Lone Duck's Gun Dog Chronicles is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Podcast Crew... yeah buddy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 14, 2022

Tonight's show is jam packed with all sorts of training advice for building one heck of a dog. We chat with our buddy Ray Voigt from Purina about his time as a dog man. Ray worked alongside & learned from some of the greatest trainers of our generation (you'll hear who in the show). We hear how Ray gives corrections, how he handles dogs who do not give effort and what he considers "effort." We talk in depth about increasing effort on down the shore blinds and other difficult scenarios. We hear a very detailed explanation of Ray's methods for teaching hold and transitioning throughout force fetch and walking fetch and we learn how to oversimplify training for dogs. Many people ask us about 3 handed casting and well, we chat about that, too. One of my favorite quotes from this show was when Ray said to coach dogs by making the right thing to do, easy , and making the wrong thing to do, hard. We have such a highly detailed conversation about such intense training that we almost run out of time to chat about Purina. We dig into Ray's work with herding dogs and Spaniels and 3 products from Purina that you may not know about... Lone Duck's Gun Dog Chronicles is part of the Waypoint Podcast Crew.... check out our other shows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 18, 2022

Tonight we kick back with our good buddy from Foundation Retrievers, Oliver. He made the long trip up north to do some training with the Lone Duck crew and it's only fair that we bother him on a podcast. We doe some shot for shot questions with Oliver about hunt tests, how to get dogs to pass, his thoughts on training dogs during the heat and a ton more. Bob and Kevin also share a few old stories of past hunting trips and how Bob is grumpy at 5am when Kevin is trying to toss decoys out of the boat. Lone Duck's Gun Dog Chronicles is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Podcast Crew. Check 'em out anywhere you find your shows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 8, 2022

Tonight we had the pleasure of sitting down to hang out with MeatEater's Duck Man, Sean Weaver. If you haven't seen his show on youtube, Duck Lore, then you're missing out and need to rethink life a little. On the show, we hear about Sean's time growing up as a hunter, how he got involved in ducks, memorable retrieves, awesome hunts he has been on, and more. We also hear about his dog, Kace, and how her training is going, where she is from and the wholeeee deal. We also dig into some Duck Lore action and Sean's plans for the show and why he made it the way that it is (which we respect the heck out of). Finally, we ask Sean for his thoughts on the bird flu and how that may influence duck numbers, which snowballs into a super interesting conversation about the prairie pothole region, tamies and wild ducks and a lot, lot more. Thank you to Sean for joining us on the show and for working hard to positively influence the duck hunting community. If you're reading this, then you'd be a fan of his show... check it out here . Lone Duck's Gun Dog Chronicles is proudly part of the Waypoint Outdoors Podcast Crew. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 2, 2022

Tonight, we announce some news that we've been waiting ~7 years to share. Pretty excited, pretty grateful and prettyyyyy pumped. After we chat through that and the plans moving forward, we move to a recap of Bob's field trial with a few Lone Duck dogs. It was a super difficult layout and tons of dogs struggled to stay on course. Bob reviews how it went, what he learned and how you and he can do better next time based off this experience. Oh, and reminder: we have an in person seminar with our friends at Standing Stone Kennel on 06/25/2022. If you want to join to learn from Bob and Ethan, watch some dogs work, eat good food and have some fun.... then get in touch ASAP. Lone Duck's Gun Dog Chronicles is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Podcast Network. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 24, 2022

Tonight we had a great conversation with our good buddy, Dakota Mealer... you may remember him from a past episode. Dakota is a fantastic trainer who currently has our little girl, Jolene, to see what he can do with her. We get to hear a little JoJo update as she has been working through force fetch, swim by, cold blinds, pattern blinds and should be coming up on decheating in the near future. We also dig into a few tricks for getting a young dog into the water properly, using pigeons and ducks and what ideal dogs look like for Dakota when they first come to him. We chat about how and when to apply pressure and how to create compulsion with your dog. This is a super interesting conversation and it's one that many people (myself included) find confusing. Pay attention to how Dakota explains all this... Lone Duck's Gun Dog Chronicles is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Podcast Crew. Follow 'em and you'll be glad you did. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 17, 2022

Do you run any sort of test with your dog? If yes, then listen up. On today's show, Bob chats with our good buddy, Clark Kennington. As a repeat guest on the show, you might be familiar with how talented and articulate Clark is and on this episode he unleashes about 500 pro tips on how to be a better handler. We dig into the HRC Grand and what it takes to play that game, both as a handler and dog..... and pass it. Here's a couple items we address on the show: Why do you slow down at the line. Why monitor wind direction. How does Clark take detailed notes for each dog and when. When to move around at the line (if possible) to set the dog up for success. Do we recall dogs when training on marks... why? when? Thank you to Clark for coming on and hangin' out. Give him a follow and you'll be glad you did. *Lone Duck's Gun Dog Chronicles is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Podcast Network. Check 'em out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 7, 2022

Tonight's show is a special one. We reconnect with our good friend and someone we look up to for a whole bunch of reasons, Ira McCauley. When we first started this show, Ira was our first guest and if you haven't heard the show, check it out (episode 2) because you'll wet yourself laughing. For this show, we learn about Ira's podcast (the grind don't stop) and we hear the latest with Habitat Flats. Tis the season so we chat about turkeys and how Ira has killed 100+ turkeys in his career. We hear about his gun and the wild story it has and where its final resting place is. Ira is extremely knowledgeable about ducks and turkeys and business and building habitats for ducks and cooking wild game and he is also a vet among many other things. If you read that sentence outloud, you'd need to stop and take a breath because his woodsmanship resume is so long. The best part though? He's willing to share and trade stories. Cheers to you, Ira. We appreciate you. Lone Duck's Gun Dog Chronicles is part of the Waypoint Podcast Crew and if you're looking for some new shows to binge, check out the others in their podcast network. Tell 'em we sent ya. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 27, 2022

Today, we chat with our buddy, Oscar Mora, from Elevated Canine Academy. Oscar is a fantastic dog trainer out on the west coast and as you'll learn, he knows a thing or two about training athletic dogs with high drive. One of the questions we often receive is regarding "a high drive dog and how to manage it." With the stakes being quite high for dogs in protection competitions, we chat a lot about drive capping and how to work WITH a dog, their energy, drive, motivation, etc., rather than learning how to "manage" it. We often say it's important to train the dog in front of you and it's great to hear Oscar (who has tons of experience with all sorts of dogs) echo these opinions. We also learn a little about Oscar's time in the bite suit and in front of the movie camera. Overall, he's a super cool dude who is great at teaching dogs and people. If you're interested in learning more about Oscar and his programs, then check him out at Elevated Canine Academy . Lone Duck's Gun Dog Chronicles is part of the Waypoint Podcast Crew. Check them out on Instagram to find other awesome shows. Cheers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 14, 2022

It is always a good time when we can kick back with our buddy, Barton Ramsey, from Southern Oak Kennels. He's been on our show before and we always have a great discussion about training, family, dogs, breeding and life. Barton is one of those people you spend time with and later you think man, I wish we hung out more. Tonight's conversation was absolutely incredible and you won't want to miss it. We talk about a million topics like: what to look for when breeding dogs, Barton's new dog, moose and his background and how cool he is. We chat about when our buddy, Adam Campbell, went out for a training day with the SOK crew, so we hear about the training day and their set up. Then, we dig into a good conversation about training blind retrieves and fueling the dog rather than stifling their confidence, place training like a pro & how Barton corrects a dog who is creeping. Want more info from Bob? Connect with him here . Lone Duck's Gun Dog Chronicles is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Podcast crew. If you enjoy our show, then you'll enjoy some of the others in our podcast family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 8, 2022

Tonight, we discuss some breaking news from Master National folks about rules and locations and how it will be adapting to hopefully be better in the future. We read through their statement and Bob talks about his own thoughts on the changes and how he sees it influencing trainers across the country. Then, we jump into some puppy news and hear about some retirement planning. Finally, we dig into some awesome questions found on our youtube channel about mini t, training chessies vs other breeds, bark collars while training, collar conditioning and a bunch more. Lone Duck's Gun Dog Chronicles is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Podcast Crew. Dig through some of their awesome shows to find your next favorite podcast. Cheers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 25, 2022

Tonight we had the pleasure of spending time with Mr. Blaine Tarnecki from Hudson River Retrievers . As a frequent flyer on the show, you're already familiar with Blaine and his ability to coach both dogs and people. We had a ton of awesome questions from both his and our patreon friends, so we settled into an evening talking dogs and debating whose methods are better in which situations. Looking for a new podcast to binge? Check out some of these here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 10, 2022

Tonight, we have a fantastic conversation with Kevin Cheff, The Retriever Coach, about the nuances of collar pressure and a whole lot more. How to use an e collar with integrity, teaching dogs to properly understand collar pressure, collar conditioning to sit vs here, why Bob uses pressure to "kennel" and how to choose the right collar for your dog. Kevin says he prefers collars that are simple to operate and highly reliable.... we agree 100%. We also ask Kevin a few questions directly from our friends on Patreon ( patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters/ ) and we chat about direct vs indirect pressure and give a few simple examples so everyone is on the same page. We're grateful to have Kevin come on our show. He is extremely intelligent, experienced and he is one of the best at teaching people about their dogs. If you're looking to be a better dog trainer, listen to this show and check him out on any platform by searching "the retriever coach." Lone Duck's Gun Dog Chronicles is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Podcast crew. If you like our show, check out some of the hunting, fishing, cooking, etc. shows they have and get after it. Cheers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 7, 2022

Tonight, Bob & Kevin provide a few exciting updates on what's happening at Lone Duck. Bob is down south sun tanning his way through this years training trip and getting after it with a trailer full of dogs. Overall, the dogs are doing well and certainly keeping him busy and we hear about some very very exciting litter news... After, we dig into some Q&A we did with people from Patreon and they pick Bob's brain about denials, t pattern distances and we chat a lot about training dogs rather than "training dogs to pass a test." PS. we're working on audio and yes, Kevin's didn't come out so well... we fixed it for the next show... sorry about that. Need some gear for training season? Check out StandingStoneSupply.com cause they have anything you'd need. Lone Duck's Gun Dog Chronicles is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Podcast. Check out their great shows, you're gonna love 'em. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 16, 2022

Tonight, we sit down to catch up with our good friends over at Standing Stone Kennels and hear about their hunting season and we announce some exciting news... you'll need to listen to find out. This show is jam packed, so don't miss it. We hear about Ethan's season guiding hunts in South Dakota, we learn about hunting with his young dogs and how he managed to be successful with such a young string of guide dogs. When do you know your dog is false pointing? How to fix it? We talk about setting up your training environment so the dog is successful and confident. We discuss some of the highlight stories of the year and of course, some blooper moments (we all have 'em). We chat with Ethan and Kat about hunting with two dogs and especially the situation where one dog is younger and one is older. Finally, we hear about our girl, Sammy. Sam spends her hunting season with our mutual buddy, Peter, and she chases birds alllllll overrrrrrrrrrr the place. Sam is a real special dog and we're grateful that she has such a good time hunting with Peter. Do us a solid.... check out Standing Stone Supply and do yourself a solid by getting your dog geared up properly. Cheers. Lone Duck's Gun Dog Chronicles is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Crew. If you enjoy our podcast, then you'll want to check out some of our other shows here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 3, 2022

For this week's show, Bob sits down with recurring guest and good buddy, KD Mathews, of Socratic Canine and shares some exciting news... He and Bob will be commentating at this year's K9 Street League event! It's like the bite dog and protection dog version of the SRS in the hunting dog world. Bob asks KD a ton of cool questions about the training involved, the types of situations people have to prepare their dog for, how people in the bite suits prepare, etc. and a ton more. The bite dog world is incredible and the crossover between the foundational principles of dog training for them and for the hunting world are similar. Check out KD on his instagram to learn more about his training, his dogs, his philosophy and how to be a better trainer. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 27, 2022

Tonight we sit down to chat with Cable Smith from the Lone Star Outdoor Show ( check him out here ) and trade a few hunting stories. We learn how he got into the radio business and how he originally trained his first gundog. We also hear how his passion for the outdoors has evolved and how he now chases wild game all over the US and Africa. He even talks about how to find cool hunts, prices and some misconceptions about hunting in different places. Cable is a super down to earth guy and is an awesome storyteller. It was great to have him on the show and hang out with us for a bit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 11, 2022

Tonight we sit down to chat with our fellow dog man, Tom Davis . The Lone Duck crew is pretty fired up to have Tom on our show because he's a great storyteller and really knows his stuff when it comes to dog behavior. To kick off the show, we hear the backstory of how Tom got into his first business and how that led into his WILD story of getting into off leash training. We then dig into more of how he is unique in working with dogs and then he and Bob rattle off some Q&A questions from Instagram. If you want to up your game as a trainer, handler or dog man, then go follow Tom. You'll be thankful you did. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 23, 2021

Things got a bit jolly tonight but we're rolling with it.... maybe not a show to listen to with the kids in the car. Tonight's show was a good time and Bob and Kevin run through some holiday cheer. We go back and forth on things we're grateful for this year, things we asked ol' Santa to bring down the chimney, first guns and how they came to be ours and a bunch more. Please know the Lone Duck crew wishes you all a happy holiday season. Pour a cold one and think about a few things you're thankful for... it'll do ya some good. Cheers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 18, 2021

Had a great call last night with one of the greats, Lyle Steinman. Yes, he came back onto the show to catch up and recap his year with Bob. They dig into Master Nationals, The Mamba Challenge, his goals for next year and how they plan to get there. It was pretty interested to hear Lyle talk about goals and how he sets and achieves them. Then we slide on into some questions from our patreon community. Lyle and Bob run through transitioning dogs from being at the trainers to being at home, casting drills and tips, how Lyle tones down a high-drivin' dog and a bunch more. A big thanks as always to Lyle. He's one of a kind and has more intricate advice than anyone on the planet. Cheers, everyone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 10, 2021

Holy cow, what a detailed show. Tonight, we had the pleasure of chatting with a repeat guest and awesome guy, Kevin Cheff ( The Retriever Coach ). He is extremely knowledgeable and is great at breaking down training and information so anyone can understand each step along the way. Oh, and he does seminars you should look into. Some topics discussed are: dogs with high drive, getting dogs to come out of a kennel nicely, holding blind manners, indirect pressure, handling on marks, blinds, etc. After we finished the show, Bob turned to me and said "this was one of the best." Thanks for joining us, Kevin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 3, 2021

Tonight's show is a goodie. We dig into the hunting season and how it's relatively duckless (how about near you?) We jump into the strategy behind Lone Duck puppies and what we are sincerely trying to deliver to each family.... we also have news in that area! Then, Bob and Kevin dig into a few really good questions about training during the winter, puppy and young dog work, whistle sit advice, mini T training and a lot more. By the way, have you seen Gunner's new product? Check it out at gunner.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 3, 2021

Welcome to Blaine Duck's Brown Dog Chronicles Academy. Tonight, Blaine allows Bob and Kevin to hang out and talk dogs with him. We hear about Blaines trip out west for Master Nationals '21, how his dogs performed, how he prepped them and how he eats string cheese for dinner. Also, Bob and Blaine chat about the upcoming Field Trial they're entering... stay tuned for how that goes. Then we dig into a very long and highly thorough conversation answering some questions from Blaine/Bob's Patreon friends. We dig into a wide variety of topics from heel techniques for puppies to en route force to teaching patience, etc. After the podcast ended, Blaine said he thought this was the most educational show he's done so far. Let him know what you think at his Instagram account . Lone Duck's Gun Dog Chronicles is part of the Waypoint Podcast Network. If you like our show, then you'll love other cool shows in our network. Check 'em out here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 29, 2021

Welcome welcome. As promised, we're back on schedule with some Lone D. On this week's show, Bob and Kevin recap Bob's western hunts with Andi and we also dig into Finn's first duck hunt. It's great to be back and I'm pretty proud of Raggedy Andi's work out west. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 23, 2021

let's try this again... Our good buddy, Oliver Burman at Foundation Retrievers, joins us to reminisce about the Master National. We run through the prep work leading up to the test and each series and how each dog handled it (the good and the bad). The few weeks out west were enjoyable, humbling and exciting. Cheers to clients, family and friends for supporting Lone Duck. Now let’s get onto hunting season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 9, 2021

Tonight we enjoy speaking with a repeat guest and friend, Grayson Guyer from Lost Highway Kennels. Our show gets pretty deep and discusses human connections and how that connection works with dogs, too. We catch up with Grayson and hear about his upcoming plans for the NAVHDA Invite and how his feelings match Bob's with Master Stashionals '21. Grayson gets into some info about snake breaking dogs and how he has been helping people keep their dogs safe... stay tuned for more seminars on that from him... Finally get a little outside Lone D's usual topics to chat about life and the state of things. It's worth a listen and taking time to think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 20, 2021

A few weeks back, a true dog man (KD Mathews) came to hang out and share some stories. KD lives down in sunny Florida and has been in the dog training business for the past 30 years and the reason is because he asks questions. Then he asks more. He asks the owners questions and in turn, teaches the owners about their dogs before really even teaching the dogs. Then ya know, he teaches the dogs, too. We dig into some leadership with dogs & people and surprise: coaching people and coaching dogs can be eerily similar. KD provides a phenomenal analogy that really hits home, especially since we all refer to ol' Lone D as Uncle Bob. Then we finish up chatting about bite work with dogs, the importance of a "denial" and how dogs never forget things, we just try to bury those memories deep, deep down below tons of positive reps. If you enjoyed the show as much as we did, hit up KD and learn more at socraticcanine.com ... you'll be pleased you did. Cheers, brotherrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 10, 2021

Today's show was certainly a special one. We had the pleasure of speaking with 1st Lt. Amber English... but you might know her more as the bad to the bone wingshooter with nerves of steel who earned the gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics. Amber has been competing for years and is currently shooting on the AMU team in the United States Army, so she has the coolest job ever. We learn about her time in Tokyo, the food she has eaten while traveling, her hunting plans for the fall and a ton more. Amber also shares some advice she's heard from coaches and she even offers some tips to help us become better shooters...we'll see how it goes. Hopefully, this isn't the last we hear from Amber because we didn't get to meet her dog, Cotton. Cheers to you, Amber. Learn more about the US Army's Marksmanship Unit here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 5, 2021

We had a good hanging out with Clark Kennington. He is truly one of the greats. We chatted through the hunt test he ran up here in NY and ran through the good and bad from it. We then dig into some of his philosophy for training dogs and how he's been successful over the years in all sorts of tests. *Also, Shorty's Pub n Grub should be a podcast sponsor.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 30, 2021

Welcome welcome. Tonight's show was with our buddy, Doug, from Soggy Dog Gear. He's an awesome guy who enjoys training dogs and telling tales. Doug lives out in Michigan and that lucky dog happens to live in some prime bird hunting area (I'm not jealous or anything, it's fine). Anyway, we have a great time talking about how Doug got started working with dogs, new products from his dog supply company, a contest Doug is putting together for amateur trainers, Dogtra products he likes and possibly my favorite part of the conversation... we talk about fire breathing, pumped up, high drive dogs and how to handle them. Doug happens to own a fire breather and he and Bob talk a lot about obedience, ways to work with those kinds of dogs, lessons learned from k9 handlers, etc. We'll have to have Doug back on the show sometime because 1. he's the man and 2. we had a great conversation and I want to hear more about some grouse action. FIND MORE AWESOMENESS @ SOGGYDOGGEAR.COM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 16, 2021

Our good buddy Adam Campbell is back on our show to talk dogs and catch up. Since we've last seen him, he and another buddy of ours, Jimmy Rodgers, have created an awesome podcast called The Dog House with Adam and Jimmy. If you're a fan of our show, then you'd enjoy theirs. We talk about Adam's dogs and how hot the weather can be for dog training where he's from. Adam gives some warm weather training tips for people and we dig into how Adam preps his dogs to peak at the right time. Specifically, we talk about peaking for the ol' Master Stashional event. We also pick his brain on some water work questions from a few friends of ours and his answers are awesome. Don't miss out on the dog training advice we get to enjoy in this episode! Cheers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 2, 2021

Tonight's episode is one of my favorites so don't miss this. First, I really enjoyed the opener and chatting about the brands we like... I got Bob off topic and he got all flustered. Next, we learn how Bob is doing with the adopting some of Oliver's training techniques (if you're wondering what those might be, check out the previous 2 episodes). We also talk about the most recent hunt test where a bunch of dogs passed their tests and we had a handful of lone duck dogs qualify for the Master Stashional out in Idaho. We also chat with Bob about his training day with the local retriever club and how YOU can get involved with some cool clubs near you. Give it a shot, you have nothing to lose by meeting with a club to see if you'd be a good fit. Finally, and I think I'm going out of order here but that's ok, we hear a lot of frustration from Bob and this is the part I really enjoyed...hear me out on this. We get a lot of people who write in asking questions and we try to help problem solve and dissect the training scenario and see what sort of solutions we can create to help make the dog more confident and successful. At least once per day, someone says their dog is great with the collar on or they're great in training but once the collar comes off or once they're at the line for a test, the dog goes nuts. Well, this happens to everyone, even here at the Lone D and tonight, we hear all about it. Bob has been working hard with a few dogs who have soooo much drive that it's pretty tough to manage. Anyway, I liked the conversation because it's raw and straight shooting. This is how training dogs can be, it's hard. If your dog "is nuts and has so much drive they're tough to handle..." you aren't alone and cheers to you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 25, 2021

Tonight's show was a great time and we tried something new: recording during a live stream with our friends on patreon. We hung out and answered some of their questions and were able to interact quite a bit, so we had a really good time and appreciate those who could make it. We catch up with Oliver and get his thoughts on a few specific training scenarios. This was a fun one, I think you'll enjoy it. Be sure to watch for Oliver at Foundation Retrievers... he is one heck of a trainer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 18, 2021

Welp, we've had a couple weeks of chaos with a whole lot of traveling for hunt tests and long days training dogs but we're back and ready to share a few lessons learned. This week, we're hosting Oliver & Andrew from Foundation Retrievers and getting in a lot of good training. Bob and Oliver recap the past few weeks of hunt tests with the dogs, how they performed, where things went wrong and how they're busting butt to problem solve and earn passes. I feel like our show is usually pretty passionate. We put a lot of time and energy into Lone Duck Kennels and you can't help but get worked up talking about the wins and losses because of all the "investment" you put into this kind of work. Well, I think you'll feel the passion in tonight's show as Bob and Oliver dig into training advice and go back and forth with each other. It's certainly a positive discussion centered around building confident dogs and ways to increase the trust and relationship with your dog, but it's super interesting to hear all the different ways to accomplish the same training goal. What do you think? Oliver and Andrew will be here for another week, so we'll do a round two with these guys next time. Did we miss anything or do you have follow up questions? DM us and we'll get to it. Cheers. PS. Check out our buddies at Waypoint Outdoor Collective... they have tons of cool shows and if you like ours, you're gonna love some of our other friends' shows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 19, 2021

Welcome to Lone Duck's Gun Dog Chronicles... it's another good show this week. Bob and Kevin have a good time chatting with friends during an Instagram live session. We dig into all sorts of good Q&A with people ranging from their first hunt test and expectations to decheating. Settle in for a good time. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 12, 2021

We've had a lot of people ask questions about mini t, t pattern, how do you get a dog to sit on a whistle, why does my dog loopy sit, etc., so tonight, we're tackling all of it. Bob and I catch up a little but we dig right into the meat of the show and try to thoroughly explain the process from start to finish and when to notice triggers along the way. These "triggers" are little things to watch for to know when your dog is ready for the next step in the process. We also answer a few other questions that came through Instagram ( @loneduck ) about breeding, how to choose parents, how to choose breeders and a whole lot more. Tonight's show hit a lot of interesting topics. Let us know what you think! Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 3, 2021

Tonight's episode was spent chatting with Mike Jones, the founder and head trainer at Primal Canine out in California. Mike is a super knowledgeable guy whose passion for dogs drives his business forward. We hear about Mike's past and how he got into the dog world, we learn about his business and his unique approach to dog training. Unfortunately, we had some time constraints for this show because we struggle with time zone math but we will be having Mike on the show again because we have a whole lot of bite work to talk about. Mike is the man. If you're interested in learning more about him and his business, check out his website here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 29, 2021

Well, we're not really numbers guys so we missed celebrating our 100th episode, so we're cheersing to 101. To celebrate, Bob and Kevin hit the pistol range, trained some dogs, made fried turkey nuggets and chatted about the last couple years of doing the podcast. We made some good plans for how to improve as we continue the show and would greatly appreciate your input on that. Thanks for listening and as always, cheers to you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 21, 2021

Can you believe you've listened to Bob fumble over the same intro for 100 whole episodes now? What a world. Thanks for coming along for the ride. Cheers to you. This week, we sit down and talk with our good buddy, Lyle Steinman, who just won the Mamba Challenge down at Mossy Pond. We dig into the test, what each series looked like, the fantastic hospitality from the Mossy Pond crew, the dogs Lyle competed with and how they all performed. Then, we pepper Lyle with some awesome questions sent in from friends on Patreon and Instagram. Thanks to those who sent in questions, we had a really detailed conversation with Lyle and I think you're going to enjoy it. Cheers to 100 more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 15, 2021

This week's show was awesome. We had the pleasure of chatting with our fellow Eukanuba buddy, Todd Agnew, from Craney Hill Kennels in Georgia. Todd has been working Spaniels for a long, long time and has a highly unique and effective approach to his training routine, which we learn all about. Bob and Todd bounce back and forth on various ways to train a dog, how dogs learn and why Todd chooses this methods. Grab a notebook and a pen, you'll want to remember these tips and tricks. If you're interested to hear more from Todd, then check him out here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 31, 2021

A couple weeks back, we had the pleasure of trading a few stories with Andrew Beam (@beamcountry). He's an absolutely fantastic guy who works hard, writes great songs and knows his way around a fishing pole. In tonight's show, we hear about how Beam took Bob out searching for redfish and a good time. We also hear some wild stories about how he started his career as a DEC officer and then transitioned into the music scene. If you like country music and good stories, this will be a treat. Cheers to you, my friend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 25, 2021

Tonight, Bob and Kevin had the pleasure of chatting with Kevin Cheff, who is known to some people as the retriever coach. Kevin is a super knowledgeable guy who has been in the dog training business for 20+ years and it shows. Bring a pen and paper for this podcast because he and Bob talk through some highly detailed tips and tricks for formal obedience and how Kevin helps to coach people through the entire process. They also dig deep into marking drills, singles, doubles and they answer a lot of awesome questions that we get all the time. Check out more of Kevin's training tips at his site here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 9, 2021

We have some big news in this show and we're excited to see how this plays out... This week, Bob and Kevin sit down over a drink to chat about a whole bunch of topics. We talk about the dogs on the truck, where they're at and how Bob is progressing each dog and share a few good laughs. Once you hear the news, shoot us a DM @loneduck if you're interested to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 1, 2021

Tonight, Bob and Kevin chat with our good buddy, Lyle Steinman, from Castile Creek Kennels about how his southern trip is going. Like many people, he has been battling the frigid temps in Texas, which is obviously devastating. On a positive note, we chat about some exciting things happening with his business. A lot of people ask about doing southern training trips and what it's like and so we pull back the curtain a little. It's interesting to hear Lyle's perspective. He's also been focusing in and crushing it with his dogs. As always, it's fun to chat with Lyle and hear what he thinks of specific training topics and what's happening in our industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 20, 2021

Tonight, we chat with some fantastic guys from Rugby ATL, Marno Redelinghuys and Johan Momsen, and hear about how they're basically living one of Bob's dreams. It's always inspiring to hang out with people who are super determined, hard working and like telling hunting stories of how it was when they were growing up. That goes double when their stories are from South Africa and they're hunting cool animals I've never even seen. Apologies for the first edit on this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 9, 2021

Tonight is a Bob and Kevin show and we hear about Bob's trip down to Charleston and the plan for training each of the dogs. It's good to hear the breakdown of the different groups on the truck and how he is wrangling each one. We also check in on the lone duck pups and how they're growing and learning each day. Then, toward the end of the show we dig into some questions from our friends on Patreon. We dive into some of them and then answer the rest in a video on our Patreon. Check that out here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 27, 2021

Evenin' friends. Tonight we check back in with a great buddy of ours, Captain Jeff Coats. Jeff is one of the greatest hunting guides you could possibly find; he's been in the sea duck game for 21 years, has the world's largest duck boats, crafts his own decoys and trains his own dogs. If you want to learn about sea duck hunting or have the coolest hunt ever, then you'll make a trip to Ocean City, Maryland, and give him a call.... and you should, he has a few spots open for next season (@pitbosswaterfowl). On this episode, we talk about the hunt with Jeff we're doing in December of 2021 where we're randomly picking a patreon supporter and flying them to hunt with us and Jeff. We also hear about Jeff's duck season, how he's working to develop Pitboss HQ, his cool dog, Rye, and a lot more. Jeff is a real class act and we appreciate his friendship, enthusiasm for duck hunting and what he does for our industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 20, 2021

Tonight, Bob and Kevin have a chat with our buddy out in Wisconsin, Mike Vaughn. Mike is an absolute beast of a hard worker and you'll feel his passion as he shares stories about his past. We dig deep into how Mike got into the bird dog game and how he has meticulously worked to become a reputable trainer and competitor within the hunting dog industry. We also learn about the bird dog wars. Honestly, I feel like we need to get into this game but i'm afraid I'd be sucked in, never to return. How do you think you'd do in the BDW? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 13, 2021

Tonight, Bob and Kevin sit down to hang out with one of our favorite buddies, Barton Ramsey, of Southern Oak Kennels. We catch up on Barton's hunting season, which is still going on... it's fine, I'm not jealous. We hear about an exciting and memorable trip he took with his son and how he is introducing his kids to the outdoors. I realize this is a topic that comes up often but Barton provides a few concrete examples of how he is doing this and man, I respect it. We also hear about some of his dogs, how their hunting seasons has been and what's happening with the puppies. All in all, we had a real good chat with Barton both on and off the podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 6, 2021

Welcome back for another goodie. Tonight, Bob and Kevin chat over a beer and tell stories about the past few hunts we've had. I wont spoil anything but man, we had a really good hunt together a couple weeks ago. We also dig into some '21 plans for seminars, how we're going to improve for you guys, the plan for Ms. Prairie Dog and a pupdate on the two Lone Duck litters on the ground. **If you have a second, please shoot us a DM on instagram (@loneduck) with some feedback on anything and everything, instagram, podcast content, youtube, patreon, etc. We're 100% open to thoughts and requests and don't know if you don't share. Thank YOU all and as always, cheers to you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 30, 2020

Listen, we've had a really good time doing this podcast over the last 88 shows and this is no different. Tonight, we have the pleasure of cracking jokes with our buddy, Tyler Chambers. He's a blue collar, country singing, dog lovin' kinda guy and he fits right in with us. Tyler has been writing songs in Nashville for a few years now and generously offered to share one of his unreleased songs in the middle of tonight's episode. We bounce all over the place in tonight's show and talk about how Bob shouldn't write songs, deer hunting, using fans to hunt turkeys, we learn about his handsome dog and how he got into hunting. Overall, I think you're really going to enjoy this episode with Tyler. He's an awesome dude and certainly someone we respect. Check out his youtube and see yourself: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGCuv59tIpQB0GV8eAK0Zfg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 16, 2020

We've had a lot of people ask about chatting with buddies who aren't pros with a hundred dogs in the kennel and more on the side of just a few. This made us think of our pal, Brandon Sweesy, of Northern Air Retrievers. He has a really good dog named Jones that he trained himself by watching Freddie King videos, reading and calling his breeder and you guessed it... actually training the dog in front of him. It was pretty cool to learn more about Brandon's training philosophy and how he handles his dogs in tests. We really dig into a good training discussion and we hope you enjoy it. We were pumped to find out that our new girl, Prairie, is a distant relative to Brandon's younger dog. It's funny how small this world can be, right? Check out Brandon and his dogs on his Instagram @northern_air_retrievers for some great photos and even better training tips. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 10, 2020

Tonight, we chat with one of the greatest dog trainers around, Brad Arrington, from Mossy Pond Retrievers. Bob and Brad met a long time ago and basically, they catch up on the last few ~10 years. What's happened since then? Well, Brad has continued to grow and refine his skills as a trainer, grown an impressive business while maintaining a high level of integrity. Brad helps share some advice for one of Bob's dogs that keeps veering off on specific marks and it provides a really in depth conversation. We also talk about an event he's putting on in the spring and you should check it out. Overall, this is a great episode and we're grateful for Brad's time and friendship. If you're down south near him and need a good trainer, he's your guy. Oh, did you want to throw your hat into the ring for Bob buying you a hunting trip with us? Anyone signed up on our patreon is entered and right now, your odds are pretty darn good. Cheers, friends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 2, 2020

Welcome back. We always enjoy chatting with our good buddy, Blaine, so we asked if we could join "his" podcast again. In this episode, we dig into some of his hunt test season and what he's learned from it, how he likes hunting woodies in little honey holes and how he wants to help coach your dog with his new venture, The Brown Dog Academy . If you've heard our show, then you've probably picked up a trick or two from Blaine and it could be worth looking into. While chatting, Blaine also teaches Bob and I why we're so bad at deer hunting. Did you hear the episode where we announced that we're taking a patreon follower on a PAID hunt next year? Well if you haven't, check this out and toss your hat into the ring: patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters . Cheers to you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 18, 2020

This is a slightly different show than our usual training how to's and it's great. You know that buddy you don't see as often as you'd like but when you do, you end up staying up late trading stories, stacking empties and it's like you never skipped a beat with your old hunting buddy? Well, meet Dave. We hear about Dave's first impression of Bob, we hear HIS version of that one lone duck that cupped into the decoys and much more. Enjoy the show. Do you want to go hunting? We're going to do an all expenses paid hunting trip for a patreon buddy of ours for next season. Check it out here: patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 11, 2020

Welcome back for another goodie. Tonight, Bob and Kevin kick back to run through some hunting updates for our season. Bob went out hunting with our ol' gal Safe (remember her?) and had a good time. We also jump into some deer updates on Bob's new property and learn about deer hunting in the snow. We alsoooooo have a pretty cool announcement as we're still navigating this whole patreon deal so definitely look into that. Long story short, let's go hunting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 4, 2020

Welcome welcome. Tonight was pretty great as we were able to enjoy a little time with Papa Blaine and hear about the Boykin National Field Trials. Blaine talks through the tests, what it looked like, what the dogs had to do, the judging and even caps it off with some advice for proper weiner retrieval. As always, it's fantastic to have our good buddy, Blaine, on the show because he's so incredibly knowledgeable and easygoing. Cheers to you, Blaine.... Bob owes you one. You know someone who might like our show? Send them our way and leave us a review, please! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 28, 2020

Nothing like a little chaos to create an impromptu week of training and fun, am I right? Well, that's what happened and we ended up being home for the Free Spirit Gun Dogs crew and we are grateful to have them. We sat down to have a handful of laughs with Molly Boland, an extremely talented dog trainer, hunting guide and overall badass. We kick off the show chatting with Molly about her early years and hear some cool hunting stories from moose to caribou to spearfishing, hand lining & hunting sea ducks in Alaska. We then jump into some good training advice and even hear questions from our close friends on Patreon . We then jump onto Instagram Live to laugh and chat with people about their dogs and offer advice to help them achieve their training goals. Tonight's show was pretty special and I think if you listen, you'll feel that. We truly had a good time chatting with Molly and learning from her. She's an absolute inspiration and like I said, we're grateful to be friends with her & Beth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 22, 2020

We can just start by saying that tonight's show was pretty awesome. We had the opportunity to sit down and chat with our buddy, Lyle Steinman, before the SRS Championship. We begin our show hearing about Lyle's summer and the tough losses he's endured. Man, I've been there and it's devastating. We then pick up the positivity and learn about how Lyle's been training his dogs and pushing himself to the max in preparation for the SRS. We also hear some detailed training advice from Lyle in regards to swim by, decheating and a lot more. I'm pumped because we were able to connect our Patreon friends with Lyle and they asked some good training questions for him. If you'd like to join and receive cool perks like that, then hit up this link here . Good luck to Lyle and all of our friends at the SRS this year. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 15, 2020

Oh hey there. Let's jump into another goodie (for the second time because I screwed up the file for the first interview) with Russ Kelley from Eukanuba. Russ has been a dog guy for years and has owned all sorts of hunting dogs. He's also been a driving force for dog nutrition for his whole career and we're lucky to chat with him and answer a few questions about how to best fuel our dogs. This is a super interesting show because of how knowledgable Russ is and because Eukanuba recently launched their new food and Russ tells us all about the what and the why behind it. Thanks to Russ and the Eukanuba team for supporting our show and for constantly pushing themselves to be better for our dogs. They have a simple mission and it's certainly something we can get behind. Check out their site to learn more . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 8, 2020

Bob and Kevin sit down to answer a few interesting questions we've received lately about gun dog training. We also flip on the ol' Instagram Live and chat with friends, hear about a new puppy, how the hunting season has been so far (mehh could be better), and a lot more. Tonight's episode was pretty awesome and I hope you enjoy yourself. It's always great to chat with people live and get to know them and their dogs a little. Do you have questions about training, dogs, hunting or who knows, maybe you'd like some dear abby advice, we can do that, too.... hit us up on Instagram @loneduck . Lone Duck's Gun Dog Chronicles is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective. Check 'em out if you'd like to find more outdoorsy content from some cool people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 30, 2020

This week, Bob and Kevin sit down over a beer to reminisce about the fantastic weekend we had. We were fortunate to have a bunch of great people and their talented dogs come hang out, train, eat, drink and be merry with us. We put together a little weekend workshop for amateur trainers and we talk about what everyone learned, force fetch, t pattern, wagon wheel, walking fetch, blinds, force to a pile, holy cow the list goes on. We also had a pretty solid party after the long day, gave away some cool prices and enjoyed ourselves around the bonfire just trading hunting stories. We received such great feedback about our workshop that we'll certainly be doing more in the future. Then we jump on Instagram Live to chat with friends and answer a little Q&A and things get good. I'd highly encourage you to hop on the ol' IG next time we do a live show because it's super handy to see visuals during explanations. We've pretty grateful for our Lone Duck community and for those who came to the workshop. Cheers to you all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 23, 2020

Tonight we share a lot of laughs with our old pal, Ethan Pippitt, from Standing Stone Kennels and our buddy Dr. Peter Armstrong, DVM. Peter and Ethan flew into town for a quick trip to talk about dogs and learn more about the Lone Duck Dog program. We had a full day of running dogs and then settled into a good podcast to hear about Peter's interesting experiences as a vet, driving cattle, his hunting trips and his super cool dogs. I happen to consider myself a dog guy, but Peter just puts me to shame. I learned quite a bit in this episode and also laughed pretty hard. Oh, did I mention we have NEW stuff on our website? Check it out and support us ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 17, 2020

This week we recorded our 75th episode of Lone Duck's Gun Dog Chronicles and we're real excited for it. We had the opportunity to speak with Carson Wentz from Eukanuba's Wentz Bros Outdoors and boy did we have a good time. He is one of the most down to earth, genuine guys around. With such a busy schedule, he makes it a priority to spend time outside, unwinding and enjoying a good hunt beside his dog. We learn a little about how Carson got into hunting, training his own dogs and he even provides that I think can apply to a lot of people. We also chat a little about his foundation and other passions in his life. Big shout out to Eukanuba and Carson for coming to hang for a bit. There's some new sporting dog food and a new season of WBO that you should check out... you won't be disappointed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 10, 2020

This week, Bob and Kevin chat with our good buddy, Oliver Burman, from Foundation Retrievers. Oliver and Bob go way back and discuss the ol' days of the Clemson Retrievers Club and how Oliver got into the dog training world. We then get into a solid conversation about how to build the foundation for a dog and the right ways to build a pup into a hunting dog. We also dig into breaking after some birds and how Oliver works with his personal/client dogs to ensure safety for everyone. This is an awesome show and we really enjoyed catching up with Oliver. If you're down south and you're looking for someone to coach your dog, he's a great choice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 2, 2020

Welcome welcome. It has been a very long time since we've chatted with our good buddy, Blaine, from Hudson River Retrievers and we're glad he's back. Tonight, we get to hear about Blaine's summer of training dogs and fishing. Blaine has done a little traveling this summer and shares about his time at various hunt tests and how the dogs on his truck are doing. After, we dig into a question we get alllllll the time: how do I properly collar condition my dog? If you're interested in learning about collar conditioning or if you think you could learn a trick or two, Blaine and Bob break it down into great detail. Thanks to Blaine for coming on the show, it's always a good time. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 20, 2020

For this week's show, Bob and Kevin settle in over a cup of coffee for our first morning show. We're currently taking a few days off to fish and unwind and wanted to answer some awesome questions from the Lone D Community. Topics discussed: Bob's fishing skills, problem solving with lining drills, collar conditioning advice, wearing white on long marks and whoa action with GSPs. Finally, we nailed down dates for our tune up weekend before hunting season rolls around. If you're interested in joining us for some all day Saturday & half day Sunday personal training, then fill out the survey in our social media profiles. It's a first come first serve sort of deal and we only have room for 15 dogs to join. Check out some of the handy training tools we use at loneduckoutfitters.com . Also check out some great content to get you pumped up for hunting season at Waypoint Outdoor Collective. Get some. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 12, 2020

Yup, tonight's show is a goodie. We had the pleasure of chatting with our good buddy, Dakota Mealer, a fine shootin' duck hunter and an even more talented pro dog trainer. We reminisce a little about our Arkansas hunt a few years back (pssst... we should go again!), we learn about how Dakota first started hunting for coons and quail in the Georgia woods and then made his way over to waterfowl. He's been in the game for a long time and is extremely knowledgeable about training and bringing the best out of his dogs. In fact, we spend the bulk of the show comparing/contrasting techniques for force work, t pattern and how to problem solve with a dog. Listen carefully because this is a very educational show, especially if you're looking to fine tune your dog OR go hit up Dakota at Goldhill Retrievers in Auburn, Alabama. Want to work your dog like a pro? Check out some of the items we use to help coach our dogs here . Lone Duck's Gun Dog Chronicles is happily part of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 3, 2020

Puppy Pick Up Day has been been such a good time. This week, we have our good friends, Kat and Ethan from Standing Stone Kennels out to Lone Duck HQ. They're here to pick up their new black lab pup from our recent litter and talk all things hunting dogs. Over the past few days, we've put together tons of cool content (which will come out shortly) and plan to do a whole bunch of cool stuff with them in the future... check them out here for tons of bird dog advice. For tonight's show, we really bounce around to a lot of cool topics like tests for labs vs. pointers, some training advice for blinds, how they plan to train their new puppy, expectations of a hunting dog, etc. This is a super informative show so don't miss out. Lone Duck's Gun Dog Chronicles is proudly part of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 29, 2020

Hi Everyone, sorry for being MIA for the past few weeks. We've had a lot of exciting things happening, which we'll dig into on our podcast. Tonight's show we catch you up on our training, Bob's horse farm, how Master Stashional was shaved off the calendar, duck dog training, layering in factors to your training, how to PROPERLY prep your dog for this season and a wholeeeee lot more. This was a pretty cool episode where Bob and I just chatted over a drink and really got into some interesting stuff. ** important** at the end of the show, we talk about some exciting news so listen allllll the way to the end and please DM us your thoughts on Instagram or our email: loneduckpodcast @ gmail . com Cheers, friends. Lone Duck's Gun Dog Chronicles is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective. Get some. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 8, 2020

Tonight, Bob and Kevin sit down to laugh with our friend, Adam Campbell, from Hillside Kennels. Adam has a ton of experience running high-powered dogs and we dig into some stories and advice from his time as a pro. We talk a lot about AKC & UKC events, share some advice learned from their Master Stashional wins & losses and hear some of the best one liners in the game. Have you seen our new shirt designs? Check them out here to support the D. Lone Duck's Gun Dog Chronicles is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective. Check out their website to find our show and many other awesome ones like it. Cheers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 25, 2020

Well, let's try this again. Bob and Kevin sit down over a drink to talk through the past few hunt test weekends and how the Lone Duck crew has performed. We discuss how tough it can be to make sure dogs are staying sharp all week and peaking during the weekend. Then, we jump onto Instagram Live to chat with all of you guys and answer a few really good questions. Thanks for being part of the show and for supporting the Lone D. Lone Duck's Gun Dog Chronicles is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective. If you like our show then boy, you're gonna love our network. Check 'em out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 17, 2020

This week's show we meet with a buddy who is no stranger to the hunt test game or a duck blind, Jimmy Rodgers. He has been in the hunting, guiding, dog handling world for a long, long time and has a few tricks up his sleeves and fortunately, he shares a few tonight. Jimmy dabbles in a little bit of both worlds in that he has competed at The Grand and the Master National, so we hear his take on both. We also do a little shot for shot with him and hear an in depth look at heeling sticks, feeding routines, (not professional) thoughts on bloat, advice for people looking for guided hunts, over-pressuring dogs with collar work, how Jimmy is bringing us to Alaska and more.... but really... hold him to it. Find this episode handy? Check out our site and leave us some feedback, we'd appreciate it. Click here Lone Duck's Gun Dog Chronicles is a proud part of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective... you should check 'em out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 10, 2020

Welcome back for another fun show. Tonight's episode is a little different but if you read between a line or two, you'll draw lessons that can be transferrable to work, family, dog training, coaching, etc.. Our guest tonight is Bob's friend and previous rugby coach, Clarence Picard. He has always been a mentor to Bob and has taught him a lot about work ethic, integrity, confidence and leadership-- all skills that are important when training a high caliber dog. If you enjoy the show, let us know and check out Clarence's podcast, Backyard Rugby. #BTH Lone Duck's Gun Dog Chronicles is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective. If you like our show, you'd be into some of the other great podcasts and tv shows on their website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 4, 2020

Welcome back for another fun show. Bob and Kevin get into a whole mess of topics tonight and read through some of your comments (which we appreciate), we discuss the Canadian wilderness and puppies. We spend most of the show digging into Bob's favorite tips n tricks for all sorts of topics like puppies, adult dogs, hunting, guns, decoys, etc. Cheers. Like the show? Check out our website LoneDuckOutfitters.com ! Lone Duck's Gun Dog Chronicles is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective. Check 'em out to find a bunch of other awesome shows in the outdoor industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 28, 2020

Welcome welcome. This week is quite special for us because we had the opportunity to speak with our friend, Grayson Guyer, from Lost Highway Gun Dogs. Grayson is truly a dog man through and through. He has tons of experience with all sorts of dog work and we get to hear stories from working with military dogs at war to steadying pointers and everything in between. Grayson has a ton of knowledge and we just scratched the surface of his storytelling. If you haven't already, you should give him a follow @losthighwaygundogs and tell him to come back on our show for another story or two! Lone Duck's Gun Dog Chronicles is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective. Check 'em out on their website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 13, 2020

For tonight's episode, Bob and Kevin chat with our good buddy from Southern Oak Kennels, Barton Ramsey. This is the second time we've had Barton on our show to hang out and he's the man. We discuss his hunting season, how he has been introducing his kids to hunting via the dogs, some of the recent litters and more. Oh, we also chat about the SOK dog that is currently studying up here in NY at Lone Duck HQ, Roscoe (he's the man!). Then we mix things up and do a little shot for shot Q&A with Barton where we shared an Instagram Live and really had a good time. Barton shares some of his favorite marking drills, what they've been doing to stay effective during this shutdown, addressing possessive behavior, an ETA on the return of his stache, and a lot more. Lone Duck's Gun Dog Chronicles is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective, which is an awesome group of outdoor shows and podcasts. If you're looking to learn a thing or two about hunting and fishing, check out their website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 29, 2020

Bob is back up north, just in time for it to continue snowing. On today's show, we catch about on a few of the dogs that are currently in the Lone Duck Kennel and hear about their training. Then we flip on the Instagram Live machine for some Q&A with friends and we get some good ones... you won't wanna miss it. Also, if you've enjoyed our show and found something helpful, funny or hated all of it, check out our site for some cool new shirts: loneduckoutfitters.com Lone Duck's Gun Dog Chronicles is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective and they have tons of awesome podcasts and shows that will be right up your alley... check them out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 15, 2020

Tonight, Bob and Kevin speak with our good buddy, Addison Edmonds, the founder of Gunner Kennels. Addison and his awesome team have been working hard to innovate some new products (maybe you'll hear about some on the show..?) and keep your dog safe. Also, we learn how Addison's dog is bad to the bone and does tons of cool tricks! Addison explains how he taught Gunner some beer-fetchin' skills in just a few minutes. We've really enjoyed our friendship with the Gunner crew because they're good people, they support the community and they have integrity. Hit us up if you're interested in learning about their products or check them out at gunner.com . Lone Duck's Gun Dog Chronicles is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective. If you're interested in our show, you might want to slide on over to their website to see their other cool shows and podcasts. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 9, 2020

Evenin' folks. You asked for more Blaine and here he is. Bob and Blaine share a few laughs about our latest Instagram fun with Busch Light... if you're into dogs and beers, check out instagram.com/loneduck and enter to win cool stuff. Also, we spend a lot of time moving forward in our conversation about properly teaching blinds. We've received a lot of positive feedback about the advanced training shows and we hear you and we're on it. We're also going to do some live videos and break out a whiteboard to really show everyone how to be successful. Stick with us, tonight's show was rocky with service at the start but we got rolling. Stay safe and cheers to you. Lone Duck's Gun Dog Chronicles is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective, the network for true Outdoorsmen. Check out all of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective podcasts at their site. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 1, 2020

Big show tonight. Bob and Kevin sit down to chat with a long time buddy, Pete Fischer. Pete's an incredible guy with more dog training experience than most pro trainers. He owned his own successful kennel for 30 years and has since spent his time working with the fine people at Dogtra to develop some of their best products. Pete shares some e collar advice, some ol' hunting stories, his time in the hunt test game when it first started and we hear about his dogs. Tonight's show is pretty special, I think it's one you'll enjoy. Cheers to you and stay safe out there, friends. Lone Duck is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective, the Podcast Network for the Outdoorsman. Checkout all of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective Podcasts HERE . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 25, 2020

Welcome welcome. This week on Lone Duck's Gun Dog Chronicles we have the pleasure of speaking with our most frequent guest, Blaine Tarnecki of Hudson River Retrievers. Blaine shares some experiences he's had while teaching dogs the swim by drill. We dig into things people run into when trying to teach their dog hand signals and Blaine does a great job of providing step by step instructions to help problem solve. We also talk through some of the best videos to watch if you're looking to train your own dog from pup to duck season. This episode is super informative and I hope you enjoy it. Did you know we had some new Lone D Gear on the site? Check it out here if you want to support us! Lone Duck's Gun Dog Chronicles is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective, the Podcast Network for the Outdoorsman. Checkout all of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective Podcasts HERE . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 18, 2020

Tonight, Bob and Kevin sat down to catch up on a few things since it's been a while. First, apologies for the lack of shows; we've had a few things come up but we're back, babayy. Bob and Memphis recently competed in the Super Retriever Series so we talk through what that looked like and how they did. We also hear about the latest Lone Duck litters! If you're interested in having a high-end and meticulously well cared for puppy, then shoot us a message and we'll see if we're a good fit for you. Finallyyy Bob and Kevin dig into a little t pattern action. What is t pattern? Well, it's an early step in the process of learning blinds. Bob has a few dogs working through t pattern right now so we talk through some of the problem solving he's had to do to build confidence in the younger dogs. PS. We also shared some somber news about a good buddy of ours, Matt. He's been on previous shows with us and generously invited us down to his home to train and hunt and he recently experienced the absolute worst thing for a dog trainer, a kennel fire. Our other buddy, Barton at SOK, set up a go fund me for Matt and if you're able to, send something to help out (prayers, cash, dog pics, etc.) during this awful time... Matt's the kind of guy who would send something to you if roles reversed. If you're interested, here's the page: gofundme.com/f/goose-creek-retrievers/ happy st. paddy's day, friends. as always, cheers to you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 27, 2020

Tonight, Bob and Kevin sit down to review a few of the dogs that travelled south for the winter and how Bob is challenging each individual dog. We also talk through a little Shot Show action and answer some really good questions from the Lone D community. Some of the questions include training set ups for senior level dogs, cheating edges of water, building concepts with dogs, honoring and some tricks for working two dogs by yourself. Did you see the new shirts on our website? Check out the black lab and golden shirts at loneduckoutfitters.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 19, 2020

Tonight, Bob and Kevin speak with Dr. Spoo (@gundogdoc), a sporting dog vet specialist. This was probably the longest episode we've done because we just had such a good time laughing and talking gun dogs with Dr. Spoo. If you've ever had a question about your dog's health, we probably covered it here so take some notes-- seriously. Topics were all over the place tonight (in the best kind of way) and here's a few things we covered with Dr. Spoo: the dewclaw debate, useful med kits for the field, dogs and CBD oil, nutrition advice for puppies, pregnant females, supplements at various ages, Freudian slips, hunting stories from Dr. Spoo, what to do when your dog blows out a knee, how to flush an eye, proper rehab for dogs. his new podcast, Fueled, and a lot more. If you found this show helpful, please share it with a friend and be sure to leave us a review. We read each one and sincerely take your feedback into consideration to improve the show for everyone. Cheers to you all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 12, 2020

Tonight, Bob and Kevin were lucky to speak with Fritz Heller, a Michigan man who knows a thing or two about hunting for grouse. Search "grouse commander" and you'll find out what I mean... Fritz has been hunting grouse for years and has a unique method you don't normally hear about; he uses labs, only. He has found that if you can train the dog properly, the grouse flush better by a dog than by a person, so you're able to position yourself better to increase chances of a clean shot. We learned how Fritz trains his labs for grouse hunting, the weather patterns and where to find them during various times of the season and I'd be a liar if I said I didn't take notes. I really had a good time talking with Fritz, he's the man. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 29, 2020

Tonight we welcomed Lyle Steinman of Castile Creek Kennels to the show. Lyle has been in the hunt test game for a number of years and has more accolades than I can comprehend. We got to hear a little about how Lyle got started working with dogs and how things have evolved over time and then BAM we jump right into some advanced training advice. We had a lot of fantastic questions come through and weren't able to get to everyone so Lyle said he'd be happy to come back on the show and continue chatting... we'll have the ol' cell service thing figured out by then, too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 15, 2020

Tonight we welcome Bob back to The States and hear about his fishing trip in Belize. We're also let down by his story about Albert and Bob's inability to bring home a trophy. Next, we hear about some plans for the coming months as Bob moves south to train in warmer weather (will you be nearby? come say hello!). We also dig into some awesome Q&A we had come through our Instagram (@loneduck), so you're going to want to listen to the whole show to learn a few ol' hockey tricks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 7, 2020

Welcome to the new year. This week's show we hit a few awesome segments but first we recap this year's Christmas Eve grouse hunt with Andi, Covey, Nick & Huey. We then get into a question from Gunner Kennels about winter training and how to keep your dog sharp as the season gets closed. Now, the bulk of this show is dedicated to something important so please listen closely. We talk about e collars. Why do we use them at Lone Duck Kennels, what if your dog is "too soft" for one (they aren't), how do you carefully scale pressure to receive the desired response, why we don't like the vibrate option and a lot more. We receive questions all the time about e collars and how people are nervous to use them so hey, let's talk about it. Let us know what you think of this episode, please. Shoot us a review on iTunes (5 stars would be cool), a DM on Instagram, an email at loneduckpodcast @ gmail . com... whatever works for you. We'd love to chat more about this topic so you can have a happy & healthy dog and feel more confident about training. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 31, 2019

Welcome back from the holiday break, everyone. I hope you ate your bodyweight in sugar cookies like me. For tonight's episode, we're fortunate to speak with Tom Keer. Tom's passion for both gritty hunting dogs and swingin' flies over good water has settled him into a life as a writer and business owner... and the latest friend to our show! Tom has the ability to tell a story like no other and we could have talked for hours. Surprisingly, we didn't really cover much of his writing career (this time) because we jumped right into his English Setters, hunting stories, what makes for productive grouse cover and a lot more. If you're interested in finding some of Tom's writing, give his name a quick Google and you'll see that he's in every cool magazine you probably already subscribe to. Tonight's show was a little unique because the three of us were all in different locations (so be patient with the audio). Regardless, kick back with some coffee and enjoy. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 18, 2019

Well, we tried something a little different, folks. Tonight, it's snowy and we settled in for an AMA-style show where we rattled off all sorts of questions for Bob to answer. We flipped on Instagram Live to really put him on the spot and he didn't know what sort of things were lined up-- so we laughed and had a good time. Yes, we go through some dog training advice but we also learn about Bob's preferred dog names, his time wrestling goats, life in Ireland, his list of guns I didn't realize was so long, how Bob fell into owning Andi, boiled peanuts and a lot more. Like I said, it's a different kind of show but I think you'll laugh, feel like you know us more and still walk away with a few mini training tricks up your sleeve. Cheers, friends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 11, 2019

Evenin' folks. Tonight, Bob and Kevin sit down to chat with the Lone Duck community over an Instagram live and answer some awesome questions. We had a bunch come through and we really rattled through some goodies (Bunny's being my favorite). We learn about casting drills, building marking confidence in young dogs, why Zach is a stud and a whole lot more. We enjoyed tonight's show and hope you did too. As always, thank you for your support, cheers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 4, 2019

Tonight, Bob and Kevin speak with a friend and an absolute pioneer in our industry, Trish Jagoda. Trish has been training dogs for 40+ years so yeah, she's seen a dog or two. We learn about how Trish got started working with dogs, her time judging, some advice for new gun dog owners and some of the wild ways people used to train dogs (thankfully, it's changed). If you're interested in learning more about Trish and how she trains, check her out on her site: silver-brook.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 27, 2019

Tonight, Bob and Kevin had the pleasure of chatting with our new buddy, Dennis from Duck Blind Coffee. We got to hear about his time starting a company and how he meticulously roasts his own beans to better serve the duck hunting community... and others, too. I really enjoyed hearing some hunting stories and we even chatted about gun shy dogs. If you're going to introduce your dog to gunfire or you think you have a gun shy dog, listen to this show. As always, we want to be as transparent as possible and I tried some new audio things in an attempt to improve our show and well, I'm not so sure I was successful. Please be patient and understanding, I'm just trying to be better to support everyone and have a good time doing it. That said, feedback is always appreciated. Happy (almost) Thanksgiving, friends. Cheers to you for supporting us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 20, 2019

Last night, Bob and Kevin sit down to continue our conversation about the proper way to teach your dog force fetch. If you haven't listened to episode 43 yet, then go back and do that first so this one makes sense. This is generally a sensitive topic because there's a lot of people who don't understand this technique and there's a lot of people doing it wrong. Well, we want to help educate people about force fetch and you can make the decision for yourself. Topics include: ear pinch walking fetch, collar walking fetch, ladder & beginning force to pile and a few questions from our Instagram live session. As always, thank you for your support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 13, 2019

Pull up a seat, we're going to talk a little force fetch tonight. We get questions every day about force fetch like when do I start? How long does it take? What if my dog is too old, young, soft, stubborn, small, big, etc. Well, tonight we're starting our two part series on every single inch of force fetch. Let us know what you think in our DMs @loneduck. Thank you to everyone for all the kind words, feedback and reviews. You're awesome and please know you're greatly appreciated. PS. Had a few technical difficulties with mics tonight, not sure why but please be patient. I'm on it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 6, 2019

It feels good to be back in action. Apologies for the lull in shows but things were quite busy over the past few weeks, as we'll get into during the show. Bob and Kevin sit down to review the past few weeks filled with Golden Retriever puppies and a trip to Master National with Memphis, Ember and Cruz. Bob describes the set up for each series and shares how each dog performed. We are proud and humbled with the outcome of this competition and are excited to share it with everyone who supported Lone Duck during The Stashional. I think this show got a little more emotional than we expected. It's an incredible experience when long hours of hard work and grit pays off. As a bonus, we learn about Bob's bowels, too. Happy hunting season and hey, cheers to you guys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 16, 2019

Tonight's show is a good one and certainly interesting. Bob is down at Blaine Tarnecki's house training and they're gearing up for Master National. We talk through the dogs that are running, how they're getting set for the competition and some solid Q&A. Now, the Q&A that we had come through this week was honestly tough. One of the most asked questions we receive is how to be a dog trainer or how awesome is it to "just play with dogs all day." Well, tonight we lift the hood and share with everyone what it's really like. It's unique and I hope you can appreciate the honesty and transparency we're trying to share. PS. The audio was a bit funky but I'm working on it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 2, 2019

Howdy folks. Bob and I sat down last night to talk through his morning walking the fields and dense woods alongside friends and some of our favorite dogs. To my surprise, he actually dropped a couple beautiful birds and he breaks down the whole trip for us, it's a pretty good story. Bob and I also discuss a few housekeeping items, including cool Gunner products and Birdie's pregnancy. If you're interested in a red Golden pup, DM us at @loneduck on Instagram. We also jump into some fantastic Q&A from friends in our community (thanks for writing in and following along!) about all things retriever training and even a little follow up on Huey's Utility Test. We dig into whistle sits, things that can go awry at Junior tests, the best order to run at a test, running blinds and a whole lot more. Crack a cold one, sit down and enjoy-- I know I did. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 26, 2019

This week Bob and Kevin review the weekend action over a cold, camo buschhhhh. Bob had an exciting and successful Utility Test with Huey, a gritty, blue collar GSP, so we learn a little about his time with that. We also get to hear about Thinkin' Lincoln's first goose hunt. He did well and it was a great training exercise for everyone involved; we talk about how people could apply this to their own dog's first hunt. Finally, we dig into some big news in the Lone Duck world. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 18, 2019

Tonight's show features our good friend, Wes Chester. Wes is an incredibly knowledgeable dog trainer down in Georgia and we talk a wholeee lot about HRC tests and what it takes to pass a few of 'em. We also trade a few stories about hunting down south and learn that Wes knows his way around some flooded timber. Bob and I really enjoyed tonight's show and laughed the whole time. Hey, cheers to hunting season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 12, 2019

Wellllllllll it's another fun show of The Gun Dog Chronicles. Bob and Kevin talk through some of the highs and lows from our weekend hunt test with Junior and Senior dogs. Some dogs crushed it and unfortunately, other dogs had off days but hey, that's why training is a continuous, evolving effort. Next we flip on an Instagram live session to answer questions from friends in the training community and dig into a few good discussions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 5, 2019

This week we have our first two-timer with Clark Kennington. Bob and Clark get into a lengthy discussion about how he is gearing up for this year's Super Retriever Series (09/25). Listen carefully because there's a lot of awesome tips and tricks about teaching blinds properly, wagon wheel drill, prepping for the SRS and hunting season, Clark's expectations of the test and a whole lot more. This was a really interesting episode and I hope you enjoy. Cheers to you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 28, 2019

Tonight, Bob and Kevin chat with Shannon Nardi about the upcoming Super Retriever Series. We learn how things first got started almost 20 years ago and all the changes from then until now. Shannon tells throwback stories from shooting Water Dog and even sheds a little light on her 7 month old pup, Peach. We're really excited for the SRS and grateful that we had the chance to catch up with Shannon-- she's certainly a hard working and inspirational person in our industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 23, 2019

Welcome to another fun episode of Lone Duck's Gun Dog Chronicles. This week, Bob and I asked YOU for some questions and boy did we receive some goodies. We had questions range from tips on force fetch, ecollar suggestions, puppy training, verbal vs silent casting, chomping on birds and a lot more. We recorded this show while doing an Instagram Live and if you're ever on there during one, please say hello! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 7, 2019

Tonight is very special because we sit down to diagnose a few duck hunting illnesses with Dennis and Billy of the Doctor Duck Podcast. Dennis and Billy share a few stories about hunting together all over the country, how they got started in the world of waterfowl addiction, how the doc got his phd in public land hunting, prescriptions for being a better hunter, duck dogs, coon dogs, pig dogs and a whole lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 31, 2019

Warning. This is a great episode. We get a lot of questions from friends in our community about their first gun dog and how to get the dog set up for success. Well, here's your full breakdown of 0-6 months old with a gun dog. Bob and Kevin walk through the step by step program for ensuring your dog is an obedient, fun & high drive hunting partner. We even joked that this could be an episode people listen to a couple times because it's very informational with tons of how-to's. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 25, 2019

Tonight, Bob and Kevin are fortunate to trade a few stories with Addison Edmonds, the founder of Gunner Kennels. This was one of our favorite episodes because Addison is such an easy guy to talk to, he enjoys blue collar hunts like we do, he's a straight shooter and he's incredibly passionate about what he does. We discuss everything from his product and how the company began to his gun of choice and his first memories with Gunner-- the dog who started it all. Dig into this one, it's a good one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 10, 2019

Tonight, Bob and Kevin sit down to review the day's work over a nice whisky. Bob explains today's training set up and how he coaches dogs through difficult training situations. We discuss the plan for the next hunt test on our home turf and then dig into some fantastic Q&A from the Lone Duck Community. We answer a lot of great questions and even a few solid live ones from those on Instagram. There's a lot of good tips and tricks in this one, if you're looking for some fine retriever training advice. Cheers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 3, 2019

This week's episode of the Gun Dog Chronicles is a goody. Bob and Kevin talk about the past few hunt test weekends and how all the dogs are performing. We get into a little Q&A from the Lone Duck community and discuss a few things like life vests for dogs, intro to water, T pattern advice, why our pigeon system stinks and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 25, 2019

On this week's episode of Lone Duck's Gun Dog Chronicles, the guys chat with their good buddy, Ethan Pippitt (and his son), of Standing Stone Kennels. Ethan and his wife, Kat, are incredibly talented and hard working dog trainers who also breed some real fine GSPs. I really enjoyed this episode because we trade stories, learn about Ethan's training philosophy, his tricks for teaching whoa, his first dog and a bunch more. We'll certainly be having the Standing Stone crew on our show again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 12, 2019

This evening, we had the pleasure of speaking with our friend, Jake Terry. Jake is a super talented photographer, creative marketer, dog lover, waterfowl enthusiast and much more. Jake shares various stories from his travels and talks about his show (which is awesome), the Endless Migration podcast. This is an episode you won't want to miss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 6, 2019

Tonight, the Lone Duck crew shares a drink with a good friend, J.C. Bosch of No Limits Kennels. We jump right in and talk with J.C. about how his career in the gun dog world got started, his experiences guiding for both waterfowl and upland birds and we argue over who has the better bite story…which may become a recurring topic with guests. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 30, 2019

The Lone Duck crew sits down tonight to talk through a few training set ups for the older dogs and answer a couple great questions from the Lone Duck Community. We dig into gun shy dogs, poison birds, running blinds and how to set those up, stay vs sit, force to water and why wearing crocs to the gym will immediately make your workout better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 22, 2019

The Lone Duck crew is back for round two this week and has a great time catching up with Jared Moss from Best Gun Dogs out in Beaver, Utah. Jared has incredible knowledge of hunting and has been an outdoorsman his entire life. This episode covers a wholeeeee bunch of topics including: Jared’s background, his kennel and breeding philosophy (which is on point), hunting trips to South Dakota, chasing bears and lions with dogs, which are his preferred hounds and more. Oh, before you ask…yup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 19, 2019

The boys are back in townnnnn! Bob is back up north so we did a special weekend episode. We get an update from Bob on puppies, training, hunt tests and more. We also do some QnA from the hunting dog community and an Instagram live, which is always a good time. Grab a Sunday (Irish) coffee and settle in. Cheers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 17, 2019

This week, the Lone Duck crew interrupts some turkey scouting to speak with Shawn Stahl, a dog guy with a goose hunting problem. Shawn currently works with RNT calls and is fortunate to spend a lot of his time in the field. He has incredible stories and a ton of knowledge about dog training, calling and hunting all over the country. Listen closely for some clever hunting tips… this is one episode you don’t want to miss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 11, 2019

Bob and Kevin talk with Todd Waldron from the East to West Hunting Podcast about his experiences hunting and fishing in the Adirondack Wilderness. As a forestry expert and the NY Chair for BHA, Todd is extremely knowledgeable about public lands and he even shares a few great stories. I really enjoyed our conversation with Todd; he’s certainly a role model for fellow conservationists. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 4, 2019

Bob and Kevin talk with Blaine Tarnecki about his training philosophy and his talented Boykins. Blaine shares various training tips that makes him unique and also talks about his experiences at The Grand. This episode is incredibly insightful and definitely one of my favorites. BE SURE to listen all the way through for a few Shot4Shot questions where we get to learn more about Bob and Blaine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 27, 2019

The Lone Duck crew has a drink with the incredible host of the Project Upland podcast, Nick Larson. This is a longer episode than usual because we really enjoyed speaking with Nick and hey, that’s what happens when you start talking dogs and grouse. Topics include: Nick’s hunting history, double guns, prairie birds, how to do a DIY travel hunt for grouse, what makes a solid grouse dog, grousey cover and a whole lot more. We TRULY had a good time with this so settle in for a doozie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 21, 2019

Bob and Kevin sit down over a drink to chat about a recent trip to Hawaii and countless feral chickens (and how absurd it is you can’t eat them). We also learn more about the Lone Duck pups and how their training is going; they also answer a few fantastic questions from the Lone Duck followers. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 22, 2019

Welcome back! After a few weeks of southern action, the Lone Duck crew is back to share a few stories from the break. Bob and Kevin discuss everything from mouse traps (ha!) to the twelve pack of puppies that Cruz had, some southern hunts with Memphis and maybeee a new Lone Duck dog? Listen in to find out more. It’s good to be back! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 27, 2018

After a few messages back and forth, Bob and Kevin jump on the phone with Ron Boehme from The Hunting Dog Podcast. We had a blast enjoying a few cold ones with Ron and learning about his time as a senior judge for NAVHDA, his dogs (including an update on Taffy), hunting stories and more. This is one you won’t want to miss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 27, 2018

Clark Kennington joins the Lone Duck crew for a little QnA after he and his dogs won first and second place at this year’s Super Retriever Series. It takes a lot of hard work and persistence to win gold and silver, so we break down a few training techniques that Clark uses for his dogs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 21, 2018

The Lone Duck crew talks through Kevin’s NY deer hunt and their upcoming Black Lab Friday deals… use code “podcast” for some cool gear. The boys also get into an interesting discussion about the different colors labs can be, along with a few other good QnA’s. ALSO… be sure to send thoughts, ideas and feedback to us so we can improve the show. Happy Thanksgiving! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 14, 2018

Bob spent the week down south for a hunt test in South Carolina so he and Kevin discuss the test, how the dogs did and also run through Bob’s first coon hunt. We cap it off with a little Instagram Live for some QnA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 26, 2018

The crew has a late night chat about Andi’s latest woodcock hunt in central New York, a name update on the newest Lone Duck Dog (Kevin’s English Setter puppy), a few questions from the Lone Duck Community and of course, a little ball busting. PS. We’re live on Google Play so be sure to let your friends know where to find some good stories and training info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 24, 2018

The Lone Duck crew enjoys the opportunity to speak with Jeremy Moore from Dog Bone Hunter about dog training, shed hunting and all things retrieving. Jeremy helps to give our listeners the full breakdown of how to build a shed hunting machine with your four-legged hunting buddy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 9, 2018

The Lone Duck crew has a new puppy and needs help giving her a name! The boys also share a few old stories from past Lone Duck Roadtrips and we grill Bob about his weekend in Ohio. Oh, and we do a few questions from the ol’ Lone Duck Community. Keep sending questions and we’ll keep providing answers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 3, 2018

Bob and Kevin speak with Barton Ramsey of Southern Oak Kennels. The boys trade stories and Barton shares how he got into hunting, dog training and his passion for British Labs. We also answer a few questions from the SOK community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 26, 2018

For this week’s episode, Bob shares the story of Andi’s first grouse hunt out in Michigan. The Lone Duck crew also does an Instagram live video to answer a few questions from the Lone Duck community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 20, 2018

On this episode, the Lone Duck crew speaks with The Pitboss himself, Captain Jeff Coats. We hear some of Jeff’s favorite stories from his time as a hunting and fishing guide, tales about his dogs and even a few upcoming hunting trips he has planned for this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 11, 2018

On this episode, the Lone Duck crew walks through their latest hunt test, reviews a recent road trip through Alaska and answers a few questions from listeners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 27, 2018

On this episode, the Lone Duck crew speaks with Anthony Ferro from Fetching Feathers. Not only is Anthony a great storyteller, but he’s a passionate hunter, entrepreneur and gun dog enthusiast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 26, 2018

On this episode, we speak with Ira McCauley, the founder of MOmarsh, and learn about his company, his time as a guide, his dogs and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 25, 2018

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