Lone Duck’s Gun Dog Chronicles

Joined by our friend, Katie Williams, we talk about dogs, training, getting a pup for the first time and eventually deciding to be a full-time dog trainer. It’s not easy to consistently raise high-level dogs over and over but Katie does... Let’s hear how she does it.

Here's a few highlights from the show:


Training dogs from start to finish


What it takes to have an 8 week old pup grow into an awesome hunting and competition dog.


“I’m never without a puppy.”


Treat training, flat collars for pups, working with birds, raising several pups at a time and why that’s less than ideal


What to do with a pup inside the house vs outside the house


Started Dogs… what to look for


If you learn anything about getting pups… it’s to never skip on health clearances.

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Joined by our buddy, Landon Poplin from Wirehair Outdoors, we talk about versatile breeds and training, competing and hunting. We run through the skills a versatile dog needs to be successful in every area of the game.

Here's a few highlights from the show:


Growing up chasing ducks and layering dogs into the work


Working versatile dogs for guiding and challenging them at HRC events


Teaching versatile dogs to run blinds is tough.... but you can do it.


Guiding dogs and hunting hard


What is so special about The Grand?

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Joined by our friend, Dr. RuthAnn Lobos, we chat about late season hunting and some new things happening over at Purina to help better support older dogs and dogs with digestive issues. Then we dig into some questions from our community. Stay tuned for a cool two-parter.

Here's a few highlights from the show:


What do dogs need in their nutrition? We learn about the tribiotic blend being used in Purina's new food, AdvantEDGE. How come Lone Duck dogs were not used for Purina models?


How to tire out a dog that just seems to go forever


Naming dogs at Lone Duck, whining issues with dogs and primary vs secondary selection with retrieves.


Have we ever force fetched a dog twice?


Hunting with the family. The image of Bob holding a fat mallard (this should be the album photo for this episode) was taken on the hunt we're talking about.


Advice for people looking to break into the dog training world.

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Joined by our buddy, Lake Pickle, Bob and Kevin sit down for a few laughs and discuss chasing birds, good hunting dogs, best retrieves and the state of hunting in America. Saddle up for a good one!

Here's a few highlights from the show:


We get an introduction to Lake and hear his background in hunting and fishing. If you're listening to this, then you're missing out because Lake has a lifetime's worth of turkey fans in the background.


Getting your first dog... learning... and getting your second dog and the promises and commitment that go along with hunting dogs


Flooded corn, mallard numbers, east coast mallards and farm ducks


onX pro tips: you won't want to miss these, trust me.

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Today we're joined by our buddy, Todd Ezzi, from Rixey Outdoors, and boy, you'll like this show. Todd is a great storyteller and a hard-hunting dog man who grew up in Arkansas learning how to find ducks. During a morning spent watching ducks next to his dog, Todd thought of a design that changed the dog stand industry.

Here's a few highlights from the show:


We begin the show learning about Todd's time growing up and learning to hunt ducks alongside his mentor and Coach, the duck dog.


What it's like to grow up in the duck mecca


How has hunting, habitat & seasons changed over the years?


Hunting ducks in Bayou Meto


Innovating the industry and keeping gear made in America

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