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After several years of saving and planning, Bob finally got to saddle up and chase some bugling elk. He and our friend, Molly, made their way to BC to hunt with Big 9 Outfitters. On tonight's show, we get the full rundown of the adventure. Here's a few highlights from the show: Chasing dreams, setting up the hunt, packing lists of gear and flying out to Vancouver Small planes, cool horses, packing up and cowboy work. The hunt. Why you should book your hunt and not make excuses for why you can't go do cool stuff. Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Interested in our Online Dog Training Programs? | Check them out HERE! Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram

Joined by our good friend and AKC Judge, Trish Jagoda from Silverbrook Kennels, we break down everything you could possibly want to know about Junior, Senior and Master Hunt Tests. Aside from competing in these for decades, Trish has been judging and teaching judges for years. If you’re looking to gain a better understanding of rules, what to expect and how to pass… you should listen and take notes. Here's a few highlights from the show: Discussing AKC Hunt Tests with Trish Managing dogs at hunt tests, when to air dogs, what “control” means for Trish, barking at the line, getting “collar wise” What to think about as you’re waiting for your dog to run (wind direction, your body language, the dog’s head movement, etc.) Can you talk with your dog at a Junior hunt test? Well, let’s learn about what to do and what not to do What to expect at Junior Hunt Tests, rules and how to pass. What to expect at Senior Hunt Tests, rules and how to pass. What to expect at Master Hunt Tests, rules and how to pass. Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Interested in our Online Dog Training Programs? | Check them out HERE! Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram

Joined by our friend Dr. Cliff Redford, a Canadian-based vet, worldwide traveler, conservationist and one heck of a storyteller, Bob and Kevin sit down to trade a few wild stories. Dr. Cliff has been working with smaller animals for years and stepped outside his comfort (and safety) zone to help more exotic animals in need. Dr. Cliff has gone from helping animals in war zones to providing surgical help for zoo animals in various countries... this guy seems to have done it all while keeping a great sense of humor. Here's a few highlights from the show: Becoming a vet in Canada, being our neighbor to the north, working on cats and dogs and running a vet office Working on dogs is basically like operating on an alligator, right? Amputating various limbs from animals... it's kind of like butchering a deer... Bob isn't great with US history Working in a vet office that was abandoned in Ukraine during the war. Helping local animals that were left behind or harmed during battles. Discussing healthcare in Canada vs the US, commercial vet clinics are taking over and it is 100% better to support smaller businesses. Maybe using prescription drugs meant for animals. If you're interested in more wild stories from Dr. Cliff, then you should check out his book by clicking here for a preorder. Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Interested in our Online Dog Training Programs? | Check them out HERE! Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram

Today we have a special show because Bob and Kevin sit down in the NEW STUDIO to discuss flying with a puppy. Don't miss this show because you're going to learn a thing or two. Here's a few highlights from the show: Flying with a puppy is easier than you think Bob and Kevin share some insider tips for flying and flying with a pup What to pack when flying with a pup Training your new puppy to be a real good dog... what do to first. Common issues people have when training their retriever pup. Support the Lone Duck Podcast |⁠⁠ patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters⁠⁠ Interested in our Online Dog Training Programs? | ⁠⁠Check them out HERE⁠⁠! Follow us on social media |⁠⁠ Youtube⁠⁠ and⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠

Joined by our friend, Kata Miller from Cave Canis Kennels, we learn about how she got into the dog business from a young age, what is unique about her wirehaired vizslas, hunting alongside great dogs and a whole lot more. Here's a few highlights from the show: How to sneak street dogs into your bedroom Getting into dog training and learning animal behaviors. pro tip: film the dogs and use slow motion. Another pro tip: don't forget your keys. Understanding the Vizsla breed and why Kata loves those Wirehaired dogs Discussing breed standards and what the most ideal looking pup looks like Discussing Kata's breeding standards and why she has them and advice about having UT dogs Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Interested in our Online Dog Training Programs? | Check them out HERE! Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joined by our friend, Kurt Belding, from Western Obsessions TV, Bob and Kevin talk about elk, gear, hunting prep, dream species to hunt and a whole lot more. You won't want to miss this one. Here's a few highlights from the show: Some people have a mid life crisis and others have a "mid life adjustment." Why is hunting out west so important to Kurt What kinds of gear do people need if they're serious about a western-style hunting trip Close encounters with some dangerous animals Hunting trips that use horses and we should bet on whether or not Bob is thrown off a horse Buck fever, glassing all day and doing self-guided hunts. Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Interested in our Online Dog Training Programs? | Check them out HERE! Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we're joined by one of our favorite podcast cohosts, training buddies and training mentors.... Mr. Blaine Tarnecki from Hudson River Retrievers and the Brown Dog Academy. We have the pleasure of hosting Blaine in the new studio so if you haven't seen it... check it out on our youtube channel and let us know what to improve. Here's a few highlights from the show: Catching up with Blaine and we review his summer training plans What has Blaine learned from focusing his business on Field Trials Developing some darn good dogs Signing up for hunt tests is not easy and Bob sweats it out live on the show KRD Drill Retired birds, running at the gun and how to fix all sorts of problems Advice: find some buddies to train dogs with or at least find some buddies to enjoy spending time with. Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Interested in our Online Dog Training Programs? | Check them out HERE! Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight we have the pleasure of speaking with Ronnie Cowan, the Outdoor Recreation Specialist from the the University of Tennessee's Extension Institute of Agriculture. Working for UT, Ronnie teaches students about hunting, fishing, hunting dogs, mock AKC hunt tests, field dressing animals and wild game cooking.... how cool is that? Imagine if we had a program like this at more colleges? Here's a few highlights from the show: Lone Star Ticks... what are they, what to look for, what happens, etc. Using dogs as a way to get younger people interested in the outdoors Hunting is a hobby and a culture We learn all about the UT program that Ronnie is building and how his dog, Whiskey, gets to help out. Building advocates for our sport and the R3 program Gun Dog College with Ronnie. If you had this when you were in school, would you have enjoyed classes more? I would have showed up more often, that's for sure. ** If you are interested in speaking with Ronnie about the program, here's his email: [email protected] Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Interested in our Online Dog Training Programs? | Check them out HERE! Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, Bob and Kevin fly solo and discuss the most recent hunt test and field trial Bob attended. We hear about Ms Quinn and her successes and how Rambler made some young man mistakes. Here's a few highlights from the show: Crazy things seen at hunt tests and trials Force fetch discussion Drills for trainers who work solo and can only do so much in one week Steadiness, obedience, holding-blind work and providing structure at home. This is a really great conversation because so many people could benefit (us included!) from remembering these tricks and then actually implementing them. Dogs need discipline but so do we. Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Interested in our Online Dog Training Programs? | Check them out HERE! Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joined by our friend, Chance Wadsworth from Quill Creek , we learn about goose calling, creating fantastic calls and what it takes to be a 3x world champ. Here's a few highlights from the show: Growing up trapping game and chasing birds We discuss the pros and cons of being a hunting guide Goose calling: Learning the basics and then advanced skills What's it like to do calling contests What do people get when they order a goose call from Chance Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Interested in our Online Dog Training Programs? | Check them out HERE! Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joined by our friend, Ethan Pippitt from Standing Stone Kennels, we talk all about the upcoming Lone Stone Seminar on June 4, 5 & 6 2026 in central NY. We'll work through all sorts of training scenarios for both versatile dogs and retrievers specific to which trainers and dogs arrive! Check out LoneStoneSeminar.com to learn more about signing up. Here's a few highlights from the show: What goes into training seminars with both Ethan and Bob What's the latest at El Tesoro Ranch? Discussing the guide dogs at The Ranch: GSPs and Cockers How to build a dog that can handle being a guide dog and also a champ at hunt tests. Marking drills for dogs who are fantastic markers... you need to challenge them more! How to teach a visual dog to use their nose more. Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Interested in our Online Dog Training Programs? | Check them out HERE! Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we tried something new and did a coffee talk outside while the sun came up at Hudson River Retrievers. Bob and Blaine talk dogs, training, Q&A, drills and more with our buddy Chris Maurer. If you enjoyed this style, let us know and join our patreon... we do these often but don't publish them in this manner. Here's a few highlights from the show: Starting your own kennel... what to do and not do If your dog is pregnant, when do you dial back the training for health safety? Transitioning off of white poles with your blinds and orange poles. Pro tip... use the field and treelines to encourage the dog to just run back. Dogs taking on too much water on blinds Blaine was in the School of Rock Getting your dog to be quiet on the line KRD Drills How do you plan and schedule your day of training with so many dogs? Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Interested in our Online Dog Training Programs? | Check them out HERE! Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob and Kevin talk through life down south for the 2026 Winter Training Trip and this year's SEWE fun. This event is always great and allows Bob to see some good friends in-person. Unfortunately, Bob forgot to accidentally buy a trip to Argentina this year so that's a downer. Here's a few highlights from the show: How was SEWE this year? Who was there and what events happened? If Bob did luge, could we call it bobsledding? Explaining wagon wheel (2 tier vs 1 tier) and how we feed puppies Transitioning from small birds to bigger ones like geese... this is a challenge for so many people. Building confident pups Teaching "soft mouth" Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Interested in our Online Dog Training Programs? | Check them out HERE! Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob and Kevin sit down over a cup o' coffee to chat through some winter training plans as Bob hustles to pack up and drive south. We dig into a bunch of awesome questions that came through, too. If we didn't answer yours, feel free to hit us up! Here's a few highlights from the show: Training labs vs goldens and what to expect. Walking singles and force to pile. How to correct a dog for popping when they're 200+ yards away When your dog only wants bumpers... how do you get them loving birds? Luring vs freeshaping for pups: what are they and what do we do? Off-season work and and how to choose what you need to work on Building a training plan for an 8 week old pup A rundown of Junior Hunter, Senior Hunter & Master Hunter Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices