Advertise on podcast: Gun Dog It Yourself

Do you like your electronic collars? Your tracking collars? Do you think its right for houndsmen to be prevented from chasing mountain lions and bobcats? Do you think its silly to have the public vote on a measure that would outlaw lynx hunting even though they're already on the endangered species list and therefore its already illegal to hunt them? Brace yourselves as this episode we jump on the soap box and we stay there! Chris Powell of the Houndsman XP joins me to catch us up on what is happening in Colorado as it pertains to Initiative 91 and what that means for hunters regardless of your game of choice and why it matters even though you don't live there. Chris and I have a very open conversation on where each of us thinks the hunting community/culture currently is and how we can stop standing on our heels and start taking the fight to the other side. We are always on defense and reacting. Its time for all hunters to take charge. We aren't fur hunters or bird hunters. We are hunters! Death by a 1,000 cuts over decades. This didn't happen overnight. Does the term "science" mean anything anymore? Lead from where you are The nonprofit organizations are built to sustain us but not fight for us! We don't want to be talking about this anymore than you want to be hearing about this We inherited this. What are we passing on? Links discussed in the episode: Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management Houndsman XP Episode: Battleground 2024 February Update Colorado's Wildlife Deserve Better Randy Newberg's Future Role of Hunters and Hunting (Part 1 of 4) - GDIY Links: Patreon | Instagram | Facebook | Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NAME: Jeff Beck BREED: German Shorthair Pointer LOCATION: Louisville, OH TARGETS: Pheasant FAVORITE EPISODE: The Whoa Series (Ep. 183-188), Everything Pigeons (Ep. 136, 137), Ep. 239. Flipping The Switch MISTAKE: Expecting too much too soon. GDIY Profiles are bonus episodes that feature your average DIY dog trainer and hunter. All dog owners have a story of what got them involved and the main lessons learned along the way. Hearing numerous people’s stories along with their mistakes, helps promote the idea that WE ALL STARTED AT THE SAME PLACE! - Presented By: Standing Stone Supply | Use Code: GDIY to save 15% onX Hunt Maps | Use Code: GDIY20 to save 20% | PHEASANT FEST CONCERT GIVEAWAY LINK Final Rise Upland Gun Company - Other Partners: BPro Kennels Eukanuba [What I Feed My Dogs: Premium Performance 30/20] Bird Dog Society - GDIY Links: Patreon | Instagram | Facebook | Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For most of us, dog training is a hobby. Something we are passionate about and enjoy doing but it's not a life or death activity for us. However, there are a few people in the world who truly depend on their dog's performance. Their dog's preparedness and training can truly have an impact on whether someone lives or dies. For these dogs and their handlers, mission success is far greater than a ribbon or plaque to hang on the wall. In order to operate at this high of a level, it's a requirement to remain proficient and knowledgeable on the most effective ways to train these dogs. This week we sit down with Randall Lykens of Liberty Canine. Randall is the previous kennel master for the US Army Rangers and provides us with a ton of new perspectives as it pertains to dog training and how lessons learned in the working canine space can be directly applied to gun dog training. At the end of the day, the principles of dog training are the principles of dog training regardless of the individual dog's job. So why not try and learn from individuals who's training has such high stakes? How does one become an Army Ranger Kennel Master? Drives and building the operant dog first E-collars are a gas pedal. Not a brake Tug and the value of it even in the gun dog world Transitioning from military working dogs into a civilian professional trainer Training and donating a finished dog to a veteran Discussed in Episode: K9s of Valor Foundation Ep. 101 Trackin yet?!? ALM Tug For Purchase - Presented By: Standing Stone Supply | Use Code: GDIY to save 15% onX Hunt Maps | Use Code: GDIY20 to save 20% Final Rise Upland Gun Company - Other Partners: BPro Kennels Eukanuba [What I Feed My Dogs: Premium Performance 30/20] Bird Dog Society - GDIY Links: Patreon | Instagram | Facebook | Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After one of the more enjoyable dog events I've been a part of in quite a while, I sat down with long time friend of the show, Grayson Guyer, and newer friend of the show, Jake Bartells, to recap the event and bat around ideas of why we thought it was so successful. The St Huberts trial was a completely different style of event than what we've all grown accustomed to and it was encouraging to see a "new" concept or idea find success. It made us curious as to what else might be possible within the bird dog community if we started openly discussing and pitching fresh ideas. Can the community still show up and just have fun? The refreshing uniqueness of the St. Huberts trial Encouraging the community to stop fracturing and splitting up into different camps How do we get out of our own echo chambers? Impacts, considerations, and concerns of social media within the bird dog community - Presented By: Standing Stone Supply | Use Code: GDIY to save 15% onX Hunt Maps | Use Code: GDIY20 to save 20% Final Rise Upland Gun Company - Other Partners: BPro Kennels Eukanuba [What I Feed My Dogs: Premium Performance 30/20] Bird Dog Society - Affiliate Link Gear Lists: Hunting Gear Living & Training w/ Dogs Other Items I Use and Recommend Photo + Video Equipment - GDIY Links: Patreon | Instagram | Facebook | Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hunting with a pointer/flusher combination seems like a match made in heaven! Guest, Steve Smith, initially thought the same thing. However, like everything in this gun dog world, context is king. After attempting it Steve realized that perhaps the combo wasn't as deadly as he was hoping. At least not in the environment and type of hunting he does. Late season hunting out west Is the pointer/flusher combo always ideal? Sight vs scent pointing scenarios Running bird challenges and theories Characteristics of the legacy trainers - Presented By: Standing Stone Supply | Use Code: GDIY to save 15% onX Hunt Maps | Use Code: GDIY20 to save 20% | PHEASANT FEST CONCERT GIVEAWAY LINK Final Rise Upland Gun Company - Other Partners: BPro Kennels Eukanuba [What I Feed My Dogs: Premium Performance 30/20] Bird Dog Society - GDIY Links: Patreon | Instagram | Facebook | Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NAME: Derek Witlib BREED: Llewellin Setter LOCATION: Ontario, Canada TARGETS: Ruffed Grouse, Woodcock FAVORITE EPISODE: Ep. 185 The Place Whoa, Ep. 197 Mo Lindley, Ep. 202 Perfection Kennel MISTAKE: Starting Force Fetch too soon and catching too many birds early on GDIY Profiles are bonus episodes that feature your average DIY dog trainer and hunter. All dog owners have a story of what got them involved and the main lessons learned along the way. Hearing numerous people’s stories along with their mistakes, helps promote the idea that WE ALL STARTED AT THE SAME PLACE! - Presented By: Standing Stone Supply | Use Code: GDIY to save 15% onX Hunt Maps | Use Code: GDIY20 to save 20% | PHEASANT FEST CONCERT GIVEAWAY LINK Final Rise Upland Gun Company - Other Partners: BPro Kennels Eukanuba [What I Feed My Dogs: Premium Performance 30/20] Bird Dog Society - Affiliate Link Gear Lists: Hunting Gear Living & Training w/ Dogs Other Items I Use and Recommend Photo + Video Equipment - GDIY Links: Patreon | Instagram | Facebook | Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Very often we need more perspective when it comes to knowing how to handle and train our dogs beyond just the How To. However, understanding theory doesn't mean much unless you know how to implement the concepts. Stephanie Vichinksy of Method K9 joins us to try and advocate for all dog owners to become the most well rounded trainers they can be and that means not only knowing how to train but why it does or doesn't succeed! Genetic behaviors vs learned behaviors Rules without relationships creates rebellion Types of drives within our dogs Fear vs Anxiety Common Scenarios: dogs on furniture, the crate, adding a new dog to the pack - Presented By: Standing Stone Supply | Use Code: GDIY to save 15% onX Hunt Maps | Use Code: GDIY20 to save 20% | PHEASANT FEST CONCERT GIVEAWAY LINK Final Rise Upland Gun Company - Other Partners: BPro Kennels Eukanuba [What I Feed My Dogs: Premium Performance 30/20] Bird Dog Society - Affiliate Link Gear Lists: Hunting Gear Living & Training w/ Dogs Other Items I Use and Recommend Photo + Video Equipment - GDIY Links: Patreon | Instagram | Facebook | Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NAME: Steve Niehaus BREED: Standard Poodle LOCATION: Rosemont, MN TARGETS: Ruffed Grouse, Pheasant FAVORITE EPISODE: Profiles, Force Fetch Series (Eps 128-134), Ep. 226. A Guide's Perspective w/ Stephen Faust, Ep. 212. Grouse Dogs w/ Jerry Havel MISTAKE: Not trusting the process! GDIY Profiles are bonus episodes that feature your average DIY dog trainer and hunter. All dog owners have a story of what got them involved and the main lessons learned along the way. Hearing numerous people’s stories along with their mistakes, helps promote the idea that WE ALL STARTED AT THE SAME PLACE! - Presented By: Standing Stone Supply | Use Code: GDIY to save 15% onX Hunt Maps | Use Code: GDIY20 to save 20% | PHEASANT FEST GIVEAWAY LINK Final Rise Upland Gun Company - Other Partners: BPro Kennels Eukanuba [What I Feed My Dogs: Premium Performance 30/20] Bird Dog Society - Affiliate Link Gear Lists: Hunting Gear Living & Training w/ Dogs Other Items I Use and Recommend Photo + Video Equipment - GDIY Links: Patreon | Instagram | Facebook | Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I ride solo on this outro episode where I tell a recent hunt story that didn't exactly play out as it should have. I also respond to some listener feedback and question. Nick makes a costly error in the field! How much impact does our mindset influence the results of our training sessions? Listener Feedback: -Pheasant stocking program considerations -Keep it fun and build that relationship & bond! Listener Question: Does using a dog bell help or hurt the hunt?!? - Presented By: Standing Stone Supply | Use Code: GDIY to save 15% onX Hunt Maps | Use Code: GDIY20 to save 20% | PHEASANT FEST CONCERT GIVEAWAY LINK Final Rise Upland Gun Company - Other Partners: BPro Kennels Eukanuba [What I Feed My Dogs: Premium Performance 30/20] Bird Dog Society - Affiliate Link Gear Lists: Hunting Gear Living & Training w/ Dogs Other Items I Use and Recommend Photo + Video Equipment - GDIY Links: Patreon | Instagram | Facebook | Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Coleman has spent years educating himself on dog training even though he primarily uses a pro trainer due to not having the resources one might need or want to train their own dogs. He recognized that even when you send your dog off to the pros, you still need to understand and be able to maintain that training once you get the dog back. Through his self education journey, he recognized there are common threads between all quality trainers and the one he likes to focus on is the mental side of training. Always or never! You're always training the dog Maintaining the standard w/ family involved The main common thread between methods: The Mindset Matching the correct method with the right owner/dog Balance your goals and keep the fun! Articles Referenced in the episode: The Human Factor in Dog Training Things To Know Before Getting a Bird Dog - Presented By: Standing Stone Supply | Use Code: GDIY to save 15% onX Hunt Maps | Use Code: GDIY20 to save 20% | PHEASANT FEST CONCERT GIVEAWAY LINK Final Rise Upland Gun Company - Other Partners: BPro Kennels Eukanuba [What I Feed My Dogs: Premium Performance 30/20] Bird Dog Society - Affiliate Link Gear Lists: Hunting Gear Living & Training w/ Dogs Other Items I Use and Recommend Photo + Video Equipment - GDIY Links: Patreon | Instagram | Facebook | Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NAME: Anthony Montello BREED: German Wirehaired Pointer LOCATION: Northeast Ohio TARGETS: Waterfowl, Ruffed Grouse, Woodcock FAVORITE EPISODE: Ep. 194 Rick Smith, Ep. 182 Trainer Fight! MISTAKE: Acknowledging puppy cries and trouble getting used to the dog ranging. GDIY Profiles are bonus episodes that feature your average DIY dog trainer and hunter. All dog owners have a story of what got them involved and the main lessons learned along the way. Hearing numerous people’s stories along with their mistakes, helps promote the idea that WE ALL STARTED AT THE SAME PLACE! - Presented By: Standing Stone Supply | Use Code: GDIY to save 15% onX Hunt Maps | Use Code: GDIY20 to save 20% Final Rise Upland Gun Company - Other Partners: BPro Kennels Eukanuba [What I Feed My Dogs: Premium Performance 30/20] Bird Dog Society - Affiliate Link Gear Lists: Hunting Gear Living & Training w/ Dogs Other Items I Use and Recommend Photo + Video Equipment - GDIY Links: Patreon | Instagram | Facebook | Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My buddy Randall Lykens stopped by to hang out and run the dogs while the rest of the South continued to thaw out. We sat down and touched on a few of his takeaways from the previous "Flipping the Switch" episode with Nate Kennedy as well as a few other topics: Random hold over training bird contacts Recognizing when your dog is on a track "Ripped birds" as opposed to "worked birds" Listener Feedback | CRP, land prices, pheasant stocking Listener Question | Working left to right in the field, reigning in the dog - Presented By: Standing Stone Supply | Use Code: GDIY to save 15% onX Hunt Maps | Use Code: GDIY20 to save 20% Final Rise Upland Gun Company - Other Partners: BPro Kennels Eukanuba [What I Feed My Dogs: Premium Performance 30/20] Bird Dog Society - Affiliate Link Gear Lists: Hunting Gear Living & Training w/ Dogs Other Items I Use and Recommend Photo + Video Equipment - GDIY Links: Patreon | Instagram | Facebook | Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices