ASCEND: Training a Hunting Dog While Raising a Family (Ep 766)

About this episode

This episode discusses how to train a hunting dog while balancing family life, featuring insights from professional dog trainer Destiny Thomasson.

Can you raise a hunting dog without sacrificing your family or your sanity? Bethany Beathard sits down with professional dog trainer Destiny Thomasson of Hund + Soul to talk about training gun dogs in real life. They cover puppy foundations, introducing gunfire safely, managing training with kids at home, and keeping dogs conditioned year-round. This episode is for women who want working dogs and functional family life, without perfection or expensive gear. Topics include: Choosing the right breed for your lifestyle Puppy training basics that actually transfer to the field Introducing dogs to gunfire safely Budget-friendly training alternatives Finding community and mentorship in dog training Destiny's Social Media: Hund + Soul (FB) https://www.facebook.com/share/1GgjxBLFfU/?mibextid=wwXIfr (IG) Instagram Subscribe and join this exciting journey to explore, learn, and grow together in the outdoor world. Join the Ascend Instagram community at @duascend and http://www.ducks.org/ascend . SPONSORS : Purina Pro Plan: The official performance dog food of Ducks Unlimited Whether you're a seasoned hunter or just getting started, this episode is packed with valuable insights into the…

People in this episode

Host: Bethany Beathard

Guest: Destiny Thomasson

Topics covered

• hunting dog training
• family life
• puppy training
• gunfire introduction
• budget-friendly training
• community in dog training

Keywords

• hunting dog
• family
• training
• puppy
• gunfire
• budget training
• community
• mentorship

Sponsors

Purina Pro Plan, Bird Dog Whiskey and Cocktails

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Hund + Soul, Ducks Unlimited Inc.

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