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EP 64: The Philosophy of Great Dog Training with Andy Attar
Jun 23, 2026
1h 26m 44s
EP 63: 50 Years of Retriever Wisdom | Jim Van Engen
Jun 16, 2026
1h 21m 38s
EP 62: Well-Placed Birds and Better Marking Dogs
Jun 11, 2026
1h 14m 02s
EP 61: Building the Future of the Retriever Game
Jun 2, 2026
1h 07m 14s
EP 60: Grand Recap: There’d Still Be Dogs in Kentucky Looking for That Bird
May 28, 2026
54m 45s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/23/26 | EP 64: The Philosophy of Great Dog Training with Andy Attar | What makes a truly great dog trainer? In this episode, Chris sits down with legendary retriever trainer Andy Attar for a wide-ranging conversation that starts with Andy's journey alongside Pat Burns and Mike Lardy and evolves into a masterclass on dog training philosophy. Andy shares stories from the early days of retriever training, explains why Mike Lardy produced so many successful trainers, and discusses the importance of developing thinking dogs rather than simply teaching techniques. Th... | 1h 26m 44s | ||||||
| 6/16/26 | EP 63: 50 Years of Retriever Wisdom | Jim Van Engen | This week on the Hunt Test Hobo Podcast, Chris sits down with Retriever Hall of Fame trainer Jim Van Engen for a masterclass in developing young dogs. With more than 50 years in the game and countless champions, national champions, and Hall of Fame dogs behind him, Jim shares the lessons he's learned from training over 1,500 retrievers and studying under some of the greatest minds in the sport. The conversation covers everything from puppy development and socialization to line manners, retire... | 1h 21m 38s | ||||||
| 6/11/26 | EP 62: Well-Placed Birds and Better Marking Dogs✨ | retriever trainingbird placement+3 | Tyler Brenner | — | — | retriever trainingbird placement+3 | — | 1h 14m 02s | |
| 6/2/26 | EP 61: Building the Future of the Retriever Game✨ | retriever clubhunt tests+3 | Tim Kingsfield | WISILL HRC | — | retriever gamehunt tests+4 | — | 1h 07m 14s | |
| 5/28/26 | EP 60: Grand Recap: There’d Still Be Dogs in Kentucky Looking for That Bird✨ | HuntingDog Training+4 | Tyler BrennerBill Schaffer+1 | AveryGarmin+2 | Kentucky | International Grandsdog training+6 | — | 54m 45s | |
| 5/19/26 | EP 59: Bill Hillman on Balance, Multiples, and Amateur Mistakes✨ | dog trainingbalance+3 | Bill Hillman | — | — | retriever trainingdog training balance+3 | — | 1h 03m 39s | |
| 5/12/26 | EP 58: The Most Powerful Tool in Retriever Training??? With Dan Ihrke✨ | retriever trainingdog behavior+4 | Dan Ihrke | — | — | retriever trainingdog behavior+4 | — | 1h 24m 04s | |
| 4/21/26 | EP 57: Dale Swiderski: Building the Dual-Purpose Dog✨ | pointing Labradorsdual-purpose dogs+3 | Dale Swiderski | pointing Labradors | — | pointing Labradorsdual-purpose dogs+5 | — | 1h 07m 04s | |
| 4/14/26 | EP 56: Grace Williams: Building Better Dogs from Day One✨ | retriever trainingpuppy development+3 | Grace Williams | — | — | retrieverpuppy training+3 | — | 1h 09m 55s | |
| 4/7/26 | EP 55: From Hunt Tests to Field Trials w/ JD Babb✨ | hunt testsfield trials+4 | JD Babb | — | — | hunt testsfield trials+5 | — | 1h 20m 38s | |
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| 3/31/26 | EP 54: Building Better Marking Dogs with Marc Patton (Part 2)✨ | marking dogsretriever training+3 | Marc Patton | — | — | marking dogsretriever training+3 | — | 1h 22m 15s | |
| 3/24/26 | EP 53: Marc Patton (Part 1) A Different Way to Think About Retriever Training✨ | retriever trainingdog training concepts+4 | Marc Patton | Green River Retrievers | — | retriever trainingMarc Patton+5 | — | 1h 03m 22s | |
| 3/17/26 | EP 52: When Hunting Season Breaks Your Dog’s Training✨ | dog traininghunting season+3 | Tyler Brenner | — | — | dog traininghunting+5 | — | 1h 14m 16s | |
| 3/9/26 | EP 51: Clark Kennington and One of the Toughest Dogs You’ll Ever Hear About✨ | retriever trainingHunt Test+4 | Clark Kennington | — | — | Hunt Test Hoboretriever+6 | — | 1h 16m 49s | |
| 3/3/26 | EP 50: Designing a Dog That Can Win Anywhere✨ | dog trainingretrievers+4 | Ron AndersonScott Arceneaux | RipHunt Test Hobo Podcast | — | Grand Slamretriever training+4 | — | 1h 18m 39s | |
| 10/7/25 | EP 49: The First Wirehair to Pass the Grand – Landon’s Incredible Journey✨ | retriever traininghunting dogs+3 | Landon | German Wirehaired Pointer | — | retriever testshunting dog training+4 | — | 1h 10m 27s | |
| 9/30/25 | EP 48: Two Chris’ on Pressure, Programs, and Progress✨ | retriever trainingcrossover training+5 | Chris Jobman | The Flatlander Kennels Podcast | — | retriever trainingcrossover training+6 | — | 1h 12m 54s | |
| 9/23/25 | EP 47: Training Beyond Finished: What It Takes to Level Up | In this episode of the Hunt Test Hobo Podcast, Chris is joined by Zac Patrick to recap an amateur pre-Grand training day in Ohio. With dogs and handlers facing setups tougher than a finished test, the group experienced firsthand the challenges of precision, reading dogs, handling suction, and demanding casts. Chris and Zac break down what they saw—from handlers letting dogs drift too far, to key lessons about attacking blinds, to the importance of raising standards when preparing for the Gran... | 57m 28s | ||||||
| 9/16/25 | Ep 46: From Hunt Tests to Cash Payouts – The Rise of HRT | In this episode of the Hunt Test Hobo Podcast, Chris sits down with Justin Smith and Justin Jackson to introduce an exciting new game in the retriever world: Hunting Retriever Trials (HRT). Born out of a desire to give handlers and owners a new challenge beyond traditional hunt tests, HRT offers structured classes, fair competition, and even cash payouts. The conversation dives into the “why” behind this new format, how it’s structured, what the payouts look like, and why it could be a game-c... | 50m 10s | ||||||
| 9/9/25 | EP 45: Big Stakes, Big Lessons: Prepping for Hunt Tests | In this episode of the Hunt Test Hobo Podcast, Chris sits down with seasoned handler Mike Schwan to talk all things Grand. From early mistakes to eventually stacking up seven Grand passes, Mike shares the lessons, strategies, and mindset shifts that helped him succeed at the biggest stage in hunt testing. Chris and Mike dig into pre-Grand training, handling blinds under pressure, dog preparation, and the value of traveling with pros and training groups. Whether you’re gearing up for your firs... | 1h 02m 52s | ||||||
| 9/2/25 | EP 44: Why Ribbons Can Ruin Dogs... Kinda | In this episode of the Hunt Test Hobo Podcast, Chris sits down with Dan Ihrke and Tyler Brenner at Gun Dog Success to talk about the start of hunting season and the lessons learned from recent hunt tests. From “rip and send” mistakes to the importance of line manners, they break down the small details that make a big difference at the line. The conversation dives into steadiness, when to let your dog choose a mark, and how foundations prevent long-term problems. Packed with real stories, laug... | 1h 16m 22s | ||||||
| 8/26/25 | EP 43: A Miracle in the Marsh: A Conversation with HRC President Glen Scarborough | In this powerful episode, Chris sits down with Glen Scarborough, President of the Hunting Retriever Club, to talk about his incredible journey in the retriever world. Glen shares how a near-fatal hunting accident changed his life, his path into HRC, and how the sport gave him purpose and community. From the growth of youth and women’s programs to keeping the HRC family-friendly and affordable, Glen offers insight into where the organization is headed. This conversation is part inspiration, pa... | 50m 34s | ||||||
| 8/19/25 | EP 42: The Art of Retriever Breeding with Marty Roberts | In this episode of the Hunt Test Hobo Podcast, Chris sits down with Marty Roberts of Sporting Life Kennels to dive deep into what makes a truly great breeding program. From his first Labrador “Jim Bob” to building a respected kennel operation, Marty shares how he selects for drive, style, trainability, and that all-important off switch. They explore the nuances of genetics, and why Marty’s unique “care program” ensures every dog gets both a hunting life and a family home. If you’re curious ab... | 1h 03m 25s | ||||||
| 8/12/25 | EP 41: HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT!!! RetrieverFoundations.com is LIVE | Chris Rud welcomes back pro trainer Dan Ihrke to announce the launch of RetrieverFoundations.com—featuring the brand-new Puppy Foundations course. They dive deep into why a rock-solid start between 2–6 months can set your retriever up for lifelong success in hunt tests, the field, and at home. From off-lead obedience to marking, water work, and developing a pup that loves to learn, this is the blueprint Dan has refined over decades. Plus, special launch pricing and free video previews so you ... | 1h 01m 54s | ||||||
| 8/5/25 | EP 40: Pat Burns: A Lifetime at the Line | In this episode of the Hunt Test Hobo Podcast, Chris sits down with one of the most influential figures in the retriever world—Pat Burns. From his early days training and learning under Rex Carr, to running elite field trial dogs and coaching amateurs across the country, Pat shares the stories, philosophies, and lessons that have shaped his legendary career. Hear about his time working with iconic dogs like Cherokee Rose, his detour into sled dogs and performance nutrition in Alaska, and why ... | 1h 19m 22s | ||||||
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