EP 53: Marc Patton (Part 1) A Different Way to Think About Retriever Training
From Hunt Test Hobo Podcast by Chris Rud
March 24, 2026 · 1h 3m · Season 3 · Episode 53
About this episode
Chris Rud interviews professional trainer Marc Patton about innovative retriever training concepts and his unique journey in the dog world.
In this episode of the Hunt Test Hobo Podcast, Chris sits down with professional trainer Marc Patton of Green River Retrievers to dive deep into some innovative training concepts that are gaining attention in the retriever world. Marc shares his unique journey into the dog world—including attending a “dog college,” working with sled dogs, and eventually building his retriever training program. Along the way, he developed a philosophy that blends traditional Rex Carr fundamentals with a highly...
People in this episode
Host: Chris Rud
Guest: Marc Patton
Topics covered
- retriever training
- dog training concepts
- professional trainer
- dog college
- sled dogs
- training philosophy
Keywords
- retriever training
- Marc Patton
- Green River Retrievers
- dog college
- sled dogs
- training philosophy
- Rex Carr fundamentals
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Green River Retrievers
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