EP 64: The Philosophy of Great Dog Training with Andy Attar

EP 64: The Philosophy of Great Dog Training with Andy Attar

June 23, 2026 · 1h 27m · Season 3 · Episode 64

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Chris Rud interviews legendary retriever trainer Andy Attar about dog training philosophy and the evolution of training techniques.

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...

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