E 273. Pre-winter Training & Dog Training Advice

E 273. Pre-winter Training & Dog Training Advice

From Lone Duck’s Gun Dog Chronicles by Bob Owens

February 18, 2026 · 48 min

About this episode

Bob and Kevin discuss winter training plans and answer listener questions about dog training techniques.

Bob and Kevin sit down over a cup o' coffee to chat through some winter training plans as Bob hustles to pack up and drive south. We dig into a bunch of awesome questions that came through, too. If we didn't answer yours, feel free to hit us up! Here's a few highlights from the show: Training labs vs goldens and what to expect. Walking singles and force to pile. How to correct a dog for popping when they're 200+ yards away When your dog only wants bumpers... how do you get them loving birds? Luring vs freeshaping for pups: what are they and what do we do? Off-season work and and how to choose what you need to work on Building a training plan for an 8 week old pup A rundown of Junior Hunter, Senior Hunter & Master Hunter Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Bob Owens

Guest: Kevin

Topics covered

  • dog training
  • winter training plans
  • puppy training
  • hunting dogs
  • training techniques
  • off-season work

Keywords

  • dog training
  • winter training
  • puppy training
  • hunting dogs
  • training plans
  • force fetch
  • bird training

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Organizations: Lone Duck Podcast, patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters, Youtube, Instagram, megaphone.fm

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