
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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