Episode #64 Why Finished Dogs Still Need Hunting Reps
About this episode
The episode discusses the challenges faced by hunting dogs during their first season and the importance of real-world hunting experiences for training.
On this episode of the Flatlander Kennels Podcast, Elliott and Chris catch up after a short break and end up digging into two things every waterfowler and dog owner is dealing with right now First they talk late season duck hunting and how weird weather changes everything. Tons of birds, wide open water, no urgency, and ducks that are so patterned they will fly right over the top of you and never even look. Chris breaks down what conditions finally flip the switch and why wind alone is not enough when temperatures stay warm Then the conversation turns into a big hunting dog reality check. Chris explains why even the best trained dogs in the country can struggle during their first season in a real blind. Six dozen decoys, multiple guns, low light, spinners, cripples, other dogs, and hunters calling while a dog is trying to learn is chaos you cannot truly simulate in training or hunt tests. They talk through how to set young dogs up to succeed, how many birds it can take before things start to click, why patience matters, and why a dog first mindset produces better dogs than a bird first mindset If your hunting dog has you frustrated, this is the episode that will reset your…
People in this episode
Host: Chris Jobman
Guest: Elliott
Topics covered
- duck hunting
- hunting dogs
- training dogs
- waterfowl
- hunting conditions
- dog behavior
Sponsors
Marino Decoys
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Flatlander Kennels
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