Episode #71 Preparing for the Grand The Real Grind

Episode #71 Preparing for the Grand The Real Grind

From The Flatlander Kennels Podcast with Chris Jobman by Flatlander Kennels

April 29, 2026 · 46 min

About this episode

Chris and Elliott discuss the preparations for the Grand and the realities of training dogs during hunt test season.

Contact us at FlatlanderKennelsChannel@gmail.com Join us on Patreon: patreon.com/jobman Chris and Elliott kick things off with a live Patreon Q and A and spend some time talking through what this time of year really looks like at Flatlander Kennels. With hunt test season underway and the Grand right around the corner, Chris shares what goes into preparing a large group of dogs, recent test results out in Salt Lake City, and the challenges of getting dogs ready this time of year with weather and water work. We also talk about the realities of traveling with a big string of dogs, balancing training with life on the road, and what Chris focuses on heading into a busy stretch of tests. If you’ve ever wondered what it actually looks like behind the scenes for a pro trainer during hunt test season, this is a good one. Partners: Mammoth Guardian Dog Crates https://www.mammothpet.com Search “Mammoth Dog Crate” on Amazon Marino Decoys https://www.marinodecoys.com

People in this episode

Host: Chris Jobman

Guest: Elliott

Topics covered

  • dog training
  • hunt tests
  • preparation
  • traveling with dogs
  • challenges in training
  • behind the scenes

Keywords

  • hunt test season
  • dog training
  • preparation
  • traveling with dogs
  • Salt Lake City
  • challenges
  • Patreon Q and A

Sponsors

Mammoth Guardian Dog Crates, Marino Decoys

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Flatlander Kennels

Places: Salt Lake City

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