Buck Wild - How I Lost a Field Trial Champion

About this episode

Josh Parvin shares his experience with a dog named Buck, discussing the challenges of importation and dog training.

#019 In this episode, Josh Parvin joins Barton Ramsey as he shares the story of his recent experience with a dog named Buck, detailing the journey of bringing him from the UK to the US, the challenges faced during the importation process, and the unfortunate incident of Buck escaping shortly after his arrival. The conversation delves into the significance of field trials, the emotional investment in selecting the right dogs, and the unexpected challenges that arise in dog training and care. I...

People in this episode

Host: Barton Ramsey

Guest: Josh Parvin

Topics covered

• dog training
• field trials
• importation challenges
• emotional investment
• dog care

Keywords

• field trial
• dog training
• importation
• Buck
• challenges

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Buck

Places: UK, US

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