Nate Akey joins me to discuss his recent first time experience breeding and whelping pups!
The Great Lakes to the Pacific Northwest
Ruffed Grouse to Chukar
Labradors to GSPs
Tikka the German Shorthaired Pointer and her journey
The Goose that wasn't invited to the NAVHDA Invitational
Deciding to breed for the first time
Matching strengths and weaknesses with the pairing
Mindset after the "stick turned positive"
Whelping and its challenges
Suggested tools and emergency preparation
Tails & dew claws
Working with the right vet
The puppy buyer search
Setting prices and requirements on the very first litter
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Training Collars: DT SYSTEMS
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Whiskey: Ugly Dog Distillery
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