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Cornerstone Gundog Academy OfficialPuppy Socialization: What Do I Need to Teach My Pup?In this episode of the Cornerstone Gundog Academy Podcast, Barton Ramsey dives into one of the most important—and often misunderstood—parts of raising a great retriever: puppy socialization.What does it really mean to socialize your pup? How do you set them up for success in those crucial first months? Barton unpacks the philosophy behind socialization, shares practical do’s and don’ts, and explains why shaping your puppy’s worldview early on makes all the difference.You’ll learn:Why socialization isn’t just exposure—it’s about positive experiences.The key people, pl...
2025-09-1813 minCornerstone Gundog Academy OfficialDoes First Pick Matter? The Truth About Choosing PuppiesDoes first pick really matter when choosing a puppy? In this episode of the Cornerstone Gundog Academy Podcast, Barton Ramsey dives into why focusing on the litter and parents matters far more than pick order. Backed by years of breeding, training, and research, you’ll learn what really sets you up for success.Read the Blog Referenced in This Episode by Clicking Here👉 Subscribe for more weekly retriever training tips and proven methods from Cornerstone Gundog Academy — your guide to training a hunting retriever you can be proud of!Want to...
2025-09-1123 minCornerstone Gundog Academy OfficialIntroducing Retriever School: Fall in Love With Training Your Dog and Train With ConfidenceIn this episode of the Cornerstone Gundog Academy podcast, Barton Ramsey and Josh Parvin are introducing a new series called Retriever School. Retriever School is a 9-week video series that teaches struggling retriever owners how to turn things around step by step. It’s fun, easy to follow, and gets fantastic results for both the dog and the owner. Ready to join Retriever School? Click Here to Learn More!Want to learn how to train your hunting dog with confidence?Visit: Cornerstone Gundog AcademyNee...
2025-09-0139 min
The Outdoorsman's MandateBarton Ramsey: Every Day Make An ImpactEpisode #002 On The Outdoorsman's Mandate podcast, we will discuss our passion for the outdoors and share experiences that we have had in hopes of encouraging and inspiring listeners to get more out of life in all areas. For many, the lessons learned in the outdoors have completely shaped the way life is viewed. The idea of the "Outdoorsman's Mandate" is centered around the idea of taking a step. Everyone is somewhere on their journey, and the only way forward is to take a simple step. With that said, it goes even deeper than tak...
2023-01-1253 min
Build From HereTHE First Time | Barton RamseyEpisode #041 Welcome to the BuildFromHere Podcast. A podcast for the hunter and sporting dog enthusiast alike. Join your host, Joshua Parvin, as he interviews retriever owners and discusses the trials and triumphs that lead to a great gundog. BuildFromHere is presented by Cornerstone Gundog Academy- Online resources to help you train your retriever.Learn more at https://www.cornerstonegundogacademy.com/podcastListen to this episode as Barton and Josh chat about the upcoming season and share valuable training tips.
2022-07-2746 minBuild From HereThe 16th | Barton RamseyEpisode #036.5 Welcome to the BuildFromHere Podcast. A podcast for the hunter and sporting dog enthusiast alike. Join your host, Joshua Parvin, as he interviews retriever owners and discusses the trials and triumphs that lead to a great gundog. BuildFromHere is presented by Cornerstone Gundog Academy- Online resources to help you train your retriever.Learn more at https://www.cornerstonegundogacademy.com/podcastIn this episode, Joshua and Barton discuss the journey of CGA as we celebrate our 5-year anniversary of helping people have success in training their dogs.
2022-04-1442 minBuild From HereCoaching Conversations: Importance Of Correction Timing | Barton RamseyEpisode #026 Welcome to the BuildFromHere Podcast. A podcast for the hunter and sporting dog enthusiast alike. Join your host, Joshua Parvin, as he interviews retriever owners and discusses the trials and triumphs that lead to a great gundog. BuildFromHere is presented by Cornerstone Gundog Academy- Online resources to help you train your retriever.Learn more at https://www.cornerstonegundogacademy.com/podcastIn this episode, Joshua & Barton discuss the importance of great correction timing.
2021-05-1950 min