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What's Eric EatingEpisode 462 - Nick Adair and Katie Adair Barnhart of Adair ConceptsToday on the podcast Eric is joined by Nick Adair and Katie Adair Barnhart of Adair Concepts. The siblings discuss with Eric growing up in the restaurant business, why they wanted to continue on with the family business rather than do something different, working together, how they made Adair Kitchen different from Skeeters, how things are going with their Adair Kitchen and larger Los Tios location in West U., balancing Los Tios to be approachable for both new/returning customers, expanding the Los Tios brand to Fredericksburg, bringing Buffalo Grille into the fold of Adair Concepts, keeping the changes to...2025-04-2439 min
Gun Dog It Yourself295. Ruffed Grouse HuntingNick Larson of the Birdshot Podcast joins me for a fireside chat to reflect on how our hunting styles and approaches have evolved over the years. This episode truly has something for everyone!Watch HereHighlights:
Waiting on colder conditions during the early season
Recapping Hartley's hunt
A puppy run complete with fall drummers, porcupines, and bears?!?
Reflecting back on being brand new to Ruffed Grouse Hunting
Noticing the pattern in habitat
You can get as into the weeds on learning habitat as you'd like but its not necessary
Thinking back on our first...2024-11-192h 42
Birdshot PodcastGreat Lakes Grouse Hunting Trip Update with Nick AdairJoined by Nick Adair of the Gun Dog It Yourself Podcast, we recap some recent hunts and get an update from Nick and his dogs on his multi-state ruffed grouse hunting road-trip.Show Highlights:
Great Lakes grouse woods report
“What seriously happened last night?”
Where are all the woodcock?
Making memories with aging bird dogs
Puppy walks and porcupines
Rooftop tents and camping set-ups
The Bird Dog Society St Huberts Trial
Ruffed grouse patterns and food sources
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Gun Dog It Yourself288. Ugly Dog TalkMike Neiduski of Ugly Dog Hunting joins me for a discussion that spans a number of relevant dog topics which most of them simply come back to the question of "Why are we testing?"WATCH HERE!
Impressions of the upland community through so many unique lenses
Becoming a judge to become a better handler?
Learning by seeing so many different dogs and handlers
IF using a command then actually use it!
Test jitters and nervousness
Why are we testing?
Where does ego fall into testing and preparation?
"I'll fix that later"
Are people losing the "purpose"...2024-10-082h 05
The Ugly Dog Podcast22. Nick Adair - Gun Dogging It Yourself.Nick Adair is the host of the Gun Dog It Yourself podcast where he discusses all aspects of gun dog training with his guests. Nick recently came through Minnesota on the way to Montana and we recorded an episode swap. This is the first installment, Mike's chance to interview Nick, and the second, Nick interviewing Mike, will come out in a few weeks.This episode includes Nick's backstory, how he got into upland hunting and bird dogs, and why he focused in so much on training. Additionally Nick shares the most important things he's learned...2024-09-121h 21
Gun Dog It YourselfGDIY Profile | Lucas FellingGDIY Profiles are bonus episodes that feature your average DIY dog trainer and hunter. All dog owners have a story of what got them involved and the main lessons learned along the way. Hearing numerous people’s stories along with their mistakes, helps promote the idea that WE ALL STARTED AT THE SAME PLACE!NAME: Lucas FellingBREED: Llewellin SetterLOCATION: Spooner, WITARGETS: Pheasant, Ruffed Grouse, WoodcockFAVORITE EPISODES: Ep. 231. Getting To Know Nick | The Force Fetch SeriesMISTAKE: Not focusing on the ba...2024-06-0629 min
Hound PodCast: Double U Hunting SupplyEP 417: Gun Dog It Yourself with Heath Hyatt and Nick AdairWhen you talk about training dogs nothing is more catching than doing it yourself. Nick Adair from Gun Dog it Yourself talks about training mistakes with Heath. They get into so many interesting things they have done or learned from other guests, not counting their mistakes. If you’re a trainer or dog enthusiast this is one hot episode. Follow Nick Adair at Gun Dog it Yourself on FB/IG Check us out on Social MediaHeath Hyatt on FBHeath_hyatt147 IG Youtube @heathhyatt147Follow our Spons...2024-06-051h 19
Gun Dog It YourselfGDIY Profile | Nick AltavillaNAME: Nick AltavillaBREED: Small MunsterlanderLOCATION: Maple Plain, MNTARGETS: Ruffed Grouse, Woodcock, Sharptail Grouse, Pheasant, WaterfowlFAVORITE EPISODE: Eps. 224 and 225 The Most Effective Grouse Dogs w/ Kyle WarrenMISTAKE: Rushing to get the FIRST bird!GDIY Profiles are bonus episodes that feature your average DIY dog trainer and hunter. All dog owners have a story of what got them involved and the main lessons learned along the way. Hearing numerous people’s stories along with their mistakes, helps promote the idea that WE...2024-03-0758 min
Gun Dog It Yourself242. Everyone Makes Mistakes and Do Dog Bells Help or Hurt the Hunt?!?I ride solo on this outro episode where I tell a recent hunt story that didn't exactly play out as it should have. I also respond to some listener feedback and question.
Nick makes a costly error in the field!
How much impact does our mindset influence the results of our training sessions?
Listener Feedback:
-Pheasant stocking program considerations-Keep it fun and build that relationship & bond!Listener Question: Does using a dog bell help or hurt the hunt?!?-Presented By:
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Gun Dog It Yourself231. Getting To Know NickAfter years of doing this podcast, the number one request I receive from listeners is an episode about my backstory, how I got into the dog world, and my thoughts or opinions on varying topics. While I did a profile episode myself touching on some of this years ago, things change and it was time for an update. Long time listener and supporter of the show, Scott Kinnane, has probably been the most adamant about requesting this episode and when he offered to compile a wide ranging collection of questions I decided it would be fun to finally get...2023-12-122h 16
Birdshot PodcastGrouse Camp Cast with Bill Calfee and Nick Adair Part 2Bill Calfee and Nick Adair join the show for part two of our round table conversation from grouse camp.Show Highlights:
@gundogityourself ‘s camper set-up
Hitting mid-season form
Woodcock versus grouse cover
Developing woodsmanship
Hunt logs and journals - Day One Journal App
Hand loads and nickel plating
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Birdshot PodcastGrouse Camp Cast with Bill Calfee and Nick Adair Part 1Bill Calfee and Nick Adair join the show from grouse camp to discuss southern grouse hunting, grouse dogs and more.Show Highlights:
A grouse hunting mentor
“Old Timer Bill”
Bill’s first grouse
Learning the habitat
Tennessee ruffed grouse
Sliding through Mountain-laurel
Bill’s thoughts on grouse dogs
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Birdshot PodcastA Ruffed Grouse Thrill Ride with Nick AdairIn this excerpt from a recent Patreon exclusive bonus episode, we talk shotguns and an exceptionally thrilling ruffed grouse contact with Nick Adair.PLEASE FILL OUT | Take the Birdshot Podcast listener survey!Show Highlights:
Adjusting length of pull with slip-on recoil pads
Turkey guns and Larson’s first grouse gun
The trail bird debacle
Approaching points in the grouse woods
The thrill of hunting ruffed grouse
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Setter Tales PodcastDog training, breed behavior, and how to make a podcast - Nick Adair: Trainer, Host - Gun Dog It Yourself | Setter Tales PodcastSetter Tales Podcast Ep 43: Nick Adair - Trainer, Host - Gun Dog It YourselfWe are LIVE with our guest Nick Adair, host of Gun Dog It Yourself Podcast to speak about raising a good field companion, stories from the field, and this whole crazy podcast quest about our beloved hounds!WebsiteFacebookInstagramYoutubeKinetic Performance Dog Food Kinetic offers a full line of premium dry dog food specially formulated for your hunting dogs.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show Please be sure to subscribe...2023-07-0958 min
Gun Dog It Yourself197. Mo LindleyI recently got to sit down and interview Mo Lindley (Training with Mo). With the help of Lauren Gwinn interpreting my questions into sign language, I was able to finally capture some of Mo's thoughts and words when it comes to how we interact with our dogs!
Mo's entrance into gun dogs
What motivations steered Mo into the West Gibbons method
First impressions of the West Gibbons method
Immediate results?
How important is "touch" for a dog?
Which is the better communication tool: Touch or Body Language?
Managing the thermostat and making it FUN!
Trying to make it...2023-06-2959 min
Gun Dog It Yourself192. Puppy Expectations and Other FAQsPatreon Patreon and listener of the show, Mike Stephens, recently sent in a message with a lot of questions. Some required extra context to answer so we connected for a call and I thought it would be fun to record the conversation being that some of his questions are fairly common and Im pretty sure other folks have some of the same ones.
Swapping seats
The start of Mike's hunting passion
1st hunting season expectations
Nick's 3 requirements before taking the dog hunting
"Fear of screwing up your dog."
Puppy maturity rate and adjusting
"Reacting" vs "responding"
Changes of...2023-05-301h 41Gun Dog It YourselfGDIY PROFILE: Nick SteenNAME: Nick SteenBREED: PudelpointerLOCATION: Bowling Green, KYTARGETS: Quail, Dove, Pheasant, WaterfowlFAVORITE EPISODES: Ep. 142 Pavel's Hunt and Eps 152--154 Jim Sorenson SeriesGDIY Profiles are bonus episodes that feature your average DIY dog trainer and hunter. All dog owners have a story of what got them involved and the main lessons learned along the way. Hearing numerous people’s stories along with their mistakes, helps promote the idea that WE ALL STARTED AT THE SAME PLACE!Presented By:2023-04-1924 min
Lone Duck’s Gun Dog ChroniclesE 165. Hunting Dogs with GDIY's Nick AdairFor today's show, we're lucky to have Nick Adair (from the Gun Dog It Yourself podcast) in the house and boy, do we have a good time talkin' dogs. Nick is an absolute dog man and anytime you can trade stories with someone like that, it's just easy, natural and the best time ever.We kick off the show with Nick asking about Bob's southern trip (Nick runs our show better than we run our show) and how he schedules training for the year. Then we dig into Nick's passion for working dogs. Nick...2023-04-131h 39
The Fat Bird, Ugly Dog Podcast8. Gun Dog It Yourself with Nick AdairIn this episode, Al talks to Nick Adair of the "Gun Dog it Yourself" Podcast. Nick tells us about his dogs, and why he selected the breeds he did. We discuss his training philosophy, and a recurring theme of his podcast - "Trainer Fights"! We discuss the use of Positive Punishment (listen to Fat Bird, Ugly Dog, Episode 5 "Operant Conditioning 101", if you are unfamiliar with the term) . Confusion often exists between "whoa" and "steadiness" - Nick gives his definition of "whoa", and indicates how it differs from "steadiness". We have all heard the saying "birds make a bird dog" - N...2023-04-1148 minBirdshot PodcastShotgun Talk with Nick AdairNick Adair joins the show to discuss shotguns and shooting along with an upcoming collaboration with Upland Gun Company.Show Highlights:
Setters can swim?
Gun fitting 101
Side by side or over/under?
Gauge versus payload
What to do about barrel length?
Watch | Gun Dog It Yourself on YoutubeFollow | @gundogityourselfBecome a Patreon Support | patreon.com/birdshotFollow us | @birdshot.podcastUse Promo Code | BSP20 to save 20% with onX...2023-04-071h 31Gun Dog It Yourself181. United Field Trial Association (UFTA)If you're like me, you're always looking for a new and fun challenge to take on with your dogs to try and extend the hunting season. One of the first people I met in the dog world, Brandon Tarquinio, invited me up to Kentucky to check out the UFTA's (United Field Trial Association) National trials. I had a blast and will definitely be participating at some events down the road!
First impressions of meeting Nick the greenhorn!
What is the UFTA?
Trials vs Tests vs Games
The different divisions within UFTA
Running orders and setups
How to qualify...2023-03-141h 25Gun Dog It YourselfRuffed Grouse Society SERIES: SilvicultureWe close out the Ruffed Grouse Society series round table style with Nick Biemiller and Ben Jones of RGS/AWS but also Michael McCord, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) Small Game Coordinator. We put a book end on the series with a discussion all about Silviculture!
What is Silviculture?
A forest is NOT a monoculture crop!
"Demand per acre is rising and more difficult than ever to manage"
Public and private land management diversity
Silviculture not only "grows trees" but also manages/controls invasive and undesirable species
"Herbicide" is not always a bad word
Grouse + Acorns
Shelterwood Cuts...2022-09-081h 03Gun Dog It Yourself02. BSing with GDIYThis is a small segment of the monthly Patreon Exclusive episode done with Nick Larson of The Birdshot Podcast. These monthly bonus episodes provide both of us an opportunity to discuss a wide array of topics and go into more stories/details that we typically dont get a chance to on our regular episodes. If you enjoy then please consider supporting either podcast on Patreon!The full video recording is live now on the GDIY PATREON page!----GDIY LinksStanding Stone Supply---- Learn...2022-09-0124 minGun Dog It YourselfRuffed Grouse Society SERIES: Chapter InvolvementWe are joined again by Nick Biemiller, Southern Appalachian Forest Conservation Director of the Ruffed Grouse Society, but accompanying him this episode is Ben Jones, president of RGS and AWS. This episode we discuss everything involving chapter involvement.
RGS is a member supported organization. What does that mean?
Changing from "event centric" to more of a sustainable model
How have the new forester positions worked out for RGS?
The changes have brought monetary success but what about the membership base engagement?
Engagement coordinators
New in person events and ideas by chapters
Local chapters still funding local projects!
...2022-08-0441 minBirdshot PodcastGrouse Dogs and Grouse Cover with Nick AdairA snippet from our Patreon Bonus Episode with Nick Adair of the Gun Dog It Yourself Podcast.Show Highlights:
Retrieving and hunting dead
Do we hunt too fast?
Grouse cover types and edges
Tune in to this BONUS episode of the Birdshot Podcast for a snippet of our monthly Patreon conversation with Nick Adair of the Gun Dog It Yourself Podcast.To listen to the entire conversation and gain access to all other benefits like Birdshot Podcast swag, monthly giveaways, discounts and more you...2022-07-2238 minGun Dog It YourselfRuffed Grouse Society SERIES: Stewardship AgreementsNick Biemiller joins us again for the 4th episode of the RGS Series covering Stewardship Agreements.
What are stewardship agreements?
Agreements between the forest service and RGS
Are these tracts just unsellable tracts coming from the Forest Service?
Mutually benefit for RGS and the Forest Service
How do these agreements measure up to the revenue produced prior to the "new model"
-----PATREONRUFFED GROUSE SOCIETYGDIY----- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-06-2327 minGun Dog It Yourself143. NAVHDA Aims & Rules ClinicNick recently attended a NAVHDA Aims and Rules Clinic with the Minnesota chapter. Blaine and Patti Carter along with chapter president Pete Aplikowski join us to discuss the importance of these clinics as well as the chapter infrastructure to be able to put one on.
Increasing Tests and Events to match the NAVHDA growth
The "Handlers Clinic' morphed in to the "Aims and Rules"
Who benefits from these clinics?
What it's like "judging" dogs
The important of proper "Demo Dogs"
Commonalities between clinics and regions
Judges and continuing education
Chapter organization
Small groups and higher chapter engagement
...2022-06-211h 26Gun Dog It YourselfRuffed Grouse Society SERIES: State vs Federal vs Private LandsNick Biemiller joins us again for the 3rd episode of the RGS Series covering the differences between State, Federal, and Private lands.
What are the differences between each land ownership?
Which is the easiest to manage?
Which is the more challenging to manage?
The benefits of private projects to public projects?
Private land assistance (Technical as Financial)
State vs Federal public land
How does Pittman Robertson funds fall?
Why not just focus on State instead of Federal?
-----PATREONRUFFED GROUSE SOCIETYGDIY----- Learn...2022-05-2630 minGun Dog It YourselfRuffed Grouse Society SERIES: The Terms and PlayersNick Biemiller is back in the 2nd episode of this series to break down as many of the terms and players involved in the RGS process. No matter who you are, its a bit much when trying to get involved and figure out how everything is supposed to work. Between all of the people, NGOs (non governmental organizations), government agencies, and all of the alphabet soup acronyms any army soldier could ever possibly want. This episode is our attempt to try and put a simple breakdown of all the players involved in one location. Next month's episode we will...2022-04-2127 minGun Dog It YourselfRuffed Grouse Society SERIES: IntroductionThis is the first episode of a new mini bonus series featuring the Ruffed Grouse Society. Ill be joined by Nick Biemiller once a month to try and breakdown all elements of the process or model that RGS follows in their effort to create more habitat for the birds that we love to chase. In this first episode we introduce Nick and let you all know what we are going to cover in future episodes as well as why we decided to do this mini series.If you have any questions or topics you would like covered...2022-03-3127 minBirdshot PodcastGun Dog It Yourself with Nick AdairHost of the Gun Dog It Yourself podcast, Nick Adair, joins the show to recap his hunting season and share a few things he’s learned about bird dogs over the years. Show Highlights: The benefits of oatmeal cream pies in the grouse woods A grouse hunting trip to Maine Food, cover, water for upland birds […] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-01-311h 41
Nick Pollack & Friends PodcastNPF 32 -The Last Jedi Debate with Chris Towers and Ellen AdairNick Pollack and Chris Towers debate The Last Jedi with Ellen Adair as their moderator.
Follow Nick Pollack & Friends on Twitter - @NickFriendsPodFollow Nick Pollack on Twitter - @PitcherListFollow Chris Towers on Twitter - @CTowersCBSFollow Ellen Adar on Twitter- @ellen_adairEllen's podcast - Take Me Into The Ballgame
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Gun Dog It YourselfThe Iowa Bird ChaserNick Martin had a dream. That dream was to shoot a pheasant in every county of his home state Iowa with his Griff. Nick is out trying to make that dream come true! Listen to hear what started this idea and how its coming along. Its really interesting to hear the different reasons and objectives that drives and challenges people in the bird hunting community! They don't have to line up with your own reasons but perhaps its time to add a new goal or challenge? www.gundogityourself.com www.patreon.com/gundogityourself L...2021-11-301h 12
Nick Pollack & Friends PodcastNPF 15 - Ellen Adair!Nick Pollack hangs out with actor and baseball analyst Ellen Adair.
Follow Nick Pollack & Friends on Twitter - @NickFriendsPodFollow Nick Pollack on Twitter - @PitcherListFollow Ellen on Twitter- @ellen_adairEllen's podcast - Take Me Into The Ballgame
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Gun Dog It YourselfGoal Oriented Training & HuntingWith a last minute hunting trip detour to NC for the weekend, Nick and Scott hop on to discuss the importance of having goals for your dogs, training plans, and hunting plans. Just like everything in life, goals are important to keep us motivated and on track. But can being too goal oriented also sometimes get in the way of what we really want to accomplish long term? Be sure to SUBSCRIBE, RATE, REVIEW, & SHARE! Check out www.gundogityourself.com and www.patreon.com/gundogityourself Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...2021-01-051h 08
Gun Dog It YourselfCity Slick Dog TrainingNick Mascellino joins us to discuss what its like training his GSP while living in an apartment in a very populated city. From using city pigeons and local parks to reach his goals, Nick figured out how to get creative and make his training program work for him. Give it a listen and think about how you may be able to get more creative in your daily routine! Our partner's links can be found at www.gundogityourself.com and our Pateron is at www.patreon.com/gundogityourself. Learn more about your ad...2020-11-171h 07
Gun Dog It YourselfMinnesota Trip RecapThis week on the podcast, Nick and Adam recap their Minnesota hunting trip. They were joined by friends Adam, and Bud and discussed the highs and the lows of the trip. Grab a drink and enjoy the episode! Our partner's links can be found at www.gundogityourself.com and our Patreon is at www.patreon.com/gundogityourself Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-10-131h 08
Gun Dog It YourselfGDIY PROFILE: Matt JohnstonGDIY Profiles are bonus episodes that feature your average DIY dog trainer and hunter. All dog owners have a story of what got them involved and the main lessons learned along the way. Hearing numerous people’s stories along with their mistakes, helps promote the idea that WE ALL STARTED AT THE SAME PLACE! Our partner's links can be found at www.gundogityourself.com and our Patreon is at www.patreon.com/gundogityourself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-09-1725 min
Gun Dog It YourselfKicking off the season w/ Dove Hunting!Dove season is the kickoff to hunting season for most! We aren't die hard dove hunters by any means but it does afford us some benefits with our dogs as we inch our way towards the other seasons. From steadiness to retrieving work to even just good conditioning, dove season is a great time to get out and have some fun! Our partners links can be found at www.gundogityourself.com and our Patreon is at www.patreon.com/gundogityourself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-09-151h 05
Gun Dog It YourselfNAVHDA Judgin Coord. Mark WhalenWe are joined by the NAVHDA judging coordinator Mark Whalen this week. Mark has a lot of time and experience within NAVHDA and offers a unique insight to testing and training. Give it a listen for some quick training and testing tips, some of the more common questions such as Desire vs. Cooperation vs. Obedience, and a few fun stories in between! Our partners links can be found at www.gundogityourself.com and our Pateron at www.patreon.com/gundogityourself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-09-081h 14
Gun Dog It YourselfGDIY PROFILE: Colin PugsleyGDIY Profiles are bonus episodes that feature your average DIY dog trainer and hunter. All dog owners have a story of what got them involved and the main lessons learned along the way. Hearing numerous people’s stories along with their mistakes, helps promote the idea that WE ALL STARTED AT THE SAME PLACE! Our partner's links can be found at www.gundogityourself.com and our Patreon is at www.patreon.com/gundogityourself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-09-0323 min
Gun Dog It YourselfPlanting & FlushingThere are a bunch of different ways to go about planting your training birds and, conversely, flushing your birds. This week we go over how we plant based on the type of training we are wanting to do and also provide some tips on working with launchers, kick traps, as well as how to better flush your birds to get the most out of each sequence. Give it a listen and please remember to SUBSCRIBE, RATE, REVIEW, & SHARE! L.A.A: Should a dog's crate be in the same room as a baby? Lea...2020-09-011h 10
Gun Dog It YourselfSo you want ANOTHER hunting dog....We've talked about what to focus on when getting your first bird dog but haven't really touched on when your planning the next dog. While obviously similar, we do get the question a lot if there are other considerations when planning on having multiple dogs. This week we have an easy and fun conversation about what we personally take into consideration when we are trying to add a dog that will compliment what we already have! Our partner's links can be found at www.gundogityourself.com and our Patreon is at www.patreon.com/gundogityourself. 2020-08-2559 min
Gun Dog It YourselfGDIY PROFILE: Adam PechtGDIY Profiles are bonus episodes that feature your average DIY dog trainer and hunter. All dog owners have a story of what got them involved and the main lessons learned along the way. Hearing numerous people’s stories along with their mistakes, helps promote the idea that WE ALL STARTED AT THE SAME PLACE! Our partner's links can be found at www.gundogityourself.com and our Patreon is at www.patreon.com/gundogityourself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-08-2034 min
Gun Dog It YourselfProject PUPlandNick Larson from Project Upland joins us to discuss his new puppy and what he's doing different with this one based on the lessons he learned from his first. We also discuss Grouse hunting in MN, hunting in wolf country, good grouse cover, and a lot more. This was a fun conversation so check it out and be sure to SUBSCRIBE, RATE, REVIEW, & SHARE! Our partner's links can be found at www.gundogityourself.com and our Patreon is at www.patreon.com/gundogityourself Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-08-181h 23
Gun Dog It YourselfFirst Impressions on Gun Dogs & Training DaysThis week we have Andrew & Jacob from The Southern Outdoorsman talking about their very first impressions of a NAVHDA training day and the numerous different dogs they got to watch. They are just starting the journey of getting their first gun dogs and so they came up to a NAVHDA training day for a crash course. You will hear some very interesting perspectives from a couple of BRAND NEW people. Check out our partner's links at www.gundogityourself.com and our Patreon at www.patreon.com/gundogityourself Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...2020-08-111h 04
Gun Dog It YourselfGDIY SPOTLIGHT: Quail ForeverJess McGuire and Noah Smith of Quail Forever joins us this month to talk about some of the programs and initiatives within the organization to try and develop good Quail habitat! You'll hear a quick overview of how their programs help both private and public landscapes especially as it pertains to their efforts in the South East right now. To learn more about Quail Forever and their efforts, please visit their website at https://quailforever.org/ and be sure to sign up for a membership while you're there! Learn more about your ad ch...2020-08-0624 min
Gun Dog It YourselfDIY PigeonsHave you ever thought about raising your own pigeons for training? We are joined by "Pigeon Nick" this week who explains that anyone can raise their own pigeons. You dont have to have a ton of land or space to make it happen and they really dont take that much time or money to do them either. Its really eye opening to see how accessible raising your own homing pigeons can be if you really want to make it happen! Our partner's links can be found at www.gundogityourself.com and our Patreon is at www.patreon.com...2020-08-041h 09
Gun Dog It YourselfGDIY PROFILE: Tom BastienGDIY Profiles are bonus episodes that feature your average DIY dog trainer and hunter. All dog owners have a story of what got them involved and the main lessons learned along the way. Hearing numerous people’s stories along with their mistakes, helps promote the idea that WE ALL STARTED AT THE SAME PLACE! Our partner's links can be found at www.gundogityourself.com and our Patreon is at www.patreon.com/gundogityourself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-07-3029 min
Gun Dog It YourselfThe Duck SearchJust like everything in dog training, there are many different methods to train a specific task. This episode we discuss and break down numerous methods to train the NAVHDA Duck Search. We cover what a duck search is, when and where to train for it, as well as multiple ways of HOW to train it. Give it a listen and let us know if we didnt cover your preferred method! Our partner's links can be found at www.gundogityourself.com and our Patreon is www.patreon.com/gundogityourself. Learn more about your ad choi...2020-07-281h 21
Gun Dog It YourselfRetrievers with Bill MattesThis week we cover everything retrievers with Bill Mattes of River Ridge Kennels. We discuss a number of topics including the importance of simulating realistic hunting scenarios in your training as well as why hunt testing your dogs is worthwhile. Give it a listen and please remember to SUBSCRIBE, RATE, REVIEW, & SHARE. Our partner's links can be found at www.gundogityourself.com and our Patreon is at www.patreon.com/gundogityourself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-07-211h 03
Gun Dog It YourselfGDIY SPOTLIGHT: The National Bird Dog MuseumThe National Bird Dog Museum is dedicated to the preservation and perpetuation of bird dog, field trial, and hunting traditions. Located in Grand Junction, Tennessee, the museum houses a repository of art, photography, and memorabilia about field trials, shooting sports, and over forty breeds of bird dogs, including pointing, flushing, and retrieving breeds. www.birddogfoundation.com Our Patreon can be found at www.patreon.com/gundogityourself and 10% of Patreon proceeds will be donated to the museum at the end of the month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-07-1632 min
Gun Dog It YourselfVersatile Small Munsterlanders w/ Carrah WhitakerSmall Munsterlanders are definitely growing in popularity. Carrah has been raising and hunting SMs for a while now while also being very involved within the SMCNA. She tries to use her personal dogs in many different venues including NAVHDA, retriever trials, tower shoots, and more. Give it a listen to hear more about this great breed and remember to SUBSCRIBE, RATE, REVIEW, & SHARE! Our partner's links can be found at www.gundogityourself.com and our Patreon at www.patreon.com/gundogityourself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-07-141h 07
Gun Dog It YourselfPlanning Your Hunting TripThis week we have a wide ranging conversation that covers how we approach planning or big hunting trips and provides some insight into how we decide the what, when, where, and how. As we don't claim to be experts on dog training, we also aren't experts on hunting but hopefully you get something useful out of this conversation! Our partners links are at www.gundogityourself.com and our Patreon is at www.patreon.com/gundogityourself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-07-071h 09
Gun Dog It YourselfGDIY PROFILE: Bryce HayesGDIY Profiles are bonus episodes that feature your average DIY dog trainer and hunter. All dog owners have a story of what got them involved and the main lessons learned along the way. Hearing numerous people’s stories along with their mistakes, helps promote the idea that WE ALL STARTED AT THE SAME PLACE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-07-0228 min
Gun Dog It YourselfDrinking From A Fire HoseWe discuss the challenges of facing TOO MUCH information when it comes to figuring out how to train your dog. Its a testament to the the dog training community that so many are willing to help others but it can be a challenge, especially for a first time handler, to manage the information and find the right methods for you and your dog. Being able to break down the information into manageable bite size chunks is key. LAA: Can you say no to a wedding invitation if its during hunting season? Our partner's links are at...2020-06-3058 min
Gun Dog It YourselfNC Grouse PSAThe deadline for public commenting on the Nantahala-Pisgah Forest Plan is 6/29. Mike Nieduski comes on to give a really quick talk on when, where, why, & how to leave your comment. This plan will directly impact the habitat for all wildlife including Ruffed Grouse of the Southern Appalachian region. Please get your voice out there and make a difference! Check out this link for more info and the link to leave your comment: https://ruffedgrousesociety.org/nantahala-pisgah-forest-plan-revision-fact-sheet-and-position-statements/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-06-2515 min
Gun Dog It YourselfRusty Gun Dog TalkScott Caldwell of Rusty Gun Kennels joins us for a wide ranging conversation. Long term goals for your pup. Why test? Can't train dogs with emotion. Pups can do no wrong. Force Fetch leads into Duck Search. Force Fetch with the toe hitch. Humility with training. Making it count with the E-collar. GDIY Spring Training. L.A.A.- Did Elmer Fudd have a gun dog? Be sure to check out our partners links at www.gundogityourself.com and our Patreon at www.patreon.com/gundogityourself . Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...2020-06-231h 32
Gun Dog It YourselfGDIY PROFILE: Michael GillGDIY Profiles are bonus episodes that feature your average DIY dog trainer and hunter. All dog owners have a story of what got them involved and the main lessons learned along the way. Hearing numerous people’s stories along with their mistakes, helps promote the idea that WE ALL STARTED AT THE SAME PLACE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-06-1840 min
Gun Dog It YourselfAn Experienced BeginnerEmily Shirey of Shorthairs & Shotguns is no stranger to being a "beginner." This conversation spans her journey from working with horses, to branching off into training obedience, to now training bird dogs. Emily gives a unique perspective of what its like to enter into the hunting dog world as a brand new hunter and trainer. Give it a listen and remember to SUBSCRIBE, RATE, REVIEW, & SHARE. Check out our partner's links at www.gundogityourself.com and our Patreon at www.patreon.com/gundogityourself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-06-161h 08
Gun Dog It YourselfE-Collar BasicsOne of the most commonly discussed topics in dog training is E-Collars. This week we discuss the basics as at it pertains to what types of collars and how to use them. E-Collars can be a magical tool to have in your tool box IF used correctly. But like all tools, if you don't know how to use one, it may be best to just leave in the truck. Give it a listen and remember to SUBSCRIBE, RATE, REVIEW, & SHARE. Our partner's links can be found at www.gundogityourself.com and our Patreon at www.patreon.com/gund...2020-06-091h 07
Gun Dog It YourselfGDIY SPOTLIGHT: KAMO, Inc.June's Spotlight company is Kamo, Inc. They focus on rescue services for sport dogs and introducing/mentoring new people to the hunting world. This company is still fairly new but doing great things with being able to grow the hunting community through gun dogs! Check out Kamo at https://kamoinc.org/adopt. To support Kamo and other feature Spotlight companies be sure to check out our Patreon at www.patreon.com/gundogityourself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-06-0425 min
Gun Dog It YourselfDog Talk with Ann JandernoaWe are joined this week by Ann Janernoa where we have a wide ranging discussion on dogs. We cover how she got into the dog world, how she got into breeding and her viewpoints on pairing the right dogs, the dogs she prefers and needs for guiding Grouse hunts up North every year. This is a fun conversation so be sure to give it a listen and remember to SUBSCRIBE, RATE, REVIEW, & SHARE. Find our partner's links at www.gundogityourself.com and our Pateron at www.patreon.com/gundogityourself Learn more about your ad...2020-06-021h 14
Gun Dog It YourselfBehavior Theory and Training the WhyAngie Barron of Elite Sport Dogs joins us to break down Behavior Theory. This episode goes deep into understanding the WHY instead of the HOW to train each individual dog. Behavior Theory concentrates on how to communicate to your dog effectively as it pertains to association, reinforcement, and punishment. Give it a listen and please remember to SUBSCRIBE, RATE, REVIEW, & SHARE. More on Angie can be found at www.elitesportdogs.com Our Partners links can be found at www.gundogityourself.com and our Patreon at www.patreon.com/gundogityourself Lear...2020-05-261h 26
Gun Dog It YourselfGDIY PROFILE: Bill KoepkeGDIY Profiles are bonus episodes that feature your average DIY dog trainer and hunter. All dog owners have a story of what got them involved and the main lessons learned along the way. Hearing numerous people’s stories along with their mistakes, helps promote the idea that WE ALL STARTED AT THE SAME PLACE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-05-2146 min
Gun Dog It YourselfChecking InThis week we recorded a check in episode to catch everyone up on what we are up to. It's been a while since we just checked in and had a fun conversation so this week we cover a lot of things including Nick's training with Lucy and addressing her point intensity, the trip plans for this fall, our preferred species to hunt, and a lot more. Remember to SUBSCRIBE, RATE, REVIEW, and SHARE. Our partner's links can be found at www.gundogityourself.com and our Patreon is at www.patreon.com/gundogityourself. www.patreon.com/g...2020-05-191h 08
Gun Dog It YourselfPack Mentality & Dog Behavior w/ David KurlanderDavid Kurlander, host of The Pack Animal Podcast, joins us to discuss typical dog behavior and how it relates to the pack mentality. David is an animal behavior specialist who has years of experience working with wolves, coyotes, and fox. He is now focused entirely on training and hunting with dogs. You can find more from David at https://www.thepackanimalpodcast.com/. Our partner's links can be found at www.gundogityourself.com and our Patreon at www.patreon.com/gundogityourself Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-05-121h 08
Gun Dog It YourselfGDIY SPOTLIGHT: Ruffed Grouse SocietyWe are joined by the President & CEO of Ruffed Grouse Society, Ben Jones. We discuss the recent changes within RGS and how they will impact the mission moving forward. Proper forest and habitat management is more important than ever so be sure to listen and share! More information can be found at www.ruffedgrousesociety.org. At the end of May, we will be donating 10% of our Patreon proceeds to RGS so be sure to sign up at www.patreon.com/gundogityourself Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-05-0759 min
Gun Dog It YourselfDKs & German Testing w/ Scott CaldwellScott Caldwell of Rusty Guns Kennel joins us to discuss the Deutsch Kurzhaars and a general overview of the German testing system. How do DKs differ from GSPs? How is the NAVHDA testing system and German Testing System similar? How are they different? Listen and find out! Please remember to SUBSCRIBE, RATE, REVIEW, & SHARE! Our partner's links can be found at www.gundogityourself.com. Our Patreon is www.patreon.com/gundogityourself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-05-051h 22
Gun Dog It YourselfGDIY PROFILE: Tim HolmgrenGDIY Profiles are bonus episodes that feature your average DIY dog trainer and hunter. All dog owners have a story of what got them involved and the main lessons learned along the way. Hearing numerous people’s stories along with their mistakes, helps promote the idea that WE ALL STARTED AT THE SAME PLACE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-04-3025 min
Gun Dog It YourselfRetriever Trial Intro w/ Ian KelleyWe are joined this week by Ian Kelley to discuss labs and some of the basic breakdown of retriever trials. We also talk about his experience working with labs as well as his recent journey dealing with his lab Cane fighting cancer. Give it a listen and please remember to SUBSCRIBE, RATE, REVIEW, & SHARE. Our partner's links can be found at www.gundogityourself.com. Our Patreon can be found at www.patreon.com/gundogityourself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-04-281h 12
Gun Dog It YourselfThe Language of Dog Training w/ Grayson GuyerThis week we are joined by Grayson Guyer of Lost Highway Kennels to discuss a wide array of topics. We cover his entry into bird dogs, French Brittanys, and the disconnect/barrier of how we define things as it pertains to training dogs. This was a really informative episode so be sure to let us know what you think of it. Also, remember to SUBSCRIBE, RATE, REVIEW, & SHARE! Our partner's links can be found at www.gundogityourself.com and our Patreon as www.patreon.com/gundogityourself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...2020-04-211h 04
Gun Dog It YourselfGDIY PROFILE: Sean PorterGDIY Profiles are bonus episodes that feature your average DIY dog trainer and hunter. All dog owners have a story of what got them involved and the main lessons learned along the way. Hearing numerous people’s stories along with their mistakes, helps promote the idea that WE ALL STARTED AT THE SAME PLACE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-04-1645 min
Gun Dog It YourselfForce Fetch Part 2 (The Steps)Even among training partners Force Fetch can look differently as far as the steps to follow. We discuss our individual steps and what each one entailed for us. While a few of the individual steps are slightly different, the overall purpose of the steps are the same. Keep the steps short, simple, consistent, and purposeful! Our partner's links can be found at www.gundogityourself.com and our Patreon at www.patreon.com/gundogityourself Please remember to SUBSCRIBE, RATE, REVIEW, & SHARE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-04-141h 13
Gun Dog It YourselfForce Fetch Part 1 (Overview)There are a million opinions on how to train dogs and it seems like there are even more opinions when it comes to Force Fetch. Even down to the name "Force Fetch." This episode we discuss the program and try to provide a lot of general information to consider and know what you are getting into if you decide to try and knock this training out yourself. Part 2 next week will discuss more detailed steps of how each one of us went through the program. Our partner's links can be found at www.gundogityourself.com and our Pat...2020-04-071h 07
Gun Dog It YourselfGDIY SPOTLIGHT: Working Dogs for ConservationIt's truly amazing what dogs can accomplish given the right job. Working Dogs for Conservation takes rescue dogs and trains them to help with a number of amazing tasks such as stopping wildlife crime, ecological monitoring, and biosecurity of invasive species. This Spotlight was a lot of fun to record and is really impressive with what the organization is accomplishing with their dogs! Check them out at https://wd4c.org/ and you can support this organization as well as GDIY by signing up for Patreon at www.patreon.com/gundogityourself Learn more abo...2020-04-0232 min
Gun Dog It YourselfTalkin Dogs with Ken McAdowThis week we are joined by Ken McAdow and we have a wide ranging conversation talking about NAVHDA, training scenarios, a little bit of Force Fetch, and his new "protege." This was a fun conversation that we hope you enjoy. Please remember to SUBSCRIBE, RATE, REVIEW, & SHARE. Our partner's links can be found at www.gundogityourself.com and our Patreon at www.patreon.com/gundogityourself Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-03-311h 12
Gun Dog It YourselfPlanting Seeds w/ Everyday TrainingThere are a bunch of training besides basic obedience that can get done on a daily basis in your backyard. Even though you may not have access to a bunch of land and/or birds, there are some exercises you can perform that will directly correlate to when you can get in the field. You're really only limited by your imagination. Please remember to RATE, REVIEW, and SHARE. Check out www.gundogityourself.com for our partner's links as well as our patreon at www.patreon.com/gundogityourself Learn more about your ad...2020-03-241h 06
Gun Dog It YourselfGDIY PROFILE: Mark ThornberryGDIY Profiles are bonus episodes that feature your average DIY dog trainer and hunter. All dog owners have a story of what got them involved and the main lessons learned along the way. Hearing numerous people’s stories along with their mistakes, helps promote the idea that WE ALL STARTED AT THE SAME PLACE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-03-1928 min
Gun Dog It YourselfTurkey Dogs w/ Steven KinderSpring time means turkey season! While we know there's not a turkey spring season that allows dogs, we thought it would be a good time to branch out and learn about this unique type of hunting that you don't hear much about. Steven Kinder breaks down his experience so far entering the world of turkey dogs and how hes gone about training his first two dogs. Give it a listen and remember to RATE, REVIEW, and SHARE! Check out our partner's links at www.gundogityourself.com and our Patreon at www.patreon.com/gundogityourself L...2020-03-171h 04
Gun Dog It YourselfNAVHDA Judge & MN Chapter Pres. Pete AplikowskiThe president of the NAVHDA Minnesota Chapter, Pete Aplikowski, joins us to talk about a wide range of topics. We talk about the overall benefits of a NAVHDA chapter, how it's important for chapters to continue to evolved their training programs, and a number of individual training subjects. Very interesting conversation so give it a shot and please remember to RATE, REVIEW, and SHARE! Check out www.gundogityourself.com and www.patreon.com/gundogityourself to find our partner's links and to help out the pod! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...2020-03-101h 05
Gun Dog It YourselfGDIY SPOTLIGHT: American Houndsmen FederationNo other group is targeted by anti-hunting or animal rights advocates as much as houndsmen are. They are usually the first to be challenged by proposed legislation & regulations. American Houndsmen Federation was formed to provide a unifying voice for all houndsmen to promote and protect their passion. It may just be the houndsmen today facing the challenge but eventually the target can and will be moved towards any and all hunting dogs! Find out more about this organization at https://americanhoundsmenfederation.org/ Join www.patreon.com/gundogityourself to help out the monthly GDIY Spotlights....2020-03-0530 min
Gun Dog It YourselfTraining EtiquetteThis week we discuss different aspects of a training day and what everyone should consider to help ensure that everyone gets the most out of an outing. We cover some general training advice that everyone should consider as well as more specific examples of what you should try and avoid so as to not take away from your training partner/chapter's overall productivity throughout the day. Check out our partner's links at www.gundogityourself.com as well as our Patreon at www.patreon.com/gundogityourself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...2020-03-031h 16
Gun Dog It YourselfHunting EtiquetteWe discuss some of the most common "violations" of hunting etiquette. Whether you're an experienced hunter or brand new to it, there are certain things you need to be aware of when going out for the first time with a new hunting partner and their dogs. Some are serious while others can be chalked up to just personal preference. Give it a listen and let us know if you think we missed anything! Our partner's and affiliate links are at www.gundogityourself.com Our Patreon can be found at www.patreon.com/gundogityourself ...2020-02-241h 20
Gun Dog It YourselfGDIY PROFILE: Derek KuettelGDIY Profiles are bonus episodes that feature your average DIY dog trainer and hunter. All dog owners have a story of what got them involved and the main lessons learned along the way. Hearing numerous people’s stories along with their mistakes, helps promote the idea that WE ALL STARTED AT THE SAME PLACE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-02-2036 min
Gun Dog It YourselfStorming the Beaches of KYWe met up with the Bluegrass Uplanders for a quail hunt in KY and after the hunt we set down with the entire crew to discuss a wide variety of topics including the benefits of going to a Pro Trainer vs. DIY training as well as UFTA trialing. Very interesting conversation with a lot of different perspectives. Give it a listen and remember to RATE, REVIEW, and SHARE. Check out our partners as well as some affiliate links at our website www.gundogityourself.com Check out our Patreon account at www.patreon.com/gundogityourself ...2020-02-181h 13
Gun Dog It YourselfSouthern Appalachian GrouseWe are joined this week by Philip Clevenger and Parker Street of the Appalachian Highlands RGS chapter. We discuss a wide variety of topics as it relates to hunting Ruffed Grouse in the Southeastern region including dog work, habitat, and how hunting down South is different than hunting them up North. Give it a listen and be sure to RATE, REVIEW, and SHARE. Check out our website at www.gundogityourself.com and our Patreon at www.patreon.com/gundogityourself Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-02-111h 05
Gun Dog It YourselfGDIY SPOTLIGHT: K9s for WarriorsIt's estimated that more than 20 veterans commit suicide everyday. K9s For Warriors is ending veteran suicide and returning our warriors to a life of dignity and independence. They rescue and train shelter dogs to be paired as Service Dogs for warriors with service-connected Post-Traumatic Stress, Traumatic Brain Injury and/or Military Sexual Trauma. Please check out this great organization at www.k9sforwarriors.org or through their link on our website at www.gundogityourself.com. GDIY will be donating 10% of our patreon at the end of FEB to K9s for Warriors. Please ta...2020-02-0623 min
Gun Dog It YourselfDeer Dogs w/ Lonnie MillerWe are talking about something a little different this week. We sat down with Lonnie Miller of the Alabama Dog Hunters Association to learn more about a very traditional style of hunting that is getting more and more difficult to find people that still do it. Lonnie explains what to expect from a good deer dog and how it all works. He also discuss his "Stop to Whistle" process that dog trainers from any type of dog can appreciate. Give it a listen and please remember to RATE, REVIEW, and SHARE. Check out our partner's links at www...2020-02-031h 04
Gun Dog It YourselfGDIY PROFILE: Nick AdairGDIY Profiles are bonus episodes that feature your average DIY dog trainer and hunter. All dog owners have a story of what got them involved and the main lessons learned along the way. Hearing numerous people’s stories along with their mistakes, helps promote the idea that WE ALL STARTED AT THE SAME PLACE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-01-3059 min
Gun Dog It YourselfBluegrass UplandersThe Bluegrass Uplanders are a group of guys that share the same passion for dogs, hunting, and guiding. Corrie Bigelow joins us to describe how the group came together and where each member is at in the dog world. You'll hear a little bit of everything including guiding, UFTA trialing, and even how they've been able to gain some private land hunting permission. This episode is pretty broad so give it a shot and please remember to RATE, REVIEW, and SHARE. www.patreon.com/gundogityourself www.gundogityourself.com Learn more abou...2020-01-281h 08
Gun Dog It YourselfHunting With A RescueNick Goldsberry joins us to tell the story of his first bird dog Beau. Beau is a GSP and was actually a rescue dog. Nick tells how the rescue route was right for him, the hurdles he experienced when first getting Beau home, and how they transitioned into hunting. Nick can now always be found in the field with Beau hunting Pheasant and even tracking deer. Give it a listen and please remember to RATE, REVIEW, and SHARE! Check out our Patreon at www.patreon.com/gundogityourself. Also be sure to use our partner's links at ww...2020-01-2157 min
Gun Dog It YourselfGDIY PROFILE: Adam WilliamsGDIY Profiles are bonus episodes that feature your average DIY dog trainer and hunter. All dog owners have a story of what got them involved and the main lessons learned along the way. Hearing numerous people’s stories along with their mistakes, helps promote the idea that WE ALL STARTED AT THE SAME PLACE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-01-1647 min
Gun Dog It YourselfIowa Trip RecapCharles Coulter of Honor Point Kennels invited us up to Iowa to close out the Pheasant season with him. We shot up North and for a real quick weekend trip and had a great experience. You'll hear some of the stories from the actual hunts along with our general thoughts on whether or not real quick hunting trips out of town is worth it. Check out our partner's links through www.gundogityourself.com and our Patreon at www.patreon.com/gundogityourself Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-01-1453 min
Gun Dog It YourselfNAVHDA Testing BreakdownThe NAVHDA Natural Ability and Utility Test are broken down by each section of the tests while discussing the current statuses of Nick and Alston's dogs testing next weekend. They are joined by Adam Williams, one of their training partners from the local NAVHDA chapter to dive even deeper into the tests. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-09-171h 37
Gun Dog It YourselfSo You Now Have A Hunting Dog...So you now have a puppy after all the research, planning, and waiting. Now what? Nick and Alston cover some of the basic advice and tips on what to do and look out for. There are a lot of things overlooked with puppies that you should be aware of before it gets to the point of training the dog for what you really got it for: to hunt! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-08-1359 min
Gun Dog It YourselfSo You Want A Hunting Dog?Where else to begin the podcast than discussing how to even begin thinking about getting the right dog. When you decide you want a hunting dog, there is a lot more to it than just picking up a puppy from a pet store. Nick and Alston covers some of main things to consider when starting the journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-08-061h 09
Gun Dog It YourselfIntro - What is GDIY?An introduction to the new GDIY Podcast. Hosts Nick and Alston give a quick intro to themselves and why they wanted to start a new hunting dog podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-07-3120 min
Remember Thisnick ortner, the tapping solution, thank you pages,There's a page on your site that's a gold mine waiting to be tapped. It's not your about page, nor is it your checkout page. It's your thank you page. Get this page right and it becomes an invisible selling machine for your business, but get it wrong and you risk getting your relationship with new subscribers off to a rocky start. The truth is, despite their best intentions, many business owners massively under utilise their thank you page. They don't ask their potential buyer to take action when they’re primed to do...2018-07-3015 min
The Greg Scheinman PodcastEpisode 108: Nick Adair - Houston Resturant EntrepreneurNick, along with his sister Katie is the entrepreneur behind several Houston restaurant concepts including the successful Adair Kitchen, the recently opened Eloise Nichols restaurant in River Oaks and the fresh new concept Bebidas; a super cool new juice bar and café where you can find me having some amazing breakfast tacos and juice most mornings. Nick grew up in the restaurant business as his father and family are the owners of Adair Family Restaurants the group behind Los Tios Mexican Restaurants, and Skeeters Mesquite Grill) and has an amazing story so let’s get to it – Nick Adair on the Gr...2017-07-0200 min