Best Navhda Podcasts (2024)

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14. Rich Wong - On His Love of Vizslas, Post Hunt Photography, and Learning Sharptail & Hun Patterns 1:25:23

5h ago1:25:23

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Rich Wong is a photographer, vizsla lover, and wild bird hunting fanatic. Rich and I talk his best tips for tailgate photos, how he came into vizslas, and the differences between his 2 dogs thus far. We also talk about puppy development, the downsides to overhandling, and the importance of a bird dogs first season. Lastly, we cover Rich's tips to f…

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13. Tony Jones - On Writing His New Book - The God of Wild Places, Why He'll Need 2 Dogs to Replace His Lab, and Navigating Failure in Life & Hunting. 1:17:27

2d ago1:17:27

1:17:27

Tony Jones has a new book out - The God of Wild Places, and you should order a copy (The God of Wild Places). Tony is a former pastor, author, conservationist, speaker, and hunter. In this conversation we talk about writing, changing careers, failure, and pheasant hunting in South Dakota. Tony also brags on his lab, Crosby, and shares why he'd need…

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12. William Bailey - A Conversation Between Brothers Including Empty Dog Collars, Intentionality, Faith, Becoming a Gentleman, and The Wildrose Way. 1:55:52

9d ago1:55:52

1:55:52

William Bailey is a Texan, a hunter, and a proud owner of a Labrador from Wildrose Kennel. This conversation is a perfect example of how conversations between friends happen when hunting together. This conversation ranges from losing dogs, choosing joy, William's experience with adopting the Wildrose Way, leaning into faith and friendship, and much…

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11. Rob Seilheimer - Pollinators, A Brittany Pup, And The Power of Bird Camp. 1:23:13

16d ago1:23:13

1:23:13

Rob Seilheimer works in fundraising with the Monarch Joint Venture, a non-profit coalition rooted in getting more pollinators and more quality bird habitat on the landscape. Rob and Mike discuss Rob's new brittany pup, Tag, and how adding a bird dog to the mix changes things, finding friends to share hunting camp with and making attendance a priori…

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10. Nick Larson - On Learning The Differences in His Bird Dogs, Leaning Into Curiosity, Podcasting, and Working with The Upland Gun Company. 1:41:56

23d ago1:41:56

1:41:56

Nick Larson is the host of the longstanding Birdshot Podcast and also works with Upland Gun Company. In this episode we cover an incredible range of topics including his advice for hosting a podcast, learning the differences between his two setters, the importance of mentorship in dog training and hunting, and much much more. This episode is brough…

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E-Collars 1:09:57

30d ago1:09:57

1:09:57

Grayson muses on all things e-collar and talks through his collar conditioning process. Visit our sponsor https://www.uglydoghunting.com Visit our website https://losthighwaykennels.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Grayson Guyer, Emily Shirey

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9. Emy Marier - On Reactivating Her Father Into Bird Hunting, NAHRA, and The Adventure of Exploring Public Land. 1:34:56

1M ago1:34:56

1:34:56

Emy Marier is an outdoorswoman who brings her both her nature for analytics and her sense of adventure to everything she does. We discussed her experience in NAHRA, including finding her tribe, the importance of treating a dog fairly in training, and the experience of adding a second dog with a lot more drive. We also discuss her love of 'Prairie R…

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8. Angie Coenen - Following Her Dad Afield, The Keys to Training and Testing With Her Spouse, and a Decade of Breeding German Shorthairs. 1:16:47

1M ago1:16:47

1:16:47

Angie Coenen runs Hurricane Kennel with her husband, Paul in Southwestern Wisconsin. We discuss how she got her start following her dad through the pheasant fields of Iowa, how she fell into NAVHDA (now serving in a multitude of roles), her journey breeding top notch German Shorthairs, including the hardship that comes with breeding over a decade, …

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7. Travis Frank - Focusing on the Process of Building a Bird Dog, Storytelling Through Television, and the Importance of Mentorship in Training 1:31:53

2M ago1:31:53

1:31:53

Travis Frank is the host of The Flush TV Show and Podcast. We discuss his journey bringing home a fire breathing bird dog, Daisy, and learning to work together. He also shares the experience of having Daisy stolen out of his front yard, how he tells stories through television, and the importance of having a mentor in dog training. This episode is b…

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6. Logan Weiss - Developing Mindset for Dog Training, Having Patience for a Dog to Develop, and the Toughest of Decisions. 1:11:11

2M ago1:11:11

1:11:11

Logan Weiss is an adult on-set bird hunter whose first dog, Sage, helped him fall in love with dog training and chasing wild birds in wild places. Logan walks us through applying his high level athlete mindset to training and hunting and shares why the Garmin Sport Pro is his favorite e-collar for beginning bird dog trainers. Logan also discusses t…

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5. Nina Hoekstra - On The Power of Solo Travel, Faith in the Outdoors, and Taking the Leap Into Outdoor Media 1:35:05

2M ago1:35:05

1:35:05

We sit down with Nina Hoekstra to discuss her transition from the deer stand to the uplands, strengthening her faith in the outdoors, the power of solo hunting trips (and some pointers along the way), and how she took the leap from her nursing career to build a business in outdoor media. You can follow along her journey on her IG handle - @in.ninas…

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4. Christy Langston - On Authenticity, Nature vs. Nurture & Better Bird Dog Photography 1:07:45

2M ago1:07:45

1:07:45

Christy Langton operates Spring River Kennel from her farm in Southwestern Missouri. Expect to learn the importance of mentorship in training and breeding bird dogs, being comfortable and authentic with your goals, owning a dog's strengths and weaknesses, and how to level up the photos of your dog afield. This episode is brought to you by Ugly Dog …

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Group Class #1 Syllabus and Puppy Update 42:16

2M ago42:16

42:16

Grayson lays out his objectives for the first summertime group class at Lost Highway Kennels. There are currently three puppies being started by Grayson: Ripple (Cecil x Althea repeat) is a 15 week old Labrador Van (son of Pete) is a 6 month old Epagneul Breton Unnamed Red Girl (Grandaughter of Lucy) is a 12 week old labrador Follow along with thei…

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2. Des Stormont - Paying Bird Dog Tuition 1:23:50

3M ago1:23:50

1:23:50

In our first interview style episode, Mike sits down with friend, fellow NAVHDA Judge, trainer, and mom-extraordinaire, Des Stormont, to learn about her journey. This episode covers learning from mistakes (Bird Dog Tuition as she calls it), working through the weight of expectation when training for a test, and adding a toddler into training, testi…

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3. Jake Hanson - The Spirit of Generosity 1:50:44

3M ago1:50:44

1:50:44

Mike sits down with Jake Hanson, the Development Director for Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever to discuss conservation, philanthropy, long distance bird hunting road trips and the highs and lows along the way. They also discuss Jake's origin story into bird dogs and bird hunting, making the decision to use a professional trainer, and how adding …

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Episode 1 - Introducing the Ugly Dog Podcast! 48:58

3M ago48:58

48:58

Episode one is finally here! Our host, Mike Neiduski, sits down to share who he is, how he came to run Ugly Dog Hunting Co., his origin story with bird dogs, and what listeners can expect in future episodes. He also addresses a handful of customer questions including essentials for a started dog, the nuance of breed hunting styles, what drive's Mik…

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Trial and Collar Wise Dogs with Ben Lepinski 1:31:51

3M ago1:31:51

1:31:51

Ben Lepinski of Lepinski K9 Services joins me to share his thoughts on avoiding equipment issues and making trial wise dogs. Ben is a high level competitor in protection sports and hobbiest retriever trainer. For a more complete bio and dive into Ben's career please go back and listen to our last episode recorded in September of '23 where we review…

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Advanced Concepts and Techniques for Finishing Pointing Dogs 38:58

4M ago38:58

38:58

Grayson muses on concepts and techniques for pointing dog finished work. Listen closely for the sidebar on selection and the talent/temperament balance. Notes avaialable at: https://losthighwaykennels.com/ Visit my sponsor: https://www.uglydoghunting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Season Recap and Althea's Worrisome Puppy Delivery 49:17

5M ago49:17

49:17

Grayson recaps his favorite hunting season to date, and tells the story of Althea's recent litter (the good, the bad, and the ugly). Show notes available at: https://losthighwaykennels.com Visit our sponsor: Ugly Dog Hunting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Grayson Guyer, Emily Shirey

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Raw Curious with Emily Shirey 52:31

5M ago52:31

52:31

Grayson shuts up and stays in his lane while Emily goes deep on all things when it comes to feeding a raw diet. Link to show notes: https://losthighwaykennels.com/raw-curious-by-emily-shirey/ Visit our sponsor: https://www.uglydoghunting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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The Ruark Challenge and Catching Up With Will Newell 1:11:14

7M ago1:11:14

1:11:14

Will Newell is an avid outdoorsman and conservationist. We discuss the upcoming Saint Huberts trial and Will's new project, The Ruark Challenge. Saint Hubert Championship (America) Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3655244044704469/ McNabb Challenge (Inspiration for the Ruark Challenge): https://www.thefield.co.uk/macnab-challenge Lea…

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The Victor Recall and Kibble Talk With Emily Shirey 1:24:50

7M ago1:24:50

1:24:50

Grayson and Emily sit down to discuss the recent recall on Victor dog food and it's impact on their businesses and daily lives. Emily goes deep on dog nutrition and the pet food industry. If you feed kibble to your performance dog this one is worth a listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Humans and Dogs; A Coevolution 40:50

9M ago40:50

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Grayson recaps his recent hunting trip, discusses changes to this Season's St Hubert's Trial, and muses about the origins of the relationship between man and dog. Visit our sponsor, Ugly Dog Hunting: https://www.uglydoghunting.com Visit our website; https://losthighwaykennels.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Doing Well and Doing Good; Ugly Dog Hunting with Mike Neiduski 1:04:20

9M ago1:04:20

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I sit down with my freiend, and new proprieter of the online hunting dog retailer, Ugly Dog Hunting, Mike Neiduski. Mike is a NAVHDA Senior Judge, conservation pro, avid hunter, and just an all around great guy. After years of hemming and hawing over taking on a commercial sponsor, I am proud to announce my official affilliation with Ugly Dog Hunti…

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HRC and the Versatile Breeds; A Waterfowl First Mindset With Landon Poplin 1:04:16

10M ago1:04:16

1:04:16

Grayson sits down with Landon Poplin to discuss training his German Wirehaired Pointer, Harker in the HRC testing system. Landon and Harker have achieved the title of Hunting Retriever Champion and are challenging the Grand Hunting Retriever Championship this fall. Landon is the owner/operator of Wirehair Outdoors in Hamptonville, NC and is Lead Gu…

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Canine Drive Management With Jerry Bradshaw 1:37:16

10M ago1:37:16

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Grayson speaks with Jerry Bradshaw about his approach to drive management in dog training. Jerry owns and operates Tarheel Canine in Sanford, North Carolina and is the found and executive director of Protection Sports Association. He has written and presented extensively on the drive model of training is a world renowned trainer of police dogs. Fol…

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26: Book Review With Ben Lepinski (Konrad Most's Classic, Training Dogs; a Manual) 1:50:13

11M ago1:50:13

1:50:13

Grayson and Ben sit down to discuss Konrad Most's timeless book. Ben Lepinski is a police dog trainer operating out of Richlands, North Carolina. He grew up training gundogs and has made his name in the protection sports. Ben and his dog Fury are the reigning national champions in both American Schutzhund (AS III) and Protection Sports Association …

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Dogs That Left Their Mark on Me 1:03:19

11M ago1:03:19

1:03:19

Dogs that have impacted my life as a dog trainer. Show notes: https://losthighwaykennels.com/dogs-that-left-their-mark-on-me/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Grayson Guyer, Emily Shirey

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Hard Mouth in Gundogs 46:37

12M ago46:37

46:37

Grayson explores the causes of hard mouth on game and discusses tactics for overcoming this problematic behavior. Show notes available at https://losthighwaykennels.com/hard-mouth-in-gundogs-2/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Grayson Guyer, Emily Shirey

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What is Drive Capping and Why is it Important to You? 45:38

12M ago45:38

45:38

Grayson attempts to define the term and explain how we can employ this knowledge in the training of gundogs. Show notes https://losthighwaykennels.com/what-is-drive-ca…important-to-you/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Grayson Guyer, Emily Shirey

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The Power of Pen Raised Birds in Training Pointers and Flushers 51:07

1y ago51:07

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Show notes in the learning center at www.losthighwaykennels.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Grayson Guyer, Emily Shirey

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Making ...Then Taming Monsters (Thoughts on Chase, Recall, and "Whoa") 1:13:27

1y ago1:13:27

1:13:27

An attempt to organize my thoughts previously shared in earlier episodes and on other podcasts. Managing chase, recall, and whoa as it relates to bird work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Grayson Guyer, Emily Shirey

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Checking in with Cap'n Stump 55:54

1y ago55:54

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Kevin "Stump" Grant is the owner and operator of Pawleys Island Guide Service in the Pawleys Island, SC. He knows where all the honey holes are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Grayson Guyer, Emily Shirey

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Snake Aversion 39:21

1y ago39:21

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A concise explaination of the snake aversion clinics I offer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Grayson Guyer, Emily Shirey

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A Thought Provoking Conversation with The Dogbone Hunter 1:54:08

1+ y ago1:54:08

1:54:08

Grayson speaks with Jeremy Moore about tools, methods, and philosphies. Learning how to disagree respectfully and remembering that we're on the same team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Grayson Guyer, Emily Shirey

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Companion Gundog Development Part 4: The Importance of Wild Birds 1:21:27

1+ y ago1:21:27

1:21:27

Grayson sits down with Kevin "Stump" Grant of Pawley's Isand Guide Service and Hokumpoke Bretons. Link to show notes Show Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Grayson Guyer, Emily Shirey

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Companion Gundogs Development Part 3: The First Year Afield (Pointing Dogs) 1:07:14

1+ y ago1:07:14

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Grayson and Emily discuss first year afield for companion gundogs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Grayson Guyer, Emily Shirey

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Companion Gundogs Development Part 2: The Crate 1:17:38

1+ y ago1:17:38

1:17:38

Grayson and Emily discuss the use of the crate in all life stages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Grayson Guyer, Emily Shirey

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Companion Gundog Development Part 1: Selecting and Starting Your Puppy 1:11:55

1+ y ago1:11:55

1:11:55

Follow link to noteshttps://losthighwaykennels.com/puppy-development/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Grayson Guyer, Emily Shirey

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Bird Season is Here and Saint Hubert Trial Recap 59:08

1+ y ago59:08

59:08

Grayson discusses the early part of the '22-'23 bird hunting and waterfowl season, and recaps our recent St Hubert Trial. He also makes a feeble attempt to layout future plans for Saint Hubert trials and kennel operations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Grayson Guyer, Emily Shirey

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Force Fetch and Summer Program Recap 1:05:36

2y ago1:05:36

1:05:36

We talk force fetch and discuss the all the recent goings on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Grayson Guyer, Emily Shirey

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Season 2; Episode 2: Consistency is Key 39:54

2y ago39:54

39:54

Grayson and Emily chat about the importance of consistency in dog training. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Grayson Guyer, Emily Shirey

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Season 2; Episode 1: 2021-'22 Season Review, Training and Hunting with Flushing Dogs 1:06:08

2+ y ago1:06:08

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Season in review, future plans, training flushers, and the Labrador as a shooting dog Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Grayson Guyer, Emily Shirey

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Lesson 8: Our Program and Common Problems Encountered 1:11:14

2+ y ago1:11:14

1:11:14

An overview of my program, and we touch on gushiness and other problems Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Grayson Guyer, Emily Shirey

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Lesson 7: Retrievers, an Overview 1:24:48

3y ago1:24:48

1:24:48

Two novices talk Labradors, trialing, great trainers, and unpopular opinions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Grayson Guyer, Emily Shirey

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Training with Mo, By Martha Greenlee 47:22

3y ago47:22

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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Grayson Guyer, Emily Shirey

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Lesson 5: Reward Based Training Systems 101 1:02:27

3y ago1:02:27

1:02:27

In this episode Emily from Shorthairs and Shotguns takes us on a deeper dive into the world of reward based training systems as they relate to gundog training. Visit https://losthighwaykennels.com/category/podcast/lessons/ for detailed notes. For more podcasts like this, please Subscribe! You can also check out our websites, Facebooks pages and Ins…

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Lesson 4: "Pressure", Pain, and Aversive Control as a Framework of Training 1:06:35

3y ago1:06:35

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In this episode we have a frank discussion about "pressure", pain, and aversive control (the escape/avoidance paradigm) in dog training. Visit https://losthighwaykennels.com/category/podcast/lessons/ for detailed notes. For more podcasts like this, please Subscribe! You can also check out our websites, Facebooks pages and Instagram accounts for mor…

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Lesson 3: Pointing Dogs, an Overview 1:04:51

3+ y ago1:04:51

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In this episode we give a brief overview of pointing dogs and their training Visit https://losthighwaykennels.com/category/podcast/lessons/ for detailed notes. For more podcasts like this, please Subscribe! You can also check out our websites, Facebooks pages and Instagram accounts for more tips on how to train your companion gundog! For feedback o…

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Lesson 2: Practical Application of Behavioral Principles in Dog Training 1:10:38

3+ y ago1:10:38

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In this episode we discuss the practical application of behavioral principles in dog training. Visit https://losthighwaykennels.com/category/podcast/lessons/ for detailed notes. For more podcasts like this, please Subscribe! You can also check out our websites, Facebooks pages and Instagram accounts for more tips on how to train your companion gund…

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