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Lone Duck’s Gun Dog Chronicles
Hosted by Bob Owens · EN
Welcome to Lone Duck’s Gun Dog Chronicles. We’re here to talk all things related to bird hunting, gun dogs and trade stories between friends, pro trainers and hunting buddies.
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E 278. Bob, Kevin and some dogs
1w ago01:07:05Tap to summarizeToday, Bob and Kevin fly solo and discuss the most recent hunt test and field trial Bob attended. We hear about Ms Quinn and her successes and how Rambler made some young man mistakes. Here's a few highlights from the show: Crazy things seen at hunt tests and trials Force fetch discussion Drills for trainers who work solo and can only do so much in one week Steadiness, obedience, holding-blind work and providing structure at home. This is a really great conversation because so many people could benefit (us included!) from remembering these tricks and then actually implementing them. Dogs need discipline but so do we. Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Interested in our Online Dog Training Programs? | Check them out HERE! Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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E 277. Quill Creek: Building Champion Goose Calls
2w ago01:17:19Tap to summarizeJoined by our friend, Chance Wadsworth from Quill Creek , we learn about goose calling, creating fantastic calls and what it takes to be a 3x world champ. Here's a few highlights from the show: Growing up trapping game and chasing birds We discuss the pros and cons of being a hunting guide Goose calling: Learning the basics and then advanced skills What's it like to do calling contests What do people get when they order a goose call from Chance Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Interested in our Online Dog Training Programs? | Check them out HERE! Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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E 276. The Upcoming 5th Annual Lone Stone Seminar
3w ago01:16:26Tap to summarizeJoined by our friend, Ethan Pippitt from Standing Stone Kennels, we talk all about the upcoming Lone Stone Seminar on June 4, 5 & 6 2026 in central NY. We'll work through all sorts of training scenarios for both versatile dogs and retrievers specific to which trainers and dogs arrive! Check out LoneStoneSeminar.com to learn more about signing up. Here's a few highlights from the show: What goes into training seminars with both Ethan and Bob What's the latest at El Tesoro Ranch? Discussing the guide dogs at The Ranch: GSPs and Cockers How to build a dog that can handle being a guide dog and also a champ at hunt tests. Marking drills for dogs who are fantastic markers... you need to challenge them more! How to teach a visual dog to use their nose more. Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Interested in our Online Dog Training Programs? | Check them out HERE! Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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E 275. Sunrise Coffee & Training at Hudson River Retrievers
Apr 800:58:36Tap to summarizeToday we tried something new and did a coffee talk outside while the sun came up at Hudson River Retrievers. Bob and Blaine talk dogs, training, Q&A, drills and more with our buddy Chris Maurer. If you enjoyed this style, let us know and join our patreon... we do these often but don't publish them in this manner. Here's a few highlights from the show: Starting your own kennel... what to do and not do If your dog is pregnant, when do you dial back the training for health safety? Transitioning off of white poles with your blinds and orange poles. Pro tip... use the field and treelines to encourage the dog to just run back. Dogs taking on too much water on blinds Blaine was in the School of Rock Getting your dog to be quiet on the line KRD Drills How do you plan and schedule your day of training with so many dogs? Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Interested in our Online Dog Training Programs? | Check them out HERE! Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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E 274. SEWE, Bob Sleds and Dog Training
Feb 2501:05:10Tap to summarizeBob and Kevin talk through life down south for the 2026 Winter Training Trip and this year's SEWE fun. This event is always great and allows Bob to see some good friends in-person. Unfortunately, Bob forgot to accidentally buy a trip to Argentina this year so that's a downer. Here's a few highlights from the show: How was SEWE this year? Who was there and what events happened? If Bob did luge, could we call it bobsledding? Explaining wagon wheel (2 tier vs 1 tier) and how we feed puppies Transitioning from small birds to bigger ones like geese... this is a challenge for so many people. Building confident pups Teaching "soft mouth" Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Interested in our Online Dog Training Programs? | Check them out HERE! Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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E 273. Pre-winter Training & Dog Training Advice
Feb 1800:47:49Tap to summarizeBob and Kevin sit down over a cup o' coffee to chat through some winter training plans as Bob hustles to pack up and drive south. We dig into a bunch of awesome questions that came through, too. If we didn't answer yours, feel free to hit us up! Here's a few highlights from the show: Training labs vs goldens and what to expect. Walking singles and force to pile. How to correct a dog for popping when they're 200+ yards away When your dog only wants bumpers... how do you get them loving birds? Luring vs freeshaping for pups: what are they and what do we do? Off-season work and and how to choose what you need to work on Building a training plan for an 8 week old pup A rundown of Junior Hunter, Senior Hunter & Master Hunter Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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E 272. Consistently raising fantastic pups
Feb 1101:33:53Tap to summarizeJoined by our friend, Katie Williams, we talk about dogs, training, getting a pup for the first time and eventually deciding to be a full-time dog trainer. It’s not easy to consistently raise high-level dogs over and over but Katie does... Let’s hear how she does it. Here's a few highlights from the show: Training dogs from start to finish What it takes to have an 8 week old pup grow into an awesome hunting and competition dog. “I’m never without a puppy.” Treat training, flat collars for pups, working with birds, raising several pups at a time and why that’s less than ideal What to do with a pup inside the house vs outside the house Started Dogs… what to look for If you learn anything about getting pups… it’s to never skip on health clearances. Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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E 271. Hunting and Training with Wirehair Outdoors
Feb 400:52:44Tap to summarizeJoined by our buddy, Landon Poplin from Wirehair Outdoors, we talk about versatile breeds and training, competing and hunting. We run through the skills a versatile dog needs to be successful in every area of the game. Here's a few highlights from the show: Growing up chasing ducks and layering dogs into the work Working versatile dogs for guiding and challenging them at HRC events Teaching versatile dogs to run blinds is tough.... but you can do it. Guiding dogs and hunting hard What is so special about The Grand? Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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E 270. Getting the AdvantEDGE in Dog Training
Jan 2800:57:43Tap to summarizeJoined by our friend, Dr. RuthAnn Lobos, we chat about late season hunting and some new things happening over at Purina to help better support older dogs and dogs with digestive issues. Then we dig into some questions from our community. Stay tuned for a cool two-parter. Here's a few highlights from the show: What do dogs need in their nutrition? We learn about the tribiotic blend being used in Purina's new food, AdvantEDGE. How come Lone Duck dogs were not used for Purina models? How to tire out a dog that just seems to go forever Naming dogs at Lone Duck, whining issues with dogs and primary vs secondary selection with retrieves. Have we ever force fetched a dog twice? Hunting with the family. The image of Bob holding a fat mallard (this should be the album photo for this episode) was taken on the hunt we're talking about. Advice for people looking to break into the dog training world. Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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E 269. "Hunting for the Dog" with Lake Pickle
Jan 2201:30:46Tap to summarizeJoined by our buddy, Lake Pickle, Bob and Kevin sit down for a few laughs and discuss chasing birds, good hunting dogs, best retrieves and the state of hunting in America. Saddle up for a good one! Here's a few highlights from the show: We get an introduction to Lake and hear his background in hunting and fishing. If you're listening to this, then you're missing out because Lake has a lifetime's worth of turkey fans in the background. Getting your first dog... learning... and getting your second dog and the promises and commitment that go along with hunting dogs Flooded corn, mallard numbers, east coast mallards and farm ducks onX pro tips: you won't want to miss these, trust me. Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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