Published by Bob Owens
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.
Listen on Apple PodcastsJoined by our friend, Kata Miller from Cave Canis Kennels, we learn about how she got into the dog business from a young age, what is unique about her wirehaired vizslas, hunting alongside great dogs and a whole lot more. Here's a few highlights from the show: How to sneak street dogs into your bedroom Getting into dog training and learning animal behaviors. pro tip: film the dogs and use slow motion. Another pro tip: don't forget your keys. Understanding the Vizsla breed and why Kata loves those Wirehaired dogs Discussing breed standards and what the most ideal looking pup looks like Discussing Kata's breeding standards and why she has them and advice about having UT 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
Joined by our friend, Kurt Belding, from Western Obsessions TV, Bob and Kevin talk about elk, gear, hunting prep, dream species to hunt and a whole lot more. You won't want to miss this one. Here's a few highlights from the show: Some people have a mid life crisis and others have a "mid life adjustment." Why is hunting out west so important to Kurt What kinds of gear do people need if they're serious about a western-style hunting trip Close encounters with some dangerous animals Hunting trips that use horses and we should bet on whether or not Bob is thrown off a horse Buck fever, glassing all day and doing self-guided hunts. 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
Today we're joined by one of our favorite podcast cohosts, training buddies and training mentors.... Mr. Blaine Tarnecki from Hudson River Retrievers and the Brown Dog Academy. We have the pleasure of hosting Blaine in the new studio so if you haven't seen it... check it out on our youtube channel and let us know what to improve. Here's a few highlights from the show: Catching up with Blaine and we review his summer training plans What has Blaine learned from focusing his business on Field Trials Developing some darn good dogs Signing up for hunt tests is not easy and Bob sweats it out live on the show KRD Drill Retired birds, running at the gun and how to fix all sorts of problems Advice: find some buddies to train dogs with or at least find some buddies to enjoy spending time with. 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
Tonight we have the pleasure of speaking with Ronnie Cowan, the Outdoor Recreation Specialist from the the University of Tennessee's Extension Institute of Agriculture. Working for UT, Ronnie teaches students about hunting, fishing, hunting dogs, mock AKC hunt tests, field dressing animals and wild game cooking.... how cool is that? Imagine if we had a program like this at more colleges? Here's a few highlights from the show: Lone Star Ticks... what are they, what to look for, what happens, etc. Using dogs as a way to get younger people interested in the outdoors Hunting is a hobby and a culture We learn all about the UT program that Ronnie is building and how his dog, Whiskey, gets to help out. Building advocates for our sport and the R3 program Gun Dog College with Ronnie. If you had this when you were in school, would you have enjoyed classes more? I would have showed up more often, that's for sure. ** If you are interested in speaking with Ronnie about the program, here's his email: rcowan2@utk.edu 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
Today, 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
Joined 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
Joined 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
Today 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
Bob 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
Bob 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
Joined 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
Joined 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
Joined 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
Joined 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
Today we're joined by our buddy, Todd Ezzi, from Rixey Outdoors, and boy, you'll like this show. Todd is a great storyteller and a hard-hunting dog man who grew up in Arkansas learning how to find ducks. During a morning spent watching ducks next to his dog, Todd thought of a design that changed the dog stand industry. Here's a few highlights from the show: We begin the show learning about Todd's time growing up and learning to hunt ducks alongside his mentor and Coach, the duck dog. What it's like to grow up in the duck mecca How has hunting, habitat & seasons changed over the years? Hunting ducks in Bayou Meto Innovating the industry and keeping gear made in America 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
Today's podcast is extra special because we're joined by our good friend, Kat Pippitt, from Standing Stone Kennels. Kat has spent years refining their whelping process to ensure the best possible result for the dogs, the breed as a whole and for the families who accept their GSPs into their home. Kat is an absolute wealth of knowledge and experience when it comes to this sort of thing and she tells it like it is. If you're considering having pups with your dog or you're looking for a breeder, we have some things you NEED to consider to help make the best decision possible. Enjoy the show and take notes. Here's a few highlights from the show: Ethics of breeding and health clearances for your dogs Breeding dogs: there's a lot of ways to get this done What happens after the breeding and during the ~64 day gestation period? What do you do with the dog, when can you confirm pregnancies, should you do x-rays or ultrasounds... why? Ok so it's time for birth... what should you do to prepare, what tools do you need, how many of those tools, what to plan for, when to act, what drugs to consider, c-section vs natural birth vs emergencies. Then we discuss single pup litters vs big huge 101 dalmatian litters Hooray, the pups have been born! What do expect during the first week, super pup training and the 8 week period while they're in your care. 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
Joined by our buddy, Clark Kennington, from Castile Creek Kennels, Bob and Kevin catch up and hear about successes from this past year. Clark is one of the most successful retriever trainers around and if you haven't heard our previous podcasts with him, check those out, too (episode 36 and episode 110). Here's a few highlights from the show: Dog of a Lifetime with Clark What makes a winning dog and how to stick with them. Clark's pro tips for retriever training: creating standards and understanding with your dog is imperative. Don't mess this up. Never leave home without your lucky slip lead. 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
Today we celebrate the holidays with our annual Christmas episode. It's always a little different than our usual dog training info but it's fun and we have a few laughs. Here's a few highlights from the show: Christmas gifts, traditions and the coolest koozie that has ever chilled a beer We hear about some recent hunts Bob has had A quick look back at the past year and some of the fun we've been fortunate to have Goals for next year. Merry Christmas, happy holidays, happy near year, all the things. Cheers, everyone. Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Use Promo Code | LDGD15 to save 15% on Marsh Wear Clothing Use Promo Code | LD10 to save 10% on Trulock Chokes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Joined by our friend and repeat guest, Lyle Steinman, from Castile Creek Kennels, we sit down to catch up, discuss retriever training, good dogs, goals for 2026 and the National Retriever Gundog Championships (NRGC). What is this? Well, you should listen and hear all about it. If you’re interested in learning more or competing, you should check out National Retriever Gundog Championships page here. Here's a few highlights from the show: Catching up with Lyle and hearing about his hunt test season and all the dogs he has been working alongside Goals for 2026 for both Lyle and for his whole team at Castile Creek Kennels Let's talk poison birds and drills you can do at home. Lyle provides an overview of the National Retriever Gundog Championship. We learn what it is, why he is helping to coordinate it, when it'll be, etc. Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Use Promo Code | LDGD15 to save 15% on Marsh Wear Clothing Use Promo Code | LD10 to save 10% on Trulock Chokes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today is a relaxing show with Bob and Kevin sitting down to catch up and hear about Bob's exciting out-of-state hunt. When hunting a big farm where his buddy has exclusive rights and the farmers alternate corn and soybeans... you find big bucks. Here's a few highlights from the show: Hunting there is not like hunting Bob's farm in NY Deer the size of kitchen chairs (Bob needs to work on his imagination) Choosing whether or not to pull the trigger When invited to a place to hunt... how picky are you on choosing deer? OUR ONLINE DOG TRAINING COURSES ARE NOW LIVE HERE Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Use Promo Code | LDGD15 to save 15% on Marsh Wear Clothing Use Promo Code | LD10 to save 10% on Trulock Chokes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices