Best Navhda Podcasts (2025)

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699 – Jake Bartells on NAVHDA, Epagneul Breton and Dog Clubs 29:55

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Jake Bartells on NAVHDA, Epagneul Breton and Dog Clubs Host Laura Reeves is joined by Jake Bartells, a member of the North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association (NAVHDA) and breeder of Epagneul Breton. Their wide-ranging conversation about the inherent challenges of dog clubs is applicable to any club, of any type, anywhere. About NAVHDA “NAVH…

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703 – Hot Topic: New Rules for FSS Breeds 27:44

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[caption id="attachment_14468" align="alignleft" width="273"] Veronica Miller and a Portugese Podengo Medio.[/caption] Hot Topic: New Rules for FSS Breeds Host Laura Reeves is joined by Veronica Miller, Portugese Podengo Medio enthusiast, to discuss newly announced rules about FSS breeds. The August Board minutes launched a number of hot topics and…

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702 – Diagnosing the Limping Puppy: Pano, HOD, OCD and more… 42:08

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Diagnosing the Limping Puppy: Pano, HOD, OCD and more… Host Laura Reeves is joined by Dr. Marty Greer for a deep dive on all the causes of a limping puppy. They cover when to have the puppy seen by a vet and what differentials are in play for the diagnosis. Panosteitis. Hypertrophic osteodystrophy. Osteochondritis Dissecans. These are long, scary n…

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65. Marilyn Vetter - Priorities for The Habitat Organization, Planning for Hunting Season Ahead, and Keeping Up The Fight For The Birds. 1:14:38

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Marilyn Vetter is the CEO and President of Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever. She joins the show this week to share some wins for the year as well as a handful of the many challenges ahead. Additionally, she lays out a bit about how she's planning for the hunting season ahead, having a new puppy in the house, and reminds listeners we all have a r…

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701 – PennHIP for the Win on Reducing Incidence of Hip Dysplasia 39:57

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PennHIP for the Win on Reducing Incidence of Hip Dysplasia [caption id="attachment_14411" align="alignleft" width="399"] Dr. Karen Potter showing one of her German Wirehaired Pointers.[/caption] Host Laura Reeves is joined by Dr. Karen Potter to discuss the value of PennHIP evaluations to reduce the incidence of hip dysplasia in a breeding program.…

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700 — Laura On: Re-imagining Dog Shows and Dog Breeding 20:00

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Episode 700: Re-imagining Dog Shows and Dog Breeding It’s become a tradition here at Pure Dog Talk to celebrate the important milestones. Episode 700 feels surreal to me! Since November of 2016, NINE years, I’ve been hopping in the van with you guys for your road trips, joining you on the treadmill and the lawnmower, at the grooming table and discu…

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Whoa in the Field: Steadiness Drills for Pointing Dogs | Iron Oak Steadiness Pt. 3 40:40

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WATCH on YouTube | https://youtu.be/wNS9TLk7Lno - In Part 3 of the Iron Oak Steadiness Series, we leave the post and take your dog to the field. But not for hunting just yet. We’re drilling everything—from whoa, flush, and shot, to rewarding restraint, randomizing retrieves, and even introducing visual backing. 🔶 What You’ll Learn in Part 3: ~How t…

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64. Charles Coulter - Learning to Not Care So Much, Falling in Love With Bird Dogs, and Becoming a Professional Bird Hunting Guide. 1:58:24

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Charles Coulter is a bird hunting guide, bird dog trainer, and a NAVHDA Senior Judge. He sits down with Mike to share his journey into bird hunting, what it's like having his passion become his profession, and how he's learned the importance of fun over caring so much. He also shares training insights, bourbon recommendations, and how he sets up hi…

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The Method to Rule All Methods 32:51

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Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Summer Training Overview 07:03 New Chapter 3 07:06 New Chapter 2 07:06 New Chapter 08:04 The Method to Rule Them All 21:47 Emulating and Playing in Dog Training 28:09 The Journey of Learning and Behavior Change 30:29 New Chapter 4 Summary In this episode of the Companion Gun Dog Podcast, host Grayson Guyer shares ins…

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698 – Three Words That Strike Fear in Vets and Owners 40:00

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Three Words That Strike Fear in Vets and Owners Host Laura Reeves is joined by Dr. Marty Greer talking about the three words that strike fear in both veterinarians and owners. “These three things are what can take a normal, easy, lovely day at the veterinary clinic and turn it upside down and cause clients to have to wait and then swear at their ve…

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Building the Steady Pointing Dog with WHOA! | Iron Oak Steadiness Pt. 2 44:50

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WATCH on YouTube | https://linkly.link/2CGYo - The whoa post is where steadiness truly begins for Nate Czarnota of Iron Oak Dog Company.In Part 2 of the Iron Oak Steadiness Series, we teach your bird dog exactly what “whoa” means using tactile cues, food rewards, and the belly e-collar.From first reps on the post to introducing the blank shots and …

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63. Desiree Stormont - Reflections on NAVHDA Invitational Training, Mindset, and the NAVHDA Lady Gang. 1:10:12

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Desiree Stormont joins the show for round 2 after her initial appearance on The Ugly Dog Podcast over a year ago. We recap some of our current NAVHDA Invitational training, mindset, mental hurdles and problem solving in addition to a host of other things. Des gives a first hand account of what it's like to judge Mike in the field, and shares honest…

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697 – Dog Breeding as a Vision Quest 32:08

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Dog Breeding as a Vision Quest Host Laura Reeves is joined by NYT best-selling author David Wroblewski discussing dog breeding as a vision quest. Wroblewski is the author of The Story of Edgar Sawtelle and Familiaris both based on the life and history of fictional dog breeder Edgar Sawtelle and his family. “This sort of primal connection that we ha…

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BEFORE You Teach WHOA | Iron Oak Steadiness Pt. 1 59:05

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WATCH on YouTube: https://youtu.be/CE7T6FtXTEY - Before you teach “whoa,” make sure your bird dog understands this. In Part 1 of the Iron Oak Steadiness Series, we break down the foundation every pointing dog needs before formal steadiness training begins. From sight-based drills and scent cone setup to using remote bird launchers the right way, th…

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62. Emily Julin - From Having a Fear of Dogs to Becoming a NAHRA and NAVHDA Judge. 1:34:03

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Emily Julin joins the show this week to share her journey from fearing dogs as a child to having a whole pack of them now. She is now both a NAVHDA and NAHRA judge and dives a bit into the testing differences in this conversation. Additionally, Emily shares the importance of finding a good club with shared values and helpful members in reaching her…

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696 – Swedish Lapphund and the Genetics of the Arctic Spitz Breeds 37:00

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Swedish Lapphund and the Genetics of the Arctic Spitz Breeds [caption id="attachment_14251" align="alignleft" width="540"] Desiree Ramirez with one of her Swedish Lapphunds.[/caption] Host Laura Reeves is joined by Desiree Ramirez to discuss the Swedish Lapphund and the genetics of the arctic spitz “archetype” that developed into landrace dogs and …

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Recall | 206. SHOULD you Spay or Neuter your hunting dog? 1:16:24

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This episode touches on everything you need to know on the subject of spaying and neutering your dog. High altitude backpacking and acclimating the dogs Sporting dog owners are generally more knowledgeable than "pet dog" owners The "purpose" of our dogs and why or why not to get them fixed Orthopedic health considerations Making the right decisions…

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695 – The Tiny but Mighty Chihuahua with Kristi Green 41:19

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The Tiny but Mighty Chihuahua with Kristi Green [caption id="attachment_14231" align="alignleft" width="416"] Kristi Green with BIS MBISS GCHG CH Knockout Pretty Little Liar.[/caption] Host Laura Reeves is joined by Kristi Green, talking about the tiny but mighty Chihuahua. From their slightly mysterious origins to best practices on finding and rai…

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Recall | 196. Trapping Wild Pigeons 1:09:39

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Joel Ebstein of ⁠California Gun Dogs⁠ joins me to break down his experience and processes when it comes to trapping pigeons in an urban setting! How did this hustle start? Starting --> Training --> Selling "Legitimizing" the hustle The renewable resource Unloading the trapped birds Transitioning the trapped birds into homers? The cage setup (⁠Tomah…

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694 – What’s Your “Line in the Sand” for Breeding 36:14

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What’s Your “Line in the Sand” for Breeding Host Laura Reeves is joined by Dr. Marty Greer for an important conversation about “what is YOUR line in the sand” when breeding dogs. This is a conversation around breeding ethics and having a “mission statement” for your breeding program. “I had a listener ask about a baby puppy with one testicle yoyoin…

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Recall | Ep. 162 Lessons Learned in Preparing & Testing the NAVHDA Invite 1:24:44

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Alston Peek makes his long awaited return to the podcast to recap his journey from qualifying in a NAVHDA Utility Test last year all the way to the Invitational Test held recently in New Mexico. A lot of honesty in this episode including what it's like to work so hard and fall just short of your intended target! Playing a "game" vs. the "real thing…

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Back to Basics 45:46

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Summary In this episode of the Companion Gundog podcast, host Grayson Guyer reflects on his personal connection to a local reservoir, the importance of public land and conservation efforts, and his evolving philosophy on dog training. He discusses the balance between modern training methods and traditional techniques, emphasizing the value of simpl…

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693 – The Glen of Imaal Terrier’s Place in Ireland 31:37

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The Glen of Imaal Terrier’s Place in Ireland We have friend of the pod Theresa Nesbitt back and you guys know how much I harp on the current dogs are living history, right? Like this is my jam. And that purebred dogs represent a specific place and a specific people in a specific time. Well, Theresa has taken that for the Glen of Imaal Terrier and d…

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61. Ben Brettingen - The Importance of Public Lands in Bird Hunting, Transitioning from Drahthaars to Cover Dogs and Building a Career in the Hunting Industry. 1:26:03

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Ben Brettingen from onX Maps joins the show this week to cover the current movement in the Senate to sell public lands (speaking of, have you called your Senator yet?), and share his journey from filming hunts in college to a career in marketing in the hunting industry. He also shares how he got started in bird dogs, fell head first into drahthaars…

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Recall | 161. Puppy Talk 1:55:31

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Jordan Horak of⁠ Cato Outdoors⁠ comes back on to talk puppies! We both recently got new puppies and thought it would be fun to sit down and talk about early development and "drills." Starting off w/ a Puppy Prepping for a pup and getting the correct crate size Feeding and watering schedule "Objects" and keeping them special Avoid OVERSTIMULATING th…

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692 — Pro Tips for Hot Dog Shows and When Safety Overrules Ribbons 34:55

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Pro Tips for Hot Dog Shows and When Safety Overrules Ribbons Host Laura Reeves brings you Pure Dog Talk's LIVE@5 discussion of the hot summer dog shows and when safety is more important than ribbons. "Let's talk about what hot means. And everybody has their own understanding of it, right? So what is hot to someone like myself from the Northwest mig…

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60. Your Public Lands Are For Sale - Are You Really Going To Let That Happen Without Speaking Up? 34:41

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Your public lands could be for sale soon if your Senator doesn't help torpedo a specific part of the budget reconciliation bill. Call them and let them know that CANNOT happen. Call: 202-224-3121 Ask for your Senator's office. Adapt this script to your voice (remember, be polite): “Hi, my name is [Your Name], and I’m from [place]. I am one of your …

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691 — Alaskan Klee Kai Move to Miscellaneous 31:10

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Alaskan Klee Kai Move to Miscellaneous Host Laura Reeves is joined by Chelsea Watson for a discussion of the Alaskan Klee Kai moving to Miscellaneous this summer. [caption id="attachment_14178" align="alignleft" width="370"] Versatile, energetic and aloof, Alaskan Klee Kai join Miscellaneous.[/caption] According to Watson, the Klee Kai was develope…

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Recall | Ep. 243 Understanding YOUR Dog's Behavior 1:50:54

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Watch Here: https://youtu.be/kJ3KH7leThA Tired of cookie-cutter dog training advice? In this episode, we dive deep with Stephanie Vachinsky of Method K9 to explore holistic dog training that goes beyond simple commands. Learn how to truly connect with your dog by understanding their drives, instincts, and individual needs. We're not just talking ab…

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59. Mike Neiduski - Planning a Long Distance Bird Hunting Trip 1:00:02

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This episode is the audio of a presentation Mike did at the 2025 NAVHDA Annual Meeting in Montana. He covers his tips and tricks to plan and execute a long distance road trip including pre-planning, checklist making, and some helpful pro-tips to keep you out of trouble when it inevitably finds you. If you have any follow up questions, feel free to …

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690 — Conditioning for Canine Athletes 32:15

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Conditioning for Canine Athletes Host Laura Reeves is joined by Dr. Ashley Nixon to discuss conditioning our canine athletes, whether for the show ring, dock diving, agility and more. "Cardio's good for everybody," Nixon said, "but I think it's really important to consider the sport you're doing and what you're asking your dog to do. They can be ca…

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58. Tanya Caram - Her Journey With Wirehaired Vizlas and Attacking Goals Tenaciously 1:15:14

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Tanya Caram joins the show this week to share how she fell in love with Wirehaired Vizlas, her journey to having the first VC WHV, spending extended time in Hungary, and working to develop the breed here in North America. Tanya also shares some unique insights about her journey along the way, including challenging doubters and tirelessly pursuing h…

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689 – Infertility Problem Solving Protocol 47:25

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Infertility Problem Solving Protocol Host Laura Reeves is joined by Dr. Marty Greer for a conversation about the problem solving protocol for infertility using a case study submitted in the private Pure Dog Talk Patrons group. Greer’s first recommendation for fertility issues is to have a complete semen analysis on the stud dog. “There are six para…

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What Even is Retrieving? 38:54

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keywordsfishing, carp, dog training, retrieving, Patreon, social media, hunting, webinars, food-based training, force-fetchsummaryIn this episode of the Companion Gundog podcast, host Grayson Guyer shares his experiences and challenges while site fishing for carp. He discusses the preparations he made, including launching a Patreon to support his p…

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57. Matt Sather and Jason Rice - Bird Hunting and Dog Training from a Track Chair 1:13:49

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Matt Sather and Jason Rice join the show this week to share Matt's journey into NAVHDA and hunting with a versatile dog. Jason discusses connecting Matt with the Track2Wing Project and Matt reflects honestly on how much of the world has opened up to him and his dog now that he has a track chair. These two go back and forth with ribbing and heartfel…