Training season may be over, but the work doesn’t stop. In this episode, we talk about what comes next—getting young hounds in the woods, building confidence, working on fundamentals, and preparing…
How does your hound know you're going hunting before you've even said a word?In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of hound intuition and the patterns dogs pick up from us every day.…
In this episode, guest Joeri Goedertier shares his expertise on training working dogs, the importance of routines, and how to develop a reliable on-off switch for protection and hunting dogs. Discover…
Sometimes the lessons that stick with us the longest are the ones we learn without realizing it.As a kid, I spent weekends rebuilding a crosstie wall that was good enough in my eyes. At the time, it…
A final hunt with that certain hound can carry a strange weight. You may not realize you're experiencing the last time you'll walk that trail, sit against that tree, hear them strike and tree. At the…
TakeawaysListening to dogs is crucial for effective tracking. GPS technology can be a shortcut but shouldn't replace skill. Dogs have unique traits that remain valuable regardless of tech.…
Every houndsman remembers his first.Your first dog.The first time you heard a hound open on a track. The first time you followed that voice through the dark. The first time you walked up to a tree…
Sometimes a race doesn’t go according to plan—and sometimes it's an even bigger surprise at the end. In this episode, we take a look back on a race when the hounds made a switch in mid-race, something…
In this episode, we explore the science of olfaction in humans and dogs, how animals use scent to track, and the nuances of scent detection. We also discuss personal experiences with dog training,…
How do you know when it’s time to call it a day? After multiple dumps, long hours in the woods, and one blown track after another ending without success, every hound hunter eventually faces that…
