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The Flatlander Kennels Podcast with Chris JobmanAuthor: Flatlander Kennels
Podcast for Professional and Amateur Waterfowl Dog Trainers Language: en-us Genres: Sports, Wilderness Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Episode #57 Tough Heat, Big Dogs, and Bigger Tests Ahead
Wednesday, 3 September, 2025
Partner InfoBig Cottonwood Retrievers📞 Grant & Shari Hatch – (308)-289-6851🌐 bigcottonwoodretrievers.netListener Questions Covered in This EpisodeRe-entry Cheating Marks – How to correct or teach when a dog skirts a second piece of water instead of taking a straight line through.Overexcited Dog Behavior – Handling a young dog that head-bobs and nervously smacks its lips while waiting on marks.Setting Up Training Property – Key factors that influence bird placement and how to design setups for marks and blinds.Sandburrs, Stickers, and Cactus – How to deal with tough ground conditions at hunt tests and in hunting situations.From Weekend Tests to Nationals – Adjustments in training focus and control work when preparing for the Grand or Master National.Top Dog Memories – Chris shares some of his favorite hunting dog stories from years in the field.Dogs He’d Like a Do-Over On – Reflecting on early-career training challenges and one dog he wishes he could train again.Training Chesapeake Bay Retrievers – Whether training techniques change with Chessies compared to Labradors.Swim-By on a Tough Pond – Advice for amateurs working with less-than-ideal ponds when teaching swim-by and water T work.
