For the last episode of Sporting Dog Talk, we welcome Jordan Horak of Cato Outdoors. Jordan is one of the most knowledgeable dog trainers alive today. While he specializes in English cockers, he trains all types of working dogs to a high level.

Douglas Spale is a dedicated upland and waterfowl hunter, as well as an Outdoor Writer. He spends his entire fall coursing the country with his Labs in search of hunting opportunities, and is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to developing bird dogs.

Megan Day is a dog lover with a vet tech background, who now operates WagHab - a canine physical therapy clinic. She is an expert at diagnosing, and treating, a variety of issues that are common in the sporting dog world.

Pennsylvania's, Nathan Ratchford, is the Associate Editor of Gun Dog magazine, and Wildfowl Magazine. He's also a devout upland and waterfowl hunter who is a self-proclaimed dog geek. Nathan shares his recent decision to place his puppy back with the breeder and what he learned from having a new breed.

Simone Schara is an avid upland and waterfowl hunter, who is passionate about retrievers. She's a wealth of knowledge on how to ask - and receive - the most out of her dogs, no matter the hunting situation. Simone talks about her recent pheasant hunt, how her 2nd season with her pup had been, and what it’s like to run multiple dogs in the field. This is a great podcast for all working dog owners. Enjoy!

Kristin Best lives in Texas, where she owns and operates Best Retrievers with her husband Rody. She handles the puppy development and placement aspect of their business, and is one of the most knowledgeable people on the planet when it comes to understanding young hunting dogs. We talk all about puppies and the work she does with them to make sure they are getting the proper training and being placed in the proper home. If you are planning to get a puppy or already have one, this podcast is...

Rody Best owns Best Retrievers with his wife Kristin. He has decades of dog training experience, has won more blue ribbons in competition than almost anyone, and is a true student of the retriever game. Rody talks about various training hurdles he faces, how temperament affects his training style, and the challenging work he does with “remodel dogs”. This podcast is for everyone so tune in, you will learn a lot.

Susanna Love lives in Oklahoma, where she trains dogs with her husband Ronnie Smith. Love is a student of animals and truly understands the process of helping dogs achieve their full potential. We dive into how long it actually takes to train a true hunting dog, and what it means to get a dog into a working mindset.

Natalie Krebs is an Outdoor Writer who works for Outdoor Life. She's also an avid hunter who is in the process of training her first Lab to hunt everything from upland game and waterfowl, to shed antlers. Natalie talks about her background in training Brittany Spaniels and British Labs.

Jennifer Broome owns and operates QK Kennels in Connecticut. She's an accomplished trainer of both pointing and flushing breeds, and is also an avid upland hunter. Tony and Jennifer recap their Wisconsin woodcock and gross hunt and what it was like hunting with young pups. Jennifer also explains her experience of training both retrievers and pointers and the difference between the two as well as what it’s like working with a started dog.

Ethan Pippitt owns Standing Stone Kennels, which he operates with his wife. Together they train and breed sporting dogs, while also producing valuable dog training content. Ethan explains his positive reward-based training, why you need to have goals for each individual dog, and why timing and consistency are so important in training.

Dr. RuthAnn Lobos is a veterinarian who is an expert in pain diagnoses and management in dogs. She's also a retriever owner and avid upland hunter. We discuss everything canine health from gastric torsion, eye problems in hunting dogs, to supplements and strength exercises. This is a great one for all dogs. Tune In!

Jordan Horak owns Cato Outdoors, and is one of the most knowledgable dog trainers alive today. While he specializes in English cockers, he trains all types of working dogs to a high level. Jordan is no stranger to the podcast and joins us again to dive deep into keeping dogs at the right hunting range.

Tom Dokken, inventor of the DeadFowl Trainer retrieving dummies, is one of the most well-known dog trainers in the world. He's also a wealth of information on all-things-related to training, and the owner of Oak Ridge Kennels. Gunfire introduction can be a make-or-break situation sometimes. Tom breaks down the do’s & don’ts to make sure you are giving your dog the best shot at being a gun dog.

Stephanie Jenson is a professional horse trainer who specializes in working with retired race horses. She's also a Certfied Evaluater for the American Kennel Club, and an accomplished dog trainer. Stephanie talks about how dog training and horse training are similar, the AKC testing programs she is a part of, recall training, and much more.

Michigan's, Keith McGregor, has been training dogs for four decades with the organization, Leader Dogs for the Blind. He also developed a first-of-its-kind training program to place guide dogs with deaf-blind individuals. We discuss the ins and outs of guide dog training and how it can relate to general dog and hunting dog training.

South Dakota's, Tina Dokken, is an avid upland and waterfowl hunter as well as a Labrador retriever fanatic. She's also married to Tom Dokken, who is one of the most accomplished dog trainers in the country. We cover everything puppy from water intro, retriever training drills, how to introduce a new pup to your family and other dogs, why it’s ok to make mistakes in puppy training, and much more. If you are a new dog owner, are thinking about getting a pup, or are just looking for general dog...

Tyce Erickson lives in Utah, where he owns and operates Utah Bird Dog Training. While he specializes in retriever training, Erickson is well known for handling all pointing breeds as well as non-hunting breeds. We cover all sorts of topics from what it’s like to train different breeds to pre-season tune-up tricks, basic obedience work, and much more. Check it out!

Aaron Joos owns Red Cedar Retrievers in Wisconsin where he not only trains bird dogs, but breeds Labs as well. Joos is a hunting dog specialist who prides himself on developing the best dogs possible whether they're destined for the duck blind, the CRP fields - or both. We discuss pre-season tune-ups, the importance of collar conditioning, and what you can do to increase the retrieve drive in your bird dog. This is a great one for all types of hunting dog owners.

Matt Mercereau is the owner of Overall Retriever Training, which is located in Illinois. He's an expert when it comes to developing quality sporting dogs to compete in Hunt Tests, or to excel in actual hunting environments - no matter the quarry. Matt explains his training process, how to seek out training help when you need it, and how to help your dog develop the right way.

Dr. Jon McRoberts is a Missouri native who recently made the move to Montana. Throughout his professional career, he has studied a variety of game species but admits to being drawn to upland birds more than any other subject. He's also a GSP owner and a fanatical upland hunter.

Whitney Miller oversees the breeding program at Riverstone Kennels while her husband, Josh, handles the training. Together, they produce some of the best British Labs in the business. Whitney talks about puppy placement, puppy breeding, working with a trainer for your puppy and much more. Check it out!

Georgia's, Michael DeLoach, is back for part 2 of his 2 part podcast. Michael is the owner of Livingston Gun Dogs Atlantic. DeLoach is a skilled and passionate trainer who specializes in developed quality bird dogs that are a joy to have in the home. In this episode, we focus on adversity and versatility in dog training to get exactly what you want out of your dog.

Georgia's, Michael DeLoach, is the owner of Livingston Gun Dogs Atlantic. DeLoach is a skilled and passionate trainer who specializes in developed quality bird dogs that are a joy to have in the home. We cover everything puppy training from what the owner/trainer needs to bring to the table, to crate training and socialization. If you have a new puppy or are considering getting one, this is the podcast for you!