What you’ll learn in this episode: The rewards and the costs of living a Free Range Dog lifestyle The relationship between a falcon and a falconer The deep connections that can develop between a human and their animals in nature How to hunt birds with a falcon and a dog working together Observable negative...
READ MOREEP 26: A Sonoran Desert Javelina & Dog Thriller in Oracle, AZ
What you’ll learn in this episode: Dangers posed by wild javelina Keeping yourself and your dog safe How Javelina communicate with their group The story of a particularly dangerous encounter out in the field between a group of javelina and a dog and his owner How having a well-trained dog that comes immediately when...
READ MOREEP 23: Jump Starting a Dog’s Scenting Abilities in Patagonia, AZ
What you’ll learn in this episode: How Web developed a dog training shortcut to immediately heighten a dog’s awareness and senses Using dog distress scent cues and alarming animal vocalizations to get dogs’ 100% focus and attention during aversion training Theory about using positive scent cues and animal vocalizations to get dogs’ 100% focus...
READ MOREEP 20: How to protect your Dog from Porcupines and other Dangers in Alaska and Arizona
What you’ll learn in this episode: Dogs can be trained to avoid porcupines Differentiating between deadly wildlife encounters for your dog, versus others that are costly and/or annoying but not life-threatening Anticipating possible threats, including traps, and preparing for them makes time with your dog on the trail more enjoyable Deadly dog threats include...
READ MOREEP 19: On Becoming a Dog Trainer in Patagonia, AZ
What you’ll learn in this episode: What it takes to be a bird dog (hunting dog) trainer Dog packs and what that means to any dog owner The essentialness of living with and connecting with your dogs How easy it is to accidentally make basic dog training mistakes Choosing the best dog breed to...
READ MOREEP 15: Training your own Dog with Ken Sullins, DVM in Phoenix, Arizona
What you’ll learn in this episode: The benefits for you, your dog, and your relationship when you do the training. The importance of considering genetics when choosing a dog to fit your lifestyle. Dog training is challenging and frustrating- but important never to lose your temper with your dog and to have a sense...
READ MOREEP 14: Everything about German Shorthair Pointers (GSP’s) in Las Vegas, Nevada
What you’ll learn in this episode: The history of the German Shorthair Pointer The variety of traits that have been bred into GSPs Why GSPs make great family dogs in addition to hunting dogs How some lines of GSPs have different traits than others What to look for in a GSP depending on your...
READ MOREEP 9: Maggie, the Griffon, and her Family, the D’Amores
What you’ll learn in this episode: How to say goodbye to a family dog Things to consider before bringing in a new dog Children and puppies: who’s training who? The importance of exercising your dog How crate training your dog benefits everyone, but especially your dog Welcome to another episode of Free Range Dogs...
READ MOREEP 8: Bret Wonnacott and the One True Dog- the English Setter
What you’ll learn in this episode: The qualities of English setters as hunting dogs and family dogs What is a pointing dog? Considering the needs of different breeds of dogs in daily life Joys of just watching dogs run Free Range Dogs can be found all over the world Welcome to another episode of...
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