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Another short show comin' at ya. You ever wonder how many marks you need to do for memory marks? Let's chat about it.

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We have a special episode today because we get to chat with our buddy, Marshall, from Treasure Island Outfitters. We met Marshall last year when our patreon crew went down to southern Missouri to shoot ducks and train dogs for three awesome days. Aside from seeing a crazy number of birds, telling stories with friends, working dogs and eating until we just couldn't anymore... we had a really good time hanging with Marshall and his guides. So when it was time to commit to another year of hunting with Treasure Island, we asked Marshall to join our show and hang out for a bit. In this show, you'll hear how Marshall and his business partners got into the hunting business, about their lodge, their hunting techniques, his dogs, etc. I promise, it won't take long to understand why we enjoyed hanging out and hunting with these guys.

Want to join us for a 3 duck hunts, dog training seminars, all you can eat, drink and more? Hit us up, we have a few spots left for our hunt with these guys in December 2024.

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Alright, so we're trying something new here, so please send us some feedback whether you like it or not.

We're going to try doing our usual show in a longer format and sprinkle in (ideally weekly) a short episode that's < 10 minutes long answering questions about drills, problems, pro tips, etc. Think of it as a little chit chat between you and Bob. Saddle up and settle in.

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Today's show is a real treat because we had the pleasure of hanging out with some of the guys from First Lite, Michael Rietveld and Cody Dinsmoor. These two fellas were a ton of fun to have a beer with and talk dogs.

First we dig into how these guys got into the outdoor space and how they got into hunting alongside dogs. We trade a few hunting stories about the most recent hunting season and really dig into their training, how their dogs are learning and progressing and what they're working toward. It's pretty cool to see how people get into a hobby and then take it to the next level. If you think you like hunting with your dog, wait to hear how much these guys get after it. Then we dig into a few stories from a recent bear hunt because why not? Overall, this was an awesome episode and I think you'll enjoy it as much as we did. Cheers!

If you are living under a rock and don't already, check out First Lite and keep an eye out for some cool stuff coming....

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Today's episode is pretty special and we're happy to share our conversation with Shaundi Campbell from Browning. Shaundi is one of the coolest people you'll ever meet and spends her time chasing all sorts of animals. We kick off the show learning how Shaundi got into the hunting world and her latest expedition to Patagonia where she chased some giant red stags. Then we dig into her time raising and training hounds and how she got her first cat. We often say on the show how the coolest dog trainers are the ones who run hounds because it's such hard, blue collar work and the dogs are tough as nails. Then we move onto other hunting stories, her time in the uplands, Browning, her guns and where she is flying to next to fulfill a lifelong dream.

A big thank you to Shaundi for joining our show and trading a few stories. It's always so great to spend time with someone who shares a passion for tough hunts and older guns that have their own stories via bumps and bruises. Be sure to follow Shaundi on social media, she is definitely one of the coolest people to keep an Instagram eye on. Cheers!

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This is a pretty special episode and you'll very quickly understand why. We are very pleased to speak with Brandon Surratt, a retired police officer who spent 18 years serving his community-- most of that as a K9 Handler.

As you could imagine, Brandon learned a thing or two about training dogs and working them in high pressure situations so it was really interesting to hear him share about his dogs (Hyco & Mack), how they train, work, live with his family and (when necessary) get the job done. From wild drug busts to tracking & apprehending some unfriendly people, Brandon has some unbelievable stories that showcases not only his bravery, but his dogs'.

Thank you to Brandon, his dogs and all those out there serving the community.

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We get lots of questions each week and one of the top ones is in regards to noisy dogs. My dog is noisy on the line, in the blind, on the dog stand and any other version of this you can imagine. As a result, we hooked up with Randy Bohn (from Rammin' Retrievers) to hear how he fixes this. Randy actually wrote a book called "It's not the dogs fault" and we'd recommend you check it out.

We begin the show getting to know Randy and his experience working with dogs and how he got specialized in building good, quiet dogs. We chat through his training progression and his philosophy on increasing obedience to decrease noise. We finish the conversation discussing what it means to rush a dog and hearing Randy's thought on stickiness.

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Tonight we have the pleasure of chatting with our good friend, Dr. Joe Spoo, or as most people know him, the Gundogdoc. If you haven't heard our previous shows with him, check those out first. Joe is an absolute wealth of knowledge and is also one of the nicest people you'll ever shake hands with.

On this show, we catch up with Joe and hear about his hunting season, then hear about his kit for the field. This is pretty important and you'll hear a little story about Bob's latest venture into being a fake vet surgeon (the dog is ok!), but it's good to have tools on hand if you ever needed it. Since Joe is a vet with years and years of experience, he knows his way around a pair of forceps. He teaches us some "basic" doctoring for the field and shares info about his 16 chapter online course to keep your dog safe while afield.

We end the show with some Q&A that came in with all sorts of good talking points like bow legged dogs, what is limbertail, when to be concerned about lumps or masses, flea and tick (and what he prefers!), joint health, diets and CBD.

***If you're interested in what Dr. Spoo has to say and would like to take his course then it's your lucky day. Please use the code LoneD30 for a slick 30% off.

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Well, here we are. We're 200 episodes into our podcast and still can't believe anyone cares to hear what Bob has to say. Thank you to those who join the show, who follow along, patreon friends, hunting buddies, training pals and more.

For today's show, Bob and Kevin hang out and catch up for the last show of Bob's southern trip. We check in on training and how all the dogs are doing, how he is working through issues and what his hunt tests have been like so far for 2024. We also get a sneak peek that Bob and Blaine were judging at the Boykin National.

*We have a few spots left for our patreon duck hunt. If you're a community member, you're welcome to join us for a seminar and a hunt this December. DM us for info and let's go.

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Tonight we have the pleasure of chatting with our friend, Andy Wayment. Andy is a passionate hunter who has been chasing grouse for 25 years and sharing the woods with all sorts of dogs. Fortunately for us, Andy is also a great storyteller and has written a few books about his time spent behind his hunting dogs. We begin the show hearing about Andy and how he got into hunting, what makes a good hunting buddy and where he hunts in his books. Andy is extremely thorough and is able to recall specific details of a hunt like no other. Trust me, it's certainly worth checking out his books, whether or not you're a grouse hunter. Andy also does some more informal writing at his blog, which you can find here.

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