The Bird Dog Podcast
Hosted by Professional Bird Dog Trainer Tyce Erickson. On this podcast we discuss all things Bird Dogs! Everything from dog training, hunting equipment, bird hunting tactics, stories about man's best friend and everything in between. We include discussions on retrieving breeds as well as pointing breeds. We hope to help make you a better bird dog handler and more successful hunter in the field. If you are passionate about Bird Dogs and the world that surrounds them, join us as we share our passion and knowledge with you! Thanks for listening in advance to the The Bird Dog Podcast!
Episodes
36 episodes
(EP. 36) Dog Training Questions Answered For a Listener. Retrieving, Chewing and Obedience Questions Addressed.
In this episode we resoond to some emailed dog training questions that a listener sent it. We try to problem solve, "why his puppy stopped retrieving?" Chewing on things and how to work with a puppy when it comes to obedience training. Hope you...
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Episode 36
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44:33
(EP:35) Marsh Foot & Keeping An Eye On Your Dog In & Around the Marsh with Jeff Christensen
In this episode I sit down with Jeff Christensen and talk about his experience in the marsh with his dog Sage. She got "Marsh Foot" and it almost took her life. Listen in on things and how to watch out for and keep an eye out for this infection...
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Episode 35
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57:04
(EP:34) JL VanZyverden- Host of "Sell Anything" Podcast we sit down and talk dogs. It's a good one!
JL Vanzyverden the host of "Sell Anything" podcast is a good friend of mine. We sit down and talk dogs. He has the record of the most dogs I have trained for one client and we figure that out in the show. JL came from not much of a childhood to...
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Episode 34
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1:03:33
(EP:33) Breeding Dogs and Raising Puppies- Things We Learned Along The Way!
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Episode 33
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1:00:14
(EP:32) Hunter Rasmussen's Hunting Accident Story And Lessons Learned
In this episode we sit down with Hunter Rasmussen and he recounts his hunting accident story to us. Hopefully, through this podcast we can all walk away learning something a little more about safety and gun handling. Thanks for listening everyo...
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Episode 32
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1:15:39
(EP:31) Dog Vests & A Good Goose Hunt!
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Episode 31
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26:27
(EP:30) Bird Dog Etiquette & Hunting With Friends Dogs That Are Not Trained To The Same Level.
Have you ever had a buddy that brings his dog hunting and it just ruins the hunt? Have you ever wished later you had not invited him because his dog is annoying? In this podcast we talk about some ideas on how to avoid this and some things you ...
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Episode 30
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24:18
(EP:29) Field Hunting Mallards -Tips, Tricks and Bird Dogs.
In this episode we just finished up an awesome Mallard field hunt. We go over strategy and how we did it. We also talk about gear and the dogs. Hope you guys enjoy and can glean some good information from this one. We only had three mics, but f...
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Episode 29
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47:52
(EP:28) Water Work & Tips to Get Your Dog Swimming!
In this episode we talk about water work and your dog. Tips to get the dog swimming and just things we have done in training that have our retrievers come confident water dogs. Enjoy!For Kuranda dog beds, copy the link for purchas...
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Episode 28
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22:41
(EP:27) Young Dogs, Expectations and Openings Days!
In this episode we talk about getting a young dog ready for opening day for upland and waterfowl. Some of the realistic expectations one should have and things to look out for and be aware of. We also talk a little about some of the hunts that ...
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Episode 27
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36:09
(EP:26) Justin Chapman: The love of Chukar and how to get into hunting this amazing bird!
In this episode I sit down with Chukar hunter Justin Chapman. We talk about everything from getting his first bird dogs to finding chukar on the western landscape. If you are an upland guy and want to hunt chukar or some tips on how to fi...
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Episode 26
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1:10:31
(EP:25) What kind of personality category does your dog fall into?
In this podcast we categorize dogs perosnalitites and break them down into six different categories of personality that we commonly see in bird dogs. By breaking your these personalities down it can help you out in training and picking out your...
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Episode 25
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36:42
(Ep:24) Pheasant Fest - Sioux Falls, South Dakota -state of pheasants in SD & what we saw.
In this episode we headed out to SD to pickup a puppy and attend Pheasant Fest. It was great to see conservation in action, but I was also disappointed for my first time going to SD to see the lack of wild pheasants. For some reason in my...
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Episode 24
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33:44
(EP:23) Master AKC Hunt Test - Best of the best. Could your dog be a Master?
In this episode we go over what it takes for your dog to pass a Master test. I am just returning from running the Master in Nevada so the test is fresh on my mind. At least pretty fresh as was pretty tired. Hope this gives some insight on...
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Episode 23
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29:57
(EP:22) Does your dog have what it takes to be a Senior Hunter?
In this podcast we discuss the ins and outs of how to run a Senior Hunt Test with your retriever. Things to do and to avoid. If your looking for something to do with your retriever outside of just hunting, hunt tests might be the thing fo...
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Episode 22
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50:38
(EP:21) Want to run a Junior Hunt Test with your dog? Listen to learn how!
In this episode we talk about the ins and outs of running a Junior Hunt Test through the AKC and what it takes to get your dog ready to run and what it takes to get a title. Good hunting and testing everyone! Links and produc...
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Episode 21
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53:56
(EP: 020) Awesome Waterfowl Recipe, Best Waders on the market & How to Introduce Your Dog to Retrieving Geese.
In this episode we talk about a really good waterfowl recipe, best waders on the market, dog kennels & how to get your retriever to retrieve geese. For Kuranda dog beds copy the link for purchase. This helps us out and we reall...
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Episode 20
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46:21
(EP:019) Cold Weather & Hunting Dogs
In this episode we talk about hunting your dog in cold weather. We go over some things that can help man's best friend while in the field while braving the cold temps. Hope you guys enjoy this episode! Check us out and follow us in the fo...
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Episode 19
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20:26
(EP: 018) Products to have on hand to help keep your hunting dog safe and healthy.
In this episode we talk about some medications and physical supplies to have on hand that help keep your dog healthy and safe. These days it can be hard sometimes to get into a vet quick enough to address a problem that could be detrimental to ...
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Episode 18
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36:13
The New Gunner Bumper Review
In this episode I talk about the new bumper for Gunner kennels. If you have seen them online and wondering how they are, you might want to listen to this show. Thanks for listening everyone and good hunting and training! If you have...
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Episode 17
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17:12
Youth waterfowl hunt 2023 & tips on taking a dog out on it's first hunt!
In this episode we talk about our opening day youth waterfowl hunt here in Utah. We also take a dog out on it's first hunt and let you know how that goes. We also discuss tips and things to do to help you dog be successful on it's first hunt. E...
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Episode 16
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24:33
Opening Day Grouse Hunt (Part 2)
In this episode we talk about the hunt and how it all went down. Birds were bagged and we talk about the upcoming season, dogs and the upland game outlook for Utah. Hope you enjoy and good hunting!
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Episode 15
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8:20
Opening Day Grouse Hunt 2023 Part 1
In this episode we talk about training, dogs and our excitement for opening day of the grouse hunt and the bird hunts starting up in Utah. Part one is pre-hunt recording before we get out and get hunting! Part two is after the hunt and how ever...
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Episode 14
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39:00
Handling & Blind Retrieve Training - The icing on the cake of a finished hunting dog.
In episode 013 we talk about handling a dog. Why we teach a dog to handle, the benefits and some information about the commands of handling and a bunch of other cool things. Hope you all enjoy and thanks again for listening! Follow us on ...
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Episode 13
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32:34
Episode 012 and Part 3 - "Sharpie" the red setter and current training update!
Hey everyone in this episode we talk about "Sharpie" the red setter and how his training has progressed. Find out some tips on training and see if this dog is coming together as planned? If you have questions, you can ask us at thebirddog...
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Episode 12
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17:30