Hunt Test Hobo Podcast
Welcome to the Hunt Test Hobo Podcast, your place for truck side chats and deep insights into the retriever game await.
Hosted by Chris Rud, a fellow retriever enthusiast and student of the game, this podcast is your go-to resource whether you're just dipping your toes into the retriever world or you're a seasoned handler looking to sharpen your skills.
Join us each week as we delve into the intricacies of retriever training, offering a blend of tips, tricks, and wisdom from both amateur enthusiasts and seasoned professionals. From tales of triumph to strategies for overcoming challenges, we explore it all, with a shared passion for forging unbreakable bonds with our loyal companions.
So grab your coffee, hop into the truck, and let's embark on this retriever adventure together. This is the Hunt Test Hobo Podcast, and I'm Chris Rud. Let's dive in.
Hunt Test Hobo Podcast
Latest Episodes
EP 68: Stop Skipping These Retriever Training Drills (With Dan Ihrke)
Most retriever handlers know what drills to run... but very few understand why they run them or when to introduce each one.In this episode, Chris Rud sits down with Dan Ihrke to break down the complete land progres...
EP 67: Why Good Dogs Fail: Breaking Down Real Hunt Test & Qualifier Setups
Most people only see the ribbon. They don't see the decisions, mistakes, and lessons that happen on every bird.In this solo episode, Chris breaks down actual qualifier and finished hunt test setups from the past month—including Autumn's ...
EP 66: Marcy Wright & Kenny Trott on Building Better Retrievers
National Champion Marcy Wright joins the Hunt Test Hobo Podcast alongside Kenny Trott to share decades of experience training retrievers from eight-week-old puppies all the way to the highest levels of competition.Marcy ref...
EP 65: Craig Koshyk Explains How Labradors Were Created
Craig Koshyk has spent decades researching the history of sporting dogs, traveling the world to interview breeders, historians, and experts in search of one question: How did our dogs become who they are today?In this episode, w...
EP 64: The Philosophy of Great Dog Training with Andy Attar
What makes a truly great dog trainer?In this episode, Chris sits down with legendary retriever trainer Andy Attar for a wide-ranging conversation that starts with Andy's journey alongside Pat Burns and Mike Lardy and evolves into a maste...