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 61: Building the Future of the Retriever Game
This week Chris sits down with Tim Kingsfield from WISILL HRC to discuss what it takes to build a thriving retriever club, bring new people into hunt tests, and create a culture that keeps handlers engaged for years.Before the interview,...
EP 60: Grand Recap: There’d Still Be Dogs in Kentucky Looking for That Bird
This one is a full-on grand debrief with Tyler Brenner, Bill Schaffer, and Clark Kennington after surviving one of the toughest International Grands in recent memory.We break down the tests, the brutal cover, birds nobody could see, drag...
EP 59: Bill Hillman on Balance, Multiples, and Amateur Mistakes
This week on the Hunt Test Hobo Podcast, Chris sits down once again with legendary retriever trainer Bill Hillman for a deep conversation on balance in dog training, teaching multiples, building true marking dogs, and why amateurs often move to...
EP 58: The Most Powerful Tool in Retriever Training??? With Dan Ihrke
This week on the Hunt Test Hobo Podcast, Chris is joined once again by Dan Ihrke for a deep dive into one of the most important — and misunderstood — concepts in retriever training: denial and steadiness.Before getting into the training ...
EP 57: Dale Swiderski: Building the Dual-Purpose Dog
Dale Swaderski joins the podcast to break down the world of pointing Labradors—and why they might not be what you think.From early controversy to modern versatility, Dale shares how pointing labs have evolved into high-level dual-purpose...