Hunt Test Hobo Podcast
de Chris Rud
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EP 73: Andy Attar: When to Push a Dog and When to Back Off
EP 73: Andy Attar: When to Push a Dog and When to Back Off
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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.
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- EP 73: Andy Attar: When to Push a Dog and When to Back Off · 1 h 19 min · Temporada 3 Episódio 73Andy Attar is back on the Hunt Test Hobo Podcast, and this conversation goes deep. After more than 40 years in the retriever game, Andy shares how his approach to training and…
- EP 72: Teaching Dogs to Think in the Water with Marc Patton · 1 h 42 min · Temporada 3 Episódio 72In this episode, Marc Patton and Chris take a deep dive into water work, including swim-by, cheating singles, angles, reentries, corrections, and how to develop a dog that…
- EP 71: Let the Dog Figure It Out with Luke Cour · 55 min · Temporada 3 Episódio 71Crown Champion Luke Cour joins the Hunt Test Hobo Podcast to talk about his journey through the retriever world and the lessons he's learned from Rody Best and Danny Farmer. We…
- EP 70: Getting Ready for the Grand: Marks, Blinds & Everything In Between · 1 h 24 min · Temporada 3 Episódio 70In this episode of the Hunt Test Hobo Podcast, Chris Rud sits down with Tyler Brenner to talk about one of the most important parts of running the HRC Grand: how you actually…
- EP 69: Build a Confident Water Dog: A Transition Guide · 1 h 36 minWater work can make—or break—a retriever. In this episode, Chris Rud sits down with Dan Ihrke to walk through the complete progression they use to develop confident, reliable…
- EP 68: Stop Skipping These Retriever Training Drills (With Dan Ihrke) · 1 h 9 min · Temporada 3 Episódio 68Most 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…
- EP 67: Why Good Dogs Fail: Breaking Down Real Hunt Test & Qualifier Setups · 1 h 5 min · Temporada 3 Episódio 67Most 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…
- EP 66: Marcy Wright & Kenny Trott on Building Better Retrievers · 1 h 15 min · Temporada 3 Episódio 66National 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…
- EP 65: Craig Koshyk Explains How Labradors Were Created · 1 h 29 min · Temporada 3 Episódio 65Craig 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…
- EP 64: The Philosophy of Great Dog Training with Andy Attar · 1 h 26 min · Temporada 3 Episódio 64What 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…
- EP 63: 50 Years of Retriever Wisdom | Jim Van Engen · 1 h 21 min · Temporada 3 Episódio 63This week on the Hunt Test Hobo Podcast, Chris sits down with Retriever Hall of Fame trainer Jim Van Engen for a masterclass in developing young dogs. With more than 50 years in…
- EP 62: Well-Placed Birds and Better Marking Dogs · 1 h 14 min · Temporada 3 Episódio 62This week, Chris is joined once again by Tyler Brenner for a laid-back but information-packed training discussion. The guys start with a handful of practical training tips…
- EP 61: Building the Future of the Retriever Game · 1 h 7 min · Temporada 3 Episódio 61This 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…
- EP 60: Grand Recap: There’d Still Be Dogs in Kentucky Looking for That Bird · 55 min · Temporada 3 Episódio 60This 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…
- EP 59: Bill Hillman on Balance, Multiples, and Amateur Mistakes · 1 h 3 min · Temporada 3 Episódio 59This 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…
- EP 58: The Most Powerful Tool in Retriever Training??? With Dan Ihrke · 1 h 24 min · Temporada 3 Episódio 58This 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…
- EP 57: Dale Swiderski: Building the Dual-Purpose Dog · 1 h 7 min · Temporada 3 Episódio 57Dale 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…
- EP 56: Grace Williams: Building Better Dogs from Day One · 1 h 9 min · Temporada 3 Episódio 56This one’s a deep dive into the beginning of the retriever journey — before force fetch, before handling… before most people even think about training. Chris sits down with Grace…
- EP 55: From Hunt Tests to Field Trials w/ JD Babb · 1 h 20 min · Temporada 3 Episódio 55JD Babb joins the podcast to break down one of the most interesting transitions in the retriever game—going from hunt tests to field trials. We dig into what it actually takes to…
- EP 54: Building Better Marking Dogs with Marc Patton (Part 2) · 1 h 22 min · Temporada 3 Episódio 54In Part 2 of Chris’s conversation with trainer Marc Patton, the discussion dives deeper into the mechanics behind developing elite marking dogs and building cleaner fundamentals…
