What separates an average hunting dog from the kind of bird dog you can't wait to hunt behind? Captain Bob sits down with professional gun-dog trainer Tyce Erickson, founder of Utah Bird Dog Training, to talk about developing better pointers, retrievers, and hunting companions.

With roughly two decades of professional gun-dog training experience, Tyce has worked with dogs at the highest levels while helping hunters build dependable partners for the field. We dig into the fundamentals of bird dog training, developing natural ability, building obedience, and the mistakes that can keep a talented dog from reaching its potential.

In this episode:

• Bird dog training fundamentals every hunter should know
• Training pointers vs. retrievers
• Building obedience that carries from home to the field
• Developing drive while maintaining control
• Common mistakes hunters make when training their own dogs
• What professional trainers look for in a young hunting dog
• Turning natural ability into a dependable hunting partner
• Choosing the right dog for your hunting style and family

Tyce and his wife, Rachel Erickson, also operate Field Bred Golden Retrievers, breeding health-tested working Golden Retrievers with an emphasis on natural retrieving ability, birdiness, trainability, temperament, and dogs capable of transitioning from the field to family life.

🔥 DON'T MISS: Tyce breaks down what separates a dog with natural talent from a truly exceptional hunting companion — and what owners can do to bring out the best in their own dogs.

🎯 YOUR TURN: What's the ONE thing you wish your hunting dog did better? Tell us in the Spotify comments.

🔗 CONNECT WITH TYCE

Utah Bird Dog Training
https://www.utahbirddogtraining.com/
Instagram: @utahbirddogtraining

Field Bred Golden Retrievers
https://www.fieldbredgoldenretrievers.com/
Instagram: @fieldbredgoldenretrievers

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