On this episode, I sit down with a best friend, Jason Keen. Our paths crossed a few years ago, and a friendship like no other was created. His love for The Lord, Coon Hunting and Brotherhood just scratches the surface of the man he is and what her stands for. He traveled from Virginia to Illinois to meet each other for a weekend. We discuss his start in coon hunting, Leopard dogs and a little advice for new and beginner handlers getting started. This is another episode that will be near and dear to my heart. I hope you enjoy listening!

On this episode, we discuss a couple of options for beginners getting started who may not have a ton of money but want to hunt a good dog or prospect. We discuss how to approach the concepts of hunting a dog for another owner, making puppy arrangements, and how being new can be a great blessing, allowing you access to good dogs that other seasoned individuals may not have access to. You will only be a beginner for a short period, so being a trustworthy, honest person will take you a long way in the arena of hunting dogs.

On this week's episode, we discuss the importance of communication when training a hunting dog. The foundation of communication, coupled with the bond made between the handler and dog, is a crucial part of success. Miscommunication is a recipe for frustration when it comes to training a hunting dog companion. We discuss dissecting the miscommunication matrix that is making training difficult for you and your pup. There are five communication metrics discussed, and if you, as a handler, can assess which one of the five needs improvement, it will significantly enhance the communication between you and your pup.