In this episode, we discuss some ways to set your pup up for success this coming season. With a lot of pups and people getting prepared for the upcoming rabbit season, squirrel season, pheasant season, or coon season, along with many others, I want to make sure you, as a new handler, have done all the prep work at the house before taking your pup or young dog into their first season. I discuss eight key points to consider when preparing a pup or young dog for the season. These are straightforward things to do and can be worked on each day, but they require consistency and patience to set the foundation for your dog's future career.

In this episode, I discuss what I believe to be one of the most important aspects of working with dogs at a high level. For beginners, starting how you want to finish is crucial, and it all begins with Mindset. Having the proper mindset and approach will take you as far as your heart desires with hunting dogs. There will be plenty of times of frustration naturally, and sometimes confusion, but with the proper mindset, you can persevere through all of it and continue to develop your skills and dogs to be the best they can be. I share 10 approaches or ways to look at things I've learned over the years, which can help you get the result of a champion-caliber mindset.

On this episode, we discuss the topic of Hot Nose and Cold Nose, and whether this trait is bred into a dog or if it is a learned behavior acquired by the dog from its owner or trainer. I was taught, like most hunting dog owners, about the concept of a hot nose versus a cold nose, but as I continue to develop my knowledge and skills in dog training, there has been a shift in my thinking. In this episode, I share my thoughts on the hot nose vs. cold nose concept as I develop and work through this idea regarding training.