The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field

‘The Method’ Dog Training (part 2)

Sonny Piekarz, Jordan Wells, & George Lyall join the show to discuss their new dog training program called “The Method.”  After an all-day dog training seminar launching ‘The Method,’ the trio answer questions from the dog owners that just completed their seminar.  It’s a dog training Q & A with insight into the mind of dog trainers and dogs of different ages.www.themethoddogtraining.comPresented by Aluma (https://www.alumaklm.com,) Walton’s (https://www.waltonsinc.com/,) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) & Nutri Souce (https://nutrisourcepetfoods.com/)

‘The Method’ Dog Training (part 1)

Sonny Piekarz, Jordan Wells, & George Lyall join the show to discuss their new dog training program, "The Method.”  After an all-day seminar launching ‘The Method,’ the trio break down the step-by-step details they’ve developed to help dog owners understand the mental side of their dogs in a way that simplifies dog training and builds confident, high-end bird dogs.  This is a 2-part episode.  In part-2, seminar guests join the show to ask the trainers post-seminar questions and share what they learned with their dogs.www.themethoddogtraining.comPresented by Aluma (https://www.alumaklm.com,) Walton’s (https://www.waltonsinc.com/,) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) & Nutri Souce (https://nutrisourcepetfoods.com/)

The Evolution of a Dog Trainer

Jordan Wells owns and operates J. Wells Kennels in Woodstock Valley, Connecticut.  Jordan explains his journey through the dog training world and how his methods have evolved over time to help dogs understand their roles and gain confidence working with their handlers in the field.  Jordan also explains how his Wells Fetch training method gives dogs confidence to retrieve birds, plus why attention to detail matters when working with dogs.www.jwellskennels.comPresented by Aluma (https://www.alumaklm.com,) Walton’s (https://www.waltonsinc.com/,) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) & Nutri Souce (https://nutrisourcepetfoods.com/)

Quill, The Miracle Bird Dog

Renee Tomala shares her life-changing story about Quill, her miracle bird dog.  Renee relives the scary moments in the field when Quill fell off a cliff, the fight to save his life, and the journey to help him walk again.  Renee also explains lessons she’s learned about life, herself, a dog’s will, and the power of support from friends in the upland community.Presented by Aluma (https://www.alumaklm.com,) Walton’s (https://www.waltonsinc.com/,) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) & Nutri Souce (https://nutrisourcepetfoods.com/)

How to Read Your Dog

Sonny Piekarz, has more than 20 years of experience as the owner and head dog trainer at Hay Creek Kennel. Sonny & Travis discuss the different stages of training bird dogs from puppies to advanced lessons, how to understand your dog and your role as the leader in the training process.  Sonny also explains how his training program is evolving to help dogs think like a team and more quickly strengthen their bond with handlers through low-pressure, high-energy, confidence-building obstacle courses. www.haycreekkennel.comPresented by Aluma (https://www.alumaklm.com,) Walton’s (https://www.waltonsinc.com/,) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) & Nutri Souce (https://nutrisourcepetfoods.com/)

Upland Bird Camp

Neal Tacheny from Deep Portage Learning Center in Hackensack, Minnesota joins the show to preview their 30th annual Upland Bird Camp.  Neil explains how this upland camp takes young hunters through a weeklong hands-on course to learn every aspect of hunting, shooting, dog training, bird biology, hunting ethics, and how to ask permission to hunt private land.  Neal also explains valuable lessons he’s learned teaching young hunters and gives us a positive grouse report from the Northwoods. www.deep-portage.orgPresented by Aluma (https://www.alumaklm.com,) Walton’s (https://www.waltonsinc.com/,) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) & Nutri Souce (https://nutrisourcepetfoods.com/)

PF & QF’s New President & CEO

Marilyn Vetter joins the show to discuss her new role as Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever’s new President and CEO.  Travis & Marilyn discuss her journey from a North Dakota farm to television news, to opening a dog training kennel with her husband, volunteering for NAVHDA & PF, and ultimately landing her dream job.  Marilyn also shares organization goals, staying true to the habitat mission, leadership beliefs, developing relationships, her hunting connection to the land, and reasons for PF & QF members to be excited about the future.Presented by Aluma (https://www.alumaklm.com,) Walton’s (https://www.waltonsinc.com/,) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) & Nutri Souce (https://nutrisourcepetfoods.com/)

Bird Dog of the Day

Seth Patterson & Hyatt Voy operate a social media channel called “Bird Dog of the Day.”  Seth and Hyatt explain their mission to celebrate bird dogs every day and celebrate the bird hunting community.  We also discuss their journey into the business side of the bird dog world, the impact of social media on hunting, when to put our phones away, how to navigate a changing online world, favorite dog breeds, a winter wildlife update in the west, and so much more…Presented by Aluma (https://www.alumaklm.com,) Walton’s (https://www.waltonsinc.com/,) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) & Nutri Souce (https://nutrisourcepetfoods.com/)

Learning From Your Mistakes

John Sullivan is a lifelong upland bird hunter with nearly 40 years of Chukar hunting experience and training bird dogs.  John also happens to be one of Travis Frank’s biggest critics.  John explains why he calls Travis out, and the two discuss what they’ve learned from their dog training mistakes.  They also discuss hunting solo vs hunting with friends, mentoring hunters, tough situations in the field, dogs learning from other dogs, why birds make a dog, and plenty more…Presented by Aluma (https://www.alumaklm.com,) Walton’s (https://www.waltonsinc.com/,) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) & Nutri Souce (https://nutrisourcepetfoods.com/)

40X

Ben Brettingen from OnX Hunt joins the show to discuss their 40X fundraising event that raised $2 million for Pheasants Forever’s wildlife habitat mission in the state of Minnesota.  We explain how this campaign began, how it works, where the money goes, the mission of generosity, and why there’s hope to raise more funds for wildlife in the future.Presented by Aluma (https://www.alumaklm.com,) Walton’s (https://www.waltonsinc.com/,) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) & Nutri Souce (https://nutrisourcepetfoods.com/)