248. Companion Then Gun Dog

Ben Baker of Griffin & Howe Gun Dogs joins us to talk about his preference and emphasis on obedience first before anything else. Even the most hardcore hunters' dogs spend more time not hunting than they do actually hunting. When not in the field and back in the house, having the dog with the off switch is pretty nice! Over obedience is a real thing Balance the training The Wildrose Way and it's influence There's an off switch because theres an on switch Controlled environments lead to quality reps Special GDIY Seminar Announced for September 6th-8th at Griffin & Howe in New Jersey - Presented By: Standing Stone Supply | Use Code: GDIY to save 15% onX Hunt Maps | Use Code: GDIY20 to save 20% Final Rise Upland Gun Company - Other Partners: BPro Kennels Eukanuba [What I Feed My Dogs: Premium Performance 30/20] Bird Dog Society - GDIY Links: Patreon | Instagram | Facebook | Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices