Episode #78 Your Dog’s First Hunting Season: Don’t Ruin It

<p>A dog can look great in training, earn titles, and still have a first hunting season that feels like a complete disaster.</p><p>In this episode of the <strong>Flatlander Kennels Podcast</strong>, Chris Jobman and Elliott Snider break down what hunters should realistically expect during a young dog's first season in the field. Chris shares stories of highly accomplished dogs that struggled when they experienced real hunting for the first time and explains why training alone can't completely prepare a dog for the chaos of an actual hunt.</p><p>We discuss how to set a young dog up for success, controlling the chaos during those first hunts, choosing the right hunting partners, handling breaking and other bad habits before they become permanent, and why sometimes the best decision you can make is to put the gun down and focus entirely on the dog.</p><p>We also answer Patreon questions about returning to training after an extended break, talk about when Elliott should start thinking about Georgie's eventual successor, and get an update on what's happening at Flatlander Kennels.</p><p><strong>Join the Flatlander Kennels Patreon:</strong><br /><a href="https://patreon.com/jobman" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://patreon.com/jobman</a></p><p>Get access to Ask Jobman, submit questions for the podcast, join our live shows, and stay connected with the Flatlander Kennels community.</p><p><strong>Our Partners</strong></p><p><strong>Flight Day Ammunition</strong><br /><a href="https://flightdayammo.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://flightdayammo.com</a><br />Use code <strong>FLK10</strong> for 10% off.</p><p><strong>Marino Decoys</strong></p><p><a href="http://marinodecoys.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://marinodecoys.com</a><br />Hand-carved, huntable cork decoys and custom dog memorial urn decoys. Check out Merino Decoys and let them know the Flatlander Kennels Podcast sent you.</p><p>If you're preparing to take a young retriever into the field this season, this is an episode you don't want to miss.</p><p></p>