62: Bird Dogs, Mental Health, and Canicross with Patrick Schulze

<p><strong>Today’s guest is Patrick Schulze, a bird dog owner from the Windy City of Chicago, Illinois. Patrick’s path into the uplands wasn’t a straight line, but more like a meandering stream. But when his college buddy showed him what a bird dog could do, everything changed. When he’s not working as an electrician, he’s busy with his Vizsla, Maverick. Whether traveling to the far reaches of the country during bird season, training with Maverick through a program known as Canicross, or simply working on Chicago pigeons in the nearby park, Patrick is learning how to keep a bird dog engaged while living the city life.</p><p>Topics Covered:</p><ul><li>​The magic of seeing a dog point for the first time</li><li>​How Patrick landed on a Vizsla</li><li>​How Canicross with his dog improved mental health</li><li>​The importance of involving non hunters in the outdoors</li><li>​Tips for living with a bird dog in the city</li></ul><p><br></p><p></strong><a href="https://canicrossusa.org/"><strong>Discover Canicross</strong></a><strong></p><p><br></p><p>Proud Sponsors:</p><p></strong><a href="https://gundogcentral.com/"><strong>Gundog Central</strong></a><strong></p><p></strong><a href="https://www.balladofthebirddog.com/"><strong>Ballad of the Bird Dog</strong></a><strong></p><p><br></p>