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EPISODE · May 4, 2026 · 54 MIN

#155 Hunting Dog Training: Lessons From the Field with Jim “Grampion” Tracy

from Pack Talk Podcast · host Canine Revolution Dog Training

🐕 Your retriever was born to do this — but nobody gave you the roadmap. In this episode, we sit down with an experienced hunting retriever trainer to break down exactly how gun dogs are built, from their first puppy retrieve all the way to blind retrieves in the field.Recommend Training Equipment:📖THE ULTIMATE LEASH TRAINING MANUAL : https://amzn.to/4papdHo🦮Leather Leash : https://amzn.to/45Nsd5x🐶Fur Saver Training Collar : https://amzn.to/4dVsGop🦴Bait Bag : https://amzn.to/44821BJ🥩Food Rewards : https://amzn.to/4mZUKuy🐕Midwest Dog Crate : https://amzn.to/4nauiP5🎯 Long Line Training Leash: https://amzn.to/3FLvEiN⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:00:00 – Intro and guest introduction: Jim Tracy (The Grampion)06:21 – Breed vs. Color: Discussing energy levels in Black, Yellow, and Chocolate Labs07:44 – Choosing the right breeder and the "price of quality"11:58 – Safety First: Lessons learned from a tragic crate accident14:26 – The "Sit" Command: Why clarity and consistency are essential16:15 – Training for trust: Using voice and whistle commands for "blind" retrieves17:34 – From "Started" to "Master": The highs and lows of hunt tests20:17 – Why you should never let a dog jump out of a truck21:35 – Post-field protocols: Inspecting for injuries, ticks, and debris23:25 – Snake Aversion: Learning to read your dog’s behavior in the field26:15 – Training tips for pet owners: Addressing jumping and leash pulling29:14 – The importance of being a leader, not a requester31:32 – Canine Meats: High-protein, freeze-dried organ treats34:50 – Closing thoughts and where to find The Grampian and Pack Talk resourcesTRAIN YOUR DOG WITH OUR TEAM! 👇https://www.caninerevolutiondogtraining.com/contact📖THE ULTIMATE LEASH TRAINING MANUAL : https://amzn.to/4papdHoBoard & Train ProgramsPrivate LessonsVirtual TrainingShop the full Canine Revolution Apparel store on AmazonCanine Revolution Apparel on Amazonhttps://www.amazon.com/s?rh=n%3A7141123011%2Cp_4%3ACanine+Revolution+Apparel&ref=bl_sl_s_ap_web_7141123011Optimize your dog's diet by feeding them a raw dietSpecifically formulated for your dog and delivered to your door, offering both traditional raw and freeze dried raw options!We Feed Rawhttps://wefeedraw.sjv.io/c/5125268/1993237/22021Code: CANINEREVOLUTION50 for 50% offBest Supplements for Your Dog (And High Quality Raw Food)!K9 Super Supplements and Raw & Paw Cohttps://k9supersupplements.com/?p=SyJlXAPzahttps://rawandpawco.comCode: CANINEREVOLUTION for 10% offSupplements to optimize YOUR performancehttps://www.jockofuel.comCode: CANINEREVOLUTION for 10% offMonster K9 Dog ToysIf your dog destroys it, they replace it!https://www.monsterk9.com/https://amzn.to/3FLvEiNCode: CANINEREVOLUTION for 10% offFollow all of our socialshttps://linktr.ee/CanineRevolutionPack Talk Podcast by Canine Revolution Dog TrainingVideo versions of podcasts on the Pack Talk Podcast and Canine Revolution Dog Training YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@caninerevolutiondogtraining/podcast

🐕 Your retriever was born to do this — but nobody gave you the roadmap. In this episode, we sit down with an experienced hunting retriever trainer to break down exactly how gun dogs are built, from their first puppy retrieve all the way to blind retrieves in the field. Recommend Training Equipment: 📖THE ULTIMATE LEASH TRAINING MANUAL : https://amzn.to/4papdHo 🦮Leather Leash : https://amzn.to/45Nsd5x 🐶Fur Saver Training Collar : https://amzn.to/4dVsGop 🦴Bait Bag : https://amzn.to/44821BJ 🥩Food...

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