192. Puppy Expectations and Other FAQs

Patreon Patreon and listener of the show, Mike Stephens, recently sent in a message with a lot of questions. Some required extra context to answer so we connected for a call and I thought it would be fun to record the conversation being that some of his questions are fairly common and Im pretty sure other folks have some of the same ones. Swapping seats The start of Mike's hunting passion 1st hunting season expectations Nick's 3 requirements before taking the dog hunting "Fear of screwing up your dog." Puppy maturity rate and adjusting "Reacting" vs "responding" Changes of behavior Marking abilities and setting expectations "Helpers" and "gunners" in the field Are you missing out if you're not competing or testing? How to handle a young dog on a running bird Pointers vs Flushers -- Govee Bluetooth Thermometer -- Presented By: Standing Stone Supply [Use Code: GDIY to save 10%] onX Hunt Maps [Use Code: GDIY20 to save 20%] DT Systems [Use Code: DTSocialMedia15 for 15%] Final Rise Upland Gun Company - Other Partners: Eukanuba // Bird Dog Society - GDIY Links: Patreon//Instagram//Facebook//Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices