Heath’s First “Real” Season With Oakley | a Dog That “Gets To” not "Has to"

After years of old-school, collar-heavy training, Heath found himself rebuilding a dog after two ACL surgeries and starting over with a new puppy. In this episode, he shares what changed when he slowed down, trusted the process, and focused on building a dog that gets to work — not one that has to.From rehab setbacks to a 300-retrieve season with Oakley, this is a real conversation about patience, fundamentals, and what it looks like when the work finally pays off in the field.Want to learn how to train your hunting dog with confidence?Visit: Cornerstone Gundog AcademyNeed gear for training your retriever, like collars, dog training dummies, and more?Visit: Retriever Training SupplyInterested in sponsoring the BuildFromHere Podcast?Fill out this form and tell us more about promoting your product, service, or brand.