Tonight we have a very special podcast for a few reasons. First, Bob and Blaine host the show together, which is something we haven't done before but also, we had the extreme pleasure of chatting with one of the greatest dog trainers around, Pat Burns of Elite Retrievers. Pat has 3+ decades of training and competing at the highest levels possible. Think about that for a second...because it's wild. He is one of the most knowledgeable trainers currently in the game and boy, do we dig into some awesome training discussions.
Bob, Blaine and Pat chat about a variety of training topics that you could apply to your dog (regardless of the level they're currently at). They begin discussing the importance of building trust and challenging dogs, especially with high level dogs. Pat emphasized that each dog should have a strong foundation and he encourages people treat it like an investment in the dog's lifetime, so don't rush the small steps. He also pointed out that most people fail because of the "simple" things at a test like sitting and other obedience things.
Then we dig into some topics Pat is meticulous with like whistle sits. We often get questions about how we train for this and Pat explains his process, which begins way before you actually teach a dog to sit on a whistle. Finally, we end the show with some parting advice from Pat. Overall, this show was extremely educational and interesting. Be patient and invest in your dog, it'll be worth it.
If you enjoyed listening to Pat, then check him out at Elite Retrievers and catch one of his seminars... you won't be disappointed. Cheers!

Lone Duck's Gun Dog Chronicles is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Podcast Gang. If you like our show, then you will sincerely enjoy some of the other awesome shows they have.