Lauren Dirkschneider is an avid marathon runner that sought out a dog breed to be her running partner. She quickly learned her dog needed more than a run, it needed a job. She found herself on an unexpected path into the uplands. This is one of the most raw and detailed discussions I’ve ever heard from a perspective of a novice learning to hunt. Lauren shares her fears, doubts, and what motivates her to overcome them. These are things many of us have struggled with but don’t talk about often enough. The Bird Dog Babe Podcast is Presented By: Purina Pro Plan Boss Shotshells 5:15 Meet Lauren 11:15 GWP Running Buddy 13:30 Choosing a breeder 16:10 Unintentional opportunity 21:05 NAVHDA experience 23:45 Overcoming ‘killing’ and handling birds 25:00 Getting started 26:45 ‘Oh Hell No!’ 29:00 Learning all the things 34:00 How women’s discussions around hunting are different 37:00 Exchanging stories and experiences with all levels 40:00 First solo hunt 45:30 Putting newly acquired knowledge to the test 47:45 Becoming a team 49:00 Future plans 52:30 Bird dog addict 55:20 Advice for a novice --------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our Partners: OnX Hunt Dakota283 Kennels (promo code birddogbabe for 10% discount) Syren: Shotguns for Women Support this podcast on Patreon Connect with Courtney Follow Bird Dog Babe: Instagram Facebook YouTube -------------------------------------------------