Build From Here
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Latest Episodes
You Don’t Need a Puppy to Start Over | Tom Sallows
Tom Sallows grew up hunting in northern Alberta and trained his first retriever at just 12 years old. Years later, he found himself struggling with an older dog that had lost interest in bumpers. In this episode, Tom shares how patience, shorte...
Why You Shouldn’t Train Your Retriever Alone | Ted Turner
In this episode of Build From Here, Josh sits down with Ted Turner to hear more about his journey with retrievers and the work he is doing through the Augusta CGA Chapter. Ted shares what he has learned from training alongside other dogs and ha...
When Water, Birds, and Gunfire Go Wrong | Brandon Balabus
What happens when the three things every duck dog owner worries about most all seem to go wrong?In this episode, Josh sits down with CGA member Brandon to talk through Luna’s training journey—from a surprise fireworks scare, to a bad poo...
Focus on The Wins | Adam Goza
Training a retriever is full of challenges, but Adam Goza’s story is proof that one small win can change everything. In this episode, we talk Chessies, breakthrough moments, Member Weekend, and learning to build confidence one step at a time.
From Train Wreck to 173 Retrieves: Kevin & Mabel’s Journey | Kevin Wright
In this episode, we talk about Mabel’s second full hunting season, her 173 retrieves, the lessons Kevin learned as a handler, the breakthrough moments on blinds, river retrieves, zombie geese, and why training with a community can change everyt...