Build From Here
Welcome to the BuildFromHere Podcast. A podcast for the hunter and sporting dog enthusiast alike. Join your host, Joshua Parvin, as he interviews retriever owners and discusses the trials and triumphs that lead to a great gundog. BuildFromHere is presented by Cornerstone Gundog Academy- Online resources to help you train your retriever.Learn more at https://www.cornerstonegundogacademy.com/podcast
Episodes
89 episodes
When Training Goes Wrong- Gun Shy Scare | Jason Albano’s Story
Jason didn’t grow up hunting. He didn’t grow up training dogs either.Like a lot of people, he started with YouTube, piecing things together and hoping it would work. At first, it felt like progress… until one moment in the field changed ...
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Episode 89
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49:20
How Building a Retriever Helped Matt Rebuild His Life
Matt didn’t set out to rebuild his life.He just wanted a dog.But somewhere between early morning training sessions, setbacks, and small wins… everything started to change.In this episode, Matt shares how training his golden...
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Episode 88
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51:26
Trust the Process: From Frustration to the Dog He Can Trust Anywhere | Chris Copeland
Training a retriever can feel overwhelming at times.You start with big hopes for your dog… but along the way, frustration, doubt, and mistakes are almost guaranteed.On this episode of the Build From Here Podcast, Josh sits ...
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Episode 87
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1:00:38
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 ...
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Episode 86
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51:40
Trust the Process: How Zach Took Ted From Puppy to HRCH
Fresh out of college. Newly married. First house… and finally time to get the golden retriever he’d always wanted.Zach didn’t start as a dog trainer — just a regular owner hoping he wouldn’t mess things up.Fast forward a few years...
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Episode 85
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57:45
The Last Hunt With Chili: How One Dog Made Me a Better Dad
Mike didn't want just a good hunting dog, he wanted a great hunting dog he could count on.Mike got a journey that would test his patience, challenge everything he thought he knew about training, and ultimately change the way he showed up...
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Episode 84
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1:03:08
Trust the Process: How CJ Built a Steady Young Retriever
Want to learn how to train your hunting dog with confidence?Visit: Cornerstone Gundog AcademyNeed gear for training your retriever, like collars, dog...
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Episode 83
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1:03:35
Running a Family Waterfowl Outfitter in Saskatchewan | Steve Strongman
Josh welcomes back Steve Strongman to recap a full Saskatchewan waterfowl season from the outfitter’s perspective. From managing dogs in the blind to building a new lodge and running an all-inclusive operation, this episode offers a real look a...
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Episode 82
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46:25
How A Busy Dad Built A Calm, Confident Hunting Dog People Ask To Hunt With | Shawn Dyre's Story
What does it take to build a duck dog that other hunters respect?CGA member Shawn Dry joins Josh to share the real journey of training his own retriever—from first obedience reps to calm, steady work in the blind. They talk about ...
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Episode 81
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50:56
Starting With a 3-Year Old Dog. Is it Too Late? | Cody Lloyd's Story
When Cody Lloyd brought home his first retriever, he did what most of us do — pieced together training from YouTube, books, and whatever he could find online. He ended up with a “good enough” gun dog… but not the steady, reliable partner he kne...
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Episode 80
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1:03:16
They Said His Dog Would Never Hunt… What Happened Next Is Incredible | Chad Duckworth
From the very beginning of Cornerstone, Chad Duckworth has been part of the CGA family. In this episode, Chad shares one of the most powerful DIY retriever journeys we’ve ever featured—starting with his first dog, Moose, who was once labeled “n...
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Episode 79
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1:00:26
“What If I Fail?” to “Let’s Train Another Dog” | Chad Batton
Chad Batton’s story is one every handler can relate to: starting with doubt, feeling the pressure to “get it right,” and hoping to do justice to a well-bred dog. What began with a fear of failure quickly turned into a deep passion for training,...
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Episode 78
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1:02:15
Passing the Torch | Marshall Anliker
Josh sits down with longtime CGA member and founding supporter Marshall Anliker to talk hunting, dogs, and the power of community. Marshall shares how a blizzard goose hunt with his great-grandfather lit the fire for waterfowling, how th...
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Episode 77
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1:07:14
Train Small → Win Big | CGA Member Blake Allen
In this episode of the BuildFromHere Podcast, Josh talks with CGA Member Blake Allen. This episode covers Blake's journey from early failure to Grand title. Blake Allen explains how Cornerstone Gundog Academy helped him build a rock-solid found...
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Episode 76
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1:02:06
From Dove Openers to King Eiders: ALL IN | Russ Freehling
In this episode of Build From Here, Joshua Parvin talks with CGA member Russ Freehling about a lifetime of waterfowling, finishing the 41-species North American quest, and the rewards of training his own retriever—from backyard drills ...
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Episode 75
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1:04:45
Recounting an Epic Goose and Duck Hunt | Colin Berry
#073 Every dog owner remembers the moment everything clicked, but few journeys are as transformative as watching a nervous college student evolve into a confident hunting partner alongside his retriever. Colin Berry takes us through five incred...
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Episode 74
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45:25
CGA Nashville Chapter Inaugural Meeting | Kevin Wright
#72 What happens when the digital world of retriever training transforms into face-to-face connections? The answer lies in the groundbreaking Nashville Chapter event – the very first Cornerstone Gundog Academy chapter gathering that's changing ...
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Episode 72
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46:07
"Give This Dog Some Wins" | Blair Badham
#071 What happens when perfectionism meets a headstrong Labrador? Blair Badham shares his transformative journey from frustrated dog owner to confident trainer through perseverance, community support, and a crucial mindset shift.Blair's...
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Episode 71
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1:07:51
Mississippi Roots, Kansas Wings | Wade Skeen
#070 Wade Skeen's path from Air Force serviceman to Kansas waterfowl guide extraordinaire reveals how passion, community, and proper training methods can transform both careers and gundogs. As a longtime Cornerstone Gundog Academy member before...
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Episode 70
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1:17:38
Your Dog Gets To, Not Has To | Chris Rowland
BFH #069 When Chris Rowland's wife gifted him a Cornerstone Gundog Academy membership for his birthday, neither of them realized it would spark a transformative journey into the world of science-based retriever training. In this captivating con...
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Episode 69
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1:18:52
When God Says "Go Train Your Dog" | Seth Vaughn
BFH #068 What do retriever training and life's toughest challenges have in common? More than you might think. In this heartfelt conversation with CGA member Seth Vaughn, we explore how training a golden retriever named Rusty became not just abo...
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Episode 68
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1:03:01
How Training a Boykin Spaniel Brought Us Closer | James Rousse
BFH #067: Ever wondered if you could train your own hunting retriever without professional help? James Rousse and his wife faced that question head-on when they brought home their Boykin Spaniel puppy, Benelli. What followed was a journey of pa...
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Episode 67
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53:57
Time with Your Hunting Dog Can Change Your Life | Kevin Wright
Dive into a heartfelt conversation with Kevin on building a memorable bond with his hunting dog, Mabel. We explore Kevin's journey from a novice hunter to a dedicated retriever trainer, shedding light on the challenges and triumphs along the wa...
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Episode 66
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1:01:39
Gundog Nation | Ken Witt
In this episode of the Build From Here podcast, host Josh Parvin interviews Ken Witt, a Founder's Member of CGA and the creator of Gundog Nation. Ken shares his journey from a rural upbringing in Kentucky to becoming a lawyer, military veteran,...
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Episode 65
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55:22
Anyone Can Take The Next Step: First Time Retriever Trainers | Jarod & Melody Free
Training a retriever can be a rollercoaster of triumphs and challenges. Jarod and Melody Free have grown familiar with these ups and downs over the past 18 months. Join us as Jarod and Melody share how one expensive house repair lead to them ta...
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Episode 64
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56:53