The Bird Dog Podcast
Hosted by Professional Bird Dog Trainer Tyce Erickson. On this podcast we discuss all things Bird Dogs! Everything from dog training, hunting equipment, bird hunting tactics, stories about man's best friend and everything in between. We include discussions on retrieving breeds as well as pointing breeds. We hope to help make you a better bird dog handler and more successful hunter in the field. If you are passionate about Bird Dogs and the world that surrounds them, join us as we share our passion and knowledge with you! Thanks for listening in advance to the The Bird Dog Podcast!
Episodes
50 episodes
(EP.50) Ben Proctor & BPRO Kennels
In this episode, I sit down with Ben Proctor, owner of BPRO Kennels, to talk dogs, training, and what actually makes a kennel hold up in the real world.If you care about keeping your dog safe—and want a crate that’s as solid as it looks—...
(EP.49) Hunting the "King" with Mike Birch.
Have your ever wanted to add a King Eider to your taxidermy collection? Well, if its on the list you might want to listen to this podcast with Mike Birch. Sounds like an awesome adventure and something I want to do for sure one day! Enjoy...
(EP.48) What is the Greyhound Protection Act & how it can affect you! Get involved today!
In the episode I sit down and try to give a brief overview and explain the Greyhound Protection Act and what it is. I also, go over how they are trying to make using, "live lures" for dog training illegal. This can be a problem for people that ...
(Ep.47) Introducing a dog to water & tips to get that dog swimming!
In this episode I talk about introducing a dog to water and some tips that might help to get your dog swimming. Thanks for listening!Introduce your dogs to guns and start them out right or help fix your gunshy dog using,
(EP. 46) Force Fetch Training. What is it? Why do it? How to use it.
In this episode I talk about Force Fetch training or the Trained Retrieve. What it is? Why do it? How to use it and why it is a good thing for most dogs. Enjoy!!Introduce your dogs to guns and start them out right or help fix your gunshy...
(EP. 45) Seasons End, Dog Training Timelines & Western Hunting Expo
In this episode I talk about dog training timelines, the upcoming western hunting expo and what we will be doing at that. I also, talk about the last few hunts of the year and how those all went. Hope to see many of you at the expo!
(EP. 44) Canada Goose Hunting Tips and Words of Wisdom from Mike Cornu
In this episode I am just finishing up a field goose hunt with Mike Cornu. Mike is one of the biggest bird hunters that I know and has tons of hunting wisdom to share. If you want some nuggets on finding places to hunt and how to hunt wat...
(EP. 43) What I have learned from hunting Late Season Blue Grouse!
In this episode I talk about how to hunt late season grouse and where to find them. Hope this helps you all be successful!! Check out Kuranda dog beds and click on name below to buy one of the best dog cots on the market. <...
(EP.42) Decoying Tips for Waterfowl Hunting
In this episode I talk about decoy spreads and decoying waterfowl. Just returned home from a successful trip and wanted to share tips with you guys on how I put out my decoys and what I like to use. Hope you can get some good ideas to hel...
(EP. 41) Whining and Barking Waterfowl Dogs & How Help Them Be Quiet.
In this episode I talk about some tips on how to help your dog be quiet when it the hunting blind. Not many things are more annoying than a vocal dog when you are trying to be quiet when calling in those ducks or geese. Hope this one is a help!...
(EP.40) Getting Your Dog Rock Solid Steady. The key to safety and killing more birds.
In this episode I talk about training your dog to be nice and steady. No ones loves a dog that breaks before it's sent, flares birds and is a danger to its self jumping in front of guns or knocking over the blind being out of control. In ...
(EP. 39) Pheasant Hunting & 2025 So Far Season Overview
In this episode I talk about my pheasant hunting and what I am hearing and seeing for the 2025 hunting season here in Utah and the midwest. Check out Kuranda dog beds and click on name below to buy one of the best dog cots on the ma...
EP. 38 Waterfowl Hunting in New Zealand!
In this episode I talk about my recent trip to New Zealand. While I was there I was able to hunt Paradise Shell Ducks, also knows as "Parry's" by the locals and Black Swan. If you are down for a good hunting story and a weird way to hunt ...
(EP. 37) E- Collars what we use and recommend. What we like and don't like.
In this episode we discuss electric collars for dog training. We go over three main brands. Dogtra, Garmin & Sportdog. The things that we like and don't like. If you are wondering what we use on a daily basis check this one out.
(EP. 36) Dog Training Questions Answered For a Listener. Retrieving, Chewing and Obedience Questions Addressed.
In this episode we resoond to some emailed dog training questions that a listener sent it. We try to problem solve, "why his puppy stopped retrieving?" Chewing on things and how to work with a puppy when it comes to obedience training. Hope you...
(EP:35) Marsh Foot & Keeping An Eye On Your Dog In & Around the Marsh with Jeff Christensen
In this episode I sit down with Jeff Christensen and talk about his experience in the marsh with his dog Sage. She got "Marsh Foot" and it almost took her life. Listen in on things and how to watch out for and keep an eye out for this infection...
(EP:34) JL VanZyverden- Host of "Sell Anything" Podcast we sit down and talk dogs. It's a good one!
JL Vanzyverden the host of "Sell Anything" podcast is a good friend of mine. We sit down and talk dogs. He has the record of the most dogs I have trained for one client and we figure that out in the show. JL came from not much of a childhood to...
(EP:33) Breeding Dogs and Raising Puppies- Things We Learned Along The Way!
Check out Kuranda dog beds, copy the link for purchase. This helps us out and we really appreciate it. https://kuranda.com?partner=26722If you want any dog training topics discussed shoot us an email at thebirddogpodcast@gmail....
(EP:32) Hunter Rasmussen's Hunting Accident Story And Lessons Learned
In this episode we sit down with Hunter Rasmussen and he recounts his hunting accident story to us. Hopefully, through this podcast we can all walk away learning something a little more about safety and gun handling. Thanks for listening everyo...
(EP:31) Dog Vests & A Good Goose Hunt!
Check out Kuranda dog beds, copy the link for purchase. This helps us out and we really appreciate it. https://kuranda.com?partner=26722If you want any dog training topics discussed shoot us an email at thebirddogpodcast@gmail....
(EP:30) Bird Dog Etiquette & Hunting With Friends Dogs That Are Not Trained To The Same Level.
Have you ever had a buddy that brings his dog hunting and it just ruins the hunt? Have you ever wished later you had not invited him because his dog is annoying? In this podcast we talk about some ideas on how to avoid this and some things you ...
(EP:29) Field Hunting Mallards -Tips, Tricks and Bird Dogs.
In this episode we just finished up an awesome Mallard field hunt. We go over strategy and how we did it. We also talk about gear and the dogs. Hope you guys enjoy and can glean some good information from this one. We only had three mics, but f...
(EP:28) Water Work & Tips to Get Your Dog Swimming!
In this episode we talk about water work and your dog. Tips to get the dog swimming and just things we have done in training that have our retrievers come confident water dogs. Enjoy!For Kuranda dog beds, copy the link for purchas...
(EP:27) Young Dogs, Expectations and Openings Days!
In this episode we talk about getting a young dog ready for opening day for upland and waterfowl. Some of the realistic expectations one should have and things to look out for and be aware of. We also talk a little about some of the hunts that ...
(EP:26) Justin Chapman: The love of Chukar and how to get into hunting this amazing bird!
In this episode I sit down with Chukar hunter Justin Chapman. We talk about everything from getting his first bird dogs to finding chukar on the western landscape. If you are an upland guy and want to hunt chukar or some tips on how to fi...