Hunt Test Hobo Podcast
Welcome to the Hunt Test Hobo Podcast, your place for truck side chats and deep insights into the retriever game await.
Hosted by Chris Rud, a fellow retriever enthusiast and student of the game, this podcast is your go-to resource whether you're just dipping your toes into the retriever world or you're a seasoned handler looking to sharpen your skills.
Join us each week as we delve into the intricacies of retriever training, offering a blend of tips, tricks, and wisdom from both amateur enthusiasts and seasoned professionals. From tales of triumph to strategies for overcoming challenges, we explore it all, with a shared passion for forging unbreakable bonds with our loyal companions.
So grab your coffee, hop into the truck, and let's embark on this retriever adventure together. This is the Hunt Test Hobo Podcast, and I'm Chris Rud. Let's dive in.
Hunt Test Hobo Podcast
Latest Episodes
EP 57: Dale Swiderski: Building the Dual-Purpose Dog
Dale Swaderski joins the podcast to break down the world of pointing Labradors—and why they might not be what you think.From early controversy to modern versatility, Dale shares how pointing labs have evolved into high-level dual-purpose...
EP 56: Grace Williams: Building Better Dogs from Day One
This one’s a deep dive into the beginning of the retriever journey — before force fetch, before handling… before most people even think about training.Chris sits down with Grace Williams to talk about whelping, puppy development, and wha...
EP 55: From Hunt Tests to Field Trials w/ JD Babb
JD Babb joins the podcast to break down one of the most interesting transitions in the retriever game—going from hunt tests to field trials.We dig into what it actually takes to make that jump, the mistakes that will humble you fast, and...
EP 54: Building Better Marking Dogs with Marc Patton (Part 2)
In Part 2 of Chris’s conversation with trainer Marc Patton, the discussion dives deeper into the mechanics behind developing elite marking dogs and building cleaner fundamentals in retrievers.Marc breaks down how he approaches ...
EP 53: Marc Patton (Part 1) A Different Way to Think About Retriever Training
In this episode of the Hunt Test Hobo Podcast, Chris sits down with professional trainer Marc Patton of Green River Retrievers to dive deep into some innovative training concepts that are gaining attention in the retriever world.M...