Episodes

Tuesday Sep 16, 2025
#372 Upland Training in a Nutshell
Tuesday Sep 16, 2025
Tuesday Sep 16, 2025
In today's post TC episode, I discuss the nuts and bolts of upland training for the retriever. There is lots of discussion about how to upgrade our testing criteria. The talk is only about the marks and blinds. But what about the upland.....

Tuesday Sep 09, 2025
2025 Triple Crown Big Shot Discussion
Tuesday Sep 09, 2025
Tuesday Sep 09, 2025
This was recorded at the APLA National, known as the Triple Crown. Troy Benson, APLA President, Justin VanDeHey, board member, Blake Haddock and Ryan Pasman, trainers all and 2 Triple Crown judges, sit down after a day of competition, and talk about this part of the retriever world. Sit down and join in!

Monday Sep 08, 2025
#371 Performance Issues Stemming from Resentment
Monday Sep 08, 2025
Monday Sep 08, 2025
As the title states, we talk about dogs doing things they "never did before" or changing in their normal response to you in training or worst of all -a test. If you are mystified as to why your dog is doing something, you might quit looking just at the dog. Just sayin...
TC 2025 YouTube link:
https://youtube.com/@lilyllo?si=C4SQdymOt_1wlwer

Friday Aug 22, 2025
#370 How your Dog's Processing Speed Impacts your Training
Friday Aug 22, 2025
Friday Aug 22, 2025
In today's episode, we breakdown how your dog learns, understands, thinks and executes is exactly what you are seeing in your training. The more you understand that the more you can train them without correction or frustration. At least give that important aspect of your relationship some thought...

Tuesday Aug 05, 2025
#369 Prepping for the Triple Crown
Tuesday Aug 05, 2025
Tuesday Aug 05, 2025
One month out from this year's Triple Crown we talk about some good ideas to get yourself and your dog ready....

Thursday Jul 31, 2025
#368 The Power of Sit
Thursday Jul 31, 2025
Thursday Jul 31, 2025
In today's episode, we break down the mental benefit of teaching sit thoroughly and as early as you can without detracting from the desire to retrieve. Including pointing retrievers. It is a taught response that will be highly valuable in more advanced training, but we rarely look at it that way.

Monday Jul 21, 2025
#367 A Visit with American Pointing Labrador Association President
Monday Jul 21, 2025
Monday Jul 21, 2025
Join my discussion with Troy Benson, trainer, breeder, hunting guide and APLA President. We talk about why he does what he does and how he sees the organization now and going forward. Definitely a good listen for serious pointing Lab folks!

Monday Jul 07, 2025
#366 Canine Mental Health
Monday Jul 07, 2025
Monday Jul 07, 2025
In today's very delayed podcast, we discuss the oft ignored aspect of a dog - it's mental health and well-being. This is tied directly to physical health as well, and is usually diagnosed as "stubborn", "stupid", "crazy",etc. Developing a well-balanced dog begins when you bring them home, and for the breeder, in the first 8 weeks. Mental health for humans is often overlooked or undervalued, and this is certainly true for our canine buddies.

Thursday May 29, 2025
#356 An Interview with South Dakota Trainer, Tigh Leibel
Thursday May 29, 2025
Thursday May 29, 2025
Sit down with us as Tigh explains his view of dog training, competition and what the most important thing in all of this is. He discusses his training philosophy, the why behind the how, and what is actually important in this dog game. Great conversation with a very good guy.
Tigh can be reached at DiamondbackKennels.com and on facebook at that name as well. He has educational information and is starting a blog of the same sort. Be sure and check him out.

Monday May 26, 2025
#355 A Podcast for my Advanced Clients
Monday May 26, 2025
Monday May 26, 2025
Dog training and handling is a process, not a destination. Training effectively and efficiently requires a great deal from the teacher, and it is an ongoing process. There is so much more to successfully managing this, it's hard to put into words. We break down some of what I'm talking about here. It's not about doing what someone told you to do. It's about teaching and operating from a clear understanding of your animal.