In this episode of the Flatlander Kennels Podcast, Chris Jobman and Elliott are joined by Flight Day Ammunition owner Ben Meyers. Ben discusses his young Labrador Duncan, a puppy out of Chris' talented stud dog Red, and gets Chris' thoughts on what he's seeing from Red's offspring so far.
The conversation covers raising a retriever puppy, common training mistakes, e-collar conditioning, whether male or female dogs make better hunting companions, and the foundation every retriever needs before advancing to blind retrieves. Ben also shares the story behind Flight Day Ammunition, why the company shifted away from bismuth, and the science behind building a better steel waterfowl load.
Whether you're training your first retriever or your tenth, this episode is packed with practical advice and plenty of stories from the kennel.
Partners Mentioned in This Episode
Flight Day Ammunition
Premium waterfowl ammunition built for superior patterns and consistent performance.
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Marino Decoys
Hand-carved hunting decoys and custom memorial urns that honor the dogs we love.
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Mammoth Guardian Dog Crates
Heavy-duty dog crates designed to keep your retriever safe without the premium price tag.
Available at Mammoth Pet Products and Amazon.
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