1 hr 18 min

261. Chapter Recruitment vs. Retention Gun Dog It Yourself

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One of the NAVHDA institutions, The Carters, joins me at the Eukanuba booth on the floor of Pheasant Fest. Blaine, Pattie, and Jason of Merrymeeting Kennels have been instrumental in bringing people into the bird dog space through their extremely active Yankee Chapter. We have a fun a conversation that covers a lot of insight and tips into not only recruiting new people but retaining the people that you do have!
WATCH HERE

Getting new people involved

Retaining people is more important

"How's that working out for you?" Don't be closed off to new ideas

First impressions matter! Meet at the gate!

Train people with "remedial stations"

Workers go first and be careful not to kill Jimmy!

Establish the plan before going out

Effective running order and process, no standing around, and a 2 bird limit!

Read what the dog is telling you

The importance of praise and rewards for the dog

Chapter training days balancing training a skillset as opposed to training for a test

You can't steal a dog's drive!

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Presented By:

Standing Stone Supply | Use Code: GDIY to save 15%

onX Hunt Maps | Use Code: GDIY20 to save 20%
Final Rise
Upland Gun Company
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Other Partners:
BPro Kennels
Eukanuba [What I Feed My Dogs: Premium Performance 30/20]
Bird Dog Society
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GDIY Links:
Patreon | Instagram | Facebook | Website
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the NAVHDA institutions, The Carters, joins me at the Eukanuba booth on the floor of Pheasant Fest. Blaine, Pattie, and Jason of Merrymeeting Kennels have been instrumental in bringing people into the bird dog space through their extremely active Yankee Chapter. We have a fun a conversation that covers a lot of insight and tips into not only recruiting new people but retaining the people that you do have!
WATCH HERE

Getting new people involved

Retaining people is more important

"How's that working out for you?" Don't be closed off to new ideas

First impressions matter! Meet at the gate!

Train people with "remedial stations"

Workers go first and be careful not to kill Jimmy!

Establish the plan before going out

Effective running order and process, no standing around, and a 2 bird limit!

Read what the dog is telling you

The importance of praise and rewards for the dog

Chapter training days balancing training a skillset as opposed to training for a test

You can't steal a dog's drive!

-
Presented By:

Standing Stone Supply | Use Code: GDIY to save 15%

onX Hunt Maps | Use Code: GDIY20 to save 20%
Final Rise
Upland Gun Company
-
Other Partners:
BPro Kennels
Eukanuba [What I Feed My Dogs: Premium Performance 30/20]
Bird Dog Society
-
GDIY Links:
Patreon | Instagram | Facebook | Website
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 hr 18 min