The DogFather

Charlie Thorburn
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Charlie Thorburn has been training dogs for 25 years and welcomes you to the DogFather, a show which talks to people from all countries and walks of life about how dogs have impacted their lives and businesses. New episode every week.

  1. 11 APR

    The Original DogFather? Edward Martin's 6 Decades Training Dogs

    Charlie sits down with his original mentor, Edward Martin of Sealpin Gundogs. Edward created a training "masterclass" series on VHS - later released on DVD - which a young, impressionable Charlie watched on repeat. They later met and became friends, and now, two decades into that friendship, they sit down for a conversation. This first episode explores Edward’s early life and how he got into dogs. A following episode will cover his relationship with Charlie. 0:00 - Introduction2:22 - Background11:45 - Getting Into Gundogs17:49 - Starting Trialling 29:17 - The Sealpin Prefix34:02 - Buying Lanton Hill36:02 - Crufts40:45 - Labradors vs. Spaniels54:01 - Competing For Scotland

    1 uur

  2. 20 MRT

    Charlie Gets Grilled: E-Collars, Forced Fetch, Long Lines & Grouse Shooting

    Charlie is interviewed by Ron of the Hunting Dog Podcast. Listen to the original podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7zjCGIgi1EEEpQPgAapXQ5?si=QkLQTD7MSG-io3qkbxEOow Check out their website: http://www.thehuntingdogpodcast.com

    1 u 31 m

  3. 26 FEB

    How Shooting Transformed This Local Community: Primrose Hill

    Charlie is joined by James Robson who runs Primrosehill shoot in the Scottish Borders. What started as a passion, Primrosehill grew into an ecosystem of businesses which all service one another and the community at large. James shares the journey of buying the farm, starting a shoot, refurbishing the local pub, opening a pizzeria, and how fieldsports as a whole has a positive impact on the local community. They close by talking about dogs and James runs through his eclectic group of labradors, lurchers, and terriers. Images & Thumbnail Image Courtesy of Jason BaxterWatch a video on Primrose Hill: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-nnMYr25l8 0:00 - Introduction0:40 - Buying Primrosehill Farm4:36 - Starting The Shoot 8:40 - Integrating The Businesses15:25 - Benefitting The Local Economy22:00 - The Day Job 25:10 - The Dogs

    31 min.

  4. 5 FEB

    Why I Started YouTube (And What’s Coming Next)

    Charlie and Joe are back to discuss the next instalment of Charlie’s journey. We pick up where we left off in the mid-2010s, exploring the growth of the business, navigating lockdown, and why Charlie decided to start a YouTube channel.Charlie shares why he shows his mistakes on YouTube, why he values the honesty of presenting things warts and all, and why he doesn’t mind the criticism that often comes his way.He goes on to discuss the next big project and reveals a few long-kept secrets.0:00 - Intro0:40 - Picking Up Where We Left Off3:10 - Building the Log Cabin 6:55 - Navigating COVID15:53 - Mordor Pedigrees22:10 - Why Charlie Started YouTube30:00 - Showing Mistakes32:45 - Increasing Demand34:40 - The New Project

    40 min.

  5. 24 JAN

    This American Family Have Bred Gundogs For 136 Years: Setters, Brittanys & Labradors

    Charlie is joined by Dane Maltsberger of Lebncroft Labradors. Dane’s family farm in Indiana has been breeding gundogs since 1888, with the vocation passed down through the generations.The programme began with Setters, then moved on to Brittany Spaniels, before settling on Labradors in the 1980s. Together, Charlie and Dane discuss the optimal Labrador, how Dane introduced U.K. bloodlines into his established U.S. lines, why he felt the need to bring British genetics into the programme, and much more. 0:00 - Introduction 0:42 - Early Days 4:00 - Creating The Mordor Aesthetic 10:20 - Pioneering The Fox Red Labrador 12:15 - Breaking Into The America Market 22:30 - Does Charlie Have An Agent? 25:35 - Delivering Dogs 28:20 - Employing Staff 37:30 - Gaining Momentum 45:20 - Lots of Demos

    51 min.

  6. 13 JAN

    How Mordor Gundogs Went Global: Selling Dogs Across the World

    Charlie is joined by Joe as they chart the next instalment of the Mordor journey. In the podcast’s very first episode, Charlie shared how he went from school, to dogs, to founding Mordor. In this episode, he explains how Mordor went international. How does he have so many dogs spread across multiple states in America and in countries around the world? How does he build these connections—and, crucially, maintain strong client relationships? He shares all this and more in the episode.

    47 min.

  7. 12-12-2025

    U.K. vs. U.S. Labradors: How They’re Worked & Bred Differently

    Charlie is joined by John Carpenter at Orvis Sandanona in New York State. John is the upland manager of the club and speaks in detail with Charlie about U.K. and U.S. Labradors. John breeds Labradors in the States but is well-versed in British practices, while Charlie breeds Labradors in the U.K. but knows the U.S. scene well. The pair discuss the breeding process, selling puppies, field trials, the types of work each line of Labrador performs, and much more. Check out Orvis Sandanona - https://www.orvis.com/sandanona-shooting-grounds.html Follow John on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/glynevian_gundogs 0:00 - Introduction 3:00 - What Is Orvis Sandanona?3:00 - 6:30 - How Did John Get Into Dogs?6:30 - 18:40 - U.K. vs U.S Labrador 18:40 - 20:12 - Breeding Dogs 20:12 - 23:30 Artificial Insemination 23:30 - 28:45 - American Field Trials 28:45 - 32:50 - Selling Puppies 32:50 - 41:20 - Types Of US Work For US Dogs

    41 min.

  8. 01-12-2025

    The Man Behind The Most Loved Hunting Store In America - Kevin Kelly

    Charlie sits down with Kevin Kelly from “Kevin’s” Store in Thomasville. Having known each other for nearly a decade—thanks to Charlie’s frequent dog deliveries in the area—the two cover a wide range of topics.Kevin shares how he launched his store, why it has gained global appeal, and what the future holds for the business. They discuss how to move their respective ventures forward and reflect on the importance of having great employees.Naturally, they also swap stories and anecdotes about dogs in the field, with Kevin offering a few touching remarks about his canine companions.The episode wraps up with Kevin giving Charlie a tour of his gun room.0:00 - Intro 0:41 - Start of Kevin’s 6:50 - The Day-to-Day In Kevin’s11:30 - The Future Of Kevin’s17:41 - Early Days Of Working22:05 - Kevin’s Dogs 29:38 - Kevin’s Gun Room

    47 min.
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Charlie Thorburn has been training dogs for 25 years and welcomes you to the DogFather, a show which talks to people from all countries and walks of life about how dogs have impacted their lives and businesses. New episode every week.

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  • Maker
    Charlie Thorburn
  • Jaren actief
    2025 - 2026
  • Afleveringen
    21
  • Beoordeling
    Expliciet
  • Copyright
    © Charlie Thorburn
  • Website van aflevering
    The DogFather

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