Build From Here

Joshua Parvin
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Build From Here

Welcome to the BuildFromHere Podcast. A podcast for the hunter and sporting dog enthusiast alike. Join your host, Joshua Parvin, as he interviews retriever owners and discusses the trials and triumphs that lead to a great gundog. BuildFromHere is presented by Cornerstone Gundog Academy- Online resources to help you train your retriever.Learn more at https://www.cornerstonegundogacademy.com/podcast

  1. FEB 27

    Time with Your Hunting Dog Can Change Your Life | Kevin Wright

    Dive into a heartfelt conversation with Kevin on building a memorable bond with his hunting dog, Mabel. We explore Kevin's journey from a novice hunter to a dedicated retriever trainer, shedding light on the challenges and triumphs along the way. From learning how to handle Mabel’s exuberance to celebrating remarkable hunting successes, this episode captures the essence of what it means to train a dog and form a partnership in the field. Listeners will appreciate Kevin’s candid reflections o...

    1h 2m

  2. 10/11/2024

    Building a Community of Gundog Owners with Ken Witt | BFH #065

    In this episode of the Build From Here podcast, host Josh Parvin interviews Ken Witt, a Founder's Member of CGA and the creator of Gundog Nation. Ken shares his journey from a rural upbringing in Kentucky to becoming a lawyer, military veteran, and passionate dog trainer. He discusses the importance of mindset in training, the transition to retrievers, and the value of community in dog training. Ken emphasizes the need to preserve hunting heritage and encourage youth involvement in the sport....

    55 min

  3. 10/01/2024

    Anyone Can Take The Next Step: First Time Retriever Trainers Jarod & Melody Free | BFH #064

    Training a retriever can be a rollercoaster of triumphs and challenges. Jarod and Melody Free have grown familiar with these ups and downs over the past 18 months. Join us as Jarod and Melody share how one expensive house repair lead to them taking on the challenge of training their dog, Punch, on their own with the help of our courses. From tackling the fetch hold release phase to navigating the nuances of retriever training drills, their story is a testament to the power of persistence, pat...

    57 min

  4. 06/25/2024

    A SOCOM Veteran's Take on Dog Training: From First Turkey Hunt to Epic Retrieves in Rugged Alaska

    Every hunter has their start. Whether it was a friend inviting them to try hunting or a beloved father. In CGA Member Wayne Triplett's case, his grandad was the first one to introduce him to the outdoors when he took him on his first turkey hunt. That defining moment in Wayne's life started a lifelong passion for the outdoors. Wayne's infectious enthusiasm for the sport and his dogs shines through as he recounts memorable hunting tales, including his pivot to archery and the exhilarating mo...

    1h 22m

  5. 06/07/2024

    An Unforgettable Opening Day | Todd Sanders

    It's amazing how one simple duck hunt can change everything. Some 17 years ago, one simple duck hunt transformed CGA Member Todd Sanders from a deer hunter into a duck hunter nearly instantaneously. From that day forward, Todd has been in a passionate pursuit of the sport of waterfowl hunting. All waterfowlers can agree a good dog can make or break a hunt. Todd decided to take his hunting a step further by finding a good dog. Todd's dog Tusk made an incredible debut on his first h...

    53 min

  6. 04/30/2024

    "If We Can Do It, I Think Anybody Could Get it Done." - Scott Marquis

    Every hunter deserves to have a hunting dog that they are proud to hunt with in the duck blind. So often, hunters end up settling for less because they just aren't sure how to train their dog or because they are overwhelmed by all of the misinformation out there. Scott started out on his journey unsure if he would be able to train his dog with limited time and the uncertainty of not doing it before. Once he got connected and started following 52 Plus, that's when everything changed. Sc...

    1h 3m

  7. 03/27/2024

    First Time Hunting Dog Trainers: Overcoming Challenges | Steve and Cherie Strongman

    Join us in today's episode as we talk with CGA Members Steve and Cherie Strongman. Steve and Cherie share the challenges they have faced as first-time retriever owners and how they have overcome those challenges and gained confidence on their retriever training journey. Want to learn more about how you can gain confidence on your retriever training journey? Visit: https://www.cornerstonegundogacademy.com to learn more. Want to inquire about a guided hunt with Steve? Visit his website here: ...

    1h 24m

  8. 02/21/2024

    Building Excellent Duck Hunting Retrievers | Marty Haynes

    Marty Haynes is an incredible man who exemplifies what it means to be a CGA Member. From walking the walk himself to helping other people on their journey of training a hunting retriever, Marty is always willing to learn and lend a hand. Join him as he shares his success tales from this past hunting season and recounts the triumphs and challenges of shaping Koda and Bear into the impressive duck-hunting retrievers they've become. From the gripping excitement of tower shoots to the sign...

    57 min
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    About

    Welcome to the BuildFromHere Podcast. A podcast for the hunter and sporting dog enthusiast alike. Join your host, Joshua Parvin, as he interviews retriever owners and discusses the trials and triumphs that lead to a great gundog. BuildFromHere is presented by Cornerstone Gundog Academy- Online resources to help you train your retriever.Learn more at https://www.cornerstonegundogacademy.com/podcast

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    • Creator
      Joshua Parvin
    • Years Active
      2020 - 2025
    • Episodes
      67
    • Rating
      Clean
    • Copyright
      © 2025 Build From Here
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      Build From Here

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