At The Table with Baz

Baz Hunter

At The Table with Baz is a podcast about local people and the stories behind the work they do. Baz sits down with guests from food, farming, business and the creative world for open conversations about life, work and the community. Pull up a seat. (It'll be a good crack too!)

  1. Aug 23

    Tom Brook

    Tom Brook – Goldbrook Gundogs This week on At The Table with Baz, Baz sits down with Tom Brook, the man behind Goldbrook Gundogs, to talk about his passion for dogs, training, business and the journey that led him to where he is today. Tom's story starts in an unexpected place - he admits he was actually terrified of dogs growing up. It wasn't until his auntie's partner introduced him to gundogs that his whole perspective changed. From wanting a dog that could be both a working dog and a companion, Tom began searching for a training approach that felt right to him. After initially working in engineering, Tom began training dogs at weekends and in his spare time. As the demand grew, so did his passion. Eventually, an unexpected job loss forced him to make a decision: return to engineering or take the opportunity to go all-in on dog training. He chose the latter and Goldbrook Gundogs was born. Tom explains his philosophy around training and why obedience, consistency and building a bond with your dog are so important. He talks about keeping training sessions short and focused, finding your dog's weak spots and constantly working to improve them. One of the highlights of the conversation is Tom's story about a spaniel he rescued from a poor environment. The dog was terrified and barely interacted with people, but after months of patience and training, a day on a shoot completely transformed him. Tom also discusses why he believes dog training should be an experience, not something owners dread. His group sessions combine training with a social atmosphere, giving both dogs and their owners the chance to learn, enjoy themselves and meet like-minded people. They also get into Tom's competition work, his different breeds of dogs, protection dogs, training in extreme heat, and why he believes you should always keep an open mind and never stop learning. Ultimately, this is a conversation about dogs, dedication and doing something you genuinely love. 🐾 Guest: Tom Brook🐾 Business: Goldbrook Gundogs🎙️ Podcast: At The Table with Baz

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At The Table with Baz is a podcast about local people and the stories behind the work they do. Baz sits down with guests from food, farming, business and the creative world for open conversations about life, work and the community. Pull up a seat. (It'll be a good crack too!)

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