The Accidental Bird Dog Podcast Terry Ann Fernando
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The Accidental Bird Dog Podcast focuses on hunting dog events and competitions for pointing breeds and is intended to inspire and encourage other dog owners to do more with their dogs.
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Ideas for Summer Training
Summer is often a lull period between testing and trialing seasons. When it's hot and humid and there isn't always access to birds, you may be wondering what to work on with your bird dog. This episode covers some ideas of things to do during the summer months.
The Accidental Bird Dog Podcast is sponsored by OnX Hunt, Boss Shotshells, and Toyota. We are part of the HerUpland Podcast Network.
You can find me on the following platforms:
Instagram | Facebook | Website
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Becoming a NAVHDA Judge
Mike Neiduski, owner of Ugly Dog Hunting company and Senior NAVHDA judge, joins me to talk about becoming a NAVHDA judge. We discuss his experiences going through the Apprentice Program, including why he decided to become a judge, what it was like to apprentice for the first time, and what he enjoyed the most about being an apprentice. We also get into his journey becoming a Senior judge and what the future may hold.
Mike also hosts the Ugly Dog Podcast. You can find him on Instagram, Facebook, or Tiktok. And you can visit his website or send him an email at info@uglydoghunting.com.
The Accidental Bird Dog Podcast is sponsored by OnX Hunt, Boss Shotshells, and Toyota. We are part of the HerUpland Podcast Network.
You can find me on the following platforms:
Instagram | Facebook | Website
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Walking in AKC Horseback Field Trials
Did you know that you can always handle your dog from foot in an AKC horseback field trial? In this episode I discuss some considerations and ways to prepare yourself to be a walking handler in a horseback stake. Even if you might be at a slight disadvantage, your dog can still be successful.
The Accidental Bird Dog Podcast is sponsored by OnX Hunt, Boss Shotshells, and Toyota. We are part of the HerUpland Podcast Network.
You can find me on the following platforms:
Instagram | Facebook | Website
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UFTA Field Trials
I interviewed UFTA judge Brian Cooney about United Field Trialers Association field trials. We discussed the different divisions, the rules, and why he likes this field trial game over others.
You can find Brian on Instagram @wingshotandfall. For more information about UFTA, check out their website at ufta-online.com.
The Accidental Bird Dog Podcast is sponsored by OnX Hunt, Boss Shotshells, and Toyota. We are part of the HerUpland Podcast Network.
You can find me on the following platforms:
Instagram | Facebook | Website -
Transitioning Between Events
In this episode, I talk about running multiple kinds of events with your pointing dog. Some people say you can't run a field trial dog in hunt tests or NAVHDA and vice versa, but that's not always true. If you're going to transition between different types of events, what are some considerations to think about in training? How do you keep the rules straight?
The Accidental Bird Dog Podcast is sponsored by OnX Hunt, Boss Shotshells, and Toyota. We are part of the HerUpland Podcast Network.
You can find me on the following platforms:
Instagram | Facebook | Website -
JGHV Testing: The VGP Test
This is the final part of a three-part series discussing the Jagdgebrauchshundverband (JGHV) testing system. I interviewed Cortney Schaefer about the VGP test, which is the finished versatile hunting dog test. This is a two-day test that encompasses 20+ test subjects and is typically run by dogs between 18 and 36 months of age. Cortney has been a JGHV judge since 2013 and currently owns and breeds Deutsch Drahthaars.
You can reach Cortney on Instagram or via her website.
Customer Reviews
Good stuff!
I’ve been very involved in the dog world for a decade now and the way Terry Ann breaks this information down for those of us that haven’t dipped our toes in the trial world yet is invaluable. It’s really helping paint a picture for me that’s motivating me to give competition more consideration than I have thus far. Keep it up!
Excellent
Love this podcast. Just finished the hunt test series and found it very insightful. Good tips and quite straightforward.