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EP 73: Andy Attar: When to Push a Dog and When to Back Off
September 16, 2026 · 1 hr 19 minAndy Attar is back on the Hunt Test Hobo Podcast, and this conversation goes deep. After more than 40 years in the retriever game, Andy shares how his approach to training and evaluating dogs has evolved. We talk about the seasonal rhythm…
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EP 72: Teaching Dogs to Think in the Water with Marc Patton
September 9, 2026 · 1 hr 43 minIn this episode, Marc Patton and Chris take a deep dive into water work, including swim-by, cheating singles, angles, reentries, corrections, and how to develop a dog that understands what you're asking rather than simply becoming a…
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EP 71: Let the Dog Figure It Out with Luke Cour
August 26, 2026 · 55 minCrown Champion Luke Cour joins the Hunt Test Hobo Podcast to talk about his journey through the retriever world and the lessons he's learned from Rody Best and Danny Farmer. We talk about trusting the process, building confident dogs…
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EP 70: Getting Ready for the Grand: Marks, Blinds & Everything In Between
August 19, 2026 · 1 hr 24 minIn this episode of the Hunt Test Hobo Podcast, Chris Rud sits down with Tyler Brenner to talk about one of the most important parts of running the HRC Grand: how you actually prepare a dog for it. Instead of simply throwing harder and…
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EP 69: Build a Confident Water Dog: A Transition Guide
August 4, 2026 · 1 hr 37 minWater work can make—or break—a retriever. In this episode, Chris Rud sits down with Dan Ihrke to walk through the complete progression they use to develop confident, reliable water dogs before advancing to Seasoned and Finished level…
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EP 68: Stop Skipping These Retriever Training Drills (With Dan Ihrke)
July 21, 2026 · 1 hr 9 minMost retriever handlers know what drills to run... but very few understand why they run them or when to introduce each one. In this episode, Chris Rud sits down with Dan Ihrke to break down the complete land progression they use before…
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EP 67: Why Good Dogs Fail: Breaking Down Real Hunt Test & Qualifier Setups
July 14, 2026 · 1 hr 6 minMost people only see the ribbon. They don't see the decisions, mistakes, and lessons that happen on every bird. In this solo episode, Chris breaks down actual qualifier and finished hunt test setups from the past month—including Autumn's…
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EP 66: Marcy Wright & Kenny Trott on Building Better Retrievers
July 7, 2026 · 1 hr 16 minNational Champion Marcy Wright joins the Hunt Test Hobo Podcast alongside Kenny Trott to share decades of experience training retrievers from eight-week-old puppies all the way to the highest levels of competition. Marcy reflects on her…
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EP 65: Craig Koshyk Explains How Labradors Were Created
June 30, 2026 · 1 hr 30 minCraig Koshyk has spent decades researching the history of sporting dogs, traveling the world to interview breeders, historians, and experts in search of one question: How did our dogs become who they are today? In this episode, we dive…
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EP 64: The Philosophy of Great Dog Training with Andy Attar
June 23, 2026 · 1 hr 27 minWhat makes a truly great dog trainer? In this episode, Chris sits down with legendary retriever trainer Andy Attar for a wide-ranging conversation that starts with Andy's journey alongside Pat Burns and Mike Lardy and evolves into a…
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EP 63: 50 Years of Retriever Wisdom | Jim Van Engen
June 16, 2026 · 1 hr 22 minThis week on the Hunt Test Hobo Podcast, Chris sits down with Retriever Hall of Fame trainer Jim Van Engen for a masterclass in developing young dogs. With more than 50 years in the game and countless champions, national champions, and…
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EP 62: Well-Placed Birds and Better Marking Dogs
June 11, 2026 · 1 hr 14 minThis week, Chris is joined once again by Tyler Brenner for a laid-back but information-packed training discussion. The guys start with a handful of practical training tips, including simplifying problems, knowing when to quit on a success…
About the show
Welcome to the Hunt Test Hobo Podcast, your place for truck side chats and deep insights into the retriever game await.
Hosted by Chris Rud, a fellow retriever enthusiast and student of the game, this podcast is your go-to resource whether you're just dipping your toes into the retriever world or you're a seasoned handler looking to sharpen your skills.
Join us each week as we delve into the intricacies of retriever training, offering a blend of tips, tricks, and wisdom from both amateur enthusiasts and seasoned professionals. From tales of triumph to strategies for overcoming challenges, we explore it all, with a shared passion for forging unbreakable bonds with our loyal companions.
So grab your coffee, hop into the truck, and let's embark on this retriever adventure together. This is the Hunt Test Hobo Podcast, and I'm Chris Rud. Let's dive in.