Hunt Test Hobo Podcast

In this episode of the Hunt Test Hobo Podcast, we dive deep into the critical skill of marking with seasoned pro trainer Dan Ihrke. Dan unpacks what makes a great marking dog, from visual focus and m…

In this episode of the Hunt Test Hobo Podcast, Chris Rud sits down with his mentor Dan Ihrke for an in-depth conversation about one of the most critical — and misunderstood — parts of retriever train…

In this episode of the Hunt Test Hobo Podcast, Chris Rud sits down with rising retriever star Leah Spivey to dive deep into her incredible journey through the hunt test and SRS world. From her early …

In this episode of the Hunt Test Hobo Podcast, we sit down with Lenny Gums, an HRC judge, amateur retriever trainer, and the man behind one of the most unique missions in the dog world—finding and re…

In this episode of The Hunt Test Hobo Podcast, we sit down with John, the winner of the prestigious Amateur Crown Championship. John takes us through his incredible journey to the top, sharing the ch…

The Hunt Test Hobo Podcast is back! In this Season 2 premiere, host Chris Rud sits down with retriever training powerhouse Clark Kennington to talk about the highs and lows of last season, the evolut…

In this episode of the Hunt Test Hobo podcast, I sit down with five-time Crown Champion Mike Gibson to discuss his favorite drills for preparing retrievers for competition. Mike shares invaluable ins…

Jeff Coats, waterfowl guide and decoy carver, joins the show to share his experiences in the field. Learn how he balances hunting, retriever training, and his craft, as well as tips for the upcoming …

In this episode, Chris Rud welcomes Bob Owens from the popular Lone Duck Gun Dog Chronicles podcast. They dive into Bob’s journey from starting his podcast to becoming a professional retriever traine…

In this episode, host Chris Rud is joined by retriever trainer Jeremy Legge of Hickory Hills Retrievers for an in-depth discussion on preparing for the Grand. Despite both Chris and Jeremy not runnin…

In this episode, host Chris Rud sits down with Mike Herd, the marketing and PR specialist for the AKC Master Amateur Retriever Club, as they dive deep into the world of retriever competitions. Mike s…

In this episode of the Hunt Test Hobo Podcast, host Chris Rud welcomes Jim Templeton, an Arkansas-based amateur retriever trainer. The conversation kicks off with Chris sharing his recent life change…

In this episode of the Hunt Test Hobo Podcast, Chris Rud sits down with Barton Ramsey of Southern Oak Kennels to dive deep into one of the most talked-about topics in the retriever world: the debate …

In this episode of the Hunt Test Hobo Podcast, Chris Rud sits down with Elliot Snider, an amateur handler with a unique background in the gundog world. Elliot shares his journey from discovering retr…

In this episode of the Hunt Test Hobo Podcast, Chris Rud sits down with renowned retriever trainer Steve Earick to delve into the advanced techniques and methodologies that have made him a leader in …

Welcome to another exciting episode of the Hunt Test Hobo Podcast! In this episode, host Chris Rud is joined by the insightful and experienced Clark Kennington. As a recurring guest and a well-respec…

In this episode of the Hunt Test Hobo Podcast, host Chris Rud sits down with amateur trainer John Robertson for an in-depth discussion on retriever training. John shares his journey from dabbling in …

In this special replay episode, Chris Rud, the host of the Hunt Test Hobo Podcast, shares his story and journey in the hunt test game as a guest on Barton Ramsey's podcast, The Lab. Dive into an in-d…

In this episode of the Hunt Test Hobo Podcast, host Chris Rud sits down with Tyler Brenner, a dedicated and passionate young professional in the retriever training world. Tyler shares his journey fro…