Before You Hunt That Started Dog: 7 Tips for A Smooth Transition

Before You Hunt That Started Dog: 7 Tips for A Smooth Transition

You finally brought home a started dog. Now what? For many new handlers, the excitement of getting a new dog leads to one of the biggest mistakes they can make—taking that dog hunting before it's had time to settle into its new home. In this episode of Thoughts of a Dog Man Podcast, we discuss why the first few days and weeks after bringing home a started dog are so important. From building trust and learning the dog's language to transitioning dog food, managing expectations, and using electronic collars responsibly, we'll explore how a little patience on the front end can lead to a much better hunting partner down the road. IN THIS EPISODE: • Giving a started dog time to settle in • Building trust before asking the dog to perform • Why dog food transitions matter • Learning the dog's commands and language • Common e-collar mistakes with new dogs • Managing expectations during the transition • Why patience often leads to better results Sometimes the best hunt you'll have with a new started dog... begins by not hunting it right away. 🎙️ Thoughts of a Dog Man Podcast 📘 Rabbit Dog Starter Bundle + 3 Bonus Audios: https://bawlinoutkennels.com/products/rabbit-dog-starter-bundle-book-3-bonus-audios [https://bawlinoutkennels.com/products/rabbit-dog-starter-bundle-book-3-bonus-audios] 🐾 Dog Man Insider Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1562828264897293 [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1562828264897293] 💳 Join Dog Man Insider: https://buy.stripe.com/7sYcMYdym52b4Sq8Aj7bW02 [https://buy.stripe.com/7sYcMYdym52b4Sq8Aj7bW02]

Questions From Beginning Handlers

In this episode of Thoughts of a Dog Man Podcast, I'm answering eight of the most common questions I hear from new and beginner hunting dog handlers. From choosing a puppy and understanding bloodlines to knowing when to hunt a young dog and avoiding common mistakes, this episode is designed to give you practical advice and a better way to think about your dogs. Topics include: • How to recognize potential in a puppy • When to start hunting a young dog • Puppy vs. started dog • What makes a good bloodline? • The biggest mistakes beginners make • How long to give a dog before making a decision • Do you need a big kennel? • One piece of advice for every new handler Whether you're just getting started or looking for a different perspective, I hope these answers help point you in the right direction. 🎙️ Thoughts of a Dog Man Podcast 📘 Rabbit Dog Starter Bundle + 3 Bonus Audios: https://bawlinoutkennels.com/products/rabbit-dog-starter-bundle-book-3-bonus-audios [https://bawlinoutkennels.com/products/rabbit-dog-starter-bundle-book-3-bonus-audios] 🐾 Join the Dog Man Insider Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1562828264897293 [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1562828264897293] 💳 Become a Dog Man Insider: https://buy.stripe.com/7sYcMYdym52b4Sq8Aj7bW02 [https://buy.stripe.com/7sYcMYdym52b4Sq8Aj7bW02] #ThoughtsOfADogMan #BawlinOutKennels #Beagles #RabbitDogs #HuntingDogs #DogTraining #DogPodcast

The Hardest Part of Dogs Is...

What's the hardest part of dogs? Most people might say training, breeding, finding good dogs, or dealing with setbacks. But the more I've thought about it, the more I've started to wonder if the hardest part might be something else entirely. In this episode of Thoughts of a Dog Man Podcast, I explore the role patience plays in every stage of the journey—from puppies and development to training, breeding decisions, and long-term goals. We discuss the challenges of waiting for dogs to mature, waiting for results, and knowing when patience is helping versus when action is needed. Topics include: • Waiting on puppies to develop • Early starters vs late bloomers • Training and delayed results • Breeding decisions and long-term outcomes • The dangers of impatience • Knowing when to wait and when to act • Lessons dogs teach us about patience and life Sometimes the work isn't the hardest part. Sometimes it's having the patience to let the work actually work. 🎙 Thoughts of a Dog Man Podcast 📘 Rabbit Dog Starter Bundle + 3 Bonus Audios: https://bawlinoutkennels.com/products/rabbit-dog-starter-bundle-book-3-bonus-audios [https://bawlinoutkennels.com/products/rabbit-dog-starter-bundle-book-3-bonus-audios] 🐾 Dog Man Insider Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1562828264897293 [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1562828264897293] 💳 Join Dog Man Insider: https://buy.stripe.com/7sYcMYdym52b4Sq8Aj7bW02 [https://buy.stripe.com/7sYcMYdym52b4Sq8Aj7bW02] #ThoughtsOfADogMan #BawlinOutKennels #Beagles #RabbitDogs #HuntingDogs #DogTraining #DogPodcast #WorkingDogs #DogMan

What Makes Someone A Dog Man?

What actually makes someone a Dog Man? Is it the number of dogs they've owned? The years they've spent hunting? The trophies on the shelf? Or is it something deeper than that? In this episode of Thoughts of a Dog Man Podcast, I explore a question that every dog person may answer a little differently. I share some of the things that, in my opinion, don't necessarily make someone a Dog Man, along with the traits and characteristics I believe often do. We discuss: • Why years alone don't always equal wisdom • The importance of honesty when evaluating dogs • Learning to read and understand individual dogs • Why responsibility matters • The role of mentorship and relationships • Studying the craft and remaining teachable • Separating dogs from ego • Leaving things better than you found them This isn't meant to be the definitive answer. It's simply my perspective and an opportunity to start a conversation about what being a Dog Man really means. 🎙 Thoughts of a Dog Man Podcast Presented by Bawlin Out Kennels 📘 Rabbit Dog Starter Bundle: https://bawlinoutkennels.com/products/rabbit-dog-starter-bundle-book-3-bonus-audios [https://bawlinoutkennels.com/products/rabbit-dog-starter-bundle-book-3-bonus-audios] 🐾 Dog Man Insider Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1562828264897293 [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1562828264897293] 💳 Join Dog Man Insider: https://buy.stripe.com/7sYcMYdym52b4Sq8Aj7bW02 [https://buy.stripe.com/7sYcMYdym52b4Sq8Aj7bW02] #ThoughtsOfADogMan #BawlinOutKennels #DogMan #Beagles #RabbitDogs #HuntingDogs #DogTraining #WorkingDogs #HoundDogs #DogPodcast

Are You Buying A Puppy... or A Dream?

What are you REALLY buying when you buy a puppy? Most people would probably say they're buying a dog. But the more I thought about it, the more I realized a puppy represents much more than that. In this episode of Thoughts of a Dog Man Podcast, I explore the different things people are actually investing in when they bring home a new puppy. From potential and genetics to relationships and dreams, we discuss why expectations, responsibility, and reality play such a major role in a puppy's future. We talk about: • Buying potential versus certainty • Why genetics matter—but aren't guarantees • The relationship we hope to build with a dog • The dream most people have when selecting a puppy • How reality eventually meets expectations • The trap many new puppy owners fall into • Why responsibility matters more than most people realize Whether you're picking out your first puppy or evaluating your next one, this episode is designed to make you think a little deeper about what you're really bringing home. 🎙 Thoughts of a Dog Man Podcast Presented by Bawlin Out Kennels 📘 Rabbit Dog Starter Bundle: https://bawlinoutkennels.com/products/rabbit-dog-starter-bundle-book-3-bonus-audios [https://bawlinoutkennels.com/products/rabbit-dog-starter-bundle-book-3-bonus-audios] 🐾 Dog Man Insider Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1562828264897293 [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1562828264897293] 💳 Join Dog Man Insider: https://buy.stripe.com/7sYcMYdym52b4Sq8Aj7bW02 [https://buy.stripe.com/7sYcMYdym52b4Sq8Aj7bW02] #ThoughtsOfADogMan #BawlinOutKennels #Beagles #RabbitDogs #HuntingDogs #DogTraining #DogBreeding #Puppies #DogMan #WorkingDogs