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55. Ellen Neiduski - Lessons Learned On The Journey to A Well-Trained Companion
The Ugly Dog Podcast
05/15/25 • 81 min
For a little something different this week Mike sits down with his mother, Ellen, on Mother's Day to discuss their family history in pets. Ellen shares her decision and commitment to having a well-trained family dog and a variety of lessons she learned along the way. She also taps into the power of working with a trainer part time to develop confidence in not only the dog, but herself as a trainer and the dividends this effort provides years later.
Music used under Creative Commons -Two Step Daisy Duke by Mr. Smith is licensed under an Attribution 4.0 International License.
BONUS Episode: An Update on Jake & Brooke Bartells Invitational Run.
The Ugly Dog Podcast
09/19/24 • 28 min
Check out this special bonus episode as a follow up from Episode 22 with Jake & Brooke about their road to the NAVHDA Invitational!
This episode is brought to you by Ugly Dog Hunting Co. Shop now at UglyDogHunting.com.
Music used under Creative Commons -Two Step Daisy Duke by Mr. Smith is licensed under an Attribution 4.0 International License.
52. Yia Vang - Hunting and Fishing as a Way of Life, The Power of Food, Conservation, and Community, and Bringing Hmong Food to the Mainstream
The Ugly Dog Podcast
04/24/25 • 84 min
Yia Vang joins the show this week to discuss his award winning restaurant and how growing up in the Hmong community presented hunting and fishing as a way of life, not just a hobby. Yia is a James Beard Award Finalist and creator and head chef of Vinai, one of the top 50 best restaurants in the US. Yia discusses his thoughts on Hmong culture in regard to hunting and fishing, how his perspective on conservation has evolved, and gives tips and tricks to better prepare your birds next time you're in the kitchen. Enjoy!
This episode is brought to you by Ugly Dog Hunting Co. Shop now at UglyDogHunting.com.
Music used under Creative Commons -Two Step Daisy Duke by Mr. Smith is licensed under an Attribution 4.0 International License.
12. William Bailey - A Conversation Between Brothers Including Empty Dog Collars, Intentionality, Faith, Becoming a Gentleman, and The Wildrose Way.
The Ugly Dog Podcast
07/04/24 • 115 min
William Bailey is a Texan, a hunter, and a proud owner of a Labrador from Wild Rose Kennel.
This conversation is a perfect example of how conversations between friends happen when hunting together. This conversation ranges from losing dogs, choosing joy, William's experience with adopting the Wild Rose Way, leaning into faith and friendship, and much much more.
This episode is brought to you by Ugly Dog Hunting Co. Shop now at UglyDogHunting.com.
Music used under Creative Commons -Two Step Daisy Duke by Mr. Smith is licensed under an Attribution 4.0 International License.
Tony is a former pastor, author, conservationist, speaker, and hunter. In this conversation we talk about writing, changing careers, failure, and pheasant hunting in South Dakota. Tony also brags on his lab, Crosby, and shares why he'd need 2 different breeds of dogs to replace him.
This episode is brought to you by Ugly Dog Hunting Co. Shop now at UglyDogHunting.com.
Music used under Creative Commons -Two Step Daisy Duke by Mr. Smith is licensed under an Attribution 4.0 International License.
28. Ryan Sparks - Chasing Quail Out the Back Door, A Lifetime of Pointers, Celebrating 20 Years of Quail Forever, and Wild Game Cooking
The Ugly Dog Podcast
10/24/24 • 103 min
Ryan Sparks is the Editor of the Quail Forever Journal and a life-long quail hunter. In this episode he shares about his upbringing bird hunting the family farm in Nebraska, why pheasant hunting deserves more credit than Mike gives it, and why he is and always will be a Pointer guy.
Ryan also shares his tips for writing from an editor's perspective and takes a dive into why cooking your wild game closes the circle on the point of hunting in the first place.
This episode is brought to you by Ugly Dog Hunting Co. Shop now at UglyDogHunting.com.
Music used under Creative Commons -Two Step Daisy Duke by Mr. Smith is licensed under an Attribution 4.0 International License.
9. Emy Marier - On Reactivating Her Father Into Bird Hunting, NAHRA, and The Adventure of Exploring Public Land.
The Ugly Dog Podcast
06/13/24 • 94 min
Emy Marier is an outdoorswoman who brings her both her nature for analytics and her sense of adventure to everything she does. We discussed her experience in NAHRA, including finding her tribe, the importance of treating a dog fairly in training, and the experience of adding a second dog with a lot more drive. We also discuss her love of 'Prairie Romping' as she calls it, and the tradition of ruffed grouse hunting the opener with her friends who all affectionately call it Grousemas.
Lastly, we dive into how she reactivated her dad into bird hunting, including inspiring him to get another dog after a 20+ year hiatus, exposing him to joys of public land hunting, and how she's handling the awareness that all that time afield together won't last forever.
This episode is brought to you by Ugly Dog Hunting Co. Shop now at UglyDogHunting.com.
Music used under Creative Commons -Two Step Daisy Duke by Mr. Smith is licensed under an Attribution 4.0 International License.
11. Rob Seilheimer - Pollinators, A Brittany Pup, And The Power of Bird Camp.
The Ugly Dog Podcast
06/27/24 • 83 min
Rob Seilheimer works in fundraising with the Monarch Joint Venture, a non-profit coalition rooted in getting more pollinators and more quality bird habitat on the landscape. Rob and Mike discuss Rob's new brittany pup, Tag, and how adding a bird dog to the mix changes things, finding friends to share hunting camp with and making attendance a priority, and the importance of non-profits in increasing and improving habitat.
This episode is brought to you by Ugly Dog Hunting Co. Shop now at UglyDogHunting.com.
Music used under Creative Commons -Two Step Daisy Duke by Mr. Smith is licensed under an Attribution 4.0 International License.
18. Jerry Havel - Ruffed Grouse Projections, Developing A Grouse Dog, and A Love For Fine Shotguns
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08/15/24 • 86 min
Jerry Havel runs Pineridge Grouse Camp and is a co-founder of Upland Gun Company. Jerry and Mike take a dive into how the ruffed grouse numbers are looking in Minnesota, how he develops a grouse dog, and why folks should consider a side by side from Upland Gun Company.
This episode is brought to you by Ugly Dog Hunting Co. Shop now at UglyDogHunting.com.
Music used under Creative Commons -Two Step Daisy Duke by Mr. Smith is licensed under an Attribution 4.0 International License.
58. Tanya Caram - Her Journey With Wirehaired Vizlas and Attacking Goals Tenaciously
The Ugly Dog Podcast
06/05/25 • 75 min
Tanya Caram joins the show this week to share how she fell in love with Wirehaired Vizlas, her journey to having the first VC WHV, spending extended time in Hungary, and working to develop the breed here in North America. Tanya also shares some unique insights about her journey along the way, including challenging doubters and tirelessly pursuing her goals. Tanya is an excellent trainer and a wealth of information, particularly for WHV's. Enjoy!!
This episode is brought to you by Ugly Dog Hunting Co. Shop now at UglyDogHunting.com.
Music used under Creative Commons -Two Step Daisy Duke by Mr. Smith is licensed under an Attribution 4.0 International License.
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Ugly Dog Podcast have?
The Ugly Dog Podcast currently has 60 episodes available.
What topics does The Ugly Dog Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Leisure, Hobbies, Dog Training, Hunting, Podcasts, Sports and Wilderness.
What is the most popular episode on The Ugly Dog Podcast?
The episode title '8. Angie Coenen - Following Her Dad Afield, The Keys to Training and Testing With Her Spouse, and a Decade of Breeding German Shorthairs.' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Ugly Dog Podcast?
The average episode length on The Ugly Dog Podcast is 83 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Ugly Dog Podcast released?
Episodes of The Ugly Dog Podcast are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of The Ugly Dog Podcast?
The first episode of The Ugly Dog Podcast was released on May 2, 2024.
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