DrahtCast

Don’t worry! Cool your Jets! Force fetch isn’t the end of the world, but rather the start of a whole new one. It will turn your dog… Read more "Force Fetch with Mike Fortner"

We’re joined by Teddy Winney, Andy Burris, Kevin Wells, and Zach Clements who all ran the VGP this past weekend. We discuss our training regimes, what we… Read more "VGP First Time Handler Panel Discussion"

Joe Aumann running Ody vom Wendigjager sealed the deal at the 2018 Armbruster in Janesville, Minnesota with an HZP score of 192 and an Armbruster score of… Read more "2018 Armbruster Winner – Joe Aumann"

We’re joined by Chazz Holt of Drahthaar Addiction in Janesville Minnesota for Day 1 of the 2018 International Armbruster hosted by the Midwest North Chapter of the… Read more "2018 Armbruster – Day 1 Recap"

Ruben Saavedra of Tejas Versatile Gun Dog Training joins us to talk about setting up your young dog for success on its first hunt. Every dog has… Read more "Your Dog’s First Hunt – Ruben Saavedra"

We sit down to chat with Chazz Holt who is the owner of Drahthaar Addiction, an E-store dedicated to providing high quality gear for the versatile hunting… Read more "Chazz Holt – Drahthaar Addiction & Upland Training"

We headed up to Northern Minnesota for the 4th of July, and Herb got his fair share of exposure and socialization. We also did an intro to… Read more "Puppy Update (10-11 Weeks)"

How does a dog box with air conditioning sound? Like a Lifesaver! We talk to Jason Bowman, owner of OGRE Outdoors, and fellow Drahthaar owner about hunting,… Read more "Jason Bowman – OGRE Outdoors"

Cal Bambrough, Former Breed Warden for the VDD-GNA, explains the ins and outs of the Breed Show, and how to prepare your dog for it. You won’t… Read more "Breed Show – Cal Bambrough"

We’re starting a new series here on the DrahtCast, in addition to our traditional format, called the Puppy Update. I am now the proud owner of my… Read more "Puppy Update (8-9 Weeks)"

Jon Davis joins us for round II, as he talks about how he trains his dogs specifically for the HZP. This includes his 2017 Armbruster winning dog,… Read more "HZP Training – Jon Davis"

Learn what all goes into the second test of the JGHV system, the HZP. Jon Davis of Gun Dog University, and Red Rock Drahthaars has run countless… Read more "HZP Overview – Jon Davis"

Jason Whatuira-Farrow joins the Drahtcast to talk about owning and breeding Drahthaars in New Zealand. We chat about the incredible abundance of hunting opportunities, VDD-NZ, Jason’s Kennel… Read more "Drahthaars in New Zealand"

We’re joined by Dr. Martin Coffman as he discusses how to successfully whelp and raise a healthy puppy. He gives some fantastic tips on early puppy stimulation,… Read more "Raising Healthy Puppies – Dr. Martin Coffman"

Now that we know what the VJP entails, it’s time to start training! We talk about what to bring, how to train for each of the judging… Read more "Training for the VJP with Mark Heuer"

Mark Heuer joins us this week to discuss what is the VJP, also known as the puppy test. This will be the first test for DD owners,… Read more "VJP Introduction with Mark Heuer"

You’ve finally brought your new DD puppy home….now what? Jeff May joins us this week to talk about early puppy training, socialization and exposure. Be sure to… Read more "Early Puppy Training with Jeff May"

If you’re in the market for your first Drahthaar puppy, you need to listen to this episode! Your breeder can make or break your first puppy experience!… Read more "Choosing a Drahthaar Breeder with Mike Fortner"

Brandt Hardy, Chairman of the VDD-GNA, joins us on episode 1 to talk about the basics of the Verein Deutsch-Drahthaar.   We discuss the history of the Drahthaar and… Read more "Episode 1 – Intro to the Drahthaar – Brandt Hardy"