The Accidental Bird Dog Podcast
Terry Ann Fernando
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84 episodes — long track record
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S1E83 Breeding Bird Dogs
Experienced Vizsla breeder Michelle Dowd of Broad Run Vizslas joins me to talk about her journey into breeding and the important things to consider when breeding dogs for field ability. Breeding has…
S1E82 How to Start Training for Hunt Tests/Field Trials
Are you interested in learning how to start hunting with your bird dog? Do you have a young, energy-filled Pointer, German Shorthair, Vizsla, Brittany, etc. and you're curious about hunt tests or…
S1E79 The Vizsla Club of America National Gun Dog Championship: Post-Event Recap
Jessica Predom joins me again for part 2 discussing the Vizsla national walking field trial last month. We go into the details of how each of our dog's runs went and who got a placement ! As this was…
S1E80 The Vizsla Club of America National Gun Dog Championship: Preparing for the Event
Fellow Vizsla owner, Jessica Predom, and I recorded a two-part episode about our Vizsla national walking field trial. This episode was recorded in multiple parts over the two months leading up to the…
S1E79 What It Takes to Train Your Dog for Different Levels
Many people get into the bird dog world with a young dog and train for beginner-level events, like the NAVHDA Natural Ability test, AKC Junior Hunter tests, or field trial puppy and derby stakes.…
S1E78 Tales of Accidental Bird Dogs: Emily Delaplain
Emily has been involved in the dog sport world for a while, starting with agility and training and eventually moving into shed hunting when she met her husband. She trained her Lab and then her first…
S1E77 Burnout in Bird Dog Training
Heather Wallace and I discuss the topic of getting burnt out with your bird dog training, testing, and trialing. We talk about two main kinds of burn out. The first is the feeling of mental…
S1E76 Planning Out A Hunt Test/Field Trial Season
New podcast episode! Planning Out A Hunt Test/Field Trial Season 🎙 A successful field trial or hunt test season doesn't happen by accident. If you're a planner like me, then you'll enjoy this topic.…
S1E75 Tips for AKC Hunting Tests for Pointing Breeds
AKC hunt tests can feel overwhelming, no matter what level you're running. After judging a test last weekend, I walked away with a long list of things handlers could do in training and at the actual…
S1E74 Tales of Accidental Bird Dogs: Jeff Beck
For the first episode of the year, I'm kicking it off with another story of someone who got a pointing dog as a pet and then decided to get into hunting later. In this episode of Tales of Accidental…
S1E73 End of the Year 2025 Listener Questions
For the third year in a row, I'm wrapping up the year with an end-of-year listener Q&A. In this episode, I answer questions submitted by you—covering everything from how I taught my dogs whoa, to…
S1E72 The Accidental Bird Dog Audiobook Teaser
This week on the podcast, I'm doing something a little different—I'm reading a few chapters from my book, The Accidental Bird Dog: My Journey with an Extraordinary Vizsla. If you've ever wondered how…
S1E71 The Mental Side of Dog Handling
Do you feel nervous when handling your dog in competitions and events? Even after competing for 10 years, I still feel anxious every single time. In this episode, I dive into the mindset challenges…
S1E70 Building Engagement to Train Skills for Hunting Dogs
In this episode, I'm joined once again by Cristina Ralph to explore how building engagement and a positive relationship with your dog sets the stage for effective training so they want to work with…
S1E69 Field Trials vs Hunt Tests vs NAVHDA: What Should I Do With My Dog?
If you're new to the bird dog world, one of the first big questions you'll face is: What should I do with my dog? In this episode, I break down the main types of pointing dog events — hunt tests,…
S1E68 NAVHDA's Oldest Versatile Champion
In this episode, I sit down with Geri Orta to talk about her incredible German Shorthaired Pointer, Ranger (VC TC AFC OTCH2 Sageflyer Gorta's Ranger UDX8 OGM GO VER RE MH NA CA BCAT). Ranger made…
S1E67 Tales of Accidental Bird Dogs: Adrienne Barber
I interviewed Adrienne Barber in our latest installment of the Tales of Accidental Bird Dog series. Adrienne got a Spinone, Fig, as an active running and adventure companion in 2016. After a while,…
S1E66 Rule Change: ATVs Approved for Judging AKC Field Trial Walking Stakes
The AKC just made a major change to field trial rules: judges in walking stakes can now use ATVs and UTVs instead of being required to ride horses. To unpack what this means for the sport, I sit down…
S1E65 Teaching Steadiness to Your Pointing Dog
Steadiness can be one of the most challenging things to teach to your pointing dog. In this episode, I talk about the general process of teaching steadiness, regardless of the method you are using. I…
S1E64 Readiness for Testing and Trialing
How do you figure out if your dog is ready to enter a hunt test or field trial? In this episode, I break down what readiness really means. From evaluating your dog's skills to assessing your own…
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