Hunt Test Hobo Podcast

Welcome to the Hunt Test Hobo Podcast, your place for truck side chats and deep insights into the retriever game await.

Hosted by Chris Rud, a fellow retriever enthusiast and student of the game, this podcast is your go-to resource whether you're just dipping your toes into the retriever world or you're a seasoned handler looking to sharpen your skills.

Join us each week as we delve into the intricacies of retriever training, offering a blend of tips, tricks, and wisdom from both amateur enthusiasts and seasoned professionals. From tales of triumph to strategies for overcoming challenges, we explore it all, with a shared passion for forging unbreakable bonds with our loyal companions.

So grab your coffee, hop into the truck, and let's embark on this retriever adventure together. This is the Hunt Test Hobo Podcast, and I'm Chris Rud. Let's dive in.

EP 24: Dog "Jockey" Leah Spivey
Apr 22, 2025 – 51:55
Ep 23: Judges Seminar & Group Training: Walkies and Walk-Ups
Apr 15, 2025 – 01:12:57
EP 22: Lenny Gums: Rescuing Dogs, One Flight at a Time
Apr 8, 2025 – 01:00:54
Ep 21: The Road to Victory: John’s Amateur Crown Championship Journey
Apr 1, 2025 – 45:31
Ep 20: Kicking Off Season 2 with Clark Kennington
Mar 25, 2025 – 01:20:28
Ep 19: Mastering Drills with 5-Time Crown Champion Mike Gibson
Oct 9, 2024 – 01:13:38
Ep 18: From Decoys to Dogs: A Chat with Jeff Coats of Pitboss Waterfowl
Oct 2, 2024 – 01:13:06
EP 17: Quals, peaking for national events and force fetch with Bob Owens
Sep 25, 2024 – 48:32
EP 16: 10 Tips to have more success at the Grand with Jeremy Legge
Sep 18, 2024 – 50:46
EP 15: Retriever Talk: Master National vs. Master Amateur with Mike Herd
Sep 11, 2024 – 51:29
EP 14: Amateur Jim Templeton - Patience is Key: Slow and Steady Wins in Dog Training
Sep 4, 2024 – 01:04:38
EP 13: The Great Debate: American vs. British Bred Labradors
Aug 28, 2024 – 02:07:15
EP 12: Elliot Snider: Navigating the Challenges of Amateur Handling
Aug 21, 2024 – 01:28:18
EP 11: Inside the Mind of a Legend: Steve Earick on Retriever Training
Aug 14, 2024 – 01:00:22
EP 10: Clark Kennington's Tips for Success in Retriever Training and Trials
Aug 7, 2024 – 43:50
EP 9: All the Titles! John Robertson’s Amateur Journey
Jul 31, 2024 – 01:00:20
Ep 8: Chris Rud’s Story: A Journey of Faith, Dogs, and Cooking
Jul 24, 2024 – 02:10:53
EP 7: Chicken talk and No See Birds with Tyler Brenner
Jul 17, 2024 – 01:14:07
EP 6: Dog’s criminal mentality, 420 CONSECUTIVE Upland Passes and Puppy Marking with Dan Ihrke
Jul 10, 2024 – 01:11:16
EP 5: The Road to Success: Amateur Drew Cronk's Experiences in Retriever Training and Hunt Tests
Jul 3, 2024 – 01:34:32
EP 4: Chris and Clark discuss Training vs. Testing
Jun 26, 2024 – 47:56
EP 3: Deep Dive into a Dog's Ability to Learn with Dan Ihrke
Jun 19, 2024 – 01:01:05
EP 2: Future of the retriever game with Lyle Steinman
Jun 12, 2024 – 01:02:19
EP 1: Managing a Dogs Mental Stability with Clark Kennington
May 31, 2024 – 01:12:39

Recent Reviews

BobM58

Great Podcast

Listened to Hunt Test HOBO the other day for the first time. Loved the Audio quality and the way the host kept your interest through the entire show. It was nice to hear how others got involved in dog training and Hunt Test competition. Being an amateur Hunt Test enthusiast and dog handler, it was interesting to hear how others got involved in the sport. Thoroughly enjoyed the Podcast.
AdamW...

THE best gundog podcast!

I listen to a lot of dog and dog training podcasts. Chris came out of the gate with pro quality audio and video and extremely high level guests with extremely high level conversation. I can’t get enough. Keep up the great work Chris!
Bill Chittenden

Great content

Importance of keeping your dog’s state of mind on an even keel can’t be overstated. Tips on how to keep your dog from getting mentally off-track as well as getting them back on-track if they lose confidence or otherwise get out of their comfort zone are very helpful. Looking forward to future episodes.