EP. 355: Introducing the E-Collar Properly for Young Bird Dogs

EP. 355: Introducing the E-Collar Properly for Young Bird Dogs

This episode delivers a clear, responsible path for turning the e-collar into a trusted communication tool for your bird dog.

Bringing home a new bird dog is one of the best parts of the hunting lifestyle. Along with the excitement comes an important question for many first-time handlers. When and how should an electronic training collar enter the picture?

Veteran bird dog owner and SportDOG Brand’s Clay Thompson walks through a practical framework for introducing an e-collar to a young hunting dog without confusion, fear, or shortcuts. The conversation centers on patience, timing, and the fundamentals that every bird dog owner should understand before pressing a single button. By pairing the e-collar with cues the dog already knows, handlers can reinforce obedience and gradually transition to off leash control in the field.

Clay also breaks down why modern training collars are communication tools rather than punishment devices. Used correctly, they help keep a dog safe during upland bird hunting situations like chasing pheasants across roads or breaking on a group of chukars ready to fly over a steep cliff. Handlers will also hear practical advice on finding the correct stimulation level, building consistency, and avoiding common mistakes new bird dog owners make.

Thanks to SportDOG Brand for sponsoring this episode of On the Wing Podcast. Check out all of SportDOG’s products at www.SportDog.com.

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EP. 367: Arizona Quail Initiative is Shaping Future of Habitat, Access, Hunting

EP. 367: Arizona Quail Initiative is Shaping Future of Habitat, Access, Hunting

Monsoon rains, desert grasslands, and wild coveys collide in Arizona’s ambitious quail restoration effort.Arizona’s quail country is bigger, rougher, and more alive than most hunters realize. In this ...

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EP. 366: Working on a New Farm Bill and CRP Improvements in D.C.

EP. 366: Working on a New Farm Bill and CRP Improvements in D.C.

Washington, D.C. can feel a long way from pheasant country, quail habitat, and working farms, but the decisions made there shape the future of upland hunting across America. In this conversation, the ...

27 Touko 39min

EP. 365: Trading Habitat Help for Hunting Access

EP. 365: Trading Habitat Help for Hunting Access

Better habitat means better hunting. That’s not a surprising statement. What may surprise folks is how much sweat equity it takes to turn average habitat into elite upland habitat. In this episode, le...

20 Touko 1h 10min

EP. 364: Keeping Your Bird Dog Sharp with a Busy Family Life

EP. 364: Keeping Your Bird Dog Sharp with a Busy Family Life

Balancing bird dog training with young kids, busy schedules, and everyday life is a challenge most upland hunters eventually face. The reality is your dog doesn’t stop needing structure just because y...

13 Touko 55min

EP. 363: Hands-On Habitat: Restoring Texas High Plains for Upland Wildlife

EP. 363: Hands-On Habitat: Restoring Texas High Plains for Upland Wildlife

Deep in the Texas High Plains, a committed group of conservationists is proving what’s possible when habitat work meets community grit. On a sprawling 9,000-acre property at Palo Duro, volunteers, bio...

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EP. 362: Best Hunting Spot Names and the Stories Submitted by Listeners

EP. 362: Best Hunting Spot Names and the Stories Submitted by Listeners

Great hunting spots aren’t just found; they’re named through hard-earned moments in the field. This collection of listener-submitted stories dives into the heart of upland bird hunting culture, where ...

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EP. 361: Habitat University, Creating Upland Habitat from the Ground Up

EP. 361: Habitat University, Creating Upland Habitat from the Ground Up

This conversation breaks down Habitat University, a skills-based platform designed to close the gap between theory and real-world application. Whether you’re planting a pollinator plot, improving nest...

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EP. 360: Quail vs. Turkey Habitat Secrets Every Landowner Should Know

EP. 360: Quail vs. Turkey Habitat Secrets Every Landowner Should Know

What if higher quality quail habitat could unlock better turkey hunting on your land?Spring turkey hunting gets the spotlight, but the real story starts long before opening day. It lives in the habita...

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