Birdshot Podcast15 Aug 2025

#328 | Favorite Ways to Train Your Bird Dog with Mark Payton

In this episode of The Birdshot Podcast, host Nick Larson is joined by Mark Payton, a renowned bird dog trainer, author, and YouTube content creator. Mark shares his extensive experience in training bird dogs, emphasizing the importance of patience, timing, and consistency. He discusses key training methods like the Fun Whoa and Chase Method, and offers practical tips for those starting out with their first pointing dog. Mark also dives into the significance of pigeons in training, gun introductions, and how to teach steady points through gradual steps.

Mark Payton is a skilled bird dog trainer based in the southern Indiana area. He has trained many dogs using both traditional and modern methods. In addition to his training, Mark is the author of Favorite Ways to Train Your Bird Dog (2009), a highly regarded book that provides concise, practical advice for handling and training bird dogs. Mark also runs a popular YouTube channel, where he shares training techniques and tips with fellow bird dog enthusiasts.

Expect to Learn

The importance of introducing dogs to birds early on, and how to use pigeons and launchers effectively.
How to get your dog to point naturally by simulating real bird hunting situations.
Practical tips on gun introductions and teaching dogs to remain steady for flushes.
The benefits of a structured yet flexible approach to dog training.
The difference between developing a dog versus training them with enforcement.
Episode Breakdown with Timestamps:

[00:00:00] - Introduction
[00:03:51] - Why do Dogs Point?
[00:17:52] - Backing in 10 Minutes
[00:28:08] - Steady Points for Dog training and Nick’s Dogs
[00:44:17] - Curiosity About the Whoa Stuff
[00:51:40] - Insightful Tips in the Book
[00:58:01] - Trouble Shooting, Pigeon Launcher and Untrained Dogs
[01:06:02] - How Mark Flushes the Pigeon and Usage of Check Cord
[01:15:37] - Favorite Bird to Hunt
[01:20:10] - Get in Touch and one-on-one personal sessions
Follow Guest Mark:

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Payton1221
Email: payton1221@yahoo.com
Favorite Ways to Train your Bird Dog: https://amzn.to/3UN4RXn

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Instagram: @birdshot.podcast
Website: www.birdshotpodcast.com

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