DUK Dogs

Josh Miller has been training gundogs for over 16 years. As the owner of River Stone Kennels, Josh has competed in both field trials and hunt tests, but at the end of the day he’s a duck hunter. Josh has a passion for British Labs and wants to share his knowledge to help you progress with training your gundog.

DUK Dogs #151: Cold Weather and Hunting Dogs 01/14/2025

DUK Dogs #151: Cold Weather and Hunting Dogs Every year at this time the question is always asked, "When is too cold for my dog". Professional Dog trainer sits down with the crew from River Stone kennels and discuss their thoughts on the topic. Join , his wife , and as they cover several other hot items with dogs in the waterfowl and upland world. /episode/index/show/dukdogspodcast/id/34844960

DUK Dogs #150: Arkansas Opener and Dog Discussions 12/03/2024

DUK Dogs #150: Arkansas Opener and Dog Discussions Professional dog trainer Josh Miller sits down with his wife Whitney and River Stone Kennels Operation manager Eric Schutte to discuss an array of topics. Josh and Whiteny had just returned home from a trip to Arkansas for their traditional duck opener. They share some advice on dog equipment used in the field, a good way to introduce your dog to a boat and keeping them safe in different locations and scenarios. They also have a big announcement that they hinted on their trip and a lot of listeners have been asking. /episode/index/show/dukdogspodcast/id/34270635

DUK Dogs #149: Fall Migration 11/15/2024

DUK Dogs #149: Fall Migration Lots of discussion in this episode. Pro Trainer Josh Miller, Eric Schutte and Zac Stinnett kick the episode off by discussing the state of the current weather and the effect on duck season. The discussion led to adding Cloud 9 Outfitters owner Ben Commodore to the Podcast to give his perspective on the migration from Canada. Pretty interesting topic. From there, the podcast swings back to dog training as one of Josh's long-time friends/dog trainer, chooses a different career path. This is a great episode, and you'll want to be sure to tune in. /episode/index/show/dukdogspodcast/id/33939762

DUK Dogs #148: River Stone Roundtable 10/29/2024

DUK Dogs #148: River Stone Roundtable This week's episode brings everyone from the kennel together for a discussion of training topics and home life. Dave Larson, and share some stories about certain training scenarios and what they have been up to outside the kennel. also hits on a few training scenarios and how he's worked through them. /episode/index/show/dukdogspodcast/id/33675857

DUK Dogs #147: Early Season Topics 10/19/2024

DUK Dogs #147: Early Season Topics It's the end of the week and some conversations were had at the kennel that Professional Dog Trainer Josh Miller wanted to sit down and provide his insight. From heat stroke, a dog popping, dogs blowing off whistles to a revisit of the Stop Light (Episode 87). It's early season and these are topics that are important to think about. /episode/index/show/dukdogspodcast/id/33521227

DUK Dogs #146: North Dakota Opener and Dog Talk 10/11/2024

DUK Dogs #146: North Dakota Opener and Dog Talk In this episode of DUK Dogs, Professional Dog Trainer invites guest Eric Schutte on the show to talk about their seperate trips to North Dakota. traveled out for the opener while Eric followed the next week at a different location. Eric shares some experiences with his young dog and seasoned vet. has some good input on his trip with his young dogs as well. This episode is broadcast live for the Retriever Roadmap community. There are some great quesitons from the members that and Eric discuss to provide some insight on training or hunting situations. Looks of good tidbits in this one! /episode/index/show/dukdogspodcast/id/33426172

DUK Dogs #145: Dove Opener 09/13/2024

DUK Dogs #145: Dove Opener It is that time of the year! Hunting season is upon us and professional dog trainer and his wife , travel to Kansas for their annual trip with clients chasing doves. This is a trip they always look forward to and are excited to give a recap. Whitney provides a little up date on her puppies and Josh discuss some hot topics brought up as early goose season is in full swing as well. /episode/index/show/dukdogspodcast/id/33048157

DUK Dogs #144: Red Cars 09/06/2024

DUK Dogs #144: Red Cars and Eric sit down for a quick chat about several topics. Dogs in heat, Wisconsin Waterfowl Expo and red cars to get things started. Always some good tidbits to pick up on and apply to your training and everyday life. /episode/index/show/dukdogspodcast/id/32943847

DUK Dogs #143: Training Report 08/22/2024

DUK Dogs #143: Training Report This week on DUK Dogs, professional trainer Josh Miller sits down with Zac Stinnett and Eric Schutte from the kennel to recap Game Fair and how training is going in the kennel. They discuss some advanced dogs and how their summer at the kennel are going. /episode/index/show/dukdogspodcast/id/32702347

DUK Dogs #142: The Seasons 08/19/2024

DUK Dogs #142: The Seasons August is the busiest month of the year for us here at the kennel. Summer training is in full swing, show season is here and hunting season is right around the corner. In this espisode, Josh sits down and discusses how the team is pushing through the daily grind of training through the week and attending shows on the weekend. He also discusses some thoughts on the upcoming hunting season and some tidbits he's seen over the last couple weeks training. /episode/index/show/dukdogspodcast/id/32638982

DUK Dogs #141: Topics Around The Kennel 08/05/2024

DUK Dogs #141: Topics Around The Kennel Professional dog trainer Josh Miller is joined by the entire River Stone team to discuss some topics around the dog community and a little recap of what has been going on around the kennel. It's fun having the entire River Stone team on the podcast giving their own perspective on all the topics and hearing each perspective on the everyday lifestyle at the kennel. /episode/index/show/dukdogspodcast/id/32446357

DUK Dogs #140: Team River Stone 07/18/2024

DUK Dogs #140: Team River Stone In this episode, Professional Dog Trainer talks about some exciting changes that have been taking place at . With the addition of , whom introduced in episode #135, they have also brought in to run the day to day operations. Along with long-time employee, Dave Larson, the crew sits down as a formal introduction and chat about their time spent at the kennel thus far. There are some exciting things happening at and this probably won't be the last time you'll hear from this crew. /episode/index/show/dukdogspodcast/id/32205942

DUK Dogs #139: STRIKE Force Wisconsin 06/27/2024

DUK Dogs #139: STRIKE Force Wisconsin STRIKE Force event has come and gone with great success. sits down with good friends Pro Dog Trainer and Community Manager to reflect on the 2 days and discuss some takeaways that they each had. It's always great to get the community together and train dogs. /episode/index/show/dukdogspodcast/id/31916362

DUK Dogs #138: Trainers Learning from Trainers 06/14/2024

DUK Dogs #138: Trainers Learning from Trainers In the latest episode of DUK Dogs, professional dog trainer reflects on his time spent with a professional horse trainer. As he continues his passion for calf roping and working with his horses Hurricane and Willy, discusses the tidbits he's picked up and getting a client's perspective when it relates to training. His wife, and employee , add in a few thoughts as well. and also chat about first month, working at the kennel. /episode/index/show/dukdogspodcast/id/31752162

DUK Dogs #137: Handling Observations 06/03/2024

DUK Dogs #137: Handling Observations Sometimes as a dog handler, we get caught up in blaming the dog when we run into struggles and we don't look at the bigger picture. Pro dog trainer sits down with his wife, and discusses some observations he has made in recent training sessions. They also dive into the dog bowl to answer some questions sent in. /episode/index/show/dukdogspodcast/id/31589382

DUK Dogs #136: Puppy Progression Thoughts 05/24/2024

DUK Dogs #136: Puppy Progression Thoughts In this episode, Josh shares some thoughts on how puppies progress differently. From the different enviroments they are in, to the energy that surround them, each puppy will progress differently. /episode/index/show/dukdogspodcast/id/31459042

DUK Dogs #135: Introducing Zac Stinnett 05/09/2024

DUK Dogs #135: Introducing Zac Stinnett Episode #135 is a fun one! has some exciting news to share from the kennel as he introduces the addtion of to the team. has a had some interesting life experiences which include serving our country in Military (Special Operations), bull riding and more. This was a great conversation as shares his journey through life and how he ended up at . /episode/index/show/dukdogspodcast/id/31223377

DUK Dogs #134: Control What You Can Control 05/01/2024

DUK Dogs #134: Control What You Can Control Going off the our series, "A Handlers Mindset", there was one nugget that was consistent with all three guest, "Control What You Can Control". Pro Trainer sits down with his wife to get put this into perspective from a dog trainer, welping litter and life in general. Sometimes, we can get stressed out over things that are out of our control. Great conversation! /episode/index/show/dukdogspodcast/id/31076343

DUK Dogs #133: A Handlers Mindset as a Multi Dog Owner 04/26/2024

DUK Dogs #133: A Handlers Mindset as a Multi Dog Owner In this episode, sits down with good friend to continue the Handlers Mindset series. shares his perspective being a owner and trainer of multiple dogs. With his dogs being in different stages of training, discusses his mindset on how he approaches his training sessions along with other topics. /episode/index/show/dukdogspodcast/id/31006058

DUK Dogs #132: A Handlers Mindset as a Pro 04/12/2024

DUK Dogs #132: A Handlers Mindset as a Pro As we continues our series on the "Mental approach that we take into the training season," connects with fellow Pro Trainer to get his thoughts on this very topic. provides some excellent insight from his perspective from being around dogs and dog handlers on a daily basis. Such a great conversation and take aways as you head into the training season! /episode/index/show/dukdogspodcast/id/30803473

DUK Dogs #131: A Handlers Mindset as an Outfitter 04/05/2024

DUK Dogs #131: A Handlers Mindset as an Outfitter In this episode, chats with owner to get his perspective of being a guide and handling your dog. breaks down he's thoughts as he focuses on off season training and how he handles his down with clients in the field. /episode/index/show/dukdogspodcast/id/30699623

DUK Dogs #130: From a Handlers Perspective 03/28/2024

DUK Dogs #130: From a Handlers Perspective In this episode, is back from the pheasant ranch and decompressing from the grind of hunting season. He is joined by of to reflect on the season and share some insight of watching other handlers in recent hunting and training scerionos. They wrap things up by digging into the dog bowl and answering a couple questions. /episode/index/show/dukdogspodcast/id/30585303

DUK Dogs #129: Spring Training and Erin's Time at River Stone 03/06/2024

DUK Dogs #129: Spring Training and Erin's Time at River Stone This week, sits down with to discuss the importance of obedience before spring training, time at and what working in this industry entails. /episode/index/show/dukdogspodcast/id/30263063

DUK Dogs #128: Safety First with Dr. Joe Spoo 02/15/2024

DUK Dogs #128: Safety First with Dr. Joe Spoo sits down with good friend and veterinarian, who has a special passion in caring for sporting dog breeds- specifically gundog breeds. In this episode. and discuss the importance of finding a sporting dog vet, safety when hunting and training in hot and cold temperatures and first aid in the field. /episode/index/show/dukdogspodcast/id/29975943

DUK Dogs #127: Ranch Life and Behind the Scenes of Breeding 02/12/2024

DUK Dogs #127: Ranch Life and Behind the Scenes of Breeding This week, is joined by his wife and who is shadowing Whitney to kick off the 2024 puppy season with three litters due. During this episode they discuss Kristen's background in animals, growing up on a ranch and what happens behind the scenes when puppies are born. /episode/index/show/dukdogspodcast/id/29912403

DUK Dogs #126: Pheasant Ranch Recap 02/09/2024

DUK Dogs #126: Pheasant Ranch Recap In this episode, Professional Dog trainer recaps his first weekend guiding in Missouri his friends and his dogs. Josh answers questions from listeners and discusses his most memorial hunts and retrieves from this year and what duck calls he likes to use. /episode/index/show/dukdogspodcast/id/29874463

DUK Dogs #125: New Year, New Ideas and New Imports 01/26/2024

DUK Dogs #125: New Year, New Ideas and New Imports A new year is here and new ideas are being tossed about. wrapped up his waterfowl season a little early as mother nature froze things up in Arkansas but that doesn't mean the hunting is over. He is joined by his wife and office manager to chat about new podcast ideas, the new pheasant ranch and a recap of the waterfowl season. This year will be full of adventure, fun and putting duck dogs in the upland field. /episode/index/show/dukdogspodcast/id/29657288

DUK Dogs #124: Thinking OUTSIDE the Hunt While ON the Hunt 12/14/2023

DUK Dogs #124: Thinking OUTSIDE the Hunt While ON the Hunt In this episode, Professional dog trainer opens up the mail bag and discusses traveling to new places with your dog and how he handles his dogs while out hunting. He also gives some insight on getting your dog accilmated to new situations such as boat rides, side by sides to setting decoys. Some good food for thought for your next trip to the field with your pup! /episode/index/show/dukdogspodcast/id/29088193

DUK Dogs #123: The Power of Value 12/12/2023

DUK Dogs #123: The Power of Value In this latest episode of DUK Dogs, Professional Dog Trainer reviews an experience that he recently encountered. He explains his thoughts and how it relates to the relationship with your dog. Sometimes we just need to talk out loud to express our views. /episode/index/show/dukdogspodcast/id/29045433

DUK Dogs #122: Upland & Waterfowl Dog 12/08/2023

DUK Dogs #122: Upland & Waterfowl Dog Every wonder if your dog can be accomplished in both waterfowl and upland hunting? Professional dog trainer sits down with his wife to discuss this very topic. Speaking of upland hunting, Josh has a big announcement he is excited to share. You won't want to miss that! Arkansas duck season also recently opened up. expericned an incredible day in the duck woods and talks about his boy "Tuckers" first hunt. If you have every heard him talk about Red Shirting a dog, Tucker did so last year. Lots of great things happening on their hunts. Listen in as they go live with the Retriever Roadmap community and have several other hot topics of conversation. /episode/index/show/dukdogspodcast/id/28996383

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