# Bird Dogs, Mentorship, and Big Thoughts with John McIltrot and Taylor Todd of Seranoa Kennels

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Podcast: [The Orvis Hunting and Shooting Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-orvis-hunting-and-shooting-podcast-491580)
Published: 2025-12-18T18:24:00+00:00
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Reid welcomes dog trainer John McIltrot for Seranoa Kennels ( www.seranoakennels.com ) from Roundup, MT, alongside John's training partner Taylor Todd. John is a fascinating character: bird dog trainer, falconer, mentor, animal behaviorist, and prairie philosopher. He and Taylor explore concepts of animal behavior, mentorship, how to move slowly through a training process with humility and keen observation.

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