{"podcast":{"title":"On The Wing Podcast","slug":"on-the-wing-podcast-1052918","podcast_index_feed_id":1052918,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/on-the-wing-podcast/","website_url":"https://pheasantsforever.org/default.aspx","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/b72fb556-f509-4dec-9d36-935f34481ddb/POD-GRAPHIC-3kx3k.jpg","author":"On The Wing Podcast by Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever","episode_count":372,"summary":"Welcome to the On the Wing Podcast with Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever. On the Wing is your destination for conversations about upland bird hunting, wildlife habitat, public lands, bird dogs, wild game cooking and epic adventures in search of pheasants, quail and grouse. These are the stories of Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever’s 145,000 members, volunteers, team of professional wildlife biologists and experts in the field. Our shows are recorded in person and often on the road from the end of tailgates, backs of horse trailers and after a day in the field chasing birds.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-08T22:20:37.046162+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/on-the-wing-podcast-1052918"},"episode":{"title":"EP. 364: Keeping Your Bird Dog Sharp with a Busy Family Life","slug":"ep-364-keeping-your-bird-dog-sharp-with-a-busy-family-life","published_at":"2026-05-13T15:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/on-the-wing-podcast-1052918/ep-364-keeping-your-bird-dog-sharp-with-a-busy-family-life","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/on-the-wing-podcast-1052918","url":"https://www.pheasantsforever.org","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/215c73b8-528b-4f18-b274-8e6d81612ffa.mp3","summary":"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 your time gets tighter. The good news is you don’t need hours in the field to maintain a high-performing hunting dog. Veteran bird dog owner and SportDOG Brand’s Clay Thompson breaks down how to keep an experienced bird dog sharp through short, consistent training sessions built into your daily routine. The focus stays where it matters most—obedience. Commands like place, heel, sit, and steadiness form the foundation that carries over into real-world hunting situations, from waterfowl hunting setups to upland bird hunts chasing pheasants and bobwhite quail. You’ll hear practical strategies for reinforcing control inside the house, using quick drills that fit between work, family, and everything else competing for your time. There’s also a hard look at introducing dogs to young kids, managing behavior safely, and involving the whole family in training to build consistency. The takeaway is simple. If you can’t control your dog at five feet, you won’t control it fifty yards in the field. Strong obedience builds better hunting dogs, safer homes, and more productive days outdoors when the season opens. Thanks to SportDOG Brand for sponsoring this episode of On the Wing Podcast. Check out all of SportDOG’s products at www.SportDog.com . On the Wing Podcast is proudly fueled by Purina Pro Plan.","meta_description":"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…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3301,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/on-the-wing-podcast-1052918/episodes/ep-364-keeping-your-bird-dog-sharp-with-a-busy-family-life/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/on-the-wing-podcast-1052918/ep-364-keeping-your-bird-dog-sharp-with-a-busy-family-life.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}