156. Whelp, Its Nate Akey
Nate Akey joins me to discuss his recent first time experience breeding and whelping pups! The Great Lakes to the Pacific Northwest Ruffed Grouse to Chukar Labradors to GSPs Tikka the German Shorthaired Pointer and her journey The Goose that wasn't invited to the NAVHDA Invitational Deciding to breed for the first time Matching strengths and weaknesses with the pairing Mindset after the "stick turned positive" Whelping and its challenges Suggested tools and emergency preparation Tails & dew claws Working with the right vet The puppy buyer search Setting prices and requirements on the very first litter ---- Support the Podcast: PATREON Gear: STANDING STONE SUPPLY Training Collars: DT SYSTEMS Events: Kamo, Inc. Burt County Bird Bounty Whiskey: Ugly Dog Distillery ---- GDIY LINKS ---- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices