156. Whelping for the First Time with Nate Akey
Nate Akey joins me to discuss his recent first time experience breeding and whelping pups!\n\nThe Great Lakes to the Pacific Northwest\n\nRuffed Grouse to Chukar\n\nLabradors to GSPs\n\nTikka the German Shorthaired Pointer and her journey\n\nThe Goose that wasn't invited to the NAVHDA Invitational\n\nDeciding to breed for the first time\n\nMatching strengths and weaknesses with the pairing\n\nMindset after the "stick turned positive"\n\nWhelping and its challenges\n\nSuggested tools and emergency preparation\n\nTails & dew claws\n\nWorking with the right vet\n\nThe puppy buyer search\n\nSetting prices and requirements on the very first litter\n\n----\nSupport the Podcast: PATREON \nGear: STANDING STONE SUPPLY\nTraining Collars: DT SYSTEMS\nEvents: Kamo, Inc. Burt County Bird Bounty\nWhiskey: Ugly Dog Distillery\n----\nGDIY LINKS\n----\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices