{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Ducks Unlimited Podcast","title":"ASCEND: Training a Hunting Dog While Raising a Family (Ep 766)","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2931,"description":"Can you raise a hunting dog without sacrificing your family or your sanity?\nBethany Beathard sits down with professional dog trainer Destiny Thomasson of Hund + Soul to talk about training gun dogs in real life. They cover puppy foundations, introducing gunfire safely, managing training with kids at home, and keeping dogs conditioned year-round.\nThis episode is for women who want working dogs and functional family life, without perfection or expensive gear.\nTopics include:\nChoosing the right breed for your lifestyle\nPuppy training basics that actually transfer to the field\nIntroducing dogs to gunfire safely\nBudget-friendly training alternatives\nFinding community and mentorship in dog training\nDestiny's Social Media: Hund + Soul \n(FB) https://www.facebook.com/share/1GgjxBLFfU/?mibextid=wwXIfr\n(IG) Instagram\nSubscribe and join this exciting journey to explore, learn, and grow together in the outdoor world.\nJoin the Ascend Instagram community at @duascend and http://www.ducks.org/ascend.\nSPONSORS:\nPurina Pro Plan: The official performance dog food of Ducks Unlimited\nWhether you're a seasoned hunter or just getting started, this episode is packed with valuable insights into the world of waterfowl hunting and conservation.\nBird Dog Whiskey and Cocktails:\nWhether you’re winding down with your best friend, or celebrating with your favorite crew, Bird Dog brings award-winning flavor to every moment. Enjoy responsibly.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/l9P4SkFXvPCREt6eTfTD5odOxdx8hOF2b5qKX09C2oY/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iNDJi/ODNkMmQ5ZWY5Mjdm/YzdhMDIxNGNiODEx/MmNhZi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}