In this episode of Thoughts of a Dog Man, we’re breaking down something that confuses a lot of new and beginner handlers — how weather actually affects your dog’s ability to track and run game.

A lot of times, people are quick to judge their dog when things don’t go right… but the reality is, conditions play a bigger role than most realize.

We talk through how moisture, temperature, wind, and even barometric pressure can either help your dog or make things a whole lot tougher. More importantly, this episode is about helping you understand when it’s the dog… and when it’s just the day.

If you’ve ever had a hunt where your dog didn’t look like itself, this will help you make sense of it and keep you from getting frustrated too early in the process.

Learn to read the conditions, not just the dog.

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Leopard Curs are a unique breed, and understanding them takes time, experience, and the right perspective.

In this episode of Thoughts of a Dog Man, I sit down with Scott Gordon, who has spent over 20 years working with American Leopard Curs. Mr. Scott shares his insight into the breed, what makes Leopards different, and some of the training approaches that can be overlooked by those new to Leopard Curs.

We talk about:

• What makes Leopard Curs unique as a hunting dog

• Lessons learned from over 20 years with the breed

• Training approaches that may be misunderstood or overlooked

• Perspective on improving and maintaining the breed

• Advice for new and beginner Leopard Cur handlers

Mr. Scott is also the current owner of the American Leopard Cur Breeders Association (A.L.C.B.A.), and in this episode, there is a special announcement involving the transfer and continuation of the history of the A.L.C.B.A.

This conversation is about more than just dogs — it’s about experience, responsibility, and preserving the future of a breed.

Whether you’re new to Leopard Curs or have been around them for years, this episode offers insight you can take with you into the woods.

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Spring is the time of year when a lot of hunting dog crosses are made and litters start hitting the ground. It’s also the time when many people who had a good season start talking about wanting a pup out of a certain dog.

But raising a litter of puppies comes with a lot more reality than most people realize.

In this episode of Thoughts of a Dog Man, I talk about some of the lessons and situations that come with breeding hunting dogs and raising puppies. From people who say they want a pup but disappear when it’s time to pick one up, to the responsibility that comes with producing a litter.

We talk about:

• The difference between excitement and real commitment when people say they want a puppy

• Why breeders should be prepared to keep every pup in a litter

• The shift that happens when you start breeding dogs for your own program instead of other people

• The reality that sometimes not every puppy survives after birth

• The question many breeders wrestle with — should you charge for pups or not?

Breeding dogs isn’t just about producing puppies. It’s about responsibility, honesty, and thinking about the future of the dogs you’re putting into the world.

Whether you’re thinking about making a cross, buying a puppy, or just curious about the realities behind raising a litter, this episode offers some perspective from the dog man side of things.

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