S1 E37 The Dog Behind the Hunt: LaDell Gee & Nova

What makes a hunting dog unforgettable?In this episode of Dog Driven, Whitney sits down with LaDell Gee to talk about the dog behind some of his most memorable days in the field—Nova.LaDell shares Nova’s story from the beginning, including how she came into his life, her development as a hunting dog, the challenges they worked through, and the moments when everything started to click. We dive into memorable retrieves, lessons learned in the field, the evolution of their communication, and what it really means to build a partnership with a dog over season after season.We also talk about the other side of performance: conditioning, recovery, knowing when your dog has had enough, and learning to read the individual dog in front of you.But this episode isn’t just about retrieves or successful hunts. It’s about the relationship that develops along the way—and how, eventually, the dog beside you can become more important than the birds you’re chasing.Because the birds fade.The dogs don’t.🎙️ Featuring LaDell Gee with association to Salt Creek Ammunition🐾 Nova’s story, training & development🦆 Memorable hunts and retrieves💪 Caring for the canine athlete🤝 Building trust between dog and handler❤️ Appreciating the seasons we get with great dogsStay Dog Driven.