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by Charlie Thorburn
Charlie Thorburn has been training dogs for 25 years and welcomes you to the DogFather, a show which talks to people from all countries and walks of life about how dogs have impacted their lives and businesses.
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- 5 days ago51 min
The Man Who INSPIRED Mordor Gundogs
Charlie is joined by his old friend, Ollie Routledge, whose early shooting trips with Blaze the Cocker helped spark Charlie's passion for dogs and, ultimately, led to the creation of Mordor Gundogs.Join them as they take a trip down memory lane, reminiscing about their university days, their first dogs, and the shooting trips that started it all.0:00 - Introduction 0:43 - University Days17:43 - Ollie’s & Charlie’s Early Dogs34:43 - Growing Up42:43 - What Ollie Does Now
- 2 weeks ago42 min
Running The Most FAMOUS Shoot In The World
Charlie is joined by John Duncan who owns Newlands estate in Dumfries, and along with Roxtons Sporting which runs the shooting at Drumlanrig Castle.0:00 - Introduction 0:49 - Newlands House History10:20 - Evolution of Shooting17:54 - Taking on Drumlanrig24:30 - Impact on Community 31:00 - Roxtons Sporting Agency34:39 - John’s Dogs
- Jun 25, 20261h 2m
Charlie Gets POLITICAL! Shooting Critics, Habitat & Breeding Ethics
Charlie is featured on the American Hunting Dog Podcast - "Go Flush Yourself". They talk about a host of topic across the shooting spectrum from habitat management, temperament vs ability, and how to choose the right breeder.Listen to the original episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ZiWbiaKkArutsFlB1poEK 0:00 - Introduction 0:34 - Do U.K. Dogs Adapt To US? 6:29 - Habitat Management? 15:46 - Temperament vs. Looks vs. Ability24:46 - Nature vs. Nurture?39:30 - Choosing The Right Breeder50:10 - U.K. vs US Training
- May 29, 202646 min
Novice To The British Championships In A Few Years - Kim Stewart
Charlie sits down with Kim Stewart who in a few short years went from novice to the British Championships. Local to Charlie, they met recently on a shoot and sit down to talk about Kim’s background, common mistakes with dogs, the perils of training other people, and how to encourage the next generation to get into Gundogs. 0:00 - Introduction3:25 - Getting Into Dogs 11:11 - Getting Into Trialling22:25 - The Stop Button26:40 - Training Other People 37:45 - Encouraging The Next Generation
- May 15, 202646 min
Germany Banned Working Cockers? Buying A Puppy From Mordor & Breeding Standards — Charlie Gets Quizzed
Charlie is interviewed by Veronica of the Gundog Congress, and then delve into a host of different topics. 0:00 - Introduction0:49 - What Has Charlie Been Up To?7:30 - The Dog Ranch 14:05 - Fixing A Dog’s Lack of Enthusiasm 27:30 - German Cocker Spaniels 32:49 - Buying A Puppy From Mordor39:45 - What Charlie Looks For In Breeding
- Apr 28, 202657 min
“Springers Are Spaniels, But Cockers Are Little People” — Charlie vs. Edward Martin
Charlie is joined by Edward Martin of Sealpin Gundogs for part two of their conversation. They discuss how the two met, how Edward filmed his early training videos, and go on to debate Springers vs. Cockers, as well as how a Labrador should look.0:00 - Introduction2:00 - How Charlie & Edward Met10:20 - Working Dogs vs. Trailling Dogs19:40 - Patience In A Dog22:25 - Edward’s Training Videos32:25 - Flex The Cocker36:39 - Aftermath of the Videos42:49 - Springer vs. Cocker47:30 - Good Looking Labradors53:35 - How Do You Become A Gundog Trainer?
- Apr 11, 20261h 0m
The Original DogFather? Edward Martin's 6 Decades Training Dogs
Charlie sits down with his original mentor, Edward Martin of Sealpin Gundogs. Edward created a training "masterclass" series on VHS - later released on DVD - which a young, impressionable Charlie watched on repeat.They later met and became friends, and now, two decades into that friendship, they sit down for a conversation.This first episode explores Edward’s early life and how he got into dogs. A following episode will cover his relationship with Charlie.0:00 - Introduction2:22 - Background11:45 - Getting Into Gundogs17:49 - Starting Trialling29:17 - The Sealpin Prefix34:02 - Buying Lanton Hill36:02 - Crufts40:45 - Labradors vs. Spaniels54:01 - Competing For Scotland
- Mar 20, 20261h 31m
Charlie Gets Grilled: E-Collars, Forced Fetch, Long Lines & Grouse Shooting
Charlie is interviewed by Ron of the Hunting Dog Podcast. Listen to the original podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7zjCGIgi1EEEpQPgAapXQ5?si=QkLQTD7MSG-io3qkbxEOow Check out their website: http://www.thehuntingdogpodcast.com
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Charlie Thorburn has been training dogs for 25 years and welcomes you to the DogFather, a show which talks to people from all countries and walks of life about how dogs have impacted their lives and businesses.
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