I love this podcast! It’s motivational and entertaining, and I’ve learned so much! I’d love to have a River Stone Labrador someday, but for now, I’m loving being a listener!

I am very late to the gun dog community. Just got my first gun dog and started retriever road map along with listening to this podcast. Listen to the latest episode and got inspired to go all the way to episode 1 and start from the beginning. Thanks for the motivation to be a better leader in life and for my dog.

I just got my first hunting dog your podcast is proving to be so helpful

I love this podcast! I just recently started listening and have started from the beginning and have listened to so many episodes while I’m at work. Between the great information to help me with my own dog, and being inspired to better myself, I couldn’t say enough good things about this podcast. Thank you for the time you spend to bring us this podcast! And to anyone out there looking into Retriever Roadmap, purchase it right now! It has elevated me as a handler so much which has helped my dog grow tremendously! Thank you Josh!

Great podcast with wonderful information for the retriever owners. Honestly, even great advice for any dog owner who desires to train in other disciplines. Many principals can apply across dog activities.

As a first time gun dog owner I scoured every resource and network I had in order to find an authority on dog handling and dog training. It was also incredibly important that I find a resource that spoke to me, had a holistic approach, and ultimately was inspiring. I found this, and more, in spades at River Stone. What’s more is how invaluable and complimentary Josh’s Pod Cast has been to my own experience at his Kennel. As with anything in life, mental approach and attitude often outweighs any specific skill set or expertise in the unlitimate success of an endeavor. Josh does an impeccable job ideating the various approaches that can lead not only to success but more importantly fulfillment. There are no degrees, no certifications that are prerequisites to become a “trainer.” As such, navigating the overnight instagram trainers and the miriad of resources was intimidating. We invest so much into our dogs, I didn’t want to mess it up. I am so grateful for River Stone, and Duk Dogs. Listen to this, you will not be disappointed!

Josh I am glad you talked about your dove hunt and Tuckers “struggles”. I seen the same struggles with my dog just this last weekend, first weekend out this year. Sure the birds he could see he crushed but the ones that were flat or is just in higher grass was hard to find. And truthfully if I had a dog that I had sent to a trainer that was “finished” I would expect that dog to crush every retrieve tall grass or not. Our Egos do get in the way a majority of the time. You are spot on with you mechanic reference if you took a truck to the shop and it broke down on the next trip you wouldn’t think very highly of that mechanic. I enjoy every episode. Thanks for taking the time to provide all this content. I has made me a better person, parent and leader.

I have listened to 102 episodes from start to finish, and closing in on being caught up. There’s nothing like DUK Dogs to get the motivation in for long drives, workouts, and tractor rides while wishing to be working with the pup! Absolutely wonderful show!! 💪🏼

This is an excellent podcast, that helps me stay focused each day during not only training my Gundog, but being a better person at home/work/and in life. Love the way this show is structured

Love the podcast!! Love the family aspect, the whelping, and about everything else!! And love the the positive inspiration!!

Awesome advice on dog training! Very inspirational.

I thought this was a retriever and waterfowl podcast. Half of the podcast has become inspirational speeches. If I wanted to be inspired, I would find a inspirational podcast.

Love this podcast. Very well spoken and thought out. Fantastic stories and advice on not only dog training but life in general. I look forward to it every week.

Great podcast talking about dogs. You will learn something from every podcast. I’ve listened to every one of them. Thank you for everything.

I came across Josh’s podcast while searching for resources that would help me grow as a trainer. There’s plenty of podcasts and other resources on the internet that offer training tactics but what I’ve learned the most about from Josh is the mindset that makes a trainer successful. As a pastor, leader and consultant I feel like I’ve found a like-minded guy in the training field to be my mentor…all through the Dukdogs podcast. Thanks Josh! One of these days I’ll be reaching out to you and Riverstone to explore the possibility of adding one of your pups to our family.

Josh is great. I called this guy and left him a message he absolutely did not know who I was. He returned my phone call within a couple of days and gave me some time and just talked about a product idea I had. Then I got the opportunity to meet him at pheasant fest in Omaha in 2022 and he was excellent down to earth person and spent as much time with me and talked about dogs until all me questions were answered. I would recommend this podcast to anybody that wants to honestly know about dogs and retriever training.

Loved episode 53! So honest and genuine Josh…that’s what I love about you and Riverstone. Keep speaking honestly and genuinely…we love it! And your experience and knowledge is right there also.

I just got my second labrador retriever for duck hunting and I’m looking at starting hunt tests. This podcast has been amazing; I’m listening to every episode that I can while I commute. I love it!

Great podcast. Well rounded conversations and plenty of practical information. Keep it up!

Josh, Excellent work sir, Your detailed approach to training dogs is exactly what I have been seeking for many years. Having the ability to listen to your experiences and learn your approach that you have to not just the dogs, but the detailed approach you have to your everyday life is exactly how I strive to run things around my home, my work and my marriage. My wife and I place God before we do each other and It makes things that much easier. I stumbled on to your kennel and podcast by listening to the Ducks Unlimited podcast. (I volunteer with the San Antonio Chapter and the Cibolo Creek Chapter) My wife and I have been looking for a kennel and looking for a new puppy. After speaking with your wife and listening to your podcast, I am certain that we will be getting the waitlist in the next few days. I like how you strive for excellence in everything that you do. It shows in the end with the kind of dogs that you produce. My wife and I are very excited for that year and half to go by quickly so we can bring that puppy home. I know that dog will hunt, I get out around 30 times a season, as I guide for an outfitter that operates in Live oak county in South Texas, so if you are ever in the area and need some local knowledge, please reach out. We Will be in touch with Whitney soon to get on the list. Keep up the great work sir. Thomas Burns.

Great podcast Josh. I enjoy hearing about setbacks with training as well as accomplishments because those are real life experiences training dogs. I also enjoy that you are upfront and direct with your beliefs about understanding and training dogs.

Josh’s timing is impeccable and his content is outstanding. I just listened to his DUK Dogs “Learn To Read” podcast and it really hit home. I’ve spent the last week and a half with my pup Blaze and we have been focusing on “our” obedience and “our” confidence. This little masterpiece of his is spot on. Surprisingly, much of it can be applied to everyday life opportunities as well. Keep it coming Josh. My family looks forward to listening to you each week. Best Regards From Georgia, Greg, Lianne, Cayenne, and Blaze

Josh, I’m looking for my first gun dog, this led me to finding Riverstone Kennels and in turn your podcast. I’ve only listened to a handful of episodes so far, but it is refreshing to listen to you talk about your dogs. It is obvious you act in the best interest of your dogs, episodes like Standards, Take a Breath, and the Field trail/hunt test recap show this. I look forward to future episodes and learning more from you. Thank you.

Josh has energy, a good personality, common sense and experience in which he does a nice job of blending into dog training and story’s about his respected dogs and kennel.

This podcast tells it like it is love the podcast !!!!

Josh covers the spectrum of topics regarding duck dogs and is open and honest about his position on labs. Great stuff!

Really enjoy and appreciate this podcast. Josh is a wealth of knowledge and speaks to a wide variety of topics that are incredibly helpful to an amateur handler and gun dog guy. The puppy episodes were great! Very informative and it was awesome to get to hear Whitney’s perspective and learn about her role in the business. Also loved to hear you talk about dog color and address the “fox red” and “silver” dogs. Can’t agree more. Thank you very much for sharing your thoughts and experience!!

Yes, Josh talks some about the how-to part of training hunting dogs. But I enjoy that he shares the ups and downs and why-he-did-this-or-that. Josh tells it like it is and it is a fun listen. River Stone’s Holy Grail (Monty) enjoys listening as well.

Look forward to training tips

Totally enjoy listening to Josh. Very informative. Love the real life experiences.

I enjoy listening to Josh describe the truths about the roller coaster that is dog training. Great job !

I listen to other podcast here or there depending on who the guest is. But this is the only podcast I listen to just to hear the actual person putting on the podcast. DUK Dogs is great and really adds another perspective on training that has helped me in training my gun dog. I also love the fact that he focuses on UK labs. I run British dogs, so it’s nice to have a podcast that focuses on them. I don’t know of any other ones that do.

I truly look forward to each episode of Duk Dogs! Josh and Whitney’s thoughts and advice are spot on for any current or aspiring gun dog owner. Today’s podcast about having the right mindset really hit home with me as I prepare to send my 18 month old back to Josh for advanced training. Looking back at the starting line, as Josh put it, Im amazed how far we’ve come. Most importantly, though, realize that the training process is never over! Embrace it and enjoy it. Great stuff!

Got my first gun dog(springer) I wish I would of had this podcast years ago

I have been blessed to be able to work with this couple with my dog Miss.

A mix of training tips and advice for the dog and wise mentorship for the trainer. Strike’s story is a masterpiece. It goes beyond beyond his journey to the US and your kennel to touch on the most important things in life - keep sharing these stories. Like dogs, stories have a way of grabbing the listener - keep it up!

Josh I just listened to the Podcast on Strike. It brings back the story you told me on a hunt with him and you. It was as heart wrenching as when you told me the first time. What a Beauty he is! I was nearly in tears. Thankfully all turned out well for him and you. It deepens my admiration of you, Whitney and your crew! Kudos to your friends and the Sheriff Dept. Keep up the good things that are happening at RIVERSTONE KENNELS Kent

A great listen for all dog trainers and dog lovers! I love the authenticity and relatability! Cant wait for the next episodes!

Josh thanks for this follow up on Strike. I’m in Polk county just north of you and remember the St. Croix county sheriff’s department posting on Facebook about this dog being missing and I figured it was related to your kennel. One of the best podcasts I’ve listen to from a devoted dog guy.

Love this Short and to the point Love how it has the waterfowl edge and how that is hard to train for Josh’s opinions may not work in all scenarios as he has said.. But in the end he is right and makes us rethink what is best for our dogs in the end

Josh I meet you about 3 years ago in Pennsylvania and the sportsman’s show and watched your presentation on duck dogs and came home and started to train my own dog than again at the great American sportsman’s show watched your presentation again and afterwards had a question and you help me again. Which is amazing. If you are thinking g about self training your dog for ducks you need to listen to this podcast. The information you will receive will help you but also help you 4 legged partner and make duck hunting that much more fun.

I am always looking for new podcast to add to my listen list. This one is at the top. I enjoy the how informational and entertaining these podcast are. Cannot wait to listen to future episodes. Keep up the great work!

Love the approach that Josh takes with all of his dogs! This podcast has been the most informative and relatable podcast I have listened to! Can’t wait to listen to more episodes!

Been waiting for this for awhile. Josh is one of the best dog trainers and handlers in the country. He started my springer spaniel for me and she’s been an absolute beast ever since.

Josh and The River Stone Kennel staff know what they are doing!! They in my option have trained dogs to the best of the dogs capability!!

Josh was spot on with his last episode with managing your expectations of your retriever he is one of the premier dog trainers in the country and is always striving to improve his craft! Well done!

Josh and his staff at river stone kennels are top notch! I’ve seen him handle dogs from puppy stage through fully finished. The level of knowledge and communication between the handler and dog is impressive to witness. I look forward to learning something new with every episode.

Josh and his team are truly amazing. This will become an instant listen for me the moment it drops. You won’t find a trainer, and his team, who are more knowledgeable and passionate about making your dreams for your duck dog come true. Absolutely PUMPED for this

I’ve been waiting for something like this. Looking forward to more!