On this episode, we talk about situations that bring out the fire and passion to pass along what it means to be a dog man or woman. There will be situations in life that require a fork in the road, and the decision will either further motivate or stop it in its tracks. Here are a few things that have motivated me to bring forth the Dog Man Inside- Official Bawlin Out Kennel Community. We can all work together to improve the dog world. We have to remember we all started from somewhere, so share your knowledge and pass it on; it is not your knowledge to keep!

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In this episode, I get real about something most dog men never talk about — the mindset behind handling frustration, learning from your dogs, and becoming the kind of handler they can trust. This isn’t a training tips episode… this is about the man behind the dog.

We break down eight hard-hitting truths that every hunter, handler, and dog man eventually learns the real way — through experience, through mistakes, and through those dogs that challenge us, humble us, and make us better.

Inside this episode, I talk about:

🐾 Why the dogs that frustrate you the most teach you the most

🐾 How your growth as a man shows up in the dog you produce

🐾 Why some dogs expose the real you — not the version you try to be

🐾 Why your dog needs presence, not perfection

🐾 How the woods expose the corners you try to cut

🐾 Why consistency > intensity in every part of training

🐾 What you allow… you teach

🐾 And why some dogs break your ego just to rebuild your character

If you’ve ever been discouraged, overwhelmed, or felt like you weren’t “good enough” as a handler — this episode is for you. This is the mindset side of hunting with dogs… the part that turns frustration into growth, and lessons into leadership.

🎧 Tap in — and let’s talk about the part of this journey that actually builds the dog man.

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So you think you want to get into coon hunting, huh? Before you grab a light and a dog box, let’s talk about what you’re really signing up for.

In this episode, I break down what it takes to get started the right way — from picking the right dog and gear, to understanding how a night in the woods actually goes. This one’s for the folks who are new, curious, or just trying to figure out where to start without wasting time or money.

We’ll cover:

🐾 What kind of dog to start with

🎒 Gear that’s worth buying (and what can wait)

🌙 How to read your dog and enjoy the process

💭 The mindset that’ll keep you in the game long-term

Coon hunting isn’t just a hobby — it’s a lifestyle built on patience, learning, and a deep bond between you and your dog. If you’ve ever thought about stepping into this world, this episode will help you do it the right way.

🎧 Listen now — and see if you’ve really got what it takes to be a Dog Man.

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