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Episode #199 Training Dogs the Right Way with Ray Voigt
In this episode of The North American Waterfowler, Elliott sits down with Ray Voigt — longtime professional dog trainer and current Senior Specialist with Purina Pro Plan. Ray shares his journey from training his first retriever at age 14 to spending 15 years under legendary trainer Mike Lardy, helping produce more than 50 field champions. They dive deep into training philosophy, the value of pressure-based systems, and the differences between HRC, AKC, and field trials. Ray also shares advice on handling casting issues, improving line carries, and when to introduce a young dog to real hunts…
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