The Inukshuk Pro Podcast: Inside the World of Working Dogs

Welcome to The Inukshuk Pro Podcast! In this show we explore the amazing and varied world of working dogs and all the beneficial and inspiring jobs they perform in today’s society. From diabetic alert dogs, to mushing dogs, bed bug sniffing shepherds to retired service dogs, helping those who suffer from PTSD; the abilities and functions of these dogs are as eclectic and wonderful as their trainers, handlers are companions.

If you have an idea for the show, questions or comments or would like to share your own experience or expertise involving working dogs, we would love to hear from you by writing in to: inukshukpro@corey.ca

Or find us on social media: Facebook - Instagram Thanks for listening! - Sincerely, Team Inukshuk

EPISODE 21: How The Kibble Is Made & David Stover From F.I.T. Point Bird Dogs

Welcome to The Inukshuk Pro Podcast! In this show we explore the amazing and varied world of working dogs and all the beneficial and inspiring jobs they perform in today’s society. From diabetic alert dogs, to mushing dogs, bed bug sniffing shepherds to retired service dogs, helping those who suffer from PTSD; the abilities and functions of these dogs are as eclectic and wonderful as their trainers, handlers are companions.

Join us on our journey by listening here: https://theinukshukpropodcast.libsyn.com

If you have an idea for the show, questions or comments or would like to share your own experience or expertise involving working dogs, we would love to hear from you by writing in to: inukshukpro@corey.ca

Or find us on social media: Facebook - Instagram


EPISODE 20: LISTENER MAILBAG AND NATALIE FROM APEX ANATOLIANS

Upfront in this episode, Brian and Dan from the Inukshuk Marketing Dept. field some listener mailbag questions. In the second half of the episode, Brian speaks with Natalie Thurman from Apex Anatolians, breeder of Anatolian Shepherds, Livestock Guardian Dogs in Montana. 


EPISODE 19: Sara Carson & The Super Collies!

In this episode, Brian and Emily chat food classification and what each designation means while debunking a few marketing claims along the way. 

Up next, Brian interviews Sara Carson of The Super Collies. Sara and her dogs are world trick champions, have appeared on America's Got Talent, David Letterman and more. Sara and her dog Hero also hold the Guinness Book World Record  for most tricks in a single minute by a dog. 


EPISODE 18: IDITAROD 2023 CHAMPION RYAN REDINGTON & WHY COPPER MATTERS IN DRY DOG FOOD

In this episode Emily and Brian discuss copper and what you need to know about it and how it pertains to your dog's food and health. Then, Brian chats with Ryan Redington, the champion of the 2023 Iditarod. 

Ryan is part of a long line of Musher's, his Grandfather Joe co-founded the Iditarod and although a few have come close, he is the first Redington to win the legendary race! 


EPISODE 17: A conversation with Canadian Challenge Race Director, Dan Kirkup

Brian and Emily share some 2023 trade show experiences from Pheasant Fest in MN and The Police K9 Magazine Conference and Tradeshow in NV. 

Afterwards, Brian speaks with Dan Kirkup, President and Race Director of The Canadian Challenge, a premiere, traditional dog sled race in Saskatchewan, Canada.


EPISODE 16: Kenton Bryant. Writing songs, riding horses and training dogs with Nashville's Belle Vue Kennels

Brian sits down with Country Music Singer / Song Writer and Kennel Operator Kenton Bryant of Belle Vue Kennels. 

Kenton lives in Nashville and rediscovered his love for training bird dogs when covid hit and travelling musical acts all halted. Whether on horseback trialing, or on the ground with friends training, Kenton's enthusiasm for hunting and passion for conservation shine through during this great conservation. 


EPISODE 15: Erin Switzer shares how he went from Grey Hound Tracks, to the Military, then Call of Duty, to appearing on The Terminal List with COD REX!

We sit down and chat with Erin Switzer. Erin shares how he went from Grey Hound Tracks, to the Military, then Call of Duty, to appearing on an Amazon Prime original show starring Chris Pratt: THE TERMINAL LIST!


EPISODE 14: Jesse Lumsden talks about his journey from the CFL, to the Olympics and onto hunting with his Pudelpointer, Radar.

Emily returns to the studio to share the insights and reasoning behind developing our Marine line formulas.

Next, Brian is joined by Jesse Lumsden. Jesse, a former CFL player and Canadian Bobsled Olympian, has found a love hunting in the woods with his family and newly minted NAVHDA dog, Radar in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies.


EPISODE 13: The State of Waterfowl Hunting w/ Joel Brice - Head Conservationist for Delta Waterfowl.

Brian sits down with Joel Brice, life long hunter and Head Conservationist for Delta Waterfowl. DWF is the largest conservation group in North America focused on protecting waterfowl and their habitat. 


Past Episodes

Check out past episodes all the way back to episode 1 below: