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• From An Ecological Desert To Award Winning Estate - Philip Blount

  Philip is the estate manager of the Logiealmond Sporting Estate, based in Perthshire. In this episode, they discuss the owner’s remarkable journey in transforming the estate from an ecological desert into the thriving, award-winning haven it is today.If you’d like to join or host your own Mordor shooting party with our dogs—either this season or next—please feel free to email Charlie at [email protected]:00 - Introduction0:46 - Charlie & Logiealmond4:15 - Logiealmond’s Redevelopment 9:25 - Philip’s Golden Retrievers 14:55 - Taking On Logiealmond20:05 - All About Dogs24:05 - International Clients28:20 - Rough Shooting With Mordor

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• Stud Dogs, Picking Up 120 Days A Year & Are Dog Training Courses Worth It? - Katie Smith

  In this episode Charlie is joined by Katie Smith from Fosterwold Gundogs. Filmed back in May, Charlie and Katie discuss a wide range of topics from Katie's background and how she got into training dogs, whether courses are worth it, how they retire their dogs, and why neither have ever kept a son off a stud dog. Fosterowold Gundogs - https://www.fosterwoldgundogs.com/0:00 - Introduction 1:33 - Starting To Train Dogs 3:30 - Are Courses Worth It? 5:26 - She Doesn’t Train Other People’s Dogs? 10:55 - “Retiring” Dogs?14:33 - Keeping Sons From Stud Dogs16:28 - Typical Year Working

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• Skinners Dog Food: 7 Generations of Manufacturing (But Will They Sell The Company?)

  Charlie sits down with Ben Skinner, the seventh generation of the Skinner family to lead this well-known business. From making animal feed in 1688, to launching dog food in the 1970s, to building the modern brand we know today - Ben shares the incredible journey of a company that’s lasted over 300 years.They dive into generational differences, staying aligned across centuries, going against the grain, and what the future looks like for this family business. Plus - would Ben ever accept an offer to sell?

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• Mr. Labrador vs. Mr Cocker Spaniel: Who Wins? - Nick Ridley

  Charlie is joined by renowned Cocker Spaniel trainer Nick Ridley for the latest episode of The DogFather podcast.Charlie has long been associated with Labradors, while Nick is celebrated for his expertise with Cockers—but when the two are compared head-to-head, who comes out on top? This lively episode brings together two seasoned veterans of the sport as they share their experiences, their passion for working dogs in the field, and a few unforgettable retrieving stories along the way.Watch Nick's Videos Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ1IeEGEImftzvnvrVMHchw/videos

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• Former Shooting Times Editor (& Mordor Employee) On The State Of The Countryside - Patrick Galbraith

  Charlie is joined by his former (short-term) employee, Patrick Galbraith, previously the editor of Shooting Times.In this wide-ranging conversation, they explore a diverse array of subjects, from Patrick’s recently published book Uncommon Ground: Rethinking Our Relationship with the Countryside, to the often-overlooked negative impact that dogs can have on rural ecosystems. The discussion also delves into deer stalking, choosing the right breed, and numerous other thought-provoking themes.0:00 - Intro 1:09 - Patrick The Mordor Employee2:40 - Shooting Times6:30 - His New Book12:40- Dogs In The Countryside18:10- Labrador As Deer Dogs 22:48 - Training Mistakes 27:02 - Solutions To The Problem 34:03 - Gundog People 35:28 - The Future

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