The Red Dog Co

13/08/2026

Nowhere we’d rather be.

01/08/2026

A great conversation with Colin Butcher, The Pet Detective, who has spent more than twenty years helping to recover missing and stolen animals. Alongside his working cocker spaniel, Molly, and her remarkable scenting abilities, he has helped recover hundreds of pets.

There is a great deal of practical, actionable advice in the episode, but my key takeaways were:

* If your dog goes missing, stay at the point of loss if possible, while others help search the surrounding area.
* Have a prepared image of your dog, complete with contact numbers, ready to share immediately with people at the scene.
* If you believe there is any possibility that your dog has been stolen, report it as a theft straight away.
* And perhaps the simplest lesson of all:
* An unsupervised dog is a vulnerable dog.

There is plenty more useful advice on Colin’s YouTube channel, .

01/06/2026

conversation covers John’s fascination for upland habitats, the training and behaviour of dogs, and wildlife conservation and management focusing on Red Grouse and Woodcock. It delves into his personal journey, his experiences with the North York Moors, and the impact of weather and conditions on wildlife behaviour and migration. The conversation explores the impact of scenting conditions on dog behaviour and the importance of understanding the landscape and environmental conditions for maximising the dog’s performance. It also explains the learning curve of dogs, the impact of experience on performance, and the potential of dogs as detection machines.

01/05/2026

Craig Koshyk is author of Pointing Dogs Volume 1 – The Continentals and Volume 2 – The British and Irish Breeds. He also hosts the excellent Hunting Dog Confidential podcast and writes for Project Upland Magazine.

I really enjoyed this conversation, looking at pointing dogs through Craig’s global perspective.

You can save 10% on his books throughout May using the code ‘CRAIG’ at The Red Dog Company.

01/04/2026

Andy Hughes is a lifelong falconer who started, as a boy, with a tawny owl in his bedroom and an injured kestrel he rehabilitated before releasing.

He went on to spend decades hunting and flying everything from merlins to golden eagles, working closely with dogs throughout, including many years as a professional falconer at Skibo and Dunrobin Castles.

Much of that time was spent in the Highlands alongside the late Stephen Frank, at the heart of grouse hawking over pointers — widely regarded as the pinnacle of the sport.

This is a conversation about falconry, fieldcraft, dogs, and what it takes to make it all come together.

04/03/2026

Three fantastic days training on grouse thanks to NYMMO - North York Moors Moorland Organisation and John Cavana who is raising funds for the Army Benevolent Fund. Thanks for the photos Michael Rogers

01/03/2026

Brought to you by the Red Dog Company, this conversation delves into Peter’s early experiences with dogs, particularly the remarkable Turpin, and the transition to bird dogs. It also explores pointer training and trials, as well as a discussion on training techniques and tools. The conversation moves on to the training of dogs for endurance, the impact of discipline on hunting behaviour, and extreme scenting behaviour exhibited by dogs in different scenarios. It provides insights into dog training techniques and the understanding of scenting behaviour in hunting dogs. The conversation explores different judging scenarios . It also discusses the influence of scent and environmental factors on dog behaviour, as well as the unique characteristics of British breeds and their training methods. Photo: workingdog huntpointretrieve HPR gundogsandbeyond gundogsandbeyondpodcast

23/02/2026

Brought to you by The Red Dog Company, host Nick Lambert and outdoor clothing expert Nigel Musto, explore the importance of choosing the right clothing to stay comfortable in various weather conditions. They delve into the use of different materials, layering techniques, and the performance of specific fabric technologies. The conversation also touches on the history and expertise of Musto in technical clothing and the development of outdoor gear for specific activities. The conversation covers a range of topics related to outdoor clothing and gear, including the importance of comfort, warmth, and waterproofing. It also delves into the use of specific materials like Merino wool and Polartec fleece, as well as the challenges of maintaining and renewing outdoor clothing.

20/02/2026

Brought to you by The Red Dog Company, host Nick Lambert, and expert guest Rory Major delve into the world of breeding and training HPRs; emphasising the importance of temperament and hunting ability. &beyond

19/02/2026