In this episode of The Western Rookie Podcast, Brian welcomes Gideon and Danielle from Kansas Shed Dogs to explore the exciting world of shed hunting with trained dogs. They share their extensive experience using Labrador retrievers to find sheds, offering listeners practical tips on dog training, shed hunting strategies, and navigating challenges like rattlesnakes. Gideon and Danielle reveal their methods for scouting prime shed hunting locations, explain the critical role of fresh deer sign, and discuss how terrain and timing affect shed hunting success. Key Takeaways from this Episode: 🔸 Dog Selection & Training: How to choose a high-drive, shed-focused dog and effective training techniques. 🔸 Terrain & Scouting Tips: Why certain locations consistently produce sheds and how to scout effectively. 🔸 Managing Multiple Dogs: Strategies for successfully hunting sheds with more than one dog. 🔸 Rattlesnake Encounters: Real-world advice for handling dangerous wildlife encounters safely. 🔸 Dog Health & Nutrition: Recommendations for maintaining optimal health and recovery for high-performance hunting dogs. 👉 Follow Gideon and Danielle on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook @KansasShedDogs, and listen to their podcast, The Kansas Shed Dogs Podcast, for more expert tips and shed hunting adventures. Subscribe to The Western Rookie Podcast to get more insightful episodes aimed at enhancing your outdoor adventures!   FREE Western Rookie Application Calendar www.westernrookie.com/freeproducts Connect with Brian Krebshttps://linktr.ee/thewesternrookie Have Questions or Comments? Send an email to Brian@westernrookie.com!  Sponsors and Discounts: GOHUNT Insider - $50 Gear Shop Credit with code WESTERN https://alnk.to/g3aa8L4 GOHUNT Gear Shop – 10% off most items with code WESTERN https://alnk.to/e75Pm4u RTIC Coolers – Keep Your Meat Cold!https://bit.ly/RTICCoolers Okuma Fishing – Rods and Reels for Serious Anglers!https://alnk.to/31sVDzF First Month FREE at MTNTOUGH Fitness with code ROOKIE  https://bit.ly/MTNTOUGH_ROOKIE Save $150 on Steelhead Outdoors Gun Safes with code WESTERNROOKIE https://tr.ee/fbNvbFXX6Q Save10% on Maverick Hunting Blinds & Accessories with code WESTERNROOKIE https://tr.ee/vWHcxHKo4uSave 10% on Ollin Digiscoping Adapters with code TWOBUCKS https://tr.ee/ZE1XcQ-fbbSave 20% on your first order at Bull Elk Beard Oil with code TWOBUCKS https://tr.ee/X4mp2wWCRK MyMedic Kits https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tool_type=cl&merchant_id=3b3250a4-1c69-4622-aba2-bfa731775635&website_id=7f6281aa-3b5b-4477-94d5-7d43b2199765&url=https%3A%2F%2Fmymedic.com%2F&ctc=Western   Instagram Tags: @GUEST @steelheadoutdoors @maverickblinds @revealcellcam @vortexoptics @gohunt @sitkagear @sportsmens_empire @ninefingerchronicles @hoytbowhunting @xopgear Our Sponsors: * Check out Thompson Cigars and use my code SE for a great deal: https://thompsoncigar.com * Check out Troll Co Clothing and use my code EMPIRE25 for a great deal: https://www.trollco.com/hunting Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy