Nordic Tales & American Trails
is an outdoor and hunting podcast focusing on tales and trails from northern Europe and the USA. Hosted by Erik Rhodin from Sweden and Adam Vu from Louisiana, USA, the podcast covers all aspects of the outdoors, with a special emphasis on hunting with dogs. We will explore the unique tales and trails of our regions, the various dog breeds used in hunting, and the differences in hunting practices between the USA and northern Europe.
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Nordic Tales & American Trails
is an outdoor and hunting podcast focusing on tales and trails from northern Europe and the USA. Hosted by Erik Rhodin from Sweden and Adam Vu from Louisiana, USA, the podcast covers all aspects of the outdoors, with a special emphasis on hunting with dogs. We will explore the unique tales and trails of our regions, the various dog breeds used in hunting, and the differences in hunting practices between the USA and northern Europe.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week, we sit down with Darren Petty – a seasoned dogman, hunter, and returning guest who’s spent decades working with hounds, Laikas, and terriers across the U.S.
In Part One of this two-part conversation, we dive into a wide range of dog talk — from hands-on training advice to bigger-picture questions about behavior, temperament, and what makes a breed tick.
We dig into:
🔹 Are Laikas aggressive as a breed?
🔹 Off-season conditioning and mental prep
🔹 How Darren evaluates dogs for drive, balance, and biddability
🔹 What separates a handler from a trainer
Whether you’re hunting with Laikas, Feists, hounds, or terriers — or just passionate about working dogs — this episode brings sharp insights and real-world experience from one of the most thoughtful voices in the game.
🎧 Tune in now to Nordic Tales & American Trails – wherever you get your podcasts.
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