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.
In this episode of Nordic Tales and American Trails, Erik is joined by new co-host Darren Petty from Indiana.
Together, they dive into the world of dog training — from handling aggression and working with protection breeds, to the responsibilities of dog ownership and the instincts that make hunting dogs tick.
Darren shares his experience training aggressive breeds, while Erik brings in the European perspective on laws, liability, and traditions.
Highlights include:
🐕 Training aggressive breeds — where mistakes come from
🧠 Building confidence vs. correcting behaviors
🛡️ What it takes to own a personal protection dog
🌍 Dog laws and liability across borders
🐾 Hunting dogs: guiding instincts, not fighting them
🐑 Herding and barn hunts as outlets for energy
🏆 Competition hunting vs. everyday hunting
🤝 The bond between handler and dog
A wide-ranging discussion on responsibility, instinct, and the joy of working with dogs — blending practical training insights with stories from both sides of the Atlantic.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.