Episode 46: Darren Petty - Breed Behavior

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 trainerWhether 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.