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The DogFather

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by Charlie Thorburn

5.0(3 reviews)
24 episodes
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Podcast Overview

Charlie Thorburn has been training dogs for 25 years and welcomes you to the DogFather, a show which talks to people from all countries and walks of life about how dogs have impacted their lives and businesses. New episode every week.

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Publishing Since

9/3/2025

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Recent Episodes

Episode thumbnail for Novice To The British Championships In A Few Years - Kim Stewart

May 29, 2026

Novice To The British Championships In A Few Years - Kim Stewart

<p>Charlie sits down with Kim Stewart who in a few short years went from novice to the British Championships. Local to Charlie, they met recently on a shoot and sit down to talk about Kim’s background, common mistakes with dogs, the perils of training other people, and how to encourage the next generation to get into Gundogs. 0:00 - Introduction3:25 - Getting Into Dogs 11:11 - Getting Into Trialling22:25 - The Stop Button26:40 - Training Other People 37:45 - Encouraging The Next Generation</p>

Episode thumbnail for Germany Banned Working Cockers? Buying A Puppy From Mordor & Breeding Standards — Charlie Gets Quizzed

May 15, 2026

Germany Banned Working Cockers? Buying A Puppy From Mordor & Breeding Standards — Charlie Gets Quizzed

<p>Charlie is interviewed by Veronica of the Gundog Congress, and then delve into a host of different topics.  </p><p><br></p><p>0:00 - Introduction</p><p>0:49 - What Has Charlie Been Up To?</p><p>7:30 - The Dog Ranch </p><p>14:05 - Fixing A Dog’s Lack of Enthusiasm </p><p>27:30 - German Cocker Spaniels </p><p>32:49 - Buying A Puppy From Mordor</p><p>39:45 - What Charlie Looks For In Breeding</p>

Episode thumbnail for “Springers Are Spaniels, But Cockers Are Little People” — Charlie vs. Edward Martin

April 28, 2026

“Springers Are Spaniels, But Cockers Are Little People” — Charlie vs. Edward Martin

<p>Charlie is joined by Edward Martin of Sealpin Gundogs for part two of their conversation. They discuss how the two met, how Edward filmed his early training videos, and go on to debate Springers vs. Cockers, as well as how a Labrador should look.</p><p><br></p><p>0:00 - Introduction</p><p>2:00 - How Charlie &amp; Edward Met</p><p>10:20 - Working Dogs vs. Trailling Dogs</p><p>19:40 - Patience In A Dog</p><p>22:25 - Edward’s Training Videos32:25 - Flex The Cocker</p><p>36:39 - Aftermath of the Videos</p><p>42:49 - Springer vs. Cocker</p><p>47:30 - Good Looking Labradors</p><p>53:35 - How Do You Become A Gundog Trainer?</p>

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What is The DogFather?

Charlie Thorburn has been training dogs for 25 years and welcomes you to the DogFather, a show which talks to people from all countries and walks of life about how dogs have impacted their lives and businesses.

New episode every week.

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates daily.

Where can I listen to this podcast?

This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.

Does this podcast accept guests?

Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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