Episode 103 – Bjorn to Be Wild (5): Learning the Game

In this episode, Erik catches up with Wayne Dixon for another chapter of Bjorn to Be Wild, following the development of his young West Siberian Laika, Bjorn.

At just under six months old, Bjorn's hunting drive and personality are starting to show more and more. Wayne shares updates from recent bear encounters, time in the woods, and how Bjorn is learning from the older dogs around him while beginning to figure out when to push forward and when to use some self-preservation.

The conversation also covers pack dynamics, obedience, livestock encounters, and the challenges that come with developing a young hunting dog. Erik and Wayne also dive into West Siberian Laikas on both sides of the Atlantic, breed preservation, crossbreeding, and why understanding the history and purpose of a breed matters when planning for its future.

As always, the conversation reaches beyond the dogs into hunting culture and conservation, including the importance of supporting organizations working to protect wildlife, habitat, and the future of hunting.

Highlights include:

🐕 Bjorn's development at nearly six months old

🐻 Early bear encounters and learning around experienced dogs

🌲 Hunt drive, self-preservation, and developing a young hunting dog

🐄 Correcting unwanted behavior around livestock

🐾 Pack dynamics and learning from older dogs

🧬 West Siberian Laika breeding and preserving breed integrity

🌍 European and American approaches to hunting dogs and breeding

🌲 Hunting, conservation, and supporting wildlife organizations

Another chapter in Bjorn to Be Wild, following a young West Siberian Laika from puppyhood toward becoming a hunting dog.

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