The Lab

Welcome to The Lab, a podcast focused on Gundogs, Good Times, and the Great Outdoors. Join host Barton Ramsey as he interviews outdoorsmen who have excelled in a multitude of avenues involving gundog, hunting, and business endeavors. The Lab is produced by Cornerstone Gundog Academy - online resources to help you train your retriever. Visit https://www.cornerstonegundogacademy.com for more information. 

Reagan Renfroe - Renfroe Creative, Outdoor Photography, Purpose Hunt
Jun 5, 2025 – 01:29:17
Addison Edmonds - Gunner Founder
May 7, 2025 – 01:21:22
Dr. Lee Payne - Lab Breeding, Genetics, Gundog Health
Apr 11, 2025 – 01:13:17
Ranar Moody - 24.7Hunt, Hunting Traditions, Music
Apr 4, 2025 – 01:05:04
Chase White - Fowl Plains, Waterfowl Outfitting, Gundogs
Mar 28, 2025 – 01:41:56
Wade Shoemaker - Migra Ammunitions, Photography, Waterfowl
Mar 14, 2025 – 01:14:56
Luke Moore - Gunner, Waterfowl, Pro Trainers, Do Dogs Have an "Off Switch"?
Feb 28, 2025 – 01:32:24
Buck Wild - How I Lost a Field Trial Champion
Oct 18, 2024 – 01:16:57
Chris Rud - American vs British Labradors, Training Philosophies, and Hunting Scenarios
Aug 28, 2024 – 02:05:59
Chris Rud - Hunt Tests, Ministry and the Intricacies of Retriever Training
Jun 24, 2024 – 02:08:52
Bob Owens - Lone Duck, Breeding Ethics, and Training Methods
Jun 5, 2024 – 02:17:14
Wally Schalau - Tornadoes, Unlocking Potential, and Advanced Retriever Training Techniques
Apr 3, 2024 – 01:04:23
Cornerstone Gundog Academy Member Weekend 2024 Recap
Mar 29, 2024 – 27:59
Noah Ramsey: Family Bonds, Seasonal Hunts, and Training Our Trusty Retrievers
Mar 20, 2024 – 23:48
Kippy Kemp - Field Trials, Quail Hunts, and Country Camaraderie
Mar 5, 2024 – 01:17:26
Miles Durham - Balancing Family, Career, and Retriever Training
Jan 13, 2024 – 01:18:17
Bill Free - Five Oaks Lodge, Duck Hunting, and the World Duck Calling Championship
Nov 15, 2023 – 01:10:33
Laura Hill - Field Trials, British Labradors and Training
Oct 31, 2023 – 01:12:03
Brady Foster - Turning Aggressive Dogs into Disciplined Companions
Oct 13, 2023 – 01:18:01
John David Blagg - Chasing Passion in the Outdoor Industry
Sep 19, 2023 – 01:15:25
Revisiting Hunting Stories, Retrievers and Photography with Aaron Hitchins
Sep 5, 2023 – 01:16:11
Texas Duck Hunting, Dog Training, and Ship Piloting with John Dunaway
Aug 19, 2023 – 01:00:58
Inside the Kennel: Journey into Gun Dog Training with Clark Kennington
Jul 20, 2023 – 01:14:47
International Hunting Experiences and Dog Training Wisdom with Geoff Irvine
Jul 11, 2023 – 58:14
From Passion to Profession: Crafting Success with Custom Duck Calls - A Conversation with Josh Raggio
Jun 20, 2023 – 01:11:12
The Inspiring World of Gun Dogs: A Journey Through Field Trials and Dog Training with Mark Hairfield
Jun 9, 2023 – 01:03:25
Introduction to The Lab with Barton Ramsey
Jun 5, 2023 – 17:31

Recent Reviews

Bigdog2084

Favorite podcast

This is my favorite podcast! I’ve listened to many episodes multiple times over.
Jonathanhornbuilders

Great content!

Thanks for all the great content and representing the sport I love!
Codyhuiet999

Awesome podcast!

Barton is a great host and the podcast is a great listen for anyone that loves dog training and wants to learn more. Can’t recommend it enough!
Ihuntdux11!

Best podcast in the world

I’m fortunate enough as a Cornerstone Member if I have a retriever question, he always helps me out. He loves his dogs, and loves teaching his dogs even more. He stays himself in this world where people criticize any and everything and it makes this podcast genuine. Check out this podcast and if you need help training your retriever. Barton, Josh, and Keith and the entire CGA group are the best out there!!
Hawthornsetter

Great Listen

In a world gone mad with social this and that, this podcast is a comfortable place to sit and listen to all that makes our love of dogs and the outdoors so special to us. Great people exchanging great thoughts and perspectives on dogs, waterfowl and life.
Gsims54

Great Podcast

Fun easy listening podcast. Looking forward more and more great guests…Would love to hear Barton and Wally talk dogs.
broadhead bandits founder

10 stars

Loving this, Barton keep it going!!
Positive Impact Leadership

Incredibly Valuable!

The content and value is pure gold! Barton and his guest(s) bring their experiences in dog training to life in practical, down to earth conversation, providing great content for those of us growing as Handlers.
wolfie729

Off to a great start

Great podcast so far keep it up
Max Gurney

CGA

Super Excited about this podcast. Love learning from Barton as I am currently training my lab. Appreciate all you guys do.