Скачать или смотреть The Evolution of Excellence: Breeding, Training & Competing at the Highest Level

In this unforgettable episode of the Purina Masterclass Series, Pat Burns sits down with Amelia Baxter of Bad Habit Gundogs—a powerhouse professional spaniel trainer and the 2024 Hogan Award winner—to explore what it really takes to develop elite field dogs… and thrive in the sport at the highest levels.

Amelia shares her evolution as a trainer, from a strict, collar-based program to a customized approach tailored to each dog’s temperament and needs. With roots in horse training and no background in hunting, her story is anything but typical—and that’s exactly what makes it so inspiring.

In this Masterclass, you’ll hear:
🐾 How Amelia became the top professional handler in just her second year
🐾 Why she trains some dogs with an e-collar and others without—and how she decides
🐾 Her honest take on competition, confidence, and being a woman in a male-dominated sport
🐾 How foundational horse training gave her a unique edge in canine communication
🐾 Her philosophy on balance: drive and obedience, control and style, discipline and joy

Whether you train retrievers, spaniels, or just want to become a better handler, this conversation is packed with real-world wisdom, hard-won lessons, and the kind of perspective that comes from doing the work—and doing it well.

📅 Originally aired: April 16, 2025
🎓 Presented by: Pat Burns & Purina Pro Plan
🐶 Guest: Amelia Baxter, Bad Habit Gundogs

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