Welcome to Standing Stone Kennels! This episode is a wide-ranging Q&A podcast where professional bird dog trainers answer real questions pulled directly from YouTube comments. Topics include emergency porcupine quill removal and vet costs, crate training puppies at night, nighttime potty expectations, mastitis in female dogs, spaying and neutering timelines, raising homing pigeons for bird dog training, brood strips and upland bird habitat, placentas during whelping, realistic dog training sessions, treadmills vs. slat mills, dummy launcher upgrades, pheasant populations, free-shaping with clicker training, and tools like Snuggle Puppy for crate training.The episode emphasizes practical, experience-based advice, realistic expectations for dog owners, and why context matters in training, breeding, health, and habitat management.Send Us Mail5919 W Pleasant Valley RdPretty Prairie, KS 67570LinksStep-By-Step Dog Training Course: https://www.standingstonesupply.com/coursesJoin our Patreon Community - https://bit.ly/SSK-PatreonOur Store - https://bit.ly/SSK-StoreSocial MediaFacebook: www.facebook.com/StandingStoneKennelsInstagram: www.instagram.com/standingstonekennels/Website: www.standingstonekennels.comEthan and Kat Pippitt are the proud owners of Standing Stone Kennels. They breed German Shorthaired pointers and train all types of dogs for the hunt and the home. Their training strategies are easy to follow and are flexible to meet the needs of individual dogs. They are avid outdoorsmen and when they aren't training dogs they spend their free time hunting all kinds of game across the United States.We use affiliate links to help support the channel. If you would like to support Standing Stone content we appreciate you using the links in the description of this video.Subscribe to our channel here: http://bit.ly/2Dyy9DW

Welcome to Standing Stone Kennels! Join us for an inside look at an all-women’s upland hunt in South Dakota, featuring real dog-handling moments, first-time pheasant experiences, and incredible teamwork in the field. In this episode, we talk with handlers who have worked with Standing Stone through training programs, NAVHDA testing, seminars, and puppy development — all bringing their dogs together for this unforgettable hunt.Watch as we break down how dogs adapt to new cover, learn to work walkers and blockers, navigate big-group hunting scenarios, and gain confidence on wild birds. From English Setters and GSPs to Broac's and DKs, every dog brought something unique to the team — and the growth over just two days was incredible.Whether you’re new to upland hunting or deep into dog training, this conversation is packed with insight, real-world takeaways, and the kind of camaraderie that makes the upland community so special.Send Us Mail5919 W Pleasant Valley RdPretty Prairie, KS 67570LinksStep-By-Step Dog Training Course: https://www.standingstonesupply.com/coursesJoin our Patreon Community - https://bit.ly/SSK-PatreonOur Store - https://bit.ly/SSK-StoreSocial MediaFacebook: www.facebook.com/StandingStoneKennelsInstagram: www.instagram.com/standingstonekennels/Website: www.standingstonekennels.comEthan and Kat Pippitt are the proud owners of Standing Stone Kennels. They breed German Shorthaired pointers and train all types of dogs for the hunt and the home. Their training strategies are easy to follow and are flexible to meet the needs of individual dogs. They are avid outdoorsmen and when they aren't training dogs they spend their free time hunting all kinds of game across the United States.We use affiliate links to help support the channel. If you would like to support Standing Stone content we appreciate you using the links in the description of this video.Subscribe to our channel here: http://bit.ly/2Dyy9DW

Welcome to Standing Stone Kennels! Join Kat and Jess as they sit down with two incredible women from our Women’s Upland Hunt in South Dakota to talk dogs, training, and unforgettable moments in the field. From young puppies learning the ropes to veteran Braques tracking birds through milo, this episode highlights real hunting scenarios, balanced e-collar handling, and the confidence that comes from trusting your dog. The ladies share how seminars, hands-on training, and community transformed their handling skills and strengthened their bond with their dogs.Whether you train versatile breeds, love upland hunting, or want to see what a women-only hunt is really like, this episode delivers insight, laughter, and plenty of bird-dog wisdom.Send Us Mail5919 W Pleasant Valley RdPretty Prairie, KS 67570LinksStep-By-Step Dog Training Course: https://www.standingstonesupply.com/coursesJoin our Patreon Community - https://bit.ly/SSK-PatreonOur Store - https://bit.ly/SSK-StoreSocial MediaFacebook: www.facebook.com/StandingStoneKennelsInstagram: www.instagram.com/standingstonekennels/Website: www.standingstonekennels.comEthan and Kat Pippitt are the proud owners of Standing Stone Kennels. They breed German Shorthaired pointers and train all types of dogs for the hunt and the home. Their training strategies are easy to follow and are flexible to meet the needs of individual dogs. They are avid outdoorsmen and when they aren't training dogs they spend their free time hunting all kinds of game across the United States.We use affiliate links to help support the channel. If you would like to support Standing Stone content we appreciate you using the links in the description of this video.Subscribe to our channel here: http://bit.ly/2Dyy9DW