116: How To Pick The Right Breeder & Puppy with Ethan & Kat

This is the last of our four-part series discussing influential German Shorthaired Pointers from the PNW. In this episode, Charles and Fred sit down with Tim, Angela, and Tyler Shillereff, who own Sauvie Island Kennels. They share how they got started, training and handling the Radbach dogs, as well as general information about field trials. How he got started in dogs Field trials Radbach dogs Game time dogs Sauvie Island Duck club What is a scout in a field trial? Field trial community Luck and Skill Hunt Tests or Trials, why not both?!? https://sikennels.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/standing-stone-podcast/support

This is the third part of our four part series about influential German Shorthaired Pointers from the NW United States. Charles and Fred sit down with Bob and Karen Kline they are the current owners of Radbach Kennels. They were friends with Bob Holcomb who brought the kennel name from Germany. Bob Holcomb’s influence here and in Germany has left a lasting mark on the GSP breed.   Their first dog Meeting Bob Holcomb WW2 Holcomb’s post wartime in Germany The start of the kennel in the US Grife Bob and Karen taking over the Radbach line Line Breeding Training methods Radbach dogs style Holcomb’s legacy Why we are doing these podcasts http://www.radbachkennel.com/3.htm (http://www.radbachkennel.com/3.htm) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/standing-stone-podcast/support

In this podcast, we talk about heeling tips, where most people fail when teaching their dog to heel, and why heeling is such an important thing to teach your dog. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/standing-stone-podcast/support

This is the second part of our four-part series about influential German Shorthaired Pointers from the NW United States. Charles and Fred sit down with Gary Stevens and Linda Cross. Gary was a field trial judge and bred Lancer - Ammertal's Lancer D. Linda owned and campaigned her Lancer son Abe - Ehrlicher Abe. We started in the beginning with Lancers mom Kit and her unlikely story that led to an undeniable effect on German Shorthaired Pointers of today. https://ngspa.org/inducteesdogs/ammertals-lancer-d/ https://ngspa.org/inducteesdogs/ehrlicher-abe/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/standing-stone-podcast/support

This is the first of a four-part series about influential German shorthaired pointers from the NW United States. Charles and Fred Rice head to Idaho to talk with Ron Laird and Jim McCue. Ron hunted and handled pointing dogs in field trials most notably a German shorthaired pointer named Jack-Beier’s Evolution. Jim McCue's father Doc owned Jack. In this conversation, we wander from hunting stories to what made Jack one of the "greats." Beier's Evolution "Jack"- https://www.gspca.org/dogs/b/beiers-evolution/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/standing-stone-podcast/support

In this podcast, we sit down with our friends Ray and Emily Julin to discuss our experiences in the Apprentice program for NAVHDA. We discuss why we joined the apprentice judging program and what we hoped to get out of it. Kat and Charles talk about why they wanted to become NAVHDA judges and what they thought they were going to get going into the program and what they have gotten out of it now that they are both approved judges. Emily talks about sometimes you need a push from friends and other judges to give you the confidence to start the process! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/standing-stone-podcast/support

Welcome to the Standing Stone Podcast! In this video, we talk with Ashley Wilson about her experiences picking a dog trainer. We discuss how she went about this process the first time and how her priorities changed when she ultimately decided to send him to another trainer. She shared what she liked and didn't like about the first trainer she sent her dog, Rhed, to and a few red flags she recognized. We also discussed why she chose to pull Rhed from the first trainer she sent him to and the additional research and self education she went through to chose her next dog trainer. Follow along to also hear about the facility and training program at Standing Stone Kennels and what you can expect if you send your dog to us for training! 0:00 Intro 2:38 How You Picked Your First Trainer 9:00 What You Are Looking For In A Trainer May Be Different Than What Someone Else Is Looking For In A Trainer 10:21 What Did You Like/Didn't You Like About Your First Trainer - Any Red Flags? 15:57 What Ultimately Made You Pull Rhed From Training 18:45 Communicating Is Key 24:08 What Did You Do To Educate Yourself To Choose Your Next Trainer 31:05 What Made Your Priorities Change 35:50 Will My Dog Forget Me While They Are At Training? 36:43 What Does A Drop Off At Standing Stone Kennels Look Like 40:00 Transitioning Dog Food 42:54 How We Communicate With Clients At Standing Stone Kennels 46:11 Is It Uncommon For Dogs To Not Eat When They Come In For Training 47:50 What Is Our Training Plan To Make Progress When A Dog Is Struggling 48:22 Building Trust 51:05 What Does A Send Home Look Like At Standing Stone Kennels 53:45 Know What Your Plans And Goals Are For Your Dog When You Pick A Trainer 59:04 Outro Send Us Mail 5919 W Pleasant Valley Rd Pretty Prairie, KS 67570 Links Join our Patreon Community - www.patreon.com/StandingStoneKennels Our Store - www.standingstonesupply.com Social Media Facebook: www.facebook.com/StandingStoneKennels Instagram: www.instagram.com/standingstonekennels/ Website: www.standingstonekennels.com Ethan 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. Produced by: Red 11 Media - red11media.com 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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/standing-stone-podcast/support

Welcome to the Standing Stone Podcast! In this video, we talk with Natalie Fox about her game processing business. She talked about her background in wildlife management and zoology as well as how she got started in processing people's harvests. She saw a need for processing that complimented her husbands guiding business from fish, to birds to big game. She has a very unique lifestyle and shares her experiences that got her where she is today as well as her plans for the future of her business.  0:00 Intro 3:12 Meet Natalie  8:30 How She Got Started  13:45 How Will You Prepare For The Next Season 16:55 The Importance Of Finding Help 22:22 Federal Regulations 29:30 Describe Your Unique Lifestyle 35:45 Taking Time For Yourself 40:54 What Do You Do For Fun 43:40 Plans For Your Future 46:45 You Get Back What You Harvested 48:28 How To Set Yourself Apart From Other Businesses 50:48 Advice You Would Leave Listeners With 54:34 Outro Send Us Mail 5919 W Pleasant Valley Rd Pretty Prairie, KS 67570 Links Join our Patreon Community - www.patreon.com/StandingStoneKennels Our Store - www.standingstonesupply.com Social Media Facebook: www.facebook.com/StandingStoneKennels Instagram: www.instagram.com/standingstonekennels/ Website: www.standingstonekennels.com Ethan 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. Produced by: Red 11 Media - red11media.com 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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/standing-stone-podcast/support

Welcome to the Standing Stone Podcast! In this video, we talk with Ben Brettingen about OnX maps and how best to utilize the features of this tool to set up your next hunting trip. There are so many features and tools available to use on OnX maps and if used properly will allow you to research hunting spots and have the confidence to go hunting somewhere you've never even been. Follow along to listen to us look at a few different areas you could go hunting and why they would or would not be an ideal hunting spot! 00:00 Intro 3:03 Meet Ben Brettingen 8:28 What It Takes To Be A Professional Outdoorsman 10:05 Huge Difference Between A Drahthaar And An English Pointer 18:00 Showing Off Features Of OnX Maps 20:30 How OnX Allows You To Travel And Hunt More Confidently 22:40 How To Plan A Pheasant Hunt In SD 25:05 Using Crop Data Layers On OnX 28:40 3D - Mode Looking At Elevation On Onx 31:25 How To Plan A Sharp-tail Hunt In SD 31:55 Why Not To Hunt A Spot 35:01 Using Pheasants Forever Forecast 38:00 Why Standing Crops Are Difficult To Hunt 42:28 How To Find/Target Public Land 43:15 Plan A Hunt On The Fly - Step By Step 43:50 How To Figure Out Crop Rotations 47:11 Consider Wind Direction When Hunting Properties 49:00 The Importance Of Labeling Waypoints Properly 53:30 Line Distance Tool Uses On OnX 55:35 Diversity Of Cover Is Important 57:23 Hunting Wild Pheasants Is About Pressure 1:00:15 Getting Permission On Private Property 1:09:45 Being Able To Know What Something Looks Like When You're Out Of Area 1:11:10 How To Use OnX With Google Maps 1:14:30 Outro Send Us Mail 5919 W Pleasant Valley Rd Pretty Prairie, KS 67570 Links Join our Patreon Community - www.patreon.com/StandingStoneKennels Our Store - www.standingstonesupply.com Social Media Facebook: www.facebook.com/StandingStoneKennels Instagram: www.instagram.com/standingstonekennels/ Website: www.standingstonekennels.com Ethan 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. Produced by: Red 11 Media - red11media.com 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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/standing-stone-podcast/support

00:00 Intro 01:13 Recap Of Previous 3 Episodes - All About Breeding 02:43 Episode Intro How To Pick A Breeder & How To Pick Your Puppy 03:45 Picking A Breeder Starts With A Real Conversation 4:05 What Are You Looking For? 4:20 What Does Versatility Mean? 4:50 The Importance Of Livability 7:20 Livability vs Hunting Desire - Balancing Act 9:05 Educate Yourself About Titles 9:50 What Is A Champion? 11:25 Know What Your Goals Are 11:45 Have Multiple Conversation With Multiple Breeders 12:16 Build A Relationship With Your Breeder 17:15 Ask Questions! 18:00 Puppy Purchase Agreements & Health Clearances 19:19 Don't Ignore Your Gut - Watch For Red Flags 19:35 Be Patient! 20:20 How To Pick A Puppy 22:35 Why Puppies Are Priced Differently? 23:58 Our Number 1 Recommendation To Pick A Puppy 31:22 Trust Your Breeder 42:56 Consistency In Litters 49:30 It's Not A Magic Formula 53:35 Outro Temperament Testing: https://www.volharddognutrition.com/choosing-your-puppy-pat/ Welcome to Standing Stone Podcast! In this video, we talk about how to pick the right breeder and puppy. Choosing the right breeder for you starts with a real and honest conversation. Not only do you need to be honest with yourself and what you are looking for out of a new puppy, but then you need to communicate that to your breeder. Its important to then trust the breeder that they have heard you and will take your goals for a new puppy into consideration when recommending a litter and even a puppy! The relationship you build with your breeder should last a lifetime and it begins with this trust and level of communication. Once you have chosen your breeder you then need to trust in their recommendations and insights when it is time to pick a puppy! Send Us Mail 5919 W Pleasant Valley Rd Pretty Prairie, KS 67570 Links Join our Patreon Community - www.patreon.com/StandingStoneKennels Our Store - www.standingstonesupply.com Social Media Facebook: www.facebook.com/StandingStoneKennels Instagram: www.instagram.com/standingstonekennels/ Website: www.standingstonekennels.com Ethan 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. Produced by: Red 11 Media - red11media.com 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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/standing-stone-podcast/support