Standing Stone Podcast
Hi, we're Ethan and Kat Pippitt! We are the proud owners of Standing Stone Kennels. We have a love for hunting, and the outdoors, and we have a real passion for training dogs. In this podcast, we will share hunting stories, interview exciting guests, cover training topics, and keep you up to date on all things Standing Stone.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 69 minutes
- Episodes
- 48
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
148. Behind the Bird Dog Lineup: GSPs Headed for Hunting Season!
Welcome to Standing Stone Kennels! Join us on the Standing Stone Podcast as we dive into the behind-the-scenes process of preparing our German Shorthaired Pointers (GSPs) for hunting season. From Sou…
147. Wild Birds vs Pen Raised Birds... Is There REALLY A Difference?
Welcome to Standing Stone Kennels! Join us on the Standing Stone Podcast as we dive deep into the world of bird hunting guides. We break down the key differences between wild bird hunts and pen-raise…
146. Hunting Dog Training Secrets: Cara’s GSP Journey
Welcome to Standing Stone Kennels! In this episode, Kat sits down with Cara Collins to talk about her incredible journey with German Shorthaired Pointers. From bringing home her very first puppy, Car…
145. Top Problems With Puppies: Solved
Welcome to Standing Stone Kennels! Struggling with your new bird dog or GSP puppy? In this episode of the Standing Stone Podcast, we tackle real viewer questions about common puppy problems—nail trim…
144. Why August Training Makes or Breaks Your Hunting Dog
Welcome to Standing Stone Kennels! In this episode of the Standing Stone Podcast, we break down everything you need to know about pre-season dog training—especially in the brutal heat of August. From…
143. How This Guy Trains Champion Bird Dogs with a Full-Time Job
Welcome to Standing Stone Kennels! How do you balance a full-time job with training bird dogs at a championship level? In this episode of the Standing Stone Podcast, we sit down with Robert Ellison, …
142: You’ve Never Seen a GSP Like This
Welcome to Standing Stone Kennels! Meet Thunder—Standing Stone’s Young Gun and one of the most accomplished dogs in our program. In this episode, we break down his journey from a special frozen breed…
141. Summer Dog Training: Are You Risking Your Dog's Life?
Welcome to Standing Stone Kennels! Summer heat can quickly turn dangerous for dogs—especially if you don’t recognize the signs! In this comprehensive video, we cover essential tips for training, cool…
140. From Burnout to Breakthrough: Tina’s Dog Training Journey
Welcome to Standing Stone Kennels! In this episode, Kat sits down with Tina Metcalf of 7T Outfitters—hunter, breeder, coffee shop owner, and proud GSP handler. Tina shares her five-year journey with …
139. Argentina Bird Hunt - What It REALLY Costs
Check out Part 1 on @loneduckoutfitters - https://youtu.be/qjtbFHv38pI
Welcome to Standing Stone Kennels! Planning a bird hunt in Argentina? In this episode of the Standing Stone Podcast, we break…
138. The REAL TRUTH About Master Passes - NAVHDA or AKC Hunt Tests
Welcome to Standing Stone Kennels! This episode of the Standing Stone Podcast dives deep into our final hunt test weekend of the spring season. From junior dogs passing with style to master dogs navi…
137. Should You Breed Your Dog? Here’s the Truth
Welcome to Standing Stone Kennels! Thinking about breeding your dog? In this episode of the Standing Stone Podcast, Kat and Jessica share the unfiltered, real-life birth story of Suvi—a first-time mo…
136: We Only Got ONE Puppy—Here’s What Happened!
Welcome to Standing Stone Kennels! This was one of our most unexpected breeding experiences yet. In this episode, we walk you through the story of Trix and Nix—and how their frozen AI breeding led to…
135: The Truth About Failing a Hunt Test – What REALLY Happened!
Welcome to Standing Stone Kennels! Join Ethan and Jessica as they break down a wild weekend of AKC Hunt Tests in eastern Colorado. From birdless runs and wild quail flushes to puppy wins and handling…
134: Hunt Test Weekend SAGA: So GOOD and So, So BAD!
Welcome to Standing Stone Kennels! In this episode of the Standing Stone Podcast, we break down the highs and lows of a wild hunt test weekend. From Doc's flawless master passes and Hazel’s clutch fi…
133: How These Dogs Survived the HARDEST Test Day Yet!
Welcome to Standing Stone Kennels! We ran 5 young dogs through the NAVHDA Natural Ability Test... in a total downpour! In this episode of the Standing Stone Podcast, Kat sits down with Izak and Tessa…
129: GSP Legends: Hall of Fame Dogs, Linebreeding & Bird Dog Legacy with Rick Hopkins & Brenda Roe
In this in-depth episode of the Standing Stone Podcast, we sit down with Rick and Brenda, two of the most accomplished figures in the world of German Shorthaired Pointers. With over 35 years of exper…
132: This Seminar Changed Everything | PRO Dog Trainers Collide at LoneStone 2025!
Welcome to Standing Stone Kennels! What happens when top pro dog trainers from the pointing and retrieving worlds come together? Magic. In this episode, we’re breaking down the biggest lessons, wilde…
128: Why We Hunt: Nostalgia, Loss & the Soul of a Bird Dog Life with Mike Neiduski
In this heartfelt episode of the Standing Stone Podcast, Charles and Mike Neiduski unpack the emotional side of bird dog life—why we hunt, why we train, and why we keep showing up long after the bird…
131. They FAILED the Test?! Hunt Test Disasters and Surprises
Welcome to Standing Stone Kennels! We’re breaking down a wild weekend of NAVHDA and AKC hunt tests—passes, failures, and everything in between. From surprise mistakes and handler slip-ups to impressi…