In this episode of the Standing Stone Podcast, Ethan and Charles break down the first weekend of the spring AKC Hunt Test season. Get behind-the-scenes insights on how their dogs performed, what went right (and wrong), and the real-world training strategies used to prep for junior, senior, and master-level hunt tests.We cover:How to find and register for AKC hunt testsTraining tips for callbacks, backing, and bird handlingMaster-level expectations and why it's so toughReal talk on in-heat females, missed birds, and handler strategyA full recap on Hazel, Doc, East, and SplashWhether you're new to hunt tests or a seasoned competitor, this conversation offers tactical advice, relatable stories, and a look into the high standards of AKC testing.🎯 Subscribe for more training insights🐶 Learn more at: https://www.standingstonekennels.com#StandingStonePodcast #AKCHuntTest #BirdDogTrainingSend 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 YouTube channel here: http://bit.ly/2Dyy9DW