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 heartbreaks, this episode dives deep into what really happens at a hunt test. Whether you're new to dog testing or a seasoned pro, you'll learn why even the best-trained dogs can struggle in tough conditions—and how to prepare better next time. 🎯 Topics covered:Junior and Master level test breakdownsWind, dry conditions, and scenting challengesDog behavior under pressureCallback protocols and field setupTraining vs testing mentalitySubscribe for more behind-the-scenes training stories, field test recaps, and pro tips on raising top-notch bird dogs.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