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, Carly, to learning the ins and outs of training, testing, and hunting, Cara shares the highs, lows, and life lessons of becoming a confident bird dog handler.Whether you’re just starting with your first hunting dog or looking to improve your training skills, this real-life story offers inspiration, practical tips, and a reminder to enjoy the process.📌 Topics Covered:- Cara’s first experiences with a GSP puppy- NAVHDA Natural Ability testing and training challenges- E-collar introduction and handler growth- Hunting seasons, setbacks, and overcoming obstacles- Why seminars and community make all the difference👉 Subscribe for more GSP training stories, bird dog handling tips, and hunting dog advice from Standing Stone Kennels.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