Lone Duck’s Gun Dog Chronicles

Today's podcast is extra special because we're joined by our good friend, Kat Pippitt, from Standing Stone Kennels. Kat has spent years refining their whelping process to ensure the best possible result for the dogs, the breed as a whole and for the families who accept their GSPs into their home. Kat is an absolute wealth of knowledge and experience when it comes to this sort of thing and she tells it like it is. If you're considering having pups with your dog or you're looking for a breeder, we have some things you NEED to consider to help make the best decision possible. Enjoy the show and take notes. Here's a few highlights from the show: Ethics of breeding and health clearances for your dogs Breeding dogs: there's a lot of ways to get this done What happens after the breeding and during the ~64 day gestation period? What do you do with the dog, when can you confirm pregnancies, should you do x-rays or ultrasounds... why? Ok so it's time for birth... what should you do to prepare, what tools do you need, how many of those tools, what to plan for, when to act, what drugs to consider, c-section vs natural birth vs emergencies. Then we discuss single pup litters vs big huge 101 dalmatian litters Hooray, the pups have been born! What do expect during the first week, super pup training and the 8 week period while they're in your care. Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joined by our buddy, Clark Kennington, from Castile Creek Kennels, Bob and Kevin catch up and hear about successes from this past year. Clark is one of the most successful retriever trainers around and if you haven't heard our previous podcasts with him, check those out, too (episode 36 and episode 110). Here's a few highlights from the show: Dog of a Lifetime with Clark What makes a winning dog and how to stick with them. Clark's pro tips for retriever training: creating standards and understanding with your dog is imperative. Don't mess this up. Never leave home without your lucky slip lead. Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we celebrate the holidays with our annual Christmas episode. It's always a little different than our usual dog training info but it's fun and we have a few laughs. Here's a few highlights from the show: Christmas gifts, traditions and the coolest koozie that has ever chilled a beer We hear about some recent hunts Bob has had A quick look back at the past year and some of the fun we've been fortunate to have Goals for next year. Merry Christmas, happy holidays, happy near year, all the things. Cheers, everyone. Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Use Promo Code | LDGD15 to save 15% on Marsh Wear Clothing Use Promo Code | LD10 to save 10% on Trulock Chokes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joined by our friend and repeat guest, Lyle Steinman, from Castile Creek Kennels, we sit down to catch up, discuss retriever training, good dogs, goals for 2026 and the National Retriever Gundog Championships (NRGC). What is this? Well, you should listen and hear all about it. If you’re interested in learning more or competing, you should check out National Retriever Gundog Championships page here. Here's a few highlights from the show: Catching up with Lyle and hearing about his hunt test season and all the dogs he has been working alongside Goals for 2026 for both Lyle and for his whole team at Castile Creek Kennels Let's talk poison birds and drills you can do at home. Lyle provides an overview of the National Retriever Gundog Championship. We learn what it is, why he is helping to coordinate it, when it'll be, etc. Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Use Promo Code | LDGD15 to save 15% on Marsh Wear Clothing Use Promo Code | LD10 to save 10% on Trulock Chokes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today is a relaxing show with Bob and Kevin sitting down to catch up and hear about Bob's exciting out-of-state hunt. When hunting a big farm where his buddy has exclusive rights and the farmers alternate corn and soybeans... you find big bucks. Here's a few highlights from the show: Hunting there is not like hunting Bob's farm in NY Deer the size of kitchen chairs (Bob needs to work on his imagination) Choosing whether or not to pull the trigger When invited to a place to hunt... how picky are you on choosing deer? OUR ONLINE DOG TRAINING COURSES ARE NOW LIVE HERE Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Use Promo Code | LDGD15 to save 15% on Marsh Wear Clothing Use Promo Code | LD10 to save 10% on Trulock Chokes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices