Welcome to the Standing Stone Podcast! This episode is all about: Unlocking Canine Potential: Bird Dogs, Working Dogs, and the Science of ScentJoin us as Ethan and Charles dive deep into the world of bird dogs, working dogs, and the incredible power of scent detection with Randall Lykens. In this episode, we break down the differences between sporting dogs, herding dogs, and detection dogs, exploring how odor works, how dogs process scent in different environments, and what separates a great wild bird dog from the rest.We cover topics like:~ Working vs. Sporting Dogs – What’s the real difference?~Scent Theory – How dogs use their noses to find birds, bombs, and even truffles.~ Hunting & Training Insights – Understanding scent conditions, wild bird behavior, and dog response.~The Role of Experience – Why reading your dog in the field is the key to success.~Myths & Realities – Can a dog really track a moving vehicle? How much scent does a bird leave behind?Whether you’re a serious bird hunter, dog trainer, or just fascinated by how dogs think and work, this episode is packed with knowledge and real-world experience.Tune in now and take your understanding of working and sporting dogs to the next level!#BirdDogs #HuntingDogs #ScentTraining #WorkingDogs #DogTraining #GunDogs #K9TrainingSend 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