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Hunt Test Season is Upon us!

Spring is a great time of year. Winter hunting dogs are getting their break in routine and our test dogs are gearing up for hunt test season. Some of our dogs get the benefit of both! Even though some of our dogs are currently not hunting ready, we train all year round for hunt test…

by Callie C

Dogs: They’re More Than Pets, They’re Family

In the fourth grade, we adopted a dog. Her name was Jackie, a papillon with the cutest ears. She was the sweetest and was always there when we were feeling down. When we were having issues with my father, she’d make sure to pee on his shoes and around his dresser to remind him that…

by niclor94

Dog Aunt in Training

I’m a dog aunt to two 3 year old pups named Rebel and Bixby. These two can be a handful sometimes, but I love them so much. My older sister does a lot of work with training her dog, but my brother is pretty relaxed with his so there is always this disconnect between what…

by caney24

“I have a new puppy. What do I do now?”

So you got a wonderful and adorable new puppy. For a couple of weeks, you’ve had everything that was sweet and special. But now, now you have a tiny velociraptor on your hands. Chewing, biting, and barking at everything in sight. Where did you go wrong? Well, you haven’t. It takes an average of about…

by Callie C

Welcome to Standing Water Kennels

Hello there! My name is Callie Cortner and my husband, Brian, and I are the owners and trainers of Standing Water Kennels (SWK) in Commerce, Oklahoma. Our love of working dogs led us to branch out and help others by offering boarding and training from basic obedience to hunting dog training, as well as, offering…

by Callie C

Related Articles

  • The disconnect between the owners of dogs with prey drive and the owners of dogs that don’t have any
    by Steve Snell
    If you have never had a dog with drive or a work ethic, you might just not understand what we are doing with our animals. If all you have ever had was a biscuit eating couch potato (no judgement, I’m just sayin) you might be a bit out of your depth when comparing a working […]
  • The Backup Dog Collar – Why I Carry a Spare Dog Collar with Tags
    by Steve Snell
    I tend to be a suspenders and a belt kind of guy. I like to have a good Plan B or backup just in case something happens. No surprises for me. If something can go wrong, it will go wrong. Especially on the road. I carry a few “back up” dog collars. It’s rare that […]
  • Dog locations as you go in on a point
    by Steve Snell
    One of the great advantages of gps for pointing dogs is the ability to locate all dogs on the ground as you are walking in on a point. Knowing the location of every dog before you shoot on a covey rise is a great way to make sure an unfortunate accident doesn’t happen. There are […]
  • Where’s the Truck? Games to Play with your Kid While Hunting
    by Steve Snell
    I started hunting with my dad when I was 11. I carried the single shot .410 for a while but wasn’t allowed any shells. There was a lot to learn about being a bird hunter. One thing my father developed in me was my sense of direction. It was my job to keep up with […]
  • Teach Your Dog to Heel the Right Way
    by Ethan Pippitt
    Why do people treat heeling so differently than any other obedience behavior? People contact us all the time looking for a quick fix for their dog pulling them while on walks, and all though our EasyLead is an awesome training tool to teach a dog to heel pretty, well, easily… it is not a magic […]
  • Number 1 Fix for Counter Surfing
    by Ethan Pippitt
    Most dogs are pretty food motivated, as well as curious and opportunistic. Which means if they have an opportunity while not being supervised to investigate that delicious smell from the countertop they probably will! Which is why we try to eliminate that as an option from day 1. When you bring your new puppy home, […]
  • 3 Puppy Potty Training Mistakes You Don’t Want To Make
    by Ethan Pippitt
    Potty training your puppy can be difficult! We all want to move through this stage of accidents quickly, because no one wants to clean up messes constantly. Keep in mind that puppies are babies and they don’t have fully developed bladders yet and, unfortunately, some puppies are just messier than others. Don’t get discouraged! In […]
  • Top 10 Things You Need For Your New Puppy
    by Ethan Pippitt
    Congratulations!! You’re getting a new puppy and the fun is about to begin! However, in order to be prepared for your new fuzzy bundle of joy, there are a few things you should have on hand to make that transition home easier. These are the items we recommend in order to set your puppy up […]

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