<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Stohner Kennels]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stohner Kennels]]></description><link>https://www.stohnerkennels.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:51:22 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.stohnerkennels.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Puppy Obedience Training: What Matters First]]></title><description><![CDATA[Puppy obedience starts before the puppy knows a single command. The day a puppy comes home, it begins learning what works. It learns whether barking opens the crate, whether pulling gets it through the door, whether jumping earns attention, and whether coming to the owner is worth doing. That is why I do not separate puppy training from everyday life. The small things owners allow and reward become the foundation for everything that comes later. Start with communication, not a list of...]]></description><link>https://www.stohnerkennels.com/post/puppy-obedience-training-what-matters-first</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a68c1f7ccafc8454d6b1515</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:40:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/00424d_9b919bae626946179c1b3cb6bfbd85eb~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Scott Stohner</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Choose the Right Bird Dog Trainer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sending a bird dog away for training is a big decision. You are trusting someone with your dog, your money, and a large part of your future hunting experience. A good trainer can bring out the dog's ability and give the owner a clear plan. The wrong fit can waste time and create problems that take longer to repair. A polished website and a low price do not tell you enough. Here is what I would ask. Ask what the training is built on Every trainer has a system. The trainer should be able to...]]></description><link>https://www.stohnerkennels.com/post/how-to-choose-the-right-bird-dog-trainer</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5f8e7a6adee9ecb16435b7</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:10:20 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Scott Stohner</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dog Boarding Vaccination Requirements at Stohner Kennels]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vaccination requirements are not there to make drop off harder. A boarding kennel brings dogs from different homes onto the same property. Even with individual runs, cleaning, and careful management, dogs share the same general environment. Vaccination and parasite prevention reduce the chance that one dog's illness becomes a problem for every dog on the property. Here is what Stohner Kennels requires and why it should be handled before drop off day. Required vaccinations Dogs boarding or...]]></description><link>https://www.stohnerkennels.com/post/dog-boarding-vaccination-requirements-at-stohner-kennels</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6b3798328f65b1065a3a2e</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:50:36 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Scott Stohner</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What a Day of Dog Boarding Looks Like at Stohner Kennels]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most owners see the kennel at drop off and again at pickup. What they do not see is the routine in between. A good boarding stay is not one big play session. It is a full day of feeding, cleaning, observation, outdoor time, rest, and handling dogs as individuals. Here is what that looks like at Stohner Kennels. The day starts with checking every dog Before anything becomes busy, I look at how each dog is acting. Did the dog rest? Is it alert? Did it finish its food? Is the kennel clean? Is...]]></description><link>https://www.stohnerkennels.com/post/what-a-day-of-dog-boarding-looks-like-at-stohner-kennels</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6b3798328f65b1065a3a2a</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:49:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/00424d_5ebc77db534a434885db1a8ad84a6a01~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Scott Stohner</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Is Steadiness Training for a Bird Dog?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steadiness is a bird dog's ability to stay under control when everything in the situation is telling it to move. The bird flushes. The gun fires. The bird falls. Another dog moves. Depending on the owner's goals, the dog may be expected to remain still through the flush, through the shot, through the fall, or until released. There is not one finished standard that fits every hunter. But the dog needs a clear understanding of where its responsibility begins and ends. Build the stop before...]]></description><link>https://www.stohnerkennels.com/post/bird-dog-steadiness-training</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a57f2ef9c687b0d7a3b7b01</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:01:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/00424d_1543eb22d14d45959d795a945b92d6c3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Scott Stohner</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dog Boarding or a Pet Sitter: Which Is Better for Your Dog?]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is no honest answer that says boarding is always better than a pet sitter. Some dogs do better staying home. Others do better in a facility with a consistent routine and someone available throughout the day. The right choice depends on the dog, the home, and the person providing the care. When a pet sitter may be the better fit An in home sitter can make sense for a very old dog, a dog with a fragile medical routine, or a dog that becomes extremely distressed in a new environment. It...]]></description><link>https://www.stohnerkennels.com/post/dog-boarding-or-a-pet-sitter-which-is-better-for-your-dog</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6b3798328f65b1065a3a2c</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:59:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/00424d_2ee9877909bc44adb2e56ba97ece65b0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Scott Stohner</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Puppies Learn Manners and Impulse Control]]></title><description><![CDATA[Puppies are not born knowing how to wait for food, keep four feet on the ground, pause at a door, or settle when play is over. Those are learned skills. Impulse control does not mean taking the energy out of a puppy. It means teaching the puppy that excitement does not make every decision. A puppy can stay playful, curious, and driven while learning to pause and listen. Use the moments that already happen The best lessons are built into normal life. Food, doors, toys, greetings, leashes, and...]]></description><link>https://www.stohnerkennels.com/post/puppy-manners-and-impulse-control</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5804f44ee79d90036ea6af</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:57:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/00424d_5b64ba9cbae14c43b72d68fedddf3dca~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_487,h_606,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Scott Stohner</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Build Reliable Crate and Potty Training Habits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crate training and potty training work best when they are treated as one routine. The puppy needs frequent opportunities to go outside, close supervision when loose, and a safe place to rest when the owner cannot watch it. The crate helps manage freedom and create a schedule. It should not be used as punishment. The goal is not to make a young puppy hold its bladder longer than it can. The goal is to create enough successful repetitions that going outside becomes the normal pattern. Build a...]]></description><link>https://www.stohnerkennels.com/post/crate-and-potty-training-puppy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a58016d4ee79d90036e9e3b</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:55:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/00424d_97e1a80c44534924bf5bdfc3ab285d6d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Scott Stohner</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Advanced Puppy Foundations: What Comes After the Basics?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A puppy may know its name, enter a crate, follow a leash, come in the house, and hold place for a few seconds. That is a good start. Advanced puppy foundations are what turn those early lessons into habits that can survive adolescence, new environments, and more distraction. The goal is not to rush a puppy into adult training. It is to prepare the puppy for the next stage without taking away confidence, curiosity, or drive. Move from knowing to doing Early training shows the puppy how a...]]></description><link>https://www.stohnerkennels.com/post/advanced-puppy-foundations</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5807b19c687b0d7a3baabd</guid><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 23:11:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/00424d_c7b9423a42124acc86e80edaee87d7a4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Scott Stohner</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Trained Retrieve Really Means]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bird dog people often use the terms trained retrieve and force fetch to describe the same general process. The words can make owners nervous, especially when they have seen the work rushed or handled badly. To me, trained retrieve is not about overpowering a dog. It is about teaching the dog that the retrieve is a complete job. The dog learns to pick up when asked, hold calmly, return to the handler, deliver cleanly, and release on command. It learns that the job does not end just because the...]]></description><link>https://www.stohnerkennels.com/post/what-is-trained-retrieve</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a57f0b1f16fbd619a4b532d</guid><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 23:09:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/00424d_47185b5388374a32b1951bfe112af6e1~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Scott Stohner</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Leash and Handling Skills Matter for Puppies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leash training is not only about walking around the neighborhood. The leash becomes part of everyday communication. Handling prepares a puppy for veterinary exams, grooming, nail care, collars, travel, and the normal physical contact that comes with living around people. A puppy that learns those skills early is usually easier to guide and less worried when someone needs to check a paw, clean an ear, hold the collar, or move it safely. Puppies do not automatically understand the leash Some...]]></description><link>https://www.stohnerkennels.com/post/puppy-leash-and-handling-basics</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a58032b9c687b0d7a3ba064</guid><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 23:06:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/00424d_da4f7d0be99c4f9390bb81f2b882e901~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Scott Stohner</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Should Puppy Training Start?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Puppy training starts the day the puppy comes home. That does not mean an eight week old puppy needs formal drilling or adult expectations. It means the puppy is already learning, whether the owner planned a lesson or not. The puppy learns where it sleeps, what gets attention, whether coming to the owner matters, how doors work, and what happens when it is excited or confused. Good early training gives that learning a useful direction. Eight weeks is not too early An eight week old puppy can...]]></description><link>https://www.stohnerkennels.com/post/when-should-puppy-training-start</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a57fed29c687b0d7a3b96a3</guid><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 22:53:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/00424d_8528ee57c1944fa792180760a90d3364~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Scott Stohner</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Advanced Hunting Dog Development Includes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Advanced hunting dog training is not one fixed package. It is the work that comes after the dog has enough foundation to handle more responsibility, distance, distraction, and complexity. For one dog, advanced work may mean trained retrieve and steadiness. For another, it may include duck search, tracking, honoring, directional handling, or preparation for a NAVHDA or HRC test. The program should match the dog and the way the owner plans to hunt. Advanced work still depends on basics A dog...]]></description><link>https://www.stohnerkennels.com/post/advanced-hunting-dog-development</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a57f629f16fbd619a4b5ffa</guid><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 22:43:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/00424d_981ab06bb7f540e981dee3ca6b0cf928~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Scott Stohner</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Sets a Good Dog Boarding Kennel Apart Near Terrell and Rockwall]]></title><description><![CDATA[When people search for dog boarding near Terrell or Rockwall, location is usually the first thing they compare. That makes sense. Nobody wants to drive farther than necessary. But the closest kennel is not always the best fit, and two places that charge about the same amount can offer completely different experiences. Here is what I would compare before choosing. Space only matters when it is built for dogs A rural property gives a kennel room to work, but acreage by itself does not tell you...]]></description><link>https://www.stohnerkennels.com/post/what-sets-a-good-dog-boarding-kennel-apart-near-terrell-and-rockwall</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6b3798328f65b1065a3a2d</guid><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 21:38:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/00424d_a6d1c84065894bf4a2f4e3c4f62c1c1b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Scott Stohner</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Choose a Dog Boarding Kennel in Poetry, Texas]]></title><description><![CDATA[A boarding kennel can look great in pictures and still leave a lot of important questions unanswered. When I look at a facility, I am not most interested in the lobby, the logo, or how polished the website looks. I want to know how the dogs are contained, where they sleep, who handles them, and what happens if something changes during the stay. Those are the things that matter after you drive away. Start with containment Dogs do not always act the same away from home. A dog that has never...]]></description><link>https://www.stohnerkennels.com/post/how-to-choose-a-dog-boarding-kennel-in-poetry-texas</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6b3798328f65b1065a3a2f</guid><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 21:33:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/00424d_0793e8d7aa6f47019a348bdfa0e63027~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Scott Stohner</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Duck Search Training Teaches a Hunting Dog]]></title><description><![CDATA[Duck search is not just a long water retrieve. During a marked retrieve, the dog sees where the bird or bumper falls. During a duck search, the dog may have no clear mark. It has to enter the water, use the wind and its nose, search cover, and keep working without depending on the handler for every move. That makes duck search one of the best ways to develop and evaluate a versatile hunting dog's confidence, persistence, independence, and cooperation. Water confidence comes first A dog cannot...]]></description><link>https://www.stohnerkennels.com/post/duck-search-training</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a57f48f01393a999054c116</guid><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 21:31:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/00424d_c2132b95a458484cb883f5ac8b48fdf9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Scott Stohner</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How We Keep Dogs Contained and Safe at Stohner Kennels]]></title><description><![CDATA[Containment is one of the first things I would ask about before leaving a dog at any boarding or training facility. Dogs can act differently away from home. A dog that has never tested a backyard fence may dig, climb, squeeze, or bolt when it is in a new place. A kennel should be designed with that possibility in mind. Here is how containment works at Stohner Kennels. Individual indoor and outdoor runs Each dog has its own indoor and outdoor run. Individual runs reduce the need to move dogs...]]></description><link>https://www.stohnerkennels.com/post/how-we-keep-dogs-contained-and-safe-at-stohner-kennels</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a57b739f16fbd619a4ac91d</guid><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 21:03:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/00424d_0793e8d7aa6f47019a348bdfa0e63027~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Scott Stohner</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Standard Boarding, Boarding With Training, or Board and Train?]]></title><description><![CDATA[These services sound similar, but they are built for different reasons. Standard boarding gives your dog a safe place to stay while you are away. Boarding with training adds focused work during the stay. A full board and train program is built around a larger training goal and gives the dog enough time for real progression. Choosing the right one comes down to what you expect your dog to accomplish. Standard boarding is care Standard boarding is the right choice when your dog is already where...]]></description><link>https://www.stohnerkennels.com/post/standard-boarding-boarding-with-training-or-board-and-train</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6b3798328f65b1065a3a33</guid><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 21:01:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/00424d_874537c208a5430c93d536f10587ad39~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Scott Stohner</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>