I think you should see if you can get the dog to point. Take a pheasant or quail wing and tie it to the line on a fishing pole. flap it around till the dog gets interested and starts to chase it then jump it away from the dog and then let it land get him going back and forth letting it sit then when he goes to pounce jump it way and let it sit some where else. Keep doing this and maybe he will decide to change his tactics and go on point. I would be interested to find out if he does point for you.