If you go back to the $ part of the story, you get what you pay for, and hopefully with no probs. The work is done, go hunt the dog. I would have the owner take you to the field, get there early in the a.m., Because that way if there are any boogers, owner has not had time to work them out. They will show, while showing the dog. Most owners and handlers are up front. I know that it will always come out in the wash!! You think about the price, 3-400 for pup, ball park 6 mo, training @ 350 a month Owner not making much, but the dog is done, and you have a dog you can cut loose and you don't have to worry about handle or bird work. So the actual hunt is much more enjoyable. Amatuer doing by self, dogs could end up bird shy, gun shy won't retrieve, scared to run, Lot of probs can happen, sometimes don't but can. And I am not saying it will, or did, so don't be getting upset!! It becomes a hard call. Love ya guys and no fingers pointed or feathers ruffled. Thanks Jonesy