This will be my first hunting dog, so I can't share too much with you yet. However this is not my first dog overall. I have had two others, more guard and herding dogs, and have trained three others for my Father in Law.

Generally, if you've selected a good breed and a good breeder, you shouldn't have a problem. A lot more is up to you as the master. If you spend time with the dog, connect with him, and provide him with the right environment, you can get him to do most anything.

I'll let the experts chime in as to whether that's applicable to hunting breeds as well.