okay first i want to say my 7 month old EP is doing great. ive had him out on birds now a few times and he is getting better and better everytime. he works great in fields and in the woods.now here is my question, i think his nose is great but i think he is still learning how to use it. like i can tell once he hits the scent cone, and that is where i want him to stop(whoa). but he seems to work that scent cone a bit, then finds it and points the bird but is really close to it.. well w/ penned raised birds that works but when you start hunting wild grouse that's not going to cut it. now since he is young should i let him do this for a few more hunts for him to get more confidence in his nose. or should i start w/ the check cord and once he smells it whoa him? thenhave a helper walk up and flush it. but my problem is i dont think once he first smells bird that he knows the spot its at yet. this might not make senseLOL now that im reading it. but if you know where im coming from please give me your advice thanks[/align]