If you want to put scent down for your dog, you can get a bottle of scent and very lightly sprinkle (more of a mist) the area AROUND the pigeon - just a small circle of scent where you planted your pigeon - and then bring your dog in. Best of both worlds - game scent and flushing bird. Yes, the pigeon has its own scent and it hasYOUR scent on it when planting, but the game scent (pheasant, quail, grouse - whatever you use) in its pure form is strong - so use just a misting nearby.