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Old 11-06-2006, 02:42 AM
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Mite
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Default RE: Puppy is busting birds...

I think I have a clue to what's going on. At that age, people are normally introducting gun fire (the real thing). What I believe is happening is that the dog is not getting any feedback so he thinks it's okay to try and flush the bird itself. The puppy flushes, you shoot, and down comes the bird. I would not shoot any birds that he flushes.

Few things to try. Put a cc on the dog and use planted birds. The momment the dog breaks for the bird, yank him back followed by the woah command. Its gonna be like the stakeout chain, he's gonna fight it. Keep doing it until the dog is still. After a few, he'll start to get it. Then any he points, walk in from the side to flush the bird and shoot if you wish.
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