Man Jeff you hit the nail on the head big time here!!! I've trained a good number of my own dogs through out the years for pheasant and duck hunting. There isn't a better feeling when the 1st retrieve is done by your hunting buddy (your pup). This year will be my 1st year with my new black lab puppy. He's a little over a year old and I can't wait for duck and pheasant season to open. Great post Jeff!!!!