You may already know this...maybe you don't. DO NOT HUNT over her this year. She is too young and the last thing you want to do is make her gun shy. Take her out for short trips (with water) and let her have fun. My trainer calls them "happy walks" ...she gets to wonder, smell and get a feel of whats out there. My setter is 7 months old and I will not hunt over her this season. She will be out there and probably hear shots but not "over her"..she can chase pheasnts all she wants and have fun doing it. Maybe I can get a fresh wing for training from some other hunter. I will give her lots of breaks (with water) and use the collar when I give commands. It kills me to skip this season but I know starting next year she will be ready and we both will enjoy the seasons to come.