sounds like you have a great pup, just give him time and birds, don't give any commands you can't back up but be sure he knows what the command means, the e-collar is a great tool like a long leash but not a substitute for for work, never use it in association with birds while he is young , unless he starts breaking point or when he is older and if you want him to hold to wing and or shot, but you must be extremely careful or he will start dodging birds, you have to use e-collar according to dogs temperment a little goes a long way, but he must come when you call him, and stop when you command him, could save his life and make your life happier.Good luck ( my setters name is Jake also)
