WOW! I never heard of anyone trying so hard to control a dog.
If it isn't to late....why don't you just let him hunt.
If he busts birds give him a little tickel and get the whoa command.
You are correct. Pheasants are not good training for young dogs.
Just let the dogs hunt:-)=
BTW my GSP is pointing birds ten times the distance you talk about.
The best thing you can do is hunt your dog hard and often, by yourself on wild birds.
Last edited by Reba; 09/12/11.
