I'd take that scarf off of him....poor dog!!!

Pigeons have a great scent cone, which simulates that of a larger bird, and or a group of smaller birds. Plus if you raise them on your own, they will return home after a days training, especially if he doesn't hold point, you'll teach him that if doesn't hold point, he won't get the bird.

If you decide to raise some good pigeons, you have to wait until they lay some eggs and hatch them.....there are some good pigeon books out there with a ton of helpful ideas.