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    I have a dog that has been hunted over for 6 years. Never had a problem with him. Still don't have a problem. The problem seems to be me. Last couple of times out he has pointed 14 birds. Problem: bush is still really thick so I either don't get a shot off or I miss (just a few times). My question. Does the absence of actually shooting down birds (repeatedly) negatively affect the dogs ability/desire to hunt? I have read that it can when the dog is young and still learning. Just wondering if it matters at all with older, experienced/finished dogs (which this one is). Perhaps I am worrying over nothing?

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    Think your worrying too much. For me the greatest reward for a pointer should be given for pointing, and staying steady too flush. If you missed the bird take a moment to praise the dog for a job well done.

    Seen more than 1 dog ruined by focusing/rewarding the dog for bringing the bird back at all cost.\
    Now where is the pictures of the dog
    Time in the outdoors is never wasted

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    Field trial pointing dogs don't retrieve, some of the big farms/plantations run pointers to find birds and point, after the shot, they send labs to pickup the birds

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    Don't worry about it. In my experience it will not effect their desire to hunt.
    OFAH, CSSA, NFA

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    Thanks for the replies. As requested, a couple pictures of Jupiter!

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    Quote Originally Posted by bdog View Post
    some of the big farms/plantations run pointers to find birds and point, after the shot, they send labs to pickup the birds
    Yup! :-)
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    Welcome to the forum. Not getting to retrieve is not a problem .
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    Quote Originally Posted by Deep Water View Post
    That's what we are talking about. That dude doesn't need birds his mouth to be happy.
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    Great looking dog. If looks could tell, I'd say all business right there. And like the others have said, no need to worry. Finding and pointing out a bird for you is all that he needs to do...
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    If hunting ability came from how many grouse I actually kill my dog would've quit 5 years ago lol. Hunting a lot of the time is rewarding itself.
    "You don't own a cocker, you wear one"

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