The Chicken or the Egg?

[Happy Gilmore]

You missed the part where they crossed the street and were damaging my Mom's rose gardens. She has about 100 different varieties each of which cost a lot more than two or three chickens combined.

Like I said before, at your own house I'd improve the chicken facility. If you've hammered on your dog to avoid birds, they'll avoid birds. You want to keep hammering him on avoiding birds you can wait until you get your next dog to hope he's a good hunter and you don't let chickens control how good your dog turns out.

[wonder]

Thanks again for the good advice.  I have some wings from the last hunt that I'm working with him on and I agree that he is still saveable because he's so young.  He needs more positive influence (other good dogs) which I don't have access to as well as some firm but positive feedback from me.

I'll keep at it and know that it's something that takes time to nurture.  I've seen a few dogs grow up that one year the owner wants to shoot the dog and the next year he's saying "who's dog is that!"

Take care and much appreciated!