At first I had to put him on a corkscrew leash tether. Any time he is leashed he lies down still and very calm. Take him off and he is ready to go. This last hunt on Tuesday I didn't need it though. Dog is starting to figure things out. As we were packing up getting ready to leave, two ducks start coming our way. My buddy and I hunker down and dog lies down quiet right next to me and waits silently while my buddy calls at them. Ducks check us out fly away circle back 3 times before they are in gun range and I take the drake. I was very impressed with the dogs progress.