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<blockquote data-quote="KDM" data-source="post: 208646" data-attributes="member: 314"><p>I'm on my FIRST gun dog, Hercules, so my sample size is very small.&nbsp; However, I can't help but think that a large part of becoming a team in the field can be found in those first cognitive months when the bond between a hunter and their dog first begins with just being together.&nbsp; That time when a pup learns who you are and you learn who they are is priceless IMO.&nbsp; I think my relationship with Herc would be severely diminished if I would have denied myself that opportunity.&nbsp; At the time, I didn't realize what was really going on, but now I know.&nbsp; He was training me, just as much as I was training him.&nbsp; I learned his subtleties and the nuances of his actions when he worked the cover, when he looked back, and when he smelled something he liked.&nbsp; Simultaneously, Herc was learning the inflections of my voice, the look in my eye, as well as the details of my hand signals.&nbsp; I do understand that sometimes life's realities don't allow for this and getting a started or finished dog is the best option and I'm sure everything will work out.&nbsp; I just wouldn't want to miss those early steps one bit.&nbsp; Glad you found a partner and I wish you all the best.</p></blockquote><p></p>

[QUOTE="KDM, post: 208646, member: 314"] I'm on my FIRST gun dog, Hercules, so my sample size is very small. However, I can't help but think that a large part of becoming a team in the field can be found in those first cognitive months when the bond between a hunter and their dog first begins with just being together. That time when a pup learns who you are and you learn who they are is priceless IMO. I think my relationship with Herc would be severely diminished if I would have denied myself that opportunity. At the time, I didn't realize what was really going on, but now I know. He was training me, just as much as I was training him. I learned his subtleties and the nuances of his actions when he worked the cover, when he looked back, and when he smelled something he liked. Simultaneously, Herc was learning the inflections of my voice, the look in my eye, as well as the details of my hand signals. I do understand that sometimes life's realities don't allow for this and getting a started or finished dog is the best option and I'm sure everything will work out. I just wouldn't want to miss those early steps one bit. Glad you found a partner and I wish you all the best. [/QUOTE]

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