What dummy's and when to use them "Gundog Basics Series" 

Is it also ok to use plastic or rubber toys that are only kept for training? I had to do that as over this wet muddy winter all I had was mud ponds everywhere. Including my garden. So I went for things I could wipe the mud off. Now at 11 months and just started with drier weather I will start the proper dummies. Trouble is he just wants to find them and destroy them. Hold and Dead is given most of the time but you can see that drive to destroy. Should I stop giving him chews? Breeder recommended natural chews. So that’s what I’ve done. But I think it may have encouraged chewing? What do you think about giving working spaniels chews?

Morning Chris,, excellent video, and very informative, juts a silly question for you please,, Ive just put a Vet blanket in as you suggested and my cocker pup just keeps ruffling it up ? ,, he’s 11 weeks on and coming on fine with your advice 👍🤠

Great videos. Thank you. Do you use fur dummies because you hunt rabbit more than birds? If not, when do you introduction feathers into the equation?

What would you recommend for a springer cross miniature spaniel. Mother was a springer and father a miniature poodle. Seems to have strong prey drive for birds. He’s a family pet but I want him to have instinctual fun too. He’s 9 months old.