I dont use live birds until after FF is complete. They can have mouth issues with live birds. I’ll get a few pigeons when pup is 14-16 weeks to get them birdy. After that, no live birds until ff is done. Once I start walking fetch I’ll introduce a dead bird and then transition into a shackled...
I still remember the days when I used to live in Chico and I’ll get stuck on 7 mile on my way to hunt Llano with all the street racers blocking the road at the viewing area.
Gee, I seriously dont think 5 weeks is enough for anything. Some dogs are fast learners and some are slower.
On the other hand, I dont believe a dog is ever “finished”, they are always learning. To “finish” to what the owner expects, I understand. But the dog will never finish to itself.
Locally, only Missy has afc so I figured it was her. Not sure if Ken and Sonya still reside in wilton. My female is a granddaughter to Ken’s Creek Robber, Luke’s daughter.
Some of these 16/17 year olds have a full beard and look like college line backers. heck they look like a younger brother to their dad more than a son.
If you dont have time or the knowledge to train yourself, started dogs is the better way. Me, I like to start off with puppies as you get to create a good bond, not that started dogs you cant get a good bond, but the bonding during puppy years is something special. I train all my own dogs so I...
My advice is keep looking around. You can do a lot better than MMK, give yourself more options. It will be a huge commitment for the life of the dog. I suggest you go to huntinglabpedigree and look at the classifieds section.