Harris,

Start slow and don't try to push things to fast. A well bread springer will do everything you want it to if you don't make mistakes. There is no rush. You can't teach a dog how to work in the field before it know's its name and will come to you when it is called and stay when you tell it to. Don't be in a rush to get it on birds. Believe me they will have no problem driving in on a bird when it is time. I sent you a PM. Good luck with the pup.

Bill G.