i,d never work the dog sore fella,but what you do is entirely up to you,the dogs still young,he,s got plenty of time to settle into hisself so to speak,time ,more experience may settle him down to his quarry,but he may be one of those that dont use their voices,if thats the case it,ll be down to you to learn to read your dog,his mannerisms,when marking etc...he sounds a good un,take your time with him,like i said he,s still young...atb....yis...darrell.(nice type by the way)