they dont like the feathers much, stick a pigeon in an old stocking and give him a retrieve, do it a couple of times placing the bird in the same spot and then if succesful take the pigeon out of the stocking, and give him the retrieve as soon as he picks the bird up give him loads of encouragement to come back to you....
then leave it for that day
hopefully it wont be long before the dog picks up the fresh bird immed
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