For me it depends on what your going to do with him,before you do anything , have an understanding bond made with the dog,, if its a lamping dog i'd start him on the lamp, dont over tax him, keep an eye on him after a couple of runs, praise him when he comes back after knocking off the lamp,,,If its mostly for day work ,, bit of training in the field before entering ,what he will do at home may not happen when out, hunting is the ultimate distraction to running dogs, and trying to train in the field after entering is like trying to hold back the tide, many ways to start, ferreting, mooching,