My Ones have been going Beating from 6mnth,socialise with other dogs,Guns hate you! if they latch on to one of theirs,lot of money invested in Gundogs,Definately Stock Break,and try not to let them peg birds.Call and Recall is a must if your going beating,not letting Hunt away to much,try Quatering them.
When their ready for bigger stuff you'll know!Some Fox Guys will tell you to stay clear of Bunnies,depending on how serious you are about digging stay clear,Me I let mine hunt anything,but I don,t mind Digging down to a bunny,but have never had to.J. M. O. and was said before lot more experie