Training a bird dog for hunting quail
     by Daniel A. Traynor

       This web page is the outline of trainign an English shorthair pointer puppy how to hunt quail.  From the first stages to the working with control in the field.
  
        I.    Initail stages (first four weeks)
                A.    train with wing on pole
                B.    familaize pup with scent of quail
       II.    Progressive stage (four weeks to six weeks appx.)
                A.    Quatering in field
                B.    Whistle tones recognition
      III.    Final stages (six weeks to completion)
                A.    Backing another point
                B.    Hunting dead birds
                C.    Control range of pup
       IV.    Reinforce Skills
                A.    Put adult dog in planed situations
                B.    Reinforce proper skills