Thank you, that makses obvious sence. But, if I walk my dogs (terriers), I can do that anywhere, they don't need to be working, in the same vain, just because I have a bird with me doesn't mean he's hunting either, or dare I say it on here (but we have all seen it done) a ferret on a lead walking in a park, again not working?
I guess what I'm saying is hypthetically, because there are times when I wwalk the dogs on land I don't own believe it or not, can I have abird with me? Whats stopping it being exercised? As long as its not working.
as far as i can see you've just answered your ow