quite the opposite for me in some respects as i mainly lamp alone but from the few i have seen over the years my dogs are more than up to scratch so never been to worried on comparisons,certainly good enough for me anyway,i work long hours so lamping suits my life style.
so i suppose its just the getting out there and doing it,not interested in numbers aint got the land to worry about it anyway so just getting a few runs is all im wanting to see the dog work,dont have to rely on anyone and free to come and go as i please also love the feeling of being out on the shittiest nights when are non