I’ve decided ( right or wrong) to have him out with me from day one and let him pick it up as we go. He won’t be overtaxed but he will see stuff. He runs through a wood as fast as he does in a field, Jumps the dykes and ain’t afraid of water. he picked a pheasant in deep bramble last night which did impress me. I’ll know when to put a hold on him. He will gain a lot of experience by being out with me , I know a lot of people hold dogs back and I can understand why but that’s not for me.