Question: I am training my own dog using pigeons. I find that they fly well and are easy to keep. My problem is that I am running out of pigeons and can't find a supplier. Any suggestions?

Seth G., Dearborn.

Answer: Unless you are training for competition, I do not recommend using pigeons. I know they are cheaper the game birds and will fly better than a game bird, but they lack one key element of game birds. They do not run. All game birds run and a hunting dog needs to learn how to work a running bird. Find a breeder of good game birds and spend a little money. Also, don't expect your dog to retrieve pheasants or partridge if he has only been worked on pigeons.

Charlie Linblade

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