I have a 11 month old female vizsla, who Id like to get into upland birds more seriously now. I introduced her to dove and other small game when she was very young and right off the batt she was mouthing and carying dead game around happily. What Im gonna start doing now is using pigeons to plant in fields and allow her to find and hopefully point them. One issue that im not thrilled about is her retrieving habbits. She will retreive anything I throw as long as there arent any terrible distractions. The problem is when she picks up the item(bird, ball, stick) she doesnt bring it right back to me (outside) she runs past, dances around and wants me to chase her. Ive done lots of retireves in the controlled areas of the house and given her lots of praise and treats, for work well done. It seems that outside is her real downside. I know she is still young, and immature, but id like to solve this problem soon if I can. I guess ill have to put her on a long cord and reel her in when she tries to run past. Any advice on the retrieving issue would be great! Also, if anyone has advice on things to remeber while intruducing her to live planted birds I would be very greatful for that also. Craig