New pup this year. First time using launchers. I have two of the DT launchers. Work great and yes it does help with training. I also started using homing pigeons. They're second to none as far as birds go. Launch a few birds in a session and they're back inside the loft shortly.
Launchers and pigeons are great for pointing breeds, allows you to train solo and prevent catching birds… I’ve thrown a few quail and they tumble like a bean bag, makes a bigger problem. I have 4 dt launchers
We bought some quail a few weeks ago and it was cartoonish. One popped up in the air and fell straight back down. Almost worthless. Pigeons are great because they're up and away and fly high and strong. Can't believe in all my years of messing with pointing dogs I have just now started using pigeons.