9 month old pointer, Nellie, who had no exposure to birds until a couple of days before this video was shot is quickly taught the concepts of backing (aka honoring) a pointing dog and whoa. Backing is taught by associating that the sight of a pointing dog means the presence of game, and whoa is taught by associating by sound that whoa also means the presence of game.
Each concept, backing/honoring and whoa, is taught in two days and with fewer than 10 birds and with zero pressure applied whatsoever.
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