Ace is coming along a little better with his bird work this week. I work him for 5-10 minutes alone or until he points a bird and then I let Annie out and run them together on a couple more birds. Each point is getting better and better. He is backing well and with our quail recall pen up and running smooth I am able to get 3-4 points and flushes before the birds scatter. Annie is so soft-mouthed that if she catches one of the quail there is no damage besides dog slobber. I just put the wet quail right back in the recall pen and they are ready to go again the next day.