Wow , that's fantastic performance at his age , but it's a little risky ? Professional trainer's generally will not even force break a dog until he is at least several month's old , except maybe the pointer training (whoa command ) . His response is outstanding but I would be worried about the gunfire and over correction . They say you cannot make (force) a dog to hunt , that is pure desire , he has to want to find ( trail ) game . Show him some real affection when he is handled and he will reward you tenfold !