Gather a group of hunting dog enthusiasts and together you will develop quite distinct opinions on the subject of muzzle work – force retrieving, as it is sometimes called.
Many hunters who are fortunate enough to have natural dogs to handle birds may say that they have never needed this work, while others will be adamant that it is a key part of training. To take it further, the debate can become convoluted when the actual process of working the muzzle is discussed.