I'm pretty sure my dogs know there is a difference between a stuffed toy and a living breathing bird. Playing with one isn't going to make them more prone to going after my birds.
The worst chicken killing dog I knew (even took down sheep and goats) never played with a squeaky toy in his life...
Hehe. As they say, "There are as many ways to train a dog as there are trainers."
I think @Ol Grey Mare was asking you to describe in detail what your approach is to training. Do you subscribe to a "rewards only/no punishment" philosophy or a balanced approach? Are there training...