Hello Ali - indeed, it is I
Good luck with the pup!
Millrace, thank you for the advice - I will work on calling him back earlier. He is getting more attentive but at the moment I am letting him get on with it a bit, and will gradually bring the time he stays on one trail down if that makes sense? I don't want to be too disciplined too soon and have him switch off to me instead, as I am not just trying to set new habits in place but also remove old ones I am kind of starting from a step backwards I think! But he seems to be doing ok so far, I was very pleased with him yesterday as he stayed good and close and was easy to send into the hedges and then get back out again
I'm sure his halo will slip again soon though!