Bumpers and pigeons are a great start , but a dog can and will act differently to a duck , especially a crippled duck. I train reguarly at Prado dog park. I always have dead ducks , and I try to shoot fliers for the pups ( live Mallards) once a month. If you want to introduce your pup to ducks PM me and we can arrange to meet up one morning.Use a bumper and pigeon’s