I would 100% recommend getting a comprehensive program of some kind. Especially since you have little experience in gun dog work. They are going to walk you through training the dog and will help you learn the ropes as well. I use Cornerstone Gundog Academy (Alabama/Mississippi guys started it) and I would recommend it to anybody, but there are lots of other good programs out there. I've heard great things about Bill Hillman and Lardy's programs as well.