Maybe not, but that's not the point. With something as complex as hunting, you need to start with the basics. How are you going to hunt if you can't tell him to "stay" or "sit" so you don't startle your game?

[It was years and years ago that Shepard had a dog, back when he was a young orphan in a city that was best described as a warzone. That goofy mutt was a bright spot in his life, and he taught it just about any trick you could imagine. Lately he's only had fish and a hamster, but he obviously still likes his pets.]

Crawling is just the first step towards walking.

[Analogy complete. Yep.]