15 Amazing Facts About Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers You Probably Never Knew By Allen Abby - While the hunter remains behind a blind, out of sight of ducks and other waterfowl, the dog plays at the water’s edge, romping and retrieving. These antics draw the attention of the birds, who swim closer to shore. When the birds are close enough, the Toller retreats to the blind, the hunter stands, scaring the birds into flight, and then fires. Please follow and like us: