I'd give hunting a miss at the Moment and continue to focus on developing as a dog handler with your dog. Once you have finished basic training such as stock proofing, socialisation, obedience etc, then you will need to access the correct protective gear for your dog. Chestplate, trackers.
You also need to have the understanding that every time you take this dog on a hunt, it may die or sustain an injury that could be permanent or cost you thousands of dollars to repair.
Working with your dog as a hunting team is very rewarding, however if you are not well prepared, it can be a disaster.
Good luck.