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Post by yotetrap13152 on Sept 6, 2014 14:54:56 GMT -5
Hello everyone.I have a 10 week old trig walker running hound and was looking into training it for coon hunting.I have never trained one before.the parents are both yote hunters.anyone have tips for training or be able to help me? I'm from the cayuga county area.anything I can start doing with the dog now being so young? Thanks for any help!
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newtrapper42
Any one had any luck trapping marten have heard of some talk of trappers spotting some .jeff/lewis c
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Post by newtrapper42 on Sept 7, 2014 20:02:10 GMT -5
I have a buddy that runs coon dogs and has trained a few . I will ask him info on where to start and get u in the rite direction to get started
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Post by yotetrap13152 on Sept 9, 2014 14:27:22 GMT -5
Thank you very much sounds great.
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Post by silentnight on Sept 11, 2014 18:51:06 GMT -5
at 10 weeks old id just let him play and be a puppy, you could take him for walks in the woods and things like that but let him grow up and mature a little before you pound him with to many things at once.
on another note, im not really familiar with the trig dogs, however it is my understanding that running dogs are "made" for trailing. now dont get me wrong they will put fur in the tree, i know a couple running hounds that are excellent bear dogs. but he may not be quite what your looking for in a coon dog. only time will tell. good luck, an im happy to answer any questions i can, maybe nycoyotehounds or some of the other houndsmen will chime in with some other information.
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Post by kirkwooder on Sept 15, 2014 9:12:58 GMT -5
Training any hunting dog is a huge commitment. Be prepared to spend hours every day in doing so. Also, be prepared to be entirely aggravated, agitated, and totally frustrated. Do your best to remain calm and focused, your hound will "get it", but it won't come easily. Your reward will come the first time he opens, trails and trees all on his own. There is no better feeling than the pride you feel in your hound when you walk up to bright eyes up and a chopping hound down! First thing is to get yourself in a routine of working him, and yes, I would start at 10 weeks. Don't push it though. Make your training fun for him at all times. Hide his favorite toy and make him use his nose to find it. Keep making it harder and harder for him. If you can find a fresh road kill coon, and I do mean fresh, nab a foot or a chunk of hide to use as a drag, and get him chasing it, and then hang it in a tree and praise the livin crap out of him for as long as he'll stay at the tree. Do your best to get him singing and when he is, praise him all the more. Remember, keep it fun for him! If he loses interest in the lesson, end the lesson. And most importantly, DO NOT punish him when he makes mistakes!!!! I can't over emphasize this point enough, reward him when he does good and ignore him when he screws up. Many good dogs are ruined by trainers trying to correct faults with a switch. Remember that he will focus on trying to please you, and if you reward him when he pleases you, ignoring him when he screws up will be punishment enough! Congrats, and enjoy!
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Post by hardwoodcharlie on Sept 15, 2014 20:55:07 GMT -5
Training any hunting dog is a huge commitment. Be prepared to spend hours every day in doing so. Also, be prepared to be entirely aggravated, agitated, and totally frustrated. Do your best to remain calm and focused, your hound will "get it", but it won't come easily. Your reward will come the first time he opens, trails and trees all on his own. There is no better feeling than the pride you feel in your hound when you walk up to bright eyes up and a chopping hound down! First thing is to get yourself in a routine of working him, and yes, I would start at 10 weeks. Don't push it though. Make your training fun for him at all times. Hide his favorite toy and make him use his nose to find it. Keep making it harder and harder for him. If you can find a fresh road kill coon, and I do mean fresh, nab a foot or a chunk of hide to use as a drag, and get him chasing it, and then hang it in a tree and praise the livin crap out of him for as long as he'll stay at the tree. Do your best to get him singing and when he is, praise him all the more. Remember, keep it fun for him! If he loses interest in the lesson, end the lesson. And most importantly, DO NOT punish him when he makes mistakes!!!! I can't over emphasize this point enough, reward him when he does good and ignore him when he screws up. Many good dogs are ruined by trainers trying to correct faults with a switch. Remember that he will focus on trying to please you, and if you reward him when he pleases you, ignoring him when he screws up will be punishment enough! Congrats, and enjoy! very well said kirkwooder,its been many years since I have worked a pup, like you said when they finally get it its like someone flipped a switch,the pride you feel is second to none,one of the best experience a man could have.
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Post by yotetrap13152 on Sept 16, 2014 10:26:31 GMT -5
Thank you very much everyone.will start with this right away.I appreciate all help!
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Post by REDNECK on Sept 26, 2014 22:29:26 GMT -5
Well said and good advice
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Post by drobinson on Sept 30, 2014 19:21:55 GMT -5
Go down this page and read "Ten things every Coonhunter should know" may help you.
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Post by papabear on Sept 30, 2014 19:31:28 GMT -5
Dear Friend, The following advise will shave years off learning about training hounds. Buy a copy of "Walk With Wick" and read it, re~read it and use it for a constant reference. John Wick is a MASTER hound trainer and this book will tell everthing you need to know about raising and training hounds. Regards
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