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Apr 10, 2007 21:00:38 GMT -5
Post by richard6908 on Apr 10, 2007 21:00:38 GMT -5
About what age do you guys and gals start your hounds on coons. Dixie is 7 weeks now,i plan on starting her on squirells this summer then probably start with coons in the coon tumbler during the beginning of next year.Unless someone says otherwise.Also whats a good age to start on bobcat?
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Apr 11, 2007 9:48:06 GMT -5
Post by Houndmomma on Apr 11, 2007 9:48:06 GMT -5
How are you gonna train for bobcat? Ken startes our pups in the house where they tree our house cat in chairs, on counters, tables, what ever. By pups, I mean 8 weeks. Usually roll cage with coon at 6 months. Sam could probably answer this better!
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Apr 11, 2007 11:05:28 GMT -5
Post by bluedogman on Apr 11, 2007 11:05:28 GMT -5
About what age do you guys and gals start your hounds on coons. Dixie is 7 weeks now,i plan on starting her on squirells this summer then probably start with coons in the coon tumbler during the beginning of next year.Unless someone says otherwise.Also whats a good age to start on bobcat? I would spend my time right now socializing with my pup and getting her use to riding in a dog box or vehicle., teaching her to come when called and such. After she is big enough to get around pretty good I would take her for walks in the woods to explore things. She might tree squirrels when she is 3-4 months old. She probably needs to be at least 6 mo old to hunt coon. I might introduce her to a coon in a cage to get her excited but just a time or two. I'd take her in the woods where there is coon sign and see if she might run across a hot track and tree one. If she does, you have got it made. If she doesn't seem to be ready for that, give her time to mature some more. She might have to get to be a year old or more before she does very much, but above all be patient and let here come along at her own pace. You don't have to let her follow an old dog to train her. She will do it herself all alone. I don't hunt bobcat so I can't tell you anything about that.
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Apr 11, 2007 21:43:29 GMT -5
Post by richard6908 on Apr 11, 2007 21:43:29 GMT -5
I've been teaching her her name.actually i worked with her for a week an she already knows it.Resonds well.Right now Dixie is doin somthn like you posted Houndmomma shes chasing my house cat and "treeing" it on the beds couches, and counters.How i train her for cats i am still lost.I'd just like to get her on squirells and coons first. I've been taking her in the truck with me when i go somewhere, dog box i cannot work with because i got a topper on my truck and am just gona let her ride in there.Do you think i should realy let her loose on a coon at 6 months? Or is this coon in a cage?I was told to wait till shes about a year atleast to let her go on coon incase it comes back at her and scares her. I apreciate the responses.Any info is greatly apreciated
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Apr 11, 2007 23:57:58 GMT -5
Post by bluedogman on Apr 11, 2007 23:57:58 GMT -5
No I wouldn't turn her loose on a mean coon at 6 mo old or otherwise let her fight one. . If I shot one out to her I'd be sure it was dead when it hit the ground. I hunt mine at that age, but you do what you feel comfortable with.
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Apr 12, 2007 9:36:33 GMT -5
Post by justme89 on Apr 12, 2007 9:36:33 GMT -5
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Apr 12, 2007 9:54:24 GMT -5
Post by Houndmomma on Apr 12, 2007 9:54:24 GMT -5
We run more than one dog so 6 months is ok when you have another "kill" dog, one that you can cut loose and make sure the job gets done.
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Apr 12, 2007 16:46:05 GMT -5
Post by whitedog61 on Apr 12, 2007 16:46:05 GMT -5
first off dont let the pup get hit by that house cat at 7 weeks old. but house cats are good to start your bobcat dogs on, as for cage coon dont over do it, but it helps get them started, your pup should be old nuff to run wild coon this fall and bobcat this winter, it takes a couple years befor most hounds get realy good at it. biggest thing is time in the woods, be it hunting with other dogs, or at this age a nice walk through woods that arent to thick, let her get use to being in the woods, at 6 months I would have that pup trailing coons or house cats.
if you want to talk training some time when she gets a little older feel free to give me a call, there is a place just below the bridge bout 40 miles I go there when I have pups, its a great place to work with your pups, i will pm you my number any time you want to talk, good luck with your hound.
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Apr 12, 2007 18:11:21 GMT -5
Post by richard6908 on Apr 12, 2007 18:11:21 GMT -5
Looks like she wants to tear that coon a new one, shes a good lookn dog also.
Whitedog, I wouldnt mind meetn up with ya some time when she gets a little older just south of the bridge.I'f ya dont mind also ill bring my friend that has the sister out of the same litter as Dixie.I'd like to get her running with some older dogs i have always found that has helped with beagles so im sure its no different here. I dont let Dixie go after that cat unless im next to her, the cat isnt very big but itl only take once to scare my pup and then it could be all over. I'll shoot ya a pm when I'm interested in talking. Does this site have a chat room btw?
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Apr 13, 2007 6:34:37 GMT -5
Post by bluedogman on Apr 13, 2007 6:34:37 GMT -5
My Bella dog has a notch in one ear now that she got when she was a youngster getting in on the action with Rock. He knew how to kill a coon but it was not always instant death. They can get bit anyway. It is best to not let them get bit if you can help it until they are older and can stand pain better. Gettin bit makes a big impression on some them when they are very young. Others are able to fight coon when they are very young. Dog training is something that you play by ear with on a case by case basis so you can't really cover everything that a person needs to know on a message forum.
BTW.. where is Bear in this discussion?
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Apr 13, 2007 7:50:58 GMT -5
Post by justme89 on Apr 13, 2007 7:50:58 GMT -5
My Bella dog has a notch in one ear now that she got when she was a youngster getting in on the action with Rock. He knew how to kill a coon but it was not always instant death. They can get bit anyway. It is best to not let them get bit if you can help it until they are older and can stand pain better. Gettin bit makes a big impression on some them when they are very young. Others are able to fight coon when they are very young. Dog training is something that you play by ear with on a case by case basis so you can't really cover everthing that a person needs to know on a message forum. BTW.. where is Bear in this discussion? Johnny we have both tried and it still says he needs to be approved before he can post...we tried last evening before he went to bed...
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Apr 13, 2007 19:17:43 GMT -5
Post by whitedog61 on Apr 13, 2007 19:17:43 GMT -5
sounds good rich, will look forward to meeting up with you guys. bear should be good to go i approved it hours ago I think lol ill go look again lol
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Apr 13, 2007 20:02:05 GMT -5
Post by richard6908 on Apr 13, 2007 20:02:05 GMT -5
My Bella dog has a notch in one ear now that she got when she was a youngster getting in on the action with Rock. He knew how to kill a coon but it was not always instant death. They can get bit anyway. It is best to not let them get bit if you can help it until they are older and can stand pain better. Gettin bit makes a big impression on some them when they are very young. Others are able to fight coon when they are very young. Dog training is something that you play by ear with on a case by case basis so you can't really cover everthing that a person needs to know on a message forum. BTW.. where is Bear in this discussion? Ok thanks for the info, what im getn is if she is shy and not very agressive hold off for a while to where she can defend herself or if i think she is agressive enough and i think she is confident enough go ahed and let her loose on em but still make sure nothin happens if possible. I'm hoping to get down to these coons swims that take place at a hunting club by me to go and talk to some coonhoundsmen/women to get some info first hand if i can.But i apreciate anything anyone gives me.
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Apr 13, 2007 20:56:22 GMT -5
Post by bear on Apr 13, 2007 20:56:22 GMT -5
Heres how I start my pups.At 3-4 months Ill start them on a coon hide.Will show and work them on this 2-3 times over a month or so.Then I will try them on a cage coon(its best not to have a real aggressive one)If they work it some fine,if not I go back to the hide again for a time or 2.DO NOT over due the cage coon 2 or 3 times is plenty.My next step is a couple of release coons.Find a field(so coon has to run a ways before treeing)First time is fine to let the pup see the coon go if you like.After that release coon without the pup seeing ,wait a couple mins then bring pup in and turn it loose and see what happens.The "blind"release cant really be over done.Once you have reached the release stage hunt the dog and let nature take its coarse. Main things to remember is pups mature at different rates(just like kids) and dont over due any stage in the process.Especially the cage coon. As far as bobcats you can use scent on a rag.Also pm me for a couple other things you can do to train for bobs
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Apr 14, 2007 2:37:38 GMT -5
Post by bluedogman on Apr 14, 2007 2:37:38 GMT -5
Ok thanks for the info, what im getn is if she is shy and not very agressive hold off for a while to where she can defend herself or if i think she is agressive enough and i think she is confident enough go ahed and let her loose on em but still make sure nothin happens if possible. I'm hoping to get down to these coons swims that take place at a hunting club by me to go and talk to some coonhoundsmen/women to get some info first hand if i can.But i apreciate anything anyone gives me. You are quite welcome. Yes you are reading me right! I think it's a great idea to go to those events and listen to the input of others. You can then weight that information and see if you think it might work for you
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