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Young dog - woods time

I’ve got a two year old that’s coming along real good , I’ve not been able to have her in the woods but once or twice a week!
I knew she needs more time in the woods , but I’m working 11 hours a day 6 days a week!
I’m either too tired or not wanting to stay away from family! 😥
Is there anyone that can relate to me?

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Jesus saves!

I know your plight! Though I'm no longer keeping coonhounds, just a few beagles to run on hare, I struggle with the same in regards to wanting/wishing I could run them more. Years back I was bemoaning the fact to an old friend who at the time was able to run everyday if he chose to. His comment was "It bothers you more than it does them. You're providing food, water, shelter from the elements and interacting with them everyday. They're happy."

He was right. Though I can't run as much as I'd like I spend a minimum of an hour a day with them caring for them and enjoying that aspect of keeping hounds. Got a good sized fenced in area that allows them to stretch their legs and run around abit twice a day which they seem to enjoy.

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Dan

Re: Young dog - woods time

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Originally posted by rdmedders
I’ve got a two year old that’s coming along real good , I’ve not been able to have her in the woods but once or twice a week!
I knew she needs more time in the woods , but I’m working 11 hours a day 6 days a week!
I’m either too tired or not wanting to stay away from family! 😥
Is there anyone that can relate to me?

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