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How long does it/should it reasonably take for a new dog to perform for a new owner ... grown dog, 3-7 years old? What is the craziest thing you've had or known of a new dog to do that it didn't do for the previous owner?

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Back several years ago, I bought a 6 year old male cur combo dog. It literally took 2 months of hunting before he got out from under my feet, after that he was treeing with the meat every time out.

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Every dog is different just like no 2 people are the same.

How long did you give the dog to get accustomed to you and his or her surroundings before taking him or her to the woods? What do you do with the dog when he or she is not hunting? Do you spend any time with the dog when it is not hunting?

They’re all individuals just like people. Some adjust quickly and others it can take weeks or months before they begin to act “normal”. Any time I’ve ever bought a fully trained dog I’ve always waited at least a week before I hunted it. During that in between time I make frequent trips to the kennel spending time handling/petting them up and talking to them so they get use to me. Load them up in the truck and haul them around when I’m doing errands. Anything to get them use to me.

Hounds are as individual people. They’re all different. Part of getting to know them is learning their personality. Some adjust quickly and some can take weeks or months to get fully comfortable with a new owner.

Hope the dog turns out to be what you’re looking for!

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PotBrach, what was you doing or how was it acting when it was under your feet ... no interest in hunting at all, or just going out a few minutes and coming back?

DL NH, I usually just ignore him when he's not hunting. I don't want to pet him when he's not hunting, to me that'll be like rewarding him for not hunting. I'm thinking he's just not quite comfortable with me yet.

... Just wanted to hear a few opinions. Thanks.

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He didn’t show any interest in hunting at the most he would go 20 yards. I was almost ready to give up on him, then one night it like he flipped a switch.

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What DL NH is almost exactly as to what I would say…some dogs are really bad about not hunting for a new owner, especially cur dogs…the fastest way to get them to hunt is make friends with them first including long walks on leash…lots of petting and treats…once they get used to their new surroundings and accept you as their master they will hunt for you if he or she is a good hunting dog…

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