Registered: Mar 2016
Location: Kentucky
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I have a 15 week old female bluetick pup. I have the mom of her and she was my pick of the litter. I've never trained a pup before, so I'm looking for some pointers, tips, secrets, etc. to training. She loves a coons tail and barked hard on a cage coon the other night. The next step, how do I get her to "go"? I've heard walk hunt them around feeders and then let them catch scent and go. I don't want to hunt her with another dog starting out, because that's what she'll get use to. I want her to be independent. If anyone has any pointers and tips, feel free to share. Thanks!

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Registered: Jul 2008
Location: Reyno,AR
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At 4 months old I'd be patient. Let your pup run loose around the house if you can. I don't like hauling a pup to the woods until atleast 6 months. And then I'm careful with how long I'm out that night. Don't worry about starting with another hound. Once it's started then single it out if you want it to be independent. I'm no expert and there is alot of different training methods and opinions. This one is just mine. Let a pup grow up before you expect too much. Good luck with your pup and happy hunting!

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Registered: Jul 2004
Location: Mt.Airy, N.C.
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I've hunted a long time, and I strongly believe that independence is bred into a dog. If it's not in her, you'll have a hard time getting it out. You can't develop what they don't have. As far as going is concerned, much of that is in their genes too. Take her for walks through the woods in the daytime. Get your pup used to the different smells in the woods. The desire to hunt, and look for game is bred into them, but it is a trait that you can encourage. When she is big enough you could release a coon in front of her. Release it in a field if possible, so it won't climb a tree without leaving a trail. I have found if a pup has the right genes, they just need to be exposed to the game, and task at hand. There's a lot of things you can teach her to do like, come, heel, sit, load, lead, and what "NO" means , ect. You will have to teach her to do these things. If you plan on showing her, you can be teaching her to stand on the bench right now. There's a lot of things you can do right now, while other things depend on her natural abilities. For example, you can't teach a dog to cold trail, drift a track, go hunting, split tree, tree lay-ups, and many other characteristics that must be bred into them. Be patient, don't expect too much too soon. You will be better off starting her alone than starting her with the wrong dog. I am no expert by any means. I do have a heart for those who are getting started. Coon hunting is a great sport, and you will make some lifetime friends through your dogs, plus, they can bring you hours and hours of pleasure. There are guys on here that know much more than I do, but one thing for sure, no matter how she is bred, and how many natural instincts are bred into her, she will not make a dog sitting in the pen. You have to hunt them!!!!

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well said...

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