Build a Young Coonhound’s Locate Without Guessing
A young dog that barks at every dark tree it passes is not treeing. It is performing. There is a […]
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First 10 Squirrel Dog Hunts That Matter for Early Training
Most handlers start a young squirrel dog with the wrong goal in mind. They want action. They want to see
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Teach a Squirrel Dog the First 50 Yards Right
A young squirrel dog that burns out of the cast like something is chasing it looks exciting. It is not.
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How to Start a Coonhound Without Creating a Me-Too Dog
Most handlers know what a me-too dog looks like. The pup piles out of the truck, follows the pack straight
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How to Tell if a Squirrel Dog Is Effective on Slow Days
Any dog can look useful when squirrels are moving fast and making mistakes. Throw a dog in the woods on
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How to Handle a Coonhound That Trees Fast but Misses Under Hunt Pressure
Speed looks like ability. That’s the problem. A dog that gets to a tree fast, hits it hard, and stands
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Why Young Squirrel Dogs Get Worse When You Hunt Them Too Hard
You had a young dog that was starting to look right. It was finding squirrels, staying on tracks, and showing
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Why Young Dogs Get Blamed for Handler Mistakes Too Early
Most handlers will not admit this out loud, but a lot of young dogs get written off before they ever
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Natural Ability Shows Up Early, Finished Dog Qualities Show Up Late
A young dog can do some exciting things. It might strike a track fast, push hard to the tree, and
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How to Judge Progress in a Young Coonhound Without Lying to Yourself
Most handlers do not struggle because the dog has no ability. They struggle because they keep grading progress off emotion,
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