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 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 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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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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How to Start a Young Coonhound on a Drag Without Making It Track Too Slow
A drag is not a training program. It is a door. You use it to show a young coonhound what
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How to Fix a Coonhound That Trees With Company but Won’t Stay Treed Alone
Your dog runs hard, barks up a storm, and holds that tree all night long — as long as another
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How to Start a Young Coonhound Without Making It Dependent on an Older Dog
Most people start a young coonhound the same way. They’ve got a good older dog. They figure the pup will
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Why Your Coonhound Trees But Won’t Stay Treed
A hound that locates, hits the tree, and shows bark is doing something right. But if it drifts off before
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Best Coonhound Breeds for Hunting: What Actually Matters in the Field
People ask which coonhound breed is best. That question does not have one answer. Every breed in the coonhound lineup
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Why Some Coonhounds Blow Through Tracks
The dog strikes a track and the woods come alive. You can hear it pushing hard, moving fast, covering ground.
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