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Post by Marc Gray on Jun 7, 2012 15:53:36 GMT -5
Post your training questions! Anything goes. Be general or specific.
How do you train a squirrel dog?
What was your biggest challenge with your pup?
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Post by deadrabbit on Jun 9, 2012 13:03:17 GMT -5
hello all. i have a friend who has a elk hound. when he takes her out into the woods, all she wants to do is run around his feet, stay with him, and not go out and tree. any suggestions on getting her started?
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Post by Marc Gray on Jun 9, 2012 13:12:53 GMT -5
Great question! How old is she? Sometimes a young dog will do this and grow out of it. All they need is more time in the timber. If you keep walking along slow and ignoring her, a squirrel or something else will grab her attention and she will begin to range out. Some dogs need a reminder of what they are supposed to be after - so you can do some light caged squirrel work. If it's legal in your area, you can catch a squirrel in a live trap and show it to her. Hold her back to give the squirrel a head start as you let it out toward an isolated tree. She will likely chase it up. Give lots of praise!
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Post by deadrabbit on Jun 9, 2012 22:35:10 GMT -5
i'll have to ask him how old she is. i'll see him tomorrow.
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Post by Marc Gray on Jun 10, 2012 17:48:44 GMT -5
Cool deal. Sounds good!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 12, 2012 10:01:13 GMT -5
[glow=red,2,300]When I take a pup/young dog out in the timber for the first 5 or 6 rounds, I like to point out every little squirrel dig/mark to the dog to let them get use to the scent and I believe it helps them a little when it comes to knowing what to smell for. I am also heavy on the use of live trapped squirrels & raccoons, overdoing it is never a good idea but if they know what to look & smell for then they will forget your there.......until you call them![/glow]
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