finished coonhound

[herc14]

so how much would a finished coonhound cost that doesnt bark in the kennel come up too i live in federal way and i dont think my neighbors want to hear barking lol and how do you keep your dog in shape when its not hunting season thanks for the help

[montananative]

so how much would a finished coonhound cost that doesnt bark in the kennel come up too i live in federal way and i dont think my neighbors want to hear barking lol and how do you keep your dog in shape when its not hunting season thanks for the help

well this all comes down to the market. ive never bought a finished hound but i would have to say your looking at anywhere from 800-1500 and then it only goes higher.

People usually arent selling GOOD dogs. when you start looking at potential buys always hunt the dog as much as the guy will let you, id say 2 times minimum. There are good guys out there who will tell you what they have strait up, and then there is crooks who will blow smoke up you ass. You can also buy dogs that are started, but you just have to be careful!

I hunt pretty much year round. I know in washington that can be tough, but you can also just take your dogs in the country and have them run roads, follow the pickup... "roading." This will keep them in shape and the gravel toughens up their pads. just a thought

[herc14]

thanks id be willing too pay for it im 15 and getting a summer job so that buy next summer i can get one im a football player and alot of my time is in the gym but i really want a hound and to coonhunt you think i can make it work p.s. im like a soon to be d1 recruit

[JasonBB]

dogs take alot of work and time and once you start getting into the needed gear that adds to the expense,if you think you can work your schedule too it go for it!!!!

[herc14]

thanks man i think i will does anyone know someone who might sale a finished hound

[pegleg]

I have no intention of steering a potential hound hunter from joining the ranks. I would like to point a few considerations out. if your serious about your football and expect to go with it your looking at a great deal of time commitment. I grew up on a farm ranch operation and it was no easy thing to do all i had to do in order to be prepared to compete seriously and maintain my standing on the squad. add in my homework, driving time, chores at home and other interests often one or the other had to take a back seat for a period. often I didn't get enough rest and felt that I didn't have a single minute of time for anything much less enough to accomplish what i wanted. I also received a good deal of support from my family.
That said perhaps your circumstances allow you the minimum hour or more per day to properly care for and interact with your hound. you will also need to figure time during the evening and night to actually hunt your hound. along with as many weekend days as possible. even a good ell trained hound ill deteriorate if not hunted and worked often. this lack of activity is also the leading cause of barking along with loneliness. The two things your in short supply of. any hound left to its on devices and not allowed a regular and proper outlet for its energy can be a real nightmare to be responsible for.
one of the primary reasons so many "pet" hounds are turned into the animal shelters.
another very good and more economic choice would be to find a experienced houndsmen that is willing to let you hunt with them. This relieves you of the commitment and finance while letting you enjoy the sport and learn much more about it putting you in a better situation to make the choice of owning your on hound. do you intend on attending college? or the military after high school. would you have suitable arrangements for the hound in the future. starting your life can be difficult and the responsibility of animals is a big one. just some things to think on a lot of people have made the choice but maybe it gives you a better idea.

[radar]

Dam good post and great advice to all newbies.