level of the shock collar

[coastrangecathunting]

well put Al. You are a great houndsmen and say what u think. I have the same feelings as u . My biggest problem with starting a young dog is not trusting them.

jc

[floridacathunter]

Over 40 yrs ago, as a young man, I ask a real good cat hunter,and dog trainer, named Byron Phillips, " whats the secret to training a hound"? He didn't respond for about 15 minutes, then he said,"if there is a secret, it's knowing when to let up on a hound, any body knows when to bear down". This was before we had access to shock collars. I try to think of Mr Phillips, and remember his advice, every time I put a Training collar on a dog. Failing to heed this advice has caused me to mess up a few.I believe every dog has a different tolerance level, therefore, I start low and gradually increase the stimulation to achieve the result I want. I'm not saying this is the right, or wrong way, just the way I do it. I'll hush now.John

[al baldwin]

Over 40 yrs ago, as a young man, I ask a real good cat hunter,and dog trainer, named Byron Phillips, " whats the secret to training a hound"? He didn't respond for about 15 minutes, then he said,"if there is a secret, it's knowing when to let up on a hound, any body knows when to bear down". This was before we had access to shock collars. I try to think of Mr Phillips, and remember his advice, every time I put a Training collar on a dog. Failing to heed this advice has caused me to mess up a few.I believe every dog has a different tolerance level, therefore, I start low and gradually increase the stimulation to achieve the result I want. I'm not saying this is the right, or wrong way, just the way I do it. I'll hush now.John

Thanks Floridacathunter, #6 for me is reserved for trash running & all a hound needs to do to avoid that is not run trash. And of coarse I/m speaking of a hound that has been on good game and knows better. A young hound gets the lowest setting that will get their attention. And take the best care I can of all hounds, even if they have trashed that day. Infact would say the hounds are pretty spoiled at home. Al