I have a 18 month redtick that I hunted on bear last year. He made most of the trees but, never barked on track or tree. No big deal he was young but, he has a HUGE VOICE!!!!!! In the kennel before feeding he would blow your ear's off!!!!!! Now, about a month ago he started to lose his voice now he's (really hoarse).
I got after him 6 or 7 weeks ago, he wouldn't shut up one night and after several warnings at 1 a.m. I went outside for the forth time. This time instead of just yelling I shocked him with a cattle prod

this was before I got my Tri tronic set from Buddy W. I don't think that is what caused it but I don't know. He might be barking alot when I am at work, he still barks but I don't think a person could hear him from more than 5 or 6 hundred yards

Thats no good I had high hopes for him this year.
I guess what I am asking is do you think the prod did it or could he be ill in some way??? any help would be appreciated
THANKS
CODY