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Breaking hounds of barking at squirrels
Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2012 4:45 pm
by slash7682
Ok, so my hound bark at the squirrels constantly and chase, tree, and even catch them. Can anyone tell me how to break them of doing these things??? I'm going crazy with them barking all the time. I try to keep them busy but as soon as they catch scent or see a squirrel they just go nuts. Please, I would appreciate any advice. Thank you
Re: Breaking hounds of barking at squirrels
Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2012 8:18 pm
by mondomuttruner
Get them pooped out on the game you want them to chase....they won't be full of piss an vinegar to bark at squirrels....
Re: Breaking hounds of barking at squirrels
Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2012 4:06 pm
by twist
how old are the hounds and what are you wanting them to run and tree?
Re: Breaking hounds of barking at squirrels
Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2012 10:40 pm
by tmalone
send them my way ,im looking for a good squirrel dog!!!!
Re: Breaking hounds of barking at squirrels
Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2012 1:39 am
by BlacktailStalker
Mine will trash on a pine marten from time to time... they say if they can trail a pine marten they have a good nose...
Would you not chase a bug if it came in your house ? Squirrels are a bug in their house... doesn't matter they need to have fun too. If they left a bear or a cat for a squirrel THEN you have a problem lol
Re: Breaking hounds of barking at squirrels
Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2012 1:36 am
by slash7682
We are wanting to run either bear, bobcat, and/or lion. They are 8 & 9 months old.
Re: Breaking hounds of barking at squirrels
Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2012 2:04 am
by twist
wouldnt worry to much on breaking them off the squirrels yet as that is good practice for them at the age they are at. I would wait until they get to going well on the game you are wanting them to run before I would do any squirrel breaking. Andy
Re: Breaking hounds of barking at squirrels
Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2013 3:56 am
by joshtee
Start shooting and eating those suckers. They are good eating.