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I have three young dogs, my hunting buddy has two, all are under two years old. my male is the oldest, almost two a female at 18 months and a pup at 10 months. i have worked with my male and the pup at strikeing of the box. the male does a better job my buddies blue dog also does well, but for a dog to start the track i don't know. my male does a good job while training but is high strung and will over run the track and spends time circling to pick it back up. the pup on the other hand is doing well for her age she trails very well and trees pretty strong. she is alot calmer and sticks to a track much steadier (in training) so i think she may be a better choice to start a bear track. i am new to the game and don't really alot about bear hunting, and i want to make the most of my oppertunities, which should i start to have the best chance??? i know it's alot to ask of such young dogs but they all i have. what should i do.

Trial and error buddy, if you are in an area where you have alot of bears, try them all out, or try what you think works best. I have been in this boat once before, and the dog I had the least amount of faith in, well she went and peformed the unthinkable.

-Good Luck,
-Hound

Try them all,but don't just put them on the ground and expect them to have a track to take,often the bear hasn't crossed the road but is above or below. You may have to walk them 100 yds. or so to get them to the track.Best of Luck.

Like the other guys said keep workin all of em.It can try your patience for sure but if you put the time in and try to keep em on game the end result should be good.That said not every dog makes a bear dog only you can be the judge of that.