I have a redbone mtn. cur cross that so far handles real well, and LOVES trailing a coon. He can follow a drag over a mile. My original problem was that he didnt bark on trail at all, but when he got to the tree, he would bark a few times and then sit and wait.After a little work he now tress really ...

Thanks everyone, I really appreciate it. I'll follow your advice and hopefully eventually get this dog hunting!

he WAS gunshy, but every time i fed him I shot a few time and rubbed him down good. He is not anymore

I agree that he is smart. Whenever I say something, I try to make sure that what I want is obvious. And that is one of the reasons he generally picks up on new commands so easily. Here is the strange thing to me. (I could very easily be behaving like the over reactive 15 year old kid that I am) But ...

I my 11 month old redbone cur mix pup a caged coon, he did not bark at all! I poured a cup of water on the coon and let him run and climb a tree. I turned my dog loose and he trailed him perfectly,(though silent on track). He got to a tree and put his paws on it for like 5-10 seconds then walked ...

Okay, thanks. I just dont see how my dog would follow a dry coon pelt trail, when he doesnt have a whole lot of drive towards a caged coon in the first place, I am going to order walk with wick here soon, then i will not have to pester people on here, thank you for your time!

Why is it that most training scent companies use urine? Is it cheaper? How would it even help the dog learn the smell? You had a good point about the neighbor kid test! haha

lol jeez!

twist: Don't waist your money on any! Might as well drag around your wifes dish towel. Andy

I dont understand, how does a dish towel get the scent in a young hounds mind? I realize that most commercial grade training scents are made up of either synthetic or authentic urine combinations, which ...

jeez

I like those little hounds!

Thank you. I really did wonder how it was possible for all hounds to turn out?! It makes much more sense that it has to be in their blood along with in their training.

Thanks everyone,
No offense taken Bluetickhounddog, I rather enjoyed the interesting simile. I understand what you are trying to say. I know i will be able to devote the time needed, i am just worried about which direction to concentrate my efforts towards. I plan on purchasing Walk With Wick ...

Yeah, i understand. I was looking at it from the point of view that hunting was his only purpose.I realize now that they are not machines. Thank you

Thanks, i will take it slower