Update

So we have almost completed the hunter's safety course. Our boy Drum has got and tracked his first coon, with the help of a buddy and his dogs. So we are on track. Here is a picture of the boys to wet your whistle.

Update

As for the humans that are in the midst of taking their test, so far I am passing with good numbers. I have a few more sections to complete. My husband is still waiting to be logged in. So we will be getting there soon I hope!
Have fun and happy hunting!

Diva Camille

Camille went out to Grandma's house to hang out and work on scent training. Anyway I think all of us can seen the size difference between Camille and Jack:) We also worked on stacking which is a term used in the show ring for getting the dog in the right pose for the judge.

So the game plan...

Ok guys we have been working with the pups to get them prep'd for the hunting season. Now for the game plan. Since my husband and I haven't done this we must get a plan in order.

1. Get our hunter safety courses done
2. Get our follow up hunting courses done
3. Get our hunting licenses so that we can go out.
4. Take the pups out and start getting them in the woods:)                                                                                   

Just a Quote and picture for the afternoon:)

“As the big hound is, so will the pup be.”

Irish Proverb

The Boys and their first hunt!

Early Sunday morning my husband, daughter, our friend and his girlfriend got ready to go for a morning hunt. We loaded our two boys Tank and Drum into the dog box that we have, then drove over and picked up our buddy and his girlfriend. That is where we also picked up his two dogs Jed and Scout. Both of those dogs have been out in the woods looking for raccoon, bear and bobcat. They both have a ton of knowledge that we hoped would pass on to the pups. We ran into a coyote early that morning of which none of the boys chased. We were very proud, hunters who's main idea is raccoon or other certain animals, would call coyote trash, and do not want the hounds wasting their time chasing. The fact that both our young boys came right to us when we called was perfect. They periodically checked in like they were supposed to and even found a dried up raccoon body that was near a tree. All of this with the help of Jed and Scout. Teaching young dogs with the aide of an older dog is the best thing I think, it lets them learn by example, and explains to them better then we could without mistakes. All in all it was a good morning for their first time out. Have fun behind our own hound and go for an adventure, it will sure put a smile on your face:)

Fun at Grandma's house

So we took the pups out to my mother's ranch where they could run and have some fun. Their brother Jack lives out there as her guardian dog from coyotes and wayward people. He has done his job. Even alerting her to a rabid skunk that had made it's way into the property looking for water. They all had a blast playing and Grandma even made sure that their manners stayed in tack. I had heard some where that you couldn't train a hound in obedince cause they won't listen. Lol below is a picture that proves otherwise. Happy hunting everyone!