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Title: Morning Hunt - Staghound's first catch & hold Post by: Black Gold on May 29, 2008, 11:39:06 am This morning I was able to go out with Mr. Mason and Krystal. The objective was to work some puppies behind a few proven dogs. I was able to take my female staghound (DOE) out and was excited to be able to get her on some more hogs. The first boar she went in and bit, but we were in a tight spot and ended up falling on top of her which seemed to confuse her as to if she was being reprimanded or not. The second boar she ran in and got a solid bite on its back ham and held tight.....This really pleased me and I'm excited about the potential she is showing at only 10 months old. Thank you very much Mr. Mason and Krystal! Your dogs do all the hard work so mine can learn....I really appreciate that.....
First Boar - Krystal and I with the 2 pups in training... (http://www.wildboarusa.com/copper/albums/userpics/10003/normal_Doe1stCatch2.jpg) DOE caught on the second boar (http://www.wildboarusa.com/copper/albums/userpics/10003/normal_Doe1stCatch.jpg) Title: Re: Morning Hunt - Staghound's first catch & hold Post by: Txmason on May 29, 2008, 12:15:31 pm Cody,
Enjoyed you coming out and your dog did good, just needs to see more hogs. Two boars and through by 8:00 AM was a good training hunt. We'll do it again. Title: Re: Morning Hunt - Staghound's first catch & hold Post by: matt_aggie04 on May 29, 2008, 12:16:41 pm Good hogs guys!! Looks like the younguns are figuring it out. Earl has grown a lot since the last time I saw her.
Matt Title: Re: Morning Hunt - Staghound's first catch & hold Post by: longshot on May 29, 2008, 04:44:43 pm Cody,
They are coming along nicely. Keep em on hogs and they will only get better. Longshot Title: Re: Morning Hunt - Staghound's first catch & hold Post by: Mike on May 29, 2008, 05:46:17 pm Looking good... keep after 'em!
Title: Re: Morning Hunt - Staghound's first catch & hold Post by: uglydog on May 29, 2008, 09:51:29 pm It was a fun hunt amoungst friends, short and sweet. I got a kick out of this hunt because, At the first boar, I stood watching, & waiting, wanting to let the young dogs get in on some action, Mr.Masons Ace jumped down to dry creek bottom to try and get in closer under all the thick stuff, (that Blue had him bayed under on the far side from where I had a clear view at him), Ace hit the bottom in front of me, and the boar charged fast, rolling him up good & clear out of the way, I had released Smoochy about that time, he was pretty close to me as She hit him head on, a split second later Victor hit the other ear! It was exciting, I was thinking "If she misses, not likely, but if she does...., I am toast!"
Hey Matt, yeah, I am shocked you recognized Earl, she had a set-back when those Coyotes got ahold of her, so now we are trying to boost confidence again. She is not getting out like she was before the incident.About those pups in the heat, I got a box fan going, I rigged it up on the outside of kennel with all cords way out of reach and fan is pointed so it is blowing down and across the whelping box, during the heat of day they are all stretched out on concrete trying to keep cool. My biggest worry is that the momma dog gets too hot and does not nurse enough to keep pups hydrated, so I keep the fan going for her mostly. Realdogs, your words are moving. If only there were Hallmark cards for hog doggers! lol ;D Title: Re: Morning Hunt - Staghound's first catch & hold Post by: matt_aggie04 on May 29, 2008, 10:01:25 pm I feel you on that hydration thing. Brandy has been drinking over 2 gallons of water a day! I can't believe it! Earl looks good, I hope she comes around after a few hogs and gets out like she was.
Matt Title: Re: Morning Hunt - Staghound's first catch & hold Post by: Black Gold on May 30, 2008, 12:39:22 pm Scott,
I've been dog hunting for about 5 years with others, but there is definately a different feel when you see a dog that you have raised do what it is suppose to.....a sense of pride and accomplishment mixed with a bit of addiction....... |