Should a dog have a good handle before being put in the woods?

Everyone has their own style. I like efficiency on the hunt. That means dogs finding and grabbing their own pigs. It means dogs running on to get the next pig after you've grabbed the one they are holding. It means dogs opting for the biggest pig available. 'Handle' as you blokes call it, is the essential minimum out here if you want big pigs in numbers. It is also essential if you don't want your dogs shot for harassing stock. Having a proper handle on a dog allows you bring out the genetic potential of a dog in the shortest possible time.
All depends on how much it matters to you to get the big ones.
Cheers.