T Bob do you have any more advice for young pups. I'm also oPen to any suggestions.
I can say with certainty that over the years I've done more harm than good by trying to buddy up to pups, creating simulated drags with things and scents other than actual pigs, and taking on pups that I thought I could train to hunt instead of pups that couldn't be trained not too. Im nowhere near a "dogman" nor do I consider myself the great white hunter, but my theory on hog dogs is the same as my theory on money, "it takes some to make some". What that means to me is that for someone starting from scratch, your human relationships are more indicative to what type of dogs you'll have than your canine intentions.
My dad said hang with monkeys and you'll swing from trees... Find a dogman you truly respect and if they'll let you drag out their hogs for a fewyears you'll be far ahead of the game
