Timid dog

Some are just like that....don't need your attention. I have one coming around 3, don't know for sure she was given to me at about a year old. Couldn't catch her off leash.......still can't. But I bet if the tail gate is down when she get off the chain....where going huntin' . I have to handle her different than the others....not really handle her at all. I give her the option to come along or not. I've never left her by her choice. I guess you need to assess the hog catching value with yours, does it WANT to go hunting & catch game. That alone can persuade the dog to respect and get along with you...if it is driven. If your mess in with a timid dog with no game getting' / hunt to catch drive....your wasting your time. If the dog is driven but questionable about human interaction, leave it alone...provide the option to go hunting/get on game. If you read back there are a great many stock/ hunting dogs that are said to be "owned by nobody" most times those where the better working dogs and therefore bred off of.

If given the chance does the dog do a job? If you like it leave it be.

Just my nonsence take for what it worth