I start all my dogs with long walks in the woods down beaten trails. I think it is great for a pup of any kind to be taken out of his or her normal environment to some place new and then put some miles under their pads. If often allowed and encouraged young pups the chase squirrels or rabbits- or anything else that crosses the path. I think these solo walks in the woods build a relationship and instill confidence in pup. You and only you will know when your pup is ready to see a hog. I would keep the dog walking the same trails except one day- I would tie a small pig to a tree and let the pup find that pig. The pup may bay or may not. If the pup bays right away that's good. Let the pig go and let the pup trail. A few experiences like this will get you a well started pup in a metter of a few months. If you are going to walk hunt, I think this would be a great way to get you pup started. Also, find some small creeks- walk through them and make that pup follow and learn to cross water. Good luck!
I really like hoghunters methed.. If you really want your dog to hunt the way you are describing, follow this and this pup will find you all the hogs your wanting. I love the training part more these days than hog hunting, but then again I'm getting old and slower lol
