If you are new to the sport please think it through

This is a great thread! I for one am very green to hog hunting with dogs. I am also a firm believer in starting out properly and taking care of your hunting equipment, this especially includes your dogs! I learned at a very young age to take care of your animals. This means from cleaning up after them, proper socialization, up to date shots, worming ( read the worming routine sticky, good info), exercise, proper protection ( cut vests, vet bill, cut kit, etc) and proper diet. If you don't have the money to properly care for your dog or have the funds to take it to the vet when it gets hurt, it would be best to give the dogs to someone that can care for them. Find a buddy that hunts hogs and go with him.