Rough vs loose

I like dogs that know when to be loose and when to be rough. Thats why I tried very hard to keep the old stock dog instinct bred into my dogs. If they are born with it, and with experience, they learn how to read the animal or animals they are working. Hogs are smart enough to learn pretty quick, if they stand in one place they won't be bothered but if they try to leave they get chewed on. It was hard to get just what I wanted and I culled through lots of dogs. In my experience, a little too loose was better than a little too rough. Rough dogs seemed to break bays too much for me. From what I've seen, people with rough dogs seem to catch more small hogs than big ones. This is in no way the right way or the wrong way, just my way. Hunt what you like and enjoy it while it last.