Raising Pups

L.H.

I used that as an example of how to break pups to the gun...the main reason is because if done wrong the pups will only be set back...it takes a few steps completed prior to moving to gun breaking...

all else is pretty much easy enough...like the Judge said...socialize with a mild handle...sit, stay, heel I did that many years ago just so I know I can train that way...but a mild handle is all I care for...gun breaking...winding and trailing is all mild socialization in my book...easy enough and fun...plus I learn which pups excel in what areas etc...

to answer our question...I want my dogs to be shot over at times and mostly kill the hogs with a knife...sometimes take them alive but not by my choice...

if someone shoots over my dogs I don't want my dog to run to the truck or quit hunting...having a versatile dog that is all around is a good goal to shoot for...at my age I don't put much emphasis on any training...I just take advantage of situations as I see them...