Message #61433

[matt_aggie04]

I think IMO that a hog does not run wide open all the time.  He runs till he feels he is safer then he slows down and catches some wind.  IMO I think that if he can hear a dog barking the whole time he is able to locate the dog better thus knowing when he can stop and how long he can stop for.  In a situation where the hog is going to stand and fight I don't think it matters either way but for a hog that likes to run I think it gives a slight advantage to the hog.  I know if I was running from someone I would not mind having them hollar at me the whole time, I would know right where they were. 
MG