Ridgeback needs Training

brute like sean was saying think what people are saying by too much pen time, is that it doesn't teach them to FIND a hog. they become used to you taking them to the hog and them baying. we all want them to learn to FIND a hog. we want them to know everytime we unclip them they are to get out and find that hog, not expect me to take them to the hog. it is our jobs to teach them the behaviour we want them to display. my opinion is that everyone here is saying that too much pen time teaches a dog not to range out and find a pig, but to expect you to lead them to a pig.

i'm sure you have made many good/great strike dogs your way. whatever works best for you do that, because that is what you are used to and that is what has made you happy AND more importantly has produced pigs for you.