Is it best for a tracking dog to stay kenneled or let him run? My dog is a 8 month old Redbone/Bluetick and he is into every thing. He is very hyper and playful. Most days he does great on mock trails but it seem's when I drag a deer leg dipped in blood he loses concentration. (The blood trail is more sparse when I drag a leg.) If I had him cut do you think he would slow down and focus more?
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He is not kenneled btw, he does what he wants outside around the house. Is this a good or bad idea for a tracking dog? -
I think the most important thing is to get your dog on as many real blood trails as possible. I don't really know the answer to your questions, but think if you can get your dog enough experience and if tracking comes naturally then it won't matter.Comment
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My trackers run loose, but when I pull the GPS collars out they know it's serious time and they love it!
As said before, get your dog on as many tracks as you can, especially in the beginning. I like to wound smaller hogs for practice runs every once in a while.Comment
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Keep working with them and keep them motivated. If the trails are getting too hard, make it a little easier for a bit. Every once in a while give them one a 5 year old could follow. My pup is my family house dog too. When the bright orange permatack leash comes out, he knows it's time to workComment
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Every dog is different... Mine run free during the day but are kenneled at night. They are also kenneled when I am not home, because hunting dogs leave .Comment
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