Training my pup to track..

[breederbuck33]

I am getting a JRT puppy friday and have been doing research and learning how to train him to trail deer, but I want to hear what real people that I trust have experience in the field's advice. I've done the search on here but I really didn't see anything for someone like me with zero experience in most dog breeds, and no experience in training!

So what I am asking for is advice for someone who has zero experience how to train my puppy JRT how to track. How old before I start training him? How often do I work him? What kind of blood do i use to be most effective? Anything that ya'll had trouble with or anything that will help someone getting started.

[glen]

start on short easy tracks and dont force him to track- let him follow it and get a good surprise at the end of the 20 yard straight track. Wait a few days and do it again.

Best advice I can give you is if you are going to work the dog on a lead start them on a lead. Mine was about 1/3 of the dog on a lead as he hated being slowed down and his chances of catching up to a still live critter went down. It was my fault for running him off lead as I had plenty of room- folks calling me would be on small tracks and could not afford to let him run.

[yanta61]

how old of a puppy? I would start off with basic commands and let him get to know you before you start with the blood. Then you can start with short liver drags with a lot of praise and treats at the end. Then slowly work your way up to longer hard trails. You just don’t want to overdo it on a puppy. I normally use deer blood because I save it throughout the season. I have heard of people using beef blood when they couldn’t find any deer blood.

[TheCracker]

im in the same boat. 9 week old beagle pup.

Any and all input is appreciated. been thinking about starting a similar thread

[breederbuck33]

He got his last set of shots from the breeders yesterday Friday is when I can pick him up I honestly don't know how old here is a pic of him a week ago when I picked him out

[breederbuck33]

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[catmando]

Let him bond to you good enjoy him being a pup his desire to please is as important as ability. Keep thangs positive and get the book by John Jenehey tracking wounded deer.Good luck

[k9trainer]

We will be having our annual tracking event March 1st. I'll post up the info in a couple days. Perfect place to get those pups started right

[TheCracker]

We will be having our annual tracking event March 1st. I'll post up the info in a couple days. Perfect place to get those pups started right

Where is it held? I might be up for a road trip. I want this dog to do well. Ive lost one really nice buck and between my hunting buddies and myself I'm sure next year she will be needed!

[TheCracker]

Hey breeder, hope you don't mind me tagging along your thread but like you, I have zero experience. Jack Russell was my on my short list. I just found a breeder I really liked for the beagle.

[k9trainer]

Where is it held? I might be up for a road trip. I want this dog to do well. Ive lost one really nice buck and between my hunting buddies and myself I'm sure next year she will be needed!

It will be held in Hamilton