How young it too young to take you pup out coyote hunting?

Bullet is not thrilled when he needs to hit the kennel and i am the one that sends him.

I have been letting my daughters and girlfriend let him out and i think that may help to a certain extent.

Bullet is definatley a loyal dog, i am his security blanket i guess:)
 
I'm hearing some traits that Bullet is showing that sounds real good. The "get out of my face" to the other dogs and his loyalty to you, as well as seeking you for protection. All very good traits to look for in a pup for his future line of work.

Dog follow a pack leader. The one feeding isn't necessarily the leader.

Sounds like he's on track.

Tony
 
Originally Posted By: TonyTebbeI'm hearing some traits that Bullet is showing that sounds real good. The "get out of my face" to the other dogs and his loyalty to you, as well as seeking you for protection. All very good traits to look for in a pup for his future line of work.

Dog follow a pack leader. The one feeding isn't necessarily the leader.

Sounds like he's on track.

Tony

TT,

I like what your are saying!! (Thank you)

Does a leash on him have anything to do with it as far as the "Get outta my face" reaction he gives to dogs 4x his size??

Thanks again!

Kevin
 
I don't think so. A young dog learns that when in the litter. Especially, if they have older pups or dogs around them. It's totally natural for them to say "enough is enough" in defense. What you don't want is a dog that is at the end of it's leash, wanting to get it's mouth on every dog it sees. That kind of liability will cost you thousands.

Tony
 
As far as ranging, most guys that hunt big country want long ranging dogs. Most guys that hunt more brushy country where they can't see coyotes as far away, want closer ranging dogs. Most of the spots hunt I can see for miles. I don't need a dog sitting by me. But in thick brush I like to use a "stay close dog". Just diff tools for diff jobs.

As for the pup getting after a dog thats in his face, that is normal. Just a way of saying "quit bothering me". on the other hand I would not let him "pick fights" that is just poor manners, and a bad habit to get into.
Around here the dogs run together, older stud, yearlings momma dog, and little pups. Freinds come and they turn there dogs loose with the rest.A dog gets to being a pest, and one of the older dogs will let them know when they have pushed far enough. Just be aware of what is "play", what is "defense", and what is "aggression". As the boss you decide when to make a correction. Hope this helps.
 
Originally Posted By: BoeydafunkMy wife is the one who feeds our dogs, and they dont really care about anything she does.

I always figured "Man who Hunts" trumps "Kid who Plays" or even "Woman who Feeds." Tucker is friendly to anyone she meets, but if we come across someone who has hunted with us she flips different, "Man am I glad to see you" switch! She can spot one of our hunting pals all the way across the gun show hall amongst hundreds of hunters. They sure like that! Flattery will get you everywhere you know.
 
Yeah, she has been feeding for me since I work nights, but when I go flip the latch, the tails start wagging a bit different, and strait to the gate they go!
 
I see no problem with the wife feeding the dog. My wife helps feed the dog when I am gone too early and the dog only barks when I come home or put her in the crate at night. If my wife comes home or puts her in the crate at night the pup doesn't care.

BTW

If anyone has a suggestion as to stopping a puppy from barking every time I leave her or don't go out back right away when I get home to see her let me know.
 
My McNab doesn't even know my wife exists even though she spends the entire day with him. He is a one person dog and will literally wait in the window for me to come home all day. I think dogs want an individual to look up to (like Tony said, a pack leader) and I think it's very natural for the bigger person with a deeper voice to be that person.

My dog used to howl when locked up in the kennel and left. While I can't say what can stop it, I know that if you give him any kind of attention when he is howling or crying, it will prolong how long he does it for. Ignore him and make sure to keep him locked up in the kennel even when he knows you are home. They will grow out of it once they realize that crying won't do any good.
 

My dog used to howl when locked up in the kennel and left. While I can't say what can stop it, I know that if you give him any kind of attention when he is howling or crying, it will prolong how long he does it for. Ignore him and make sure to keep him locked up in the kennel even when he knows you are home. They will grow out of it once they realize that crying won't do any good.[/quote]

Great advice Norcal!

he is getting better n better in his kennel when i leave:)

now, how do i get him to go into the kennel without have to force him into it?
 
Originally Posted By: Dead Down Wind
My dog used to howl when locked up in the kennel and left. While I can't say what can stop it, I know that if you give him any kind of attention when he is howling or crying, it will prolong how long he does it for. Ignore him and make sure to keep him locked up in the kennel even when he knows you are home. They will grow out of it once they realize that crying won't do any good.

Great advice Norcal!

he is getting better n better in his kennel when i leave:)

now, how do i get him to go into the kennel without have to force him into it? [/quote]

Always leave the kennel door wide open. Be patient. It won't be long until he goes in there on his own because it is his place of comfort. You can't always associate it with being locked up, so you have to have it open all the time. Just go into it with him and hang out and pet hime for 15 - 20 minutes. Maybe feed him in the kennel everynight with the door open.
 
A little update.

Took the pup out over the weekend made only a few stands between Saturday and Monday and had mixed results.

The good

She followed me around without being on a leash (only had her off leash while walking in and out and while fishing)

She seemed interested in what was going on

She didn't get attacked

She learned what a cactus is

The Bad

She ate either some mushrooms or too much cow [beeep] and was foaming at the mouth and vomiting for a while (seems to be ok today).

If I leave her off the leash and sit for a while she will wander off and I have to get her attention and start walking away so she comes after me (Obviously I need to train her more)

No coyote came in to teach her on.

She got bored sitting with me if I stayed on a stand longer than 15 minutes.



Overall I think she will be a pretty good dog she just needs to get out a bunch more. I really need to do my part and get a coyote in to get her excited.

Might be able to take her out this weekend
 
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