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re: Teaching a dog to track deer. Edit: added a video
Posted on 3/13/20 at 1:14 pm to Jvalhenson
Posted on 3/13/20 at 1:14 pm to Jvalhenson
Mine definitely weren’t cheap, but I didn’t find them to be more expensive than any other full-blooded breed of dog around my area. I wanted a Catahoula, but didn’t know of anyone around me who breeds them. I read that Lacy’s are the smaller and higher energy equivalent, so I got my female. I loved how fast she caught on to everything, and the fact that her being super high energy forced me to be more active. So, I drove to Cullman, AL and got my male. My wife keeps having to talk me out of getting a 3rd haha.
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Posted on 3/13/20 at 5:01 pm to Stitches
About a half mile from my house we have a huge area with a walking trail that will be a perfect area to take him. There are small ditches that fill with water and some good hardwoods that will mimic hunting terrain.
Posted on 3/13/20 at 8:36 pm to Stitches
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This post was edited on 3/8/21 at 8:12 am
Posted on 3/14/20 at 11:22 am to Jvalhenson
I have 2 patterdale terriers that I track with. I trained mine the same way you did but I keep mine on lead. Only because regs state that tracking dogs have to be on lead unless area isn’t open for dog hunting. Using blood is not necessary deer may go a long distance not dropping blood. Dogs follow the scent of the deer.
Posted on 3/15/20 at 4:45 pm to Ipissexcellence
I've been keeping him on the leash doing the short tracks with a bell connected. He has been doing pretty good. I'm going to do another track in a little bit and let it sit out longer.
He's definitely liking the liver when he finds it!
He's definitely liking the liver when he finds it!
Posted on 3/21/20 at 4:05 pm to tke_swamprat
So been using y’all tips. Got a piece of hide and did a track. Let it sit for an hour. Can’t wait to go do some longer tracks. He’s bypassed the track a few time and gone straight to the hide when downwind.
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Posted on 3/21/20 at 4:32 pm to tke_swamprat
Mine do that too. I guess at the end of the day, all that matters is they find it in the most efficient way possible. I typically try and lay my scent trail where the wind is blowing in the same direction I’m walking to circumvent this.
Also, I believe the GSP is a high-energy breed, correct? I have to run my dogs for about 15-20 mins before a track to get them to calm down and focus. You’ll likely need to do this as the puppy gets older.
Super super super pretty puppy btw. I’ve never seen one that color.
Also, I believe the GSP is a high-energy breed, correct? I have to run my dogs for about 15-20 mins before a track to get them to calm down and focus. You’ll likely need to do this as the puppy gets older.
Super super super pretty puppy btw. I’ve never seen one that color.
This post was edited on 3/21/20 at 4:35 pm
Posted on 3/21/20 at 4:38 pm to Stitches
He had actually just woke up from a small nap. That’s why he stopped and took a leak mid track. But yes the GSP is high energy and I do tend to have my kids go walk him and play with him while the track sits.
Posted on 3/22/20 at 10:50 am to tke_swamprat
My little cuddly Goldendoodle tracked a wounded hog that my son hit with a bow. Never had training...it was just natural instinct. It was amazing...tracked it a good 150 yards in thick woods.
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