Is this just their temperament? Not something you can train?Prob won't bark treed.
Thanks for the recommendation. I'll pick up a copy.There's a good book called "Squirrel Dog Basics" by Dave Osborne.
Gives info on the many breeds of dogs that are used on squirrels,plus training instructions and much more.
Catahoulas are in there.
That gives me optimism. I can tell shes got a nose on her already. I've done some drags with a turkey neck and tied them up in a tree. She's picked it up and gets up on the tree and wines not quite barking yet. I've got a squirrel carcass I'm going to continue doing this with. I appreciate your feedback it's good to know!I've had several Catahoula dogs that we would coonhunt at night and Squirrel hunt during the day. I never had a problem with one not barking myself they are very smart dogs. Like ruger#3 was saying mine were also ill tempered toward a stranger and strange dogs
Stick with it and she will make a fine hound. How old is she?That gives me optimism. I can tell shes got a nose on her already. I've done some drags with a turkey neck and tied them up in a tree. She's picked it up and gets up on the tree and wines not quite barking yet. I've got a squirrel carcass I'm going to continue doing this with. I appreciate your feedback it's good to know!
Shes 10 weeks oldStick with it and she will make a fine hound. How old is she?
No need to waste time with drags. If the dog is smart you are creating more of a problem you'll have a hard time correcting later. Take the pup everywhere with you around strange people and dogs. Teach it manners and take it to woods with lots of sq. Training is a really simple process if you put the time in.
The only reason a dog is snappy towards strangers is poor socialization/training. It is not a breed trait.