| Coonhounds are well-known for their ability to | | | | Coonhounds can be difficult to train and having a |
| hunt raccoons - hence the name of the dog | | | | professional take over the coonhound training can |
| breed. If you want to teach your dog to hunt | | | | make things much easier on you. |
| raccoons, we do have a tip here to help with that. | | | | Final Tip - Getting The Coonhound Used to A Gun |
| However, to train your coonhound to be a good | | | | 3. If you are going to take your coonhound |
| dog, follow these great coonhound training tips. | | | | hunting, then you need to get them used to the |
| The 2 Main Tips | | | | sound of a gun. The last thing you want is them |
| 1. It is a very good idea to take your coonhound | | | | running away because of the loud noise. |
| on long walks outdoors. The reason you want to | | | | To prepare them for the loud noise, set up your |
| do this is because it not only makes the dog | | | | coonhound's crate outside. Lock them into the |
| comfortable with being outdoors - important for | | | | crate and then fire a gun in the opposite direction |
| raccoon hunting, but it helps them bond with you. | | | | of them. They may panic at first but with your |
| They will be in a fun environment where you can | | | | reassurance they will calm down. This is the most |
| teach them what you want them to know. They | | | | important part of coonhound training for raccoon |
| will be much more receptive outdoors. | | | | hunting. |
| 2. Look at enrolling your dog in obedience classes. | | | | |