We are getting a dog this summer (coonhound) and I need basic tips and special requirements. It will be an outside dog, I want to make sure i am the best dog owner I can be…. I had a lab Buddy but he passed away…. :’( cutest thing ever!!!!
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Dogs in general need a lot of exercise so that they aren’t too hyperactive. Make sure you walk them!
Well you should feed it give it water and take it for walks and don’t to take it outside so it can go you know whats o just take good care of it and you will be fine. thanks for asking.
Try doing research on the breed online. Alot of websites will give you very good tips on how to take care of your dog. Just look up coonhound care on google
Here’s some info and tips you might find useful
Get their nose up. Coonhounds are scenthounds. It is in their DNA to keep that nose to the ground trying to find something interesting to track. This is a very powerful instinct for them, some more than others. There is a saying with coonhounds ‘When the nose is open the ears are shut’. This is quite true. Remember this and you will go far in your dog training. Get that nose up before giving commands.
English Redtick and Redbone Coonhound PuppiesAllow your coonhound to run off any excess energy before beginning any dog training efforts. Like a young child, if your dog is too hyper, they will not be paying as much attention to you and your desires as you’d like – maybe not at all.
American Black and Tan Coonhound Set your dog up for success. You always want to set up your dog in such a way that you are nearly assured that they will do as asked so you can give them the appropriate praise. This often means taking small steps in any training. Coonhounds are a breed of dog which is very eager to please. They will love dog training if they know it pleases you. If you get upset with them, they will lose all possible interest whatsoever in your efforts.
Redbone Coonhound on Dog Show BenchEstablish your alpha status in a friendly way. Work in a confined space. A dog show bench (which you can make yourself) or a large grooming table work well. I’ve even used a picnic table in a pinch. Show dogs are very in tune with their handlers. Whether you intend to show your coonhound dog or not, you do want this level of attentiveness. Teach your dog that you can move their legs around, hold their head, look into their mouth at their teeth, etc all at will. An elevated platform such as the show bench/grooming table is ideal for this and this simple training creates a fabulous foundation for all other types of training.
Proper Dog Collar PlacementBegin leash training, preferably when your dog is young. Place the collar just under the jawline and up on the neck. In this position, you have control. If you allow the leash to drop down, you lose control. Dog head halter type collars would be a good choice for a coonhound as well
you need to make sure he get’s exercise daily (take him on walks in parks he will love the nature a lot),have him sleep next to you day or night,don’t let him out on a leash he might think it’s torture maybe build a fence and sit out there and wait for him to go to the bathroom or play with him.
Heres a list of supplies you need to get for him:
Dog bed
Dog crate
Dog food (i prefer pedigree or Ol roy.
Dog treat’s
Dog house
And instead of training books check out this site
If you want to be a good owner bring him in at night something could happen to him.
~Good Luck~