Need help With Squirrel Dog Training

bigpoppa · 06-05-2008, 06:26 PM

I Have an eight month old Beagle cross and am interested in making him into my Squirrel dog. The problem with that is that I have no idea how to train one.

I would appreciate it if someone could post some step by step instructions or a link to a good guide.

Thanks

privateer · 06-05-2008, 07:07 PM

Hi big poppa, If you have a hunting hounds club in your area that would be the best bet , just go hang with them and learn the tricks of the trade, if not , a system that I used with some red bone coon hounds I ran years ago was to get hold of some squirrel scent (can be had at trappers supply sources) or you can just go shoot one . what ever you do to get the scent just go for a walk and drag it behind you as you walk , then take your puppy (on leash) for a walk and let him pick up the scent, it helps if you show excitment when he finds the scent and reward him when he runs the trail you left. keep working with him buy hanging the scent in trees and befor you know it you will have a good little hunting dog.

bigpoppa · 06-05-2008, 08:30 PM

Thanks for the quick reply Privateer. I gotta go find me a squirrel and get some training done.

smokey · 06-06-2008, 09:51 PM

I dont have a link, but the site is called Squirrel Dog Central. They will help you out.

forestgleaner · 06-22-2008, 04:43 PM

My Boykin spaniel just seems to want to catch the squirell. He trees, and stays there till I pull him off, and he does the classic hound standing with two paws on the tree barking poose, chaseing the squirell around the tree. I haven't trained him to do it, but we have an abundance of squirells in our area. When he first showed interest in squirels I would say go get em, and run with him to the tree that squirel went up.
Before I knew it, he would see the squirells first some times, and off we would go. Now this could be considered harrassing wildlife, so becareful where and when you do it. I do it here on my own property, basically in my own yard. I also have never let him catch one, though my cats have brought back a few, though only small ones.
Good luck with the dog, and good luck with the squirels.

dickjones · 06-28-2008, 04:56 AM

You need some dog training tips like Dog Training Tipsto train your dog .I have train my Shaggy (Bullmastiff ).
I have enjoy in training him and hope you will too enjoy.

GOOD LUCK

06-05-2008, 06:26 PM	#1
bigpoppa Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 40 Trader Rating: (0)	Need help With Squirrel Dog Training I Have an eight month old Beagle cross and am interested in making him into my Squirrel dog. The problem with that is that I have no idea how to train one. I would appreciate it if someone could post some step by step instructions or a link to a good guide. Thanks

06-05-2008, 07:07 PM	#2
privateer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Anchorage , Alaska Posts: 264 Trader Rating: (0)	Hi big poppa, If you have a hunting hounds club in your area that would be the best bet , just go hang with them and learn the tricks of the trade, if not , a system that I used with some red bone coon hounds I ran years ago was to get hold of some squirrel scent (can be had at trappers supply sources) or you can just go shoot one . what ever you do to get the scent just go for a walk and drag it behind you as you walk , then take your puppy (on leash) for a walk and let him pick up the scent, it helps if you show excitment when he finds the scent and reward him when he runs the trail you left. keep working with him buy hanging the scent in trees and befor you know it you will have a good little hunting dog. Last edited by privateer; 06-05-2008 at 07:14 PM.

06-28-2008, 04:56 AM	#6
dickjones Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1 Trader Rating: (0)	Dog Training You need some dog training tips like Dog Training Tipsto train your dog .I have train my Shaggy (Bullmastiff ). I have enjoy in training him and hope you will too enjoy. GOOD LUCK Last edited by dickjones; 06-28-2008 at 04:59 AM.

06-05-2008, 08:30 PM	#3
bigpoppa Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 40 Trader Rating: (0)	Thanks for the quick reply Privateer. I gotta go find me a squirrel and get some training done.

06-06-2008, 09:51 PM	#4
smokey Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NC Posts: 86 Trader Rating: (0)	I dont have a link, but the site is called Squirrel Dog Central. They will help you out.

06-22-2008, 04:43 PM	#5
forestgleaner Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 162 Trader Rating: (0)	My Boykin spaniel just seems to want to catch the squirell. He trees, and stays there till I pull him off, and he does the classic hound standing with two paws on the tree barking poose, chaseing the squirell around the tree. I haven't trained him to do it, but we have an abundance of squirells in our area. When he first showed interest in squirels I would say go get em, and run with him to the tree that squirel went up. Before I knew it, he would see the squirells first some times, and off we would go. Now this could be considered harrassing wildlife, so becareful where and when you do it. I do it here on my own property, basically in my own yard. I also have never let him catch one, though my cats have brought back a few, though only small ones. Good luck with the dog, and good luck with the squirels.