Post by Clifford on Jun 21, 2010 7:12:49 GMT -6
OK, my summary of bay dog training with bad a$$ hogs!
The first trip into the pen was a real experience, as Jazz was not ready for the big boar, and got way too close. He rolled her within seconds, and I must admit I thought we were done, as she backed way off.
John's two dogs were educated enough to respect the hog, and kept it busy enough that Jazz was able to get sorted out, and back in the game within a minute or so.
But, for the rest of the day Jazz stayed pretty far away from the hog, as she barked and ran around in the pen!
On the second day, we tied Jazz outside as the other dogs ran the worst of the two boars early... She was getting really fired up, and when John put the boar that had rolled her back in the pen, I decided to let her take another shot...
This time, it was like she was there to get even, and she charged into the hog showing major teeth and attitude. She got too close again, and the boar hooked her under the belly and flipped her head over heels. And just for good measure, he then hooked Patch, and caught Jazz again as she spun back around popping her in the chest.
The protective gear did its job, and no dogs were hurt, other than taking a few shots, but it looked brutal! The dogs do not like getting hit, and charge into the hog more fired up than ever when it happens, which is what they should do!
It is obvious that they love it, dangerous or not, and it will definitely get your heart in your throat when your dog is the one taking the hit!
But, that is how they learn to be quick, and keep their eyes on the hog!
When we put all three dogs in at one time, it turned into a raging fight because they were all over the hog. The action was incredible, and I could see how the pack would work together in the woods! It was apparent that some Lacys have all the skills they need to bay hogs, and that the size difference between the adversarys meant nothing at all...
If you like action, and a heck of a lot of barking, this will do the job! Just take the proper caution to protect your dogs, and be ready to handle the situation if bad things happen. And, remember these dogs are a lot tougher then you may think they are, and they were bred to do this!
The first trip into the pen was a real experience, as Jazz was not ready for the big boar, and got way too close. He rolled her within seconds, and I must admit I thought we were done, as she backed way off.
John's two dogs were educated enough to respect the hog, and kept it busy enough that Jazz was able to get sorted out, and back in the game within a minute or so.
But, for the rest of the day Jazz stayed pretty far away from the hog, as she barked and ran around in the pen!
On the second day, we tied Jazz outside as the other dogs ran the worst of the two boars early... She was getting really fired up, and when John put the boar that had rolled her back in the pen, I decided to let her take another shot...
This time, it was like she was there to get even, and she charged into the hog showing major teeth and attitude. She got too close again, and the boar hooked her under the belly and flipped her head over heels. And just for good measure, he then hooked Patch, and caught Jazz again as she spun back around popping her in the chest.
The protective gear did its job, and no dogs were hurt, other than taking a few shots, but it looked brutal! The dogs do not like getting hit, and charge into the hog more fired up than ever when it happens, which is what they should do!
It is obvious that they love it, dangerous or not, and it will definitely get your heart in your throat when your dog is the one taking the hit!
But, that is how they learn to be quick, and keep their eyes on the hog!
When we put all three dogs in at one time, it turned into a raging fight because they were all over the hog. The action was incredible, and I could see how the pack would work together in the woods! It was apparent that some Lacys have all the skills they need to bay hogs, and that the size difference between the adversarys meant nothing at all...
If you like action, and a heck of a lot of barking, this will do the job! Just take the proper caution to protect your dogs, and be ready to handle the situation if bad things happen. And, remember these dogs are a lot tougher then you may think they are, and they were bred to do this!
