Thank you both for the perspective on hounds. My previous dog was a Chocolate Lab, so I am noticing some very different characteristics but am also seeing some similarities. The ignoring tip is very good, I will give it a shot. I appreciate your feedback and will begin to implement it immediately.
I have blocked off the rest of the house and we only roam when he is leashed and connected to me. In addition, I have a crate on the way and should have it sometime this week. I can tell that he wants one as a place to sleep. He actually slept on the landing for my stairs last night, which is about the only enclosed, den like place in my house.
I also appreciate the entering/exiting a room or door protocall tip. I will definitely be employing that one.
I am on vacation this week, so I can dedicate a lot of time to training and bonding. I usually use my July vacation to deep clean my house, but it looks like that would be useless right now! ;-)
I have to admit that I am already noticing that he is much calmer this morning. We have had no issues with marking or jumping. He has already learned that when he wants attention, he comes by me and sits. I’d say that is very good progress!
“We have had no issues with marking or jumping. He has already learned that when he wants attention, he comes by me and sits. I’d say that is very good progress!”
That was quick! Excellent progress ;)