[CSM]

“They must work independently of humans and they climb trees after their quarry.”

I had no idea about that one. Thank you, I definitely need to do more research on a coon hound’s intended job. I assumed it was tracking or flushing.

I will admit that this situation was not as well thought out as usual for me. I am regretting that, but I also don’t want to give up on it.

Thank you for your help.

[Darnright]

CSM, you have definitely got a good heart. I’m getting ready to put my German Shepherd in the van and go do an informational program for the local girl scout camp. I want these young ladies to make their future pet dogs lifetime companions, so I will give them information on how to train and socialize a dog to be a joy, rather than a poor critter they take to the pound in desperation.

You can make Buford a more civilized dog. You can do this. BUT, you will put many hours into the process. Here are a couple of links to info on the breed:

http://www.ukcdogs.com/

http://www.akc.org/

Now, UKC has more experience with this treeing hound. They’ve got a forum where you can communicate with people who know and love the breed.

Feel free to private mail me if I can dig up more resources for you.

[Darnright]

Here's a photo of a Bluetick in the middle of treeing his quarry. If that were a video I dare say he'd be bouncing up and down, trying to get to that raccoon. And, like someone said, he probably busted through brushpiles, climbed rocks and perhaps even went through a creek or two to get that raccoon up that tree.