I have a redbone coonhound we got as a puppy. So slightly different but this is what works for us.
He does not react well to discipline at all. He hates being left out of family activities and will pout. He can be very stubborn when handled wrong.
Positive reinforcement and food works very well. Tell him ‘good boy’ when he does his business outside right after he finishes. Ignore him when he does bad. Literally turn your back on him and ignore him, even leaving the room. You must be a strong leader and never let him go through a doorway before you. Daily exercise is also crucial.
Coonhounds crave attention and approval. From the core of his soul he wants to please you. Just my experience with my coonhound.
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!