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Hey everyone,
My husband and I will be making an addition to our family - a female black and tan coonhound. She'll be coming home during the last week of April when she will be 8 weeks old. My husband and I both had dogs growing up - I grew up with a lab mix and my husband had a shepherd mix. This will be the first dog on our own, though! We fell in love with the black and tan breed and love the personality and since we are both active I think the dog would be perfect for us. We don't have intentions on hunting or breeding but my husband likes to run so he can take the dog running with him (on a leash, of course, I know hounds can take off to follow their nose!) and we can take her on trail walks/hikes, take her to explore at state parks or go to the beach
I might get her involved in some scent work, as well. Other than hunting has anybody ever had experience with this?
Our breeder is located about 4 hours away from us. Has anybody here ever traveled a long distance to get their pup? Any tips or suggestions for us?
Is it safe to take the dog outside in public places before having all of her vaccinations? Or can we take her outside but just avoid other dogs until she is up to date on everything?
Does anybody have any other tips or suggestions, especially for B&T coonhound owners? We already have some of the basics like a crate that she can grow into, food, food/water dishes, collars/leashes, etc. Thanks, everyone!
My husband and I will be making an addition to our family - a female black and tan coonhound. She'll be coming home during the last week of April when she will be 8 weeks old. My husband and I both had dogs growing up - I grew up with a lab mix and my husband had a shepherd mix. This will be the first dog on our own, though! We fell in love with the black and tan breed and love the personality and since we are both active I think the dog would be perfect for us. We don't have intentions on hunting or breeding but my husband likes to run so he can take the dog running with him (on a leash, of course, I know hounds can take off to follow their nose!) and we can take her on trail walks/hikes, take her to explore at state parks or go to the beach
Our breeder is located about 4 hours away from us. Has anybody here ever traveled a long distance to get their pup? Any tips or suggestions for us?
Is it safe to take the dog outside in public places before having all of her vaccinations? Or can we take her outside but just avoid other dogs until she is up to date on everything?
Does anybody have any other tips or suggestions, especially for B&T coonhound owners? We already have some of the basics like a crate that she can grow into, food, food/water dishes, collars/leashes, etc. Thanks, everyone!