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janet kosnik

My GR CH Domee sired a nice litter in July 99. I kept a male pup, Black and a female, Spirit. They’re 8 months old and I’m happy with what I see in them. They’re smart, learn fast, have good noses and mouths, and going to be good-looking hounds, besides. They’ve done a good job on the few coon drags I’ve laid for them, taking the scent all the way to the tree. I’m in the process of trying to live trap a coon. But it’s winter here in Montana and coon should just start to move this month. It’s hard to get a black pup to tree hard on a dead frozen coon. It just isn’t the same as a live coon that’s hissing and spitting at them.

I’ve started Black and Spirit in a puppy obedience class. I find it very helpful, not only in the show ring but also in the woods. A hound that comes when called, within reason, makes a much more enjoyable one to hunt with. Obedience class is also a good way to bond with a young dog. My two pups sure look forward to their daily training sessions ‘cause they know they’ll get praise and rewards/treats when they do well. It’s the same principal behind coon training. Make it enjoyable and get that pup excited about the caged coon and give him/her praise and plenty of it when he/she does well.

It’ll be interesting to see how the first generation of Domee’s offspring turns out. There’s plenty of good hunting hounds in their pedigree, so I have no doubt that these pups will have a good chance at being some good coondogs…and maybe more.

I’ll keep you all updated on the pups’ progress in the woods and on the bench. Our first show/nite hunt here in Montana will be at the end of April, just before we pack up and travel to Black and Tan Days all the way back east in Ohio. It’ll be a good practice run for the pups on the bench and to be around other hounds/owners.

DOMEE (SIRE) AND SPIRIT

  BLACK (8 MONTHS)