By Beth Gyorgy I am the very proud owner of two foxhounds, Corporal and Walden, and I help rescue foxhounds from shelters around the South. I rode with a mounted foxhunt in Virginia for eight years. Six of the hunt’s litters were born at my place. I adopted one of the hunt’s retiring hounds, Corporal. My other foxhound, Walden, was the runt from one of their litters, and never hunted. If you are considering adopting a foxhound, you will probably want to know about the breed, and also about some quirks specific to hounds that have hunted. Not all hunting foxhounds hunt foxes with a mounted hunt—some are used for hunting foxes on foot, or coyotes, or, where it’s allowed, deer. What I have to say about hunting hounds comes from my experience hunting on horseback following a pack of formally trained hounds in the traditional organized sport you’ve seen pictures of. Hounds can be wonderful companions, very affectionate and amusing. They are particularly emotional—it’s easy to hurt their feelings. Many are opinionated. They may be couch potatoes for extended periods of time, punctuated by bursts of energy. Until taught otherwise, they are natural counter surfers. I’ve been around when some miscreants “hunted” down a hunt’s Christmas feast and wiped it out! Others I know ate entire lasagna that had been grabbed off the kitchen counter. They are also very hardy. I have had vets tell me that hounds can physically withstand medical conditions that would kill another breed of dog. If hunting hounds are scared or unruly it is not because they have hunted. While a few hunting hounds are poorly socialized and may have been ignored or mistreated, most individual hunters and the majority of mounted foxhunts’ huntsmen love their hounds and take excellent care of them. The hunters and huntsmen who abuse their hounds are in the distinct minority. In my experience of mounted hunts’ foxhounds, the dogs are personable and extremely well trained. And here in the mountains of rural Virginia I personally know several individual hunters who hunt several hounds, including foxhounds. Their dogs are in beautiful shape and very friendly. Foxhounds are very attuned to people, as anyone who has worked and/or hunted with a foxhunting pack knows. The leader of the pack is the huntsman, who leads the hounds while out hunting and who gives the hounds their orders and provides discipline and direction using a series of voice commands and calls on the hunting horn. Even the poorly socialized hounds that occasionally make their way into pet homes can usually be trained, with enough patience and discipline, and blossom as pets. Rescues and shelters will already have begun this process of socialization but it still requires fine-tuning when the dogs are adopted and enter a home. When meeting a hound with an unknown temperament for the first time, be patient. The hound will usually take some time learning to trust you. Just in case it has had an abusive past, don’t make any fast, threatening movements; don’t make any attempt to pat or touch the hound’s head or otherwise move at them from above. Some hounds are “head-shy,” meaning they aren’t used to being patted on the head, either because they were abused or it’s just a new experience. Squat down and let the hound approach you, avoid eye contact initially, and stick your hand out for the hound to sniff. Be extra-gentle and considerate of the hound. Observe how it reacts carefully, and try to understand why he or she is reacting the way it is and what experiences may have caused this. Foxhounds should have exercise as often as possible. I run with my two foxhounds every day. I call them my pace cars and they are quite beautiful when they run. They also get exercise on our small farm. Exercise is very important for these dogs, who often run long distances while hunting—in my hunt hound’s case, 30 or more miles every day he hunted. As far as retired hunting foxhounds go, I cannot stress it enough: Hounds must have respect for their owner (pack leader). Just like a child, they will not obey rules if they are not provided with discipline and structure. This takes consistency, of course, and sometimes some guts. With my retired hunting foxhound, a male who weighs 90 pounds, I had a confrontation early on. He tested my resolve. In response, I got him down on his side and sat on him. I stayed alert for any attempt to bite and removed the threat, closing his mouth tightly, and continued sitting on him until he gave in. Now he knows There are certainly other ways to reinforce rules, which any knowledgeable shelter director or good dog trainer would know, but this was the method I used. I had seen the director of the shelter I volunteer at use it and it worked for her. To make sure that he remembers that I am boss, I have him wait for about 30 seconds every night before I allow him to go up the stairs to his crate for the night. I convey the message with a foxhunting voice command, “Get behind,” then I say “okay” and up he goes. In foxhunting, this is one of the voice commands that the huntsman uses to teach the hound that the huntsman is the leader. Neither of my foxhounds has ever threatened to bite—though they have growled a few times—nor have I ever known of any foxhounds actually biting someone. The director of the animal shelter where I volunteer has advised me not to reprimand any dog for growling, because a growling dog is warning you before biting, and you don’t want it to skip that step when it is scared or displeased. THESE ARE SOME OF THE MALE FOXHOUNDS from a pack of about 40 hounds hunted by the central Virginia foxhunt from which Corporal retired (he’s the third hound from the left in the front). Each kennel run (there are four) has a bench which provides a resting area up off the kennel floor. After a hunt the hounds pile on top of one another on the bench and fall sound asleep.
A word on hunting commands for foxhounds. The huntsman of the hunt that I rode with gave commands in a gruff, strong voice. He sometimes gave them rather arbitrarily just to reinforce discipline and the pecking order of the pack. The actual words used vary among huntsmen, but the ones our huntsman used include: Leave it. This tells the hound to stop investigating whatever he is interested in at the moment, usually something he is sniffing or trying to pick up with his mouth. Get behind. (Given while pushing your body toward the hound.) This tells the hound to step back (from the gate, stairs, door, etc.), and let the huntsman lead the way. Hold back. This tells the hound to stop, or wait for the huntsman to catch up when the dog is out front. Kennel up. This tells the hound to get in its crate, a vehicle, or other enclosed space. Foxhounds do well with another dog/pack member who will show the hound the ropes in his or her new home and provide a good role model. As puppies, hounds are taught how to hunt with the pack by being coupled (their collars are connected with a link between them) to a more experienced hound. New hound owners can take advantage of this. The new foxhound in the family will quite naturally follow the cues from the dogs currently in the household. Unfortunately, the foxhound will be just as eager to imitate the existing pack’s bad habits as their good habits, so watch closely and intervene before the foxhound mimics your long-time dogs’ annoying quirks! If your new foxhound is not yet house trained, a long-time resident can make that task almost automatic. I don’t even remember house-training either of my foxhounds. They each joined our existing pack and learned very quickly. They are naturally clean in their home environment and this helps in their training. My retired hunting foxhound was almost instantaneously crate-trained, too. Like so many dogs, he loves the close, cozy, safe environment of a crate. Fences are a necessity. Most hounds will leave any non-fenced area, wandering off, chasing a deer, or picking up another line of scent that extends out beyond the yard. I have an invisible fence which both of my hounds respect. I do check on them often, even with them behind this fence. I don’t want one of them stolen by a deer hunter, especially during hunting season. And I never leave them in the fenced area all day while I am occupied inside, which is a recipe for disaster. Also, invisible fences don’t keep out wild animals or neighbors’ pets. I also will not let my retired foxhound run loose, for his own safety. I would worry about him getting hit on the road, lost, or shot. We live in a rural area where it is legal to shoot any dog molesting livestock. And there’s always the chance that some no-good could take a shot illegally Leashes are a must. If my retired foxhound gets on a line of scent while we’re running I stop running immediately. He’s quite large so I have had instances where I have had to let go of the leash because I am going to have a crash or I’ve already tumbled to the ground. I’ve learned to hold on tight, walk, and sometimes a command in a gruff, loud voice will slow the hound down or break him or her off the scent. My foxhound responds to the words, “leave it,” because if he started chasing deer out hunting that’s what he heard. And it works! Speaking of leashes, a really handy training technique using one is called “umbilical cord” training. A new foxhound owner brings the hound home and keeps the leash on the hound and hooked to the owner himself or herself or, at a minimum within grabbing range. This should be done for a week or so. It allows the owner to correct the hound immediately when the hound does something wrong. And a word on cats. It has been my experience and that of our county shelter director that not all hounds will chase and/or harm or kill cats. Here, again, the owner must be the boss. The owner needs to show the hound that the cat belongs to the owner; the cat is the owner’s “possession.” The leash worn by the hound for a while after it’s been brought to its new home (and when it is first introduced to the cat) can be grabbed quickly and used to “check” him or her (a sudden, short tug, not dragging the dog away from the cat). Voice is very important here—gruff, loud, insistent. For a good while, watch the situation until you trust there is a decent chance that a relative peace between the animals exists. My foxhounds are the pride and joy of my life. I fell in love with the breed when I was foxhunting and continue to rescue foxhounds from kill shelters in the South and to find homes for foxhounds retiring from my previous foxhunt. Adopting a foxhound has been one of my life’s most rewarding experiences. No doubt it could be the same for anyone adopting one of these wonderful creatures. ________________________________________________________
Jill Sicheneder
2/8/2013 02:06:35 pm
Very detailed and informative. Thank you Beth!
Garrett Pollard
10/12/2013 03:14:59 am
I just adopted an American Foxhound from a person who just did not have the room for her. Her name is Belle and I plan on training her for the outdoors/hunting and to show my son how to love and respect something other than himself. So far so good. I'm gonna wait a bit until out connection is stronger, and the respect and boundaries have been set. I'm very optimistic that this will lead me to another foxhound within a few years. Thanks for your input. I'm glad to have been able to share my new relationship w/16 month old Belle w/you. 10/12/2013 03:53:43 am
Garrett, Thank you for getting in touch and letting us know about Belle. Congratulations on having a foxhound in your life. I hunted behind a pack of about 40 for 8 years and will never forget it. About 1/3 of the pack were born in my barn (pregnant females are taken out of the kennels until their pups are weaned) and it was such a fascinating learning experience for me to watch them develop into full-fledged members of that pack and just recently to find them retirement homes, including mine. They have deep roots in the history of this country - George Washington having his own hunting pack. Perhaps this is something you can explore w/your son, the history of a dog breed that he'll have personal experience with. The working relationship you'll develop is incredibly rewarding. Please let us know how Belle is doing and about any new members of her pack.
Nicole Hamilton
5/21/2021 07:30:28 pm
How is she doing after all this time!
Kristine Welleinstein
2/7/2024 07:26:39 am
I am so grateful to Dr Kumar for helping me to win the lottery. I was looking for tips to improve my chances of winning the lottery and i saw so many good testimonies about Dr Kumar on how he help people to win the lottery and i promise myself that i will give him a try and if he help me too i will also publish his name on the internet for people to see and get help from him which i am doing now by writing this testimony. I contacted him and he cast a spell on the winning numbers and gave them to me to play and I bought my ticket and played Behold I won $426 Millions. If you also need his help to win the lottery here is his email: spellcasttemple@gmail.com or whatsapp him on +2347051705853. I will forever be grateful to you Dr Kumar for what you did for me by sending me the winning numbers to win the Mega Millions
Kristine Welleinstein
2/7/2024 07:26:23 am
I am so grateful to Dr Kumar for helping me to win the lottery. I was looking for tips to improve my chances of winning the lottery and i saw so many good testimonies about Dr Kumar on how he help people to win the lottery and i promise myself that i will give him a try and if he help me too i will also publish his name on the internet for people to see and get help from him which i am doing now by writing this testimony. I contacted him and he cast a spell on the winning numbers and gave them to me to play and I bought my ticket and played Behold I won $426 Millions. If you also need his help to win the lottery here is his email: spellcasttemple@gmail.com or whatsapp him on +2347051705853. I will forever be grateful to you Dr Kumar for what you did for me by sending me the winning numbers to win the Mega Millions..
kathryn maxwell
2/20/2024 10:45:30 am
Angela Faeth
2/22/2013 10:07:54 am
A good read! Many of the commands you described "get back" "hold up" (or in my case - wait!), are the commands that I use when hiking with our black and tan coonhound. She's on leash of course -but depending which trail we are on, I use a 30 foot tracking lead and let her have some fun either ahead or behind me on the trail. 2/25/2013 12:28:56 am
Smart is certainly right for most hounds. I've always found it interesting how many people, including professional trainers, think these hounds are stupid. The problem is that they are more challenging to train because they're independent thinkers, less inclined to mindlessly follow human instructions than herding dogs or retrievers that were bred to do exactly that. Never underestimate a motivated hound.
Leslie
4/23/2013 03:51:33 am
Thank you for this article! I'm interested to learn if there are resources available in Mass? 4/23/2013 04:54:21 am
Are you looking for rescue resources? Or some other resources, such as training?
Christine Horn
7/31/2013 08:00:04 am
There is another rescue in Hopkinton, MA. Greyhound Friends also foster coon & foxhounds. I adopted a 4 year old female 2 months ago from them. She was from Virginia. She has needed a bit of TLC but she is responding positively. I agree with the emotional bond with this breed. Sheila (our Foxhound) is quite "needy" and we provide her every opportunity to bond with us. Belly rubs (most love this) and soft loving talk.
Doris Dickson
8/12/2014 02:42:31 am
My foxhound, Jules, is also from Greyhound Friends. I adopted her at 4 1/2. She turns 7 in the next few days according to her paperwork. She started life in West Virgina and wasn't "fixed" until just before I got her, so we think she was used for at least some breeding.
Beth Gyorgy
4/23/2013 05:30:39 am
Hi, Leslie. When you mention resources can you be a little more specific? Thank you, Beth Gyorgy
Doris
Leslie
7/31/2013 10:57:38 pm
Thank you Christine and others I was looking for resources for rehabilitating our rescue foxhound who has is extremely timid and fearful. She was a stray found eating rocks so has lost all her front teeth and is blind in one eye. She has come along way in the few months we have had her and has been to school, but would love to find someone who could help us work with her and help her gain confidence.
Beth Gyorgy
8/1/2013 02:28:33 am
Hi, Leslie. Glad you got back in touch. Reply forthcoming . . .
Leslie
Rachel
8/4/2013 03:15:34 am
Thanks so much for the helpful tips. I recently "acquired" a 1 year old foxhound. He showed up in our yard, extremely malnourished and afraid of everything. After months of trying to find his rightful owner (no collar, no microchip), Silas is now a member of our family. He is an absolute peach and I want to be sure that we are doing everything that we can to help him become a well-trained, socialized and happy dog. Any advice or tips would be greatly appreciated!!
Rachel
Rachel
8/5/2013 12:31:47 am
Hi Emily,
Sounds like you are going about things pretty well. Scent hounds are bred to make decisions out of sight of their handlers, and can be pretty independent thinkers. That tendency to ignore you on occasion is pretty common. You have to earn their respect to get them to listen to you. Silas probably thinks your hunting skills are dubious and you may not be the most reliable partner. And if he is on scent, he is hard-wired to think that the most important thing is to follow the scent trail. He may even chase the cats if he isn't tied.
Rachel
12/4/2013 09:45:58 pm
Thanks so much, Emily! It's a big help to have such educated and knowledgeable advice coming. I'll be sure to keep you updated on Si's progress!
Louise
11/21/2013 05:57:36 am
My brother is unable to care for a 16-month old foxhound/labrador mix, Buster. He is gorgeous and all that you describe. How can I get him into a hunting training program that will keep him? I am grateful for any insight and advice you may provide. Anything close to Philadelphia? I am willing to drive ANYWHERE in the East. Thank you!
Beth Gyorgy
11/23/2013 04:07:55 am
Hi, Louise. My blog concerns foxhunting clubs where a pack of hounds numbering usually 35-40 hunt (really chase) the fox and the hounds are followed by a group of riders, again maybe an average of 25 people. These clubs have only purebred foxhounds that have been bred, raised, and hunted within the mounted foxhunting community for centuries in both England and America. Neither are dogs from outside the community ever introduced into one of the packs nor are mixed breeds. 11/23/2013 05:16:48 am
Beth's answer is pretty complete, so I have little to add.
Caroline
12/30/2013 11:43:41 am
Hi Beth: I adopted two foxhound brothers brothers from a rescue about 2 years ago (they were about 18 mo old). Someone had purchased them from a breeder out in VA and then decided they were too much to handle and dumped them at a shelter. The boys lived at a doggie day care for 11 months until I adopted them They received VERY little training of any kind. I'm doing positive training with them but we struggle. I live in the city which I know isn't the best place for the dogs but we generally walked 3 - 4 every day. I am looking for some one to help me train them with countersurfacing and other hound behaviors. I love hounds as a breed and want to do what I can to train them to be good housemates. Have any ideas where I could look for someone who knows hounds? thanks.
Beth Gyorgy
12/30/2013 11:55:27 am
Hi, Caroline. It sounds like you're doing wonderful work with your hounds. Hounds can do fine in a city with enough exercise.
Caroling
1/1/2014 01:09:05 am
Hi Beth: I'm in Washington DC but totally willing to travel with the boys. See my post back to Emily for more info.
I missed this earlier post.
Beth Gyorgy
12/30/2013 11:55:48 am
Hi, Caroline. It sounds like you're doing wonderful work with your hounds. Hounds can do fine in a city with enough exercise.
what city are you in, Caroline? I kept 2 coonhounds in Brooklyn NY for awhile. we're aware of people in other cities with hounds. Maybe we can put you in touch wth someone near you.
Caroline
1/1/2014 01:04:29 am
Thanks for the super quick responses. I live in Washington DC but am willing to travel to a trainer. My last coonhound was found in W VA wandering in the woods. He was scared of EVERYTHING and so was a llittle more timid about exploring the house. These guys (Buzz and Woody) on the other hand egg each other on (part of their charm). They are typical coonhound characters and I wouldn't change them for the world. I would just like to know I might find my Xmas cookies in the am. They were on top of the microwave and I guess that is no longer a safe place. Back to storing stuff in the oven and the microwave! I really appreciate the encouraging words from you both!!
Lauren
6/11/2014 03:58:43 am
Hi Caroline,
Loriel
3/21/2019 08:41:05 pm
Hi Lauren and Caroline,
Lauren
6/11/2014 05:59:28 am
Hi Caroline,
Lauren
6/11/2014 06:00:30 am
Hi Caroline,
Rochelle
1/7/2016 09:08:58 am
Caroline,
m
12/31/2013 12:15:58 pm
Great article full of practical advice.
Caroline
Caroline
1/6/2014 05:14:05 am
Emily: Thanks for all the info. I really appreciate you sharing your experience with the gentle leader. I think I'm going to bag it. I used a gentle leader chest harness when I first got the boys and I think I'll try that as well as your other suggestions. I used a coupler for a while and that did do a lot to help them self correct. So using one again is a good option. I also have found a coupler of sorts that is made out of bungee-cord type of material that I will give a shot.
Beth Gyorgy
1/1/2014 05:21:44 am
I'll second Emily's recommendation. Ask for a woman named Meredith who's director of either the whole shebang - City Dogs - or the sub-program they have - District of Hounds. Let me know if you're successful. May have a few other ideas.
Caroline
1/1/2014 10:37:23 am
Emily and Beth: You are the greatest!! I will definitely get in touch with Meredith. The boys and I are in this for life and I just want to try to make everyone's life a little easier. Okay maybe just mine because they already have the life of kings.
Lauren
6/11/2014 03:57:41 am
Hi Caroline,
Lauren
6/11/2014 03:57:52 am
Hi Caroline,
Lauren
6/11/2014 03:58:02 am
Hi Caroline,
Rochelle
1/7/2016 09:12:06 am
Caroline,
Caroline
1/1/2014 10:37:33 am
Emily and Beth: You are the greatest!! I will definitely get in touch with Meredith. The boys and I are in this for life and I just want to try to make everyone's life a little easier. Okay maybe just mine because they already have the life of kings.
Caroline
1/1/2014 10:38:01 am
Emily and Beth: You are the greatest!! I will definitely get in touch with Meredith. The boys and I are in this for life and I just want to try to make everyone's life a little easier. Okay maybe just mine because they already have the life of kings. I'll keep in touch.
Caroline
1/1/2014 10:38:42 am
Emily and Beth: You are the greatest!! I will definitely get in touch with Meredith. The boys and I are in this for life and I just want to try to make everyone's life a little easier. Okay maybe just mine because they already have the life of kings. I'll keep in touch.
Caroline
1/1/2014 10:39:06 am
Emily and Beth: You are the greatest!! I will definitely get in touch with Meredith. The boys and I are in this for life and I just want to try to make everyone's life a little easier. Okay maybe just mine because they already have the life of kings. I'll keep in touch.
Caroline
1/1/2014 10:39:22 am
Emily and Beth: You are the greatest!! I will definitely get in touch with Meredith. The boys and I are in this for life and I just want to try to make everyone's life a little easier. Okay maybe just mine because they already have the life of kings. I'll keep in touch.
Caroline... on second thought, storing things in the oven may not be good enough. see this hidden camera of a beagle countersurfing.
beth gyorgy
2/13/2014 11:28:49 pm
hi, logan. please let us know if you have any questions.
Beth Gyorgy
2/13/2014 11:30:48 pm
Hi, Logan, We're happy to help with any questions you may have.
robin
3/16/2014 10:30:28 am
I have rescue a lemon coonhound from the Northeast coonhound in Lexington ma love love love him. Ryan the foster dad was right on with his likes and dislikes. Teddy is a great addition to our family. Also he is sooo handsome. Call Ann at Northeast Coonhound rescue in Lexington there is an Expo in Plymouth ma on April 12 I am thinking of maybe finding Teddy a friend. We shall see.
Beth Gyorgy
3/17/2014 12:48:19 am
Hi, Robin. I'd love to see a photo of your hound. Hereabouts in Virginia lemon & white foxhounds are often tagged lemon & white Walker coonhounds. If you look at Corporal's photo at the beginning of this article you will see a lemon & white crossbred foxhound, crossbred being a combo of American and English foxhound.
Jan
3/28/2016 05:41:35 pm
Hi,
Lauren
3/29/2016 06:26:08 am
This comment is for Jan. My pup was rescued with numbers painted on him. I live in the DMV area too, but my dog was found in South Carolina. Painting and tattooing numbers on the dogs is very common in the SC, NC, MD, and VA area for hunters. They typically mark their whole hunting pack, release all the hounds for the hunt and then sort out whos dogs are who's with the numbers at the end of the hunt. It is also sadly very common for the dogs to get off track and lost or to be released by hunters if they are not considered "good hunters". These guys can wander 200-300 miles easily in just a few weeks, so he could have come from anywhere. If he was a local dog and his hunter is missing him, he most likely would have made inquiries and been able to ID him via the tattoo.
I've passed these comments on to our foxhound expert in VA Beth Gyorgi. However, I believe each hunt has their own system, and tattoos are not centrally registered anywhere. I know that's true for coonhounds. Someone familiar with the regional hunts can probably recognize and interpret the particular tattoo. If you're curious, you might check with the MFHA or the Virginia Hunting Dog Alliance for interpretation. Some coonhound people use a dog's UKC registration number. Out west, big game hounds, which frequently are not registered with any kennel club, may have the initials of the owner, or a ranch's "brand," but they usually put it on the "tuck up" rather than the ear, because an ear can be cut off. The tuck up is that relatively thin-furred flap of skin just in front of either hind leg.
KC
3/18/2014 02:31:02 pm
I grew up w coonhounds all my life. Now have 3 walkers and 1 black n tan. the walkers were on coon 1 was coyote. my bk and tan was a gift. I love hounds I'll be 60 so you can say I've known the breed that long.sogreat to hear about others who care
Beth Gyorgy
3/27/2014 12:23:57 am
KC, Thank you for getting in touch with us. We love hearing about other hound lovers' experiences with their hounds, especially for so many years.
Andy
4/9/2014 01:01:43 pm
Thank you for your really great and informative post. There are some behaviors that I wasn't aware of until we got our foxhound and it is great to know that he's in such good company.
Andy
Andy
4/10/2014 03:52:36 am
Thank you again for more great information. With the horses and goats that live on our street we can easily get their hair and use it to desensitize him to the scent. It's not glands but it is worth a shot.
Andy
4/10/2014 03:52:47 am
Thank you again for more great information. With the horses and goats that live on our street we can easily get their hair and use it to desensitize him to the scent. It's not glands but it is worth a shot.
Andy
4/10/2014 03:52:59 am
Thank you again for more great information. With the horses and goats that live on our street we can easily get their hair and use it to desensitize him to the scent. It's not glands but it is worth a shot.
Andy
4/10/2014 03:54:10 am
...Sorry about the repeats, I didn't think my posts were going through.
Andy
Natalia
4/27/2014 03:31:13 pm
What a great article! I moved to Texas from Russia and took my Russia Hound with me, they are almost identical to the Foxhounds. My dog used to get a lot of exercise when we lived in Russia because there's no leash rule, besides we lived in a country so running wasn't a problem for her. Here in Texas though she sufferes becuase we live in a planned community - small backyard and no place to let her run off leash. In dog parks she just doens't know what to do with herself.
Most foxhounds in TX are used for coyote hunting. I wouldn't tell other people in TX that your dog hunts mice--Texans think only big stuff is worth hunting!
Natalia
4/28/2014 03:21:49 pm
Wow, thank you so much! Very useful informaiton!
Natalia
Natalia
4/29/2014 03:01:36 pm
Thank you so much, Emily! I never thought about asking a ranch owner but it's actually a brilliant idea! Thanks again for taking your time to expalain something that is maybe obvious for a local :-) I hope I will be able to give my dog what she needs - a lot of exercise!
Lauren
6/11/2014 03:11:14 am
I just rescued a beautiful lemon colored foxhound. The shelter did not know much about the hounds or did not do a great job of preparing me for this breed. They told me he was lab mix and that was why he was yellow. DNA told a different story!
Lauren
Lauren
6/11/2014 06:19:27 am
Thanks so much for the scenting tip! I think it will really help him enjoy our walks together more. Also I am eager to teach him when it is appropriate to scent and not to "critter" (I am still trying to learn the terms). He broke away our second day when we came upon a herd of deer and 3 hours later he was caught when he drove the deer across a kids soccer camp. I know we got lucky that time and I have been extra careful to secure him in a harness/use the right leash/etc. It will be a big worry off my mind when I can get him to stop focusing on things that are a danger to him. Coming back or breaking off a scent will be a big win for me. :)
Lauren
Lauren
6/12/2014 05:47:21 am
Thanks so much! I would love to have you take a look. I emailed to your gmail account!
sherry
8/20/2014 12:31:20 pm
hi
Doris
8/21/2014 01:46:21 am
Sherry ... all Greyhound Friends in Hopkinton, MA. Louise Coleman (founder) may be able to help.
Sherry
Doris Dickson
8/21/2014 04:36:54 am
Yup, NE Coonhounds are great but you need to know know they are foster/adopt (no facility), so if they are full ...
Craig Norkus
8/20/2014 02:16:52 pm
Hello,
Craig
8/20/2014 02:47:59 pm
I also wanted to point out that both dogs sleep inside every night. Henry sleeps under my bed or on the couch and Oakley, well, he sleeps on the bed in a spare bedroom. : ) I've done an okay job of informal training, but would like to bring the both to a professional trainer.
Craig
8/20/2014 02:48:51 pm
I also wanted to point out that both dogs sleep inside every night. Henry sleeps under my bed or on the couch and Oakley, well, he sleeps on the bed in a spare bedroom. : ) I've done an okay job of informal training, but would like to bring the both to a professional trainer.
Craig
8/20/2014 02:49:07 pm
I also wanted to point out that both dogs sleep inside every night. Henry sleeps under my bed or on the couch and Oakley, well, he sleeps on the bed in a spare bedroom. : ) I've done an okay job of informal training, but would like to bring the both to a professional trainer.
craig
8/21/2014 05:00:47 pm
Sorry about the triple reply. Total accident.
Deborah
8/23/2014 11:27:52 pm
I was so happy to come across this website. I had been Googling for results on the disposition of foxhounds and found this.
Deborah
Lauren
8/24/2014 11:42:03 pm
Deborah mentioned in her story about Trixie something I have been struggling with as well. Rufus has been with us for about 4 months now and although he is making tremendous progress with training he has extreme difficulty with the concept of play. He is not very food motivated (he is an anxious fellow and often food is the first thing he is not interested in if he feels uncertain). We want to be able to play and reward him with plan. We can occasionally get him interested in his kong or a puzzle toy, but interactive toys are something he just does not get. We were able to wrestle with him a bit in the beginning months, but ever since we have begun training him to heel and come it seems he has lost his confidence in us as playmates. He goes to the dog park every day (weather permitting) and will often find a dog or two to play chase with. It is beautiful to see him cutting loose and being playful, but it seems like this is one of the only environments he will do so in. Are we doing something wrong with our training? He is not afraid of us and often shows us his affection and happiness, but we would love to be able to play more. I thought this was just something we were working through with Rufus, but maybe it is common with hound rescues.
Doris
8/25/2014 01:21:42 am
Lauren, Jules didn't know how to be a dog when we got her from the rescue either. She still does not play with toys but she does run and play well with other dogs in a group environment. Otherwise, she prefers to play with us not toys.
A lot of rescue coonhounds were brought up in places where they were encouraged to work, not play. In a hunting environment, the hounds are usually housed individually, either tied out or in separate kennel runs. They are expected to be quiet when they are not loose and hunting. Sometimes they will be given a coon tail to play with as pups, but they don't usually know from toys, except for the occasional stick, so all these things are new to them when they get to pet homes. Most understand play cues from other dogs, but may take quite awhile to understand that you like to see them play because play with the "toys' they have chosen in the past (their owner's boot or glove, for instance) have gotten them in trouble.Rescue hounds tend to catch on about toys faster in multi -dog households where they learn from the example of other dogs.
Jan
9/4/2014 03:28:53 am
This is fantastic information! I was searching to try to find out what some common hunt commands are and this is the first site I came across.
Beth Gyorgy
9/4/2014 07:07:54 am
Hi, Jan. Sounds like you have a typical, lovely hound on your hands. If you have a photo of him I'd love to see it (bgyorgy@vabb.com). I could maybe tell a bit about him just by looking. He could be from a mounted foxhunt or belong to an individual hunter. Does he have a tattoo in his left ear (the usual one) or on the inside of his thigh? And, no, 5 years is not too late too see that a dog doesn't want to hunt. the hound might not want to hunt, or can't keep up w/the pack for some reason, goes off on his/her own, causing trouble while hunting, etc.
Beth Gyorgy
9/4/2014 07:14:37 am
Jan, I should have added . . . You have to establish w/this hound that you are alpha dog. Don't be wishy washy w/commands or tell him to do something and not follow through. This is especially important w/a dog who has been in a pack situation. And they want the structure and a boss - it makes them feel secure. Keep us up to date.
Jan
9/4/2014 07:45:34 am
Thank you so much for your quick response! He is very clean in his crate, and I do think he's starting to understand that he's not supposed to go in the house. They day we picked him up was rough, but he's only had once accident since then (last night), but that was my fault for not getting to my feet fast enough to follow him out of the room. We are making sure that we let him out frequently and praising him when we see him go to the bathroom outside. We understand that we need to establish ourselves in the alpha role with him. I believe he already looks up to my husband, the way he looks at him and follows him around. You can tell he wants to please him and it's adorable.
Jan
9/4/2014 07:46:26 am
Thank you so much for your quick response!
Danita Rafferty
12/13/2014 02:58:42 am
We adopted a male American foxhound from a shelter in Springfield, MO, about four years ago. He came in as a stray with a collar that only had a phone number, which was disconnected, but was from a city over a hundred miles away! We got tired of people asking us why our beagle had such long legs, we we had him DNA tested and he is a purebred American Foxhound. He's on the small side, weighs 60 pounds, and looks just like your Walden. He is afraid of gunshots, fireworks and thunder, so we speculate he was with a hunting pack that he got separated from. But, who knows? Anyway, my husband and I adore our "Calhoun" and think he is the smartest and most fun dog we have ever had! We live on a farm and he loves to take long hikes with us. He is a delight! Anyway, I have two questions: First, we have always wondered why he doesn't bay. He has two barks: one is a loud, big-dog bark if someone rings the doorbell; the other is the most unpleasant sound (first time we heard it, we thought he had got his leg stuck in a trap -- although there are no traps on our property.) He makes this sound when he gets the scent of something. We're not sure what, but we do know he has no interest in deer, rabbits, cats, or turkeys. We are guessing it must be a fox, but he has never flushed one out. Why doesn't he bay? As crazy as this sounds, we kind of wish he did bay! Second question: his belly is almost always a bright red and he licks at it a lot. Our vet hasn't offered much help. I have noticed that it gets worse when he has been doing a lot of running through the brush at our farm. Any advice on some kind of cream or ointment I could put on him? I am thrilled to have found this website! My husband and I have struggled to find information about foxhounds, and they are very uncommon in Missouri. I look forward to reading posts about foxhounds and learning more about this wonderful dog! 12/13/2014 04:13:02 am
I'm glad you found us, Danita. Your Calhoun sounds like an interesting dog. I have no idea why he doesn't bay. Our foxhound has a bay that can peel paint.
Emily from Coonhound Companions here. As you can see elsewhere on this blog, sometimes those DNA tests are not 100% accurate for hounds, which are under-represented in those DNA test databases. A lot of the foxhounds that hunt coyotes are not as closely bred as the foxhounds that are bred for mounted hunts, and its possible that Calhoun is on the small side because he is at least part coonhounds. At any rate, the pedestrian hunters that use hounds want each hound to have a distinct voice that they can identify from a distance, so there is a large range in the variety of voices. While most hounds "bay on track" and "chop on tree" or when they've cornered their quarry, some chop on track (a more ordinary dog bark) or "squall on track." Sounds to me that Calhoun might be a squaller. That's usually a kind of hoarse, loud, croaking noise that varies from foghorn to screech owl, depending on how deep a voice it is. At any rate, Calhoun's voice probably switches when he goes on scent, and switches again when he's got his quarry, probably to a rapid chop bark. He may be chasing fox, raccoons or coyotes. Sounds like he's been trained not to hunt cats, deer, etc.
Danita Rafferty
12/15/2014 12:30:34 pm
Emily and Jerry, thank you so much for your replies to my post! Very interesting that Calhoun may be a "squaller." His sound is definitely on the screech owl side of the range! We had heard that some people in MO use foxhounds to hunt coyotes and wondered if Calhoun had done that in the past. The only thing that makes me think otherwise, though, is that we have lots of coyotes on and around our property, and often hear them start howling around dusk. Calhoun can be lying on the front porch with us when they start howling and he never reacts. So maybe he was used for hunting raccoons or foxes. Guess we'll never really know. We adopted him when he was about a year old, and he was very fearful of men, tractors, barns, loud noises, gun shots, etc. It took a couple of months, but my husband totally won Calhoun over and now he is very friendly with almost all men who come into our house. We do watch him pretty closely with strangers (men), though, because he can act a little aggressive. Calhoun is approximately 5 now, and has gotten much better about loud noises, tractors, etc. over the years. Basically he is a very happy and fun dog!
Danita Rafferty
1/27/2015 01:52:36 pm
We came back from a hike with our foxhound Calhoun right after the holidays and a couple of hours later noticed him limping on his front left. Later in the day it got worse and he started holidng his paw up. We couldn't find anything wrong with the bottom of his paw and thought maybe he had sprained his foot or ankle. A couple of days later we noticed heat and swelling on the top of his foot and then almost overnight a large red "blister" appeared on the top of his foot. Off to the vet we went, and they operated. No foreign body was found. At about the two week mark when his stitches were to be removed, we noticed a red "blister" now on the bottom of his foot. The vet now thinks there must be a foreign body in the foot and put him on antibiotics, which are giving poor Calhoun diahrrea. The vet is hoping that the antibiotic will help Calhoun's body eject the foreign body. Now, to make matters worse, there is a new, red blister on the top of his foot again -- but in a new location! What should we do? Has anyone else experienced this with their hound? Our vet is talking about surgery again, which I hate to put our dog through. But now that I have read about foreign bodies in a dog's foot on Google, I realize that this is no small problem. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Danita
Danita Rafferty
1/28/2015 12:16:52 pm
Emily, thank you so much for your reply. I am fairly certain that Calhoun did not get into any chemicals, as we don't farm our property. It is strictly trails for horseback riding and hiking. Also, we had not had any snow or ice for at least a couple of weeks before he went lame. My gut tells me there is something in his foot that is trying to work its way out. I am definitely going to the feed store tomorrow to get Ichthammol. Interestingly, when I googled this issue yesterday, I noticed several comments from the UK about using a poultice to draw out foreign bodies from a dog's foot, but nobody in the US mentioned it. I am definitely going to try it before we go back to the vet. My husband and I are really against Calhoun having surgery again. I will let you know how things work out. Thanks again!
Laura
2/17/2015 12:43:08 am
Hi Beth. I recently adopted what I believe is a foxhound/lab mix. While he is a total, loving, sweetheart, I am having some trouble with him. He is about 18months old and I have had him for 3 months now. He learned sit in both verbal and hand signals in 10 minutes flat and retained it perfectly, so I KNOW he is intelligent. The two problems I really need to get corrected are 1. pulling me on the leash, and 2. he is VERY fearful of strangers. I work in a nursing home so he can come to work with me every day if he wants to, but he is SO SCARED of everyone. I mean, tail completely between the legs and tucked up on his belly, shaking, and sometimes growling & barking when someone comes into my office. He knows his command for not pulling, but it seems as though he thinks it's merely a trick to do for a second, and then he's back to being the engine on a freight train. A couple times he has made me fall and then he instantly runs to my side to make sure I'm okay, but we need to stop this behavior before I get hurt and then cannot walk him anymore. Do you have any suggestions?
Laura
Leigh Ann
5/1/2015 06:55:19 pm
My daughter found a very malnourished young adult female Foxhound in Muskingum County, Ohio on 4/28/15. She was sitting in the middle of the road, cold and frightened. We are fostering her in the Columbus area, and have contacted dozens of agencies and authorities in an effort to find her owner to no avail. This is an extremely friendly and personable dog, but very much a hound - LOL. She has also been reported to every lost pet agency we can locate. We recently rescued a 10-12 year old German Shepherd with very serious health issues, and are committed to her comfort and care. Unfortunately, our vet does not want the GS to have too much excitement or activity due to on-going medical treatment. The Foxhound gets along well with our dogs and cats, but does create too much energy for the older dog. The Foxhound is not destructive in the home, and is crate trained. Other than being leash broke, however, she does not appear to have any other formal training. My friend who is an AKC official, believes this is a purebred Foxhound. She is very structurally correct and well balanced. If anyone on this blog can assist us with her placement with someone who understands hounds and hound behavior please let us know. I will not surrender her to a "kill" shelter, and do not wish her to be in a volatile situation with multiple fosters or re-homing situations. Thank you.
Leigh Ann
Anne Sargent
9/30/2015 04:58:40 pm
Beth,
Beth
10/2/2015 11:34:28 am
Hi, Anne. Send me your phone no. by email and I'll give you a call. 11/18/2015 08:55:23 am
This is incredibly helpful. While my rescue (8 month old American Foxhound and possibly Pointer mix) was never trained as a hunting dog, he definitely hits the mark with most of the characteristics you've described. In particular, the instantaneous changes in energy from calm to excited and his strength and determination when catching a scent. I'm also happy to hear you have an electric fence. We plan to train him immediately on that, as well.
Susie Seelbach
11/30/2015 04:47:39 pm
I rescued a Foxhound from traffic 3 days ago. Finally reconstructed his background today. The owner lives 210 miles from here and does not want him back. No further information offered. The dog is amazingly beautiful, very calm, affectionate and appears healthy. Nothing makes sense regarding his homeless status. I have 3 dogs and 3 cats and can not add to my family. Are there Foxhound rescues in SC or GA? I will transport him. He is safe with me, but deserves a forever home. He' s very nice boy!
Jackie
12/20/2015 05:58:25 pm
Hi everyone! This site has been amazingly helpful and I understand is for foxhounds, but everyone seems so knowledgeable I couldn't help but comment on the hopes you all can help me. My family adopted a black and tan, 2 years old from a local kill shelter. He taught us all so much about love and stole our hearts. We lived in 30 acres in the country and had Hunter for a few years....I can't explain the love and appreciation we now have for hounds, but know with you all you just 'get it'. My husband and I both had labs growing up and unfortunately made a huge mistake- we assumed Hounds were just like other breeds. Hunter was an inside dog, never allowed off the leash outside, etc. We purchased him a large kennel for his bathroom breaks and I would put him in to do his business when I picked our little ones up from school. 30 minutes rips. That's all it took for me to lose my best friend..because I did not research the breed , Hunter is dead. He jumped the kennel and caught a scent. We search,notified animal control, shelters, local rescues, had volunteers out, etc. 4 days later he was found almost right beside our house- he had been heading back home. He was hit by the train. I think we all lost our minds a little that day.
Lauren
12/21/2015 07:34:26 am
Hi Jackie,
Jackie
12/21/2015 06:35:49 pm
Lauren,
Jackie Given your sad experience with Hunter, I'm sure you are aware of what accomplished escape artists hounds can be. It took me several seasons to reinforce all the weak spots in my perimeter fence when I got my first coonhound. The fence that had kept in a Rhodesian Ridgeback was nowhere near tight enough for Rooster the redbone. He went over, under, squeezed through gates, climbed, leaped from boulders, etc. I spent his first winter here chasing him in nightgown, boots, and winter coat. Please equip Dilly with a name tag with phone number and a microchip right away.
Lauren
1/7/2016 09:56:39 am
How are things going with Dilly? Is she all healed up???
vicki
1/20/2016 03:05:40 pm
Hi - we recently lost our foxhound to cancer. I had her since 2008 as a rescue from the Katrina Hurricane overflow. I would like to have another one... but I can't find any. Is there somewhere where I can find another young foxhound?
Nancy
1/21/2016 12:55:02 pm
Hello! I am currently fostering a gorgeous, 9 month-old, female foxhound (Honey :). She is just a darling. She has made excellent strides and has blossomed into a gentle goofball! We do not have the type of property/environment that would best suit her long-term so, although we would love to add her to our family, it is my goal to help find a wonderful forever-home for her. I will be so appreciative of any assistance and/or suggestions that can be provided to me via this site. It has been a tremendous resource for me and I am so thankful to you all for that!
Nancy
1/22/2016 01:46:52 am
Emily, I am in North Carolina! I would love to hear from Vicki!
Matt
1/24/2016 10:42:59 pm
I have a 11 or 12 year old American foxhound, and I'm at a lost now with him. He was rescued almost 7 times when we got him, so he has some mental issues. More like anxiety issues, I can't keep him off my counters, everytime I get up he thinks he has to go out so I never know when he has to, and he is starting to growl when told to move off of a bed. I was in a horrible accident so I really can't walk him. I can't leave him unsupervised and what I'm asking is this going to get worst and if so is there a rescue that would take him. I don't want to put him down, but I might have to if I can't find him somewhere to go. Any help
Roger
1/29/2016 03:13:09 pm
I wish you luck finding a home, Matt. Sorry for your troubles. If I weren't 74 and already have two dogs, I'd take him for sure. My wife died a few months ago and I'm planning to move to the West Coast nearer kids. He's near the end of his life expectancy. I sure hope someone can take him for you and make his last years happy.
Jan
3/29/2016 02:02:57 pm
I'm so sory for your loss Roger and hope Matt finds a Forever home for his foxhound.
Roger
1/28/2016 02:45:16 pm
Adopted a 9 year-old Am. foxhound from humane soc. not knowing anything about the breed. She needed a home. I've had her almost a year. We walk 5 miles a day. (I'm ret., 74 yrs. old) We're in a routine. She needed consistency and patience. She has become a great pet and companion, she's obedient and respectful and is finally coming out of her shell. She came with issues. She and my 15 year old yellow lab mix have become great friends. I adore her. Don't get one if you're not going exercise it. This is essential.
roger
1/29/2016 03:08:20 pm
Here's a tidbit I forgot to tell you about Belle from my first post and you're not going to believe it. The second day Belle was with us, she got out and was gone for 4+ hours. SHE CAME BACK!! Guess she liked the cookin'!
Roger, I'm not surprised that Bella came back. Most hounds will return to the spot where they parted company with their handler if they are able to. This is pretty much bred into them, although not all individuals have this trait. Typically, if a hound doesn't return before her hunter has to leave the area, an article with the human's scent on it can be placed where the hound was last seen, and the hound will wait at that spot until the human comes back to get it. I've depended on this trait more than once. Since Bella left home for her adventure, she came back home, but it would have worked just as well if you had let her loose in a park, gone off to fill the gas tank, then returned.to get her.
Roger
1/29/2016 05:47:57 pm
Thanks! I guess I was surprised that this happened after only one day being with us. I thought she might head back to the Humane Soc. While I have you, she is rather reclusive, spending most of her time alone on my bed. She does spend early mornings with Sadie and me in our sun room until we go for our long sniffing walk in the park. Then, when we get back, she goes to the bedroom and stays, sleeping, until our afternoon walk. After that, she returns to the bed until her pee at about 8, then bed again until the next morning. I'd like her to spend more time with Sadie and me, but she seems happy with things as they are, so I don't force it. She and Sadie have become friends. Belle is very affectionate and freezes when I pet her and scratch her head, ears and neck. She's not foot shy, loves having her legs and her butt petted and stroked. She's such a sweet dog!
Carolina
3/25/2016 07:12:43 pm
Hello,
Carolina
Roger
3/26/2016 03:43:52 am
Hi, Carolina, Understand I'm no expert. While my Belle gave no indication she'd bite a stranger, she was definitely fearful. Wouldn't go near another person. She even acted afraid of me for a long time. I've had her a year now, she goes to the park daily, has met a lot of dogs which she loves doing and now, when strangers put out their hand to welcome her, she doesn't cower, sniffs it and often allows the person to pet her. 3/29/2016 01:52:43 pm
This post is in answer to Jan's questions about tattooing hounds and also to add to some points Lauren made.
Sherri Burrows
5/24/2016 02:44:44 pm
We just adopted a 10 month old male puppy from the shelter who they believe is a foxhound mix. He does look exactly like the photos I have seen and has many of the traits I have seen listed here. If he is a mix, it is with something very similar. Not realizing his breed and characteristics at the time of adoption, we adopted him to be a family pet and a daily running partner for my husband. We live in an apartment and needless to say he is having some issues adjusting from a shelter. Overall he is very sweet and even appears to be crate trained but not fully house trained. He adores my ten year old son and does fine with our smaller female dog. He already responds to his new name by looking up and will sit for treats. My problem is that he is nipping and chewing on everything. I understand 10 months is still a puppy, but he is huge and can be destructive. He often does what I have found is referred to as "air snapping" where he snaps his jaws so hard in the air you hear them click. However, he has never bitten anyone, just typical mouthing when he is petted. Should I be concerned about keeping him as an indoor family pet? He doesn't seem aggressive at all but he is very stubborn and doesn't respond to the normal "dog calls" that most dogs do. He tends to ignore us and do his own thing. If I command him to stop (such as if he is caught urinating in the house) he doesn't even look up! He is getting better on a leash but still zig zags in front of my husband. He also refuses to go willingly into his crate, but is fine once he is in there. We really like him and want to make this work out. Any suggestions for training a foxhound to have good house manners and to stop the snipping? Even if it appears to be play, it makes me nervous due to his size. At 10 months, he already weighs over 40 pounds! Thank you for any help you can offer. We really want to make this work out but I am concerned he will be unhappy as an inside dog, even with daily exercise. Thanks!
Sarah
6/22/2016 10:46:56 am
Hi Beth
Lee-Anne
11/21/2016 06:55:15 pm
I adopted a foxhound from a rescue shelter in West Virginia seven years ago. She was scared and skittish at first -- she'd been found almost starving wandering the countryside, riddled with heartworm -- but she has ended up being the loveliest, sweetest dog, kind to children and other animals, patient, funny, and very, very intelligent. With old age has come aches and pains, and we have discovered via various X-rays for stiff joints in recent years that she is riddled with buckshot.
Liz Henderson
12/2/2016 08:33:33 am
Thanks for this very informative and helpful article. I just adopted a foxhound from a rescue group. He's my first hound, and since he was a stray we don't know much about him. Speculating that he's about 10. Up to now I've had almost exclusively retired German Shepherd guide dogs. He's so different it's been a learning experience for me! Gentle, sweet natured and not a mean bone in him. He's learning not to counter surf, and to leave things if asked. He does however, have periods of intense energy, whining and climbing on things, and I'm finding that he needs more exercise than I'm used to, or able to give. We take two long walks every day (rain or shine), and I let him have outdoor time in my back yard but he really seems to want and need more. I'm wondering if anyone has found games or toys that foxhounds really like. Tried a couple of the usual ones (like Kongs, tennis balls and things) without any interest on his part. I'm starting him in day care, but would like to do more for him at home. Has anyone found an outdoor game, like chasing stuff, that really appeals to the hounds? My backyard isn't large, but there's enough room to play some games. Thank you all!
Jennifer
4/26/2017 01:35:45 pm
We adopted Pru, an American Foxhound, about 3 months ago! Her and her brother/maybe son were dropped off at the shelter emergency yard during business hours and peeled wheels out of the parking lot without providing any information on the beautiful, and very scared dogs. Pru is believed to be 4 or 5 and has had at least one litter of puppies. She has since been spayed. Based on her look and demeanor it is strongly believed that she was abused/neglected!
Roger
4/26/2017 02:17:14 pm
Jennifer, I've had Belle 2 years now. Great pet and friend. I remember that both she and a Red Tick Coonhound we adopted peed and pooped in the house in the beginning, even though they were old dogs when I got them. This went on for some time. I didn't have the kids crawling on the floor you have. I understand your concern and I'm sorry.
First, sometimes vets damage a female dog's urinary control when they spay the dog. Have a vet different from the one who spayed her check that out. Doesn't sound like that is the problem, but make sure. Might even just be a urinary infection. There are pills to reduce leakage.
Jennifer
4/27/2017 08:45:46 am
Emily, thank you for taking the time to help me! We have tried every single one of your suggestions. She is completely comfortable in her crate as long as we are home or in the room with her. The minute we leave, even if the kids are sleeping and go into the bathroom to take a shower, she goes nuts! If I lock her in the crate (which we have tried 3 different ones) she will bark like she is being beaten and she will do whatever it takes to get out. She will scratch at furniture, yank curtains off the wall. If we put the crate away from everything she still manages to move to get to anything she can get close to. If I leave her out the crate she pees all over the place and tears the house apart.
Amy
11/5/2017 07:34:48 am
I’m so sorry you are going through this it sounds like our Kadi. We had to fix every door in the house, because she tried to scratch through it
Roger
4/26/2017 02:37:20 pm
Jennifer, a couple more things: Belle was afraid of strangers too, in the beginning. I walk her 5 miles a day--in the city--people love and want to meet her, she meets and loves other dogs, and has overcome much of her shyness she had in the beginning. She has a "cookie route" she like to follow.
Jennifer
4/27/2017 08:32:48 am
Roger, thanks for your input! We live in the middle of farmland so unfortunately we are not in a situation to bring her for walks. We do take advantage of the farm supply store since she is allowed in there. We bring her there whenever we can and she does amazing. The bigger issue with strangers are the ones who come to our home. She freaks out! We have everyone who comes in essentially ignore her at first until she calms down enough and then they will sit down until she comes to them. We gen have them give her a treat and a reaffirming pet and "good girl"! It seems to work in the short term but the truth is she is still very wary of my husband and I. It is like she forgets who we are for a few minutes. Thank you for the reassurance that it will someday get better!
Jennifer
Amy
11/5/2017 07:26:52 am
Reading this in anticipation of some day adopting another fox hound. We just lost our beautiful 11/5/2017 10:05:34 am
I'm very sorry for your loss. It never gets any easier. Ours are so much a part of our family that's it's difficult to imagine a dogless home.
Amber
11/5/2017 05:57:36 pm
Thank you for your information. We just lost our lab Chow mix of 15 years last month I was so sad and that a gentleman from work gave me one of his hunting foxhound puppies. He is now 8 weeks and he is such a character. 4/1/2018 08:32:51 am
Thank you for all the info it has helped me with my rescued Foxhound. We live on a 2 acre Home on the country upstate NY. My 1.5 yr old FH pulled food off our counter and my mother tried to grab the food while he was eating it she was worried he would swallow glass and he bit her. A big scratch but a small bite. Last night the dog was sleeping and my mom went to grab a pillow next to him and he looked like he would bite her but he didn’t. I am so upset the dog is far from aggressive but I am not sure if the dog is acting normal. We rescued him from our vet who had him cause originally owners let him run loose he got hit by a car and broke his leg. Owners couldn’t afford the vet bills and the dog was not allowed in the house. He is a handful got loose twice in the last month and is a large dog for my 25 pound schnauzer. Any comments would help. Because my mom is 90 not sure the dog is ok to have. Thank yiu
Roger
4/1/2018 10:45:37 am
I think you might want to take this up with a pro of some sort. Obviously you can't endanger family members.
You're going to have to work hard to get this under control. Obviously, your frail mom is more important than your new pet, so only you can decide when to give up on the hound, and you shouldn't wait until someone is hospitalized.
Jennifer Leone
9/16/2019 06:28:06 pm
Greetings! Not sure if this blog is still maintained but worth a try asking for any contact info or connections for adopting an Am. Foxhound... We lost our 13 year old Foxhound in August to cancer and what we know for sure is our home is not a home without a Foxhound! Our Gabby was a big, beautiful, goofy, lovable, often stubborn, single-minded and oh so vocal girl, and we loved every bit of her. We realize now our good fortune in finding her as a young adult at Watauga Humane Society in 2009. Currently we live in Central North Carolina, about an hour west of Raleigh with 3 dogs, 8 acres, a fenced yard, in an area very suitable for long walks and in a home that is maintained for the comfort and convenience of the dogs! Thank you in advance for any info.
Barb Hurley
8/9/2020 01:58:33 pm
Hi Jennifer,
Jennifer Leone
8/11/2020 07:40:36 pm
Hi Barb,
roger
9/16/2019 06:40:02 pm
Google:
Jackie Kaiser
12/13/2020 07:33:57 am
Good morning: Can you lead me to a rescue group here in the Northern Neck of Va. So many abandoned dogs here...make me ill to think of those poor pups. One in particular needs attention. Any help would be appreciated.
Emily
12/13/2020 09:41:07 am
There's a list of known coonhound and foxhound rescues elsewhere on this site here: https://www.coonhoundcompanions.com/rescue-links.html
don bragg
4/12/2021 09:20:35 am
I loved the information and comments on your site. I too have a wonderful Fox Hounds His name is Mr Lemon (he is a lemon and white hound). He is almost 8 years old now. He was a deer hound before we got but he is wonderful and has the best personality possible..... loves other dogs and children! The only question I have is he is so afraid of loud noises. Thunder, laud bangs of any kind etc. any suggestions?
Emily S Plishner
4/12/2021 10:42:01 am
Love the name!
Deedee Wilson
2/15/2022 10:56:19 am
I have a 10 month old red foxhound who we rescued from the humane society. He is neutered and a great pup. We have 3 chihuahua/rat terrier mixes in the home and they are not getting along with him. I do not want to take him back to the pound and I am hoping to find someone to adopt him that has more room for him to run and grow, possibly with another foxhound or hunting dog to be friends with. He is very friendly, always wanting to play, the little dogs want nothing to do with him.
Pasty
11/4/2022 06:33:55 pm
God is wonderful. It still feels incredible that my life has changed. I thank Dr Amber everyday and I’m hugely grateful for his help. It is the best feeling in the world knowing that I am financially secure. Dr Amber prayed and prepared a lottery spell for me and gave me some numbers to play the lottery game. I played the set for life lottery game as Dr Amber instructed with my full hopes and trust on him to win it because I have never been known for winning anything. I was shocked, surprised and couldn’t believe what my eyes were seeing when I checked my ticket at the shop I bought it from. I was declared the winner of the set for life lottery of $67,500,000! I stopped working as a midwife after I won and ever since then, my life and that of my family has changed and I want to say a very big thank you to Dr Amber for making a tremendous change in my life. WA Dr Amber for help via +12096910783 or call +13183065044 For more enquiries or you email: amberlottotemple@yahoo.com
Lauren
6/19/2023 09:45:02 pm
In June 2014 I found your site and received so much helpful insights and encouragement when I brought home my rescue Rufus. We had to say goodbye to him suddenly last weekend when a spleen tumor we didn't know about ruptured. My heart is broken but I wanted to say thank you to everyone who shared their stories here and encouraged me to keep at it with him. He was an absolutely singular personality. A goofy and willful but smart as a whip best damn friend I could ask for. I'm so lucky to have had these past 9 years with him and when we are ready we look forward to opening our hearts to another hound. There is nothing like them and again I thank you all for your community. Beth this page and your organization are wonderful beyond words.
Kristine Welleinstein
2/7/2024 07:25:52 am
I am so grateful to Dr Kumar for helping me to win the lottery. I was looking for tips to improve my chances of winning the lottery and i saw so many good testimonies about Dr Kumar on how he help people to win the lottery and i promise myself that i will give him a try and if he help me too i will also publish his name on the internet for people to see and get help from him which i am doing now by writing this testimony. I contacted him and he cast a spell on the winning numbers and gave them to me to play and I bought my ticket and played Behold I won $426 Millions. If you also need his help to win the lottery here is his email: spellcasttemple@gmail.com or whatsapp him on +2347051705853. I will forever be grateful to you Dr Kumar for what you did for me by sending me the winning numbers to win the Mega Millions.
Olivia Noah
2/20/2024 08:27:49 am
kathryn maxwell
2/20/2024 10:46:23 am
Susan Bickford
3/2/2024 04:50:00 am
It's A Great News to Celebrate with you Viewer, I am truly living the life I have been looking for after Dr Kachi made me win my Powerball Lottery, I had been playing for a good 8years. It was a friend of mine who directed me to Dr Kachi because my friend Nancy has won the Powerball so many times and I don't know how she got the match six numbers to play and win a very big amount of money, then the last time she won the Mega Millions I told her to tell me the secret on how she win. That's when she started telling me about the powerful Dr Kachi who has been her helper. and she gave me Dr Kachi Text WhatsApp Number:+1 (209) 893-8075 I texted the greatest spell caster Dr Kachi and I told him I wanted to win my Powerball with his spiritual rightful number and he told me I should give him 2hours to get everything done and hopefully Dr Kachi do it, and give me a winning numbers to play my ticket that make me win the prize of $223.3 Million Dollars Powerball lottery Tuesday i bought the winning ticket at the Carlie C’s IGA store in Hope Mills, that changed my life for good today, and Dr Kachi a strong spell caster and trust him when he says the results will manifest it's Truth, God bless you Dr kachi for your kind help also can Email: drkachispellcast@gmail.com or website: https://drkachispellcaster.wixsite.com/my-site
Michael J Weirsky
3/5/2024 08:52:53 pm
I'M SO GLAD THAT I WON THE MEGA MILLION WITH THE HELP OF DR UGHULU: WHATSAPP: +1 (249) 202-7318
Earl lape
3/6/2024 06:04:35 pm
I am Earl Lape. I'm a 61 years old retired mechanic from Dubuque Iowa. I never thought I could be this wealthy after all I've been through trying to meet ends and take good care of my family. But all thanks to Dr Marcus he made me a lottery winner of $40,030,000 (fourth million thirty thousand dollars) with the help of his spell. This was one of the greatest things that has ever happened in my life. I came in contact with him after seeing someone's testimony on the internet. So I came in contact with him and he told me he will help me after telling him my situation, I provided all his requirements, the spell was done, and he gave me the winning numbers after 48 hours, I went to purchase my ticket on April 1 in Clive Iowa (AP) and I played as instructed. At first I never believed I won the lottery when I got the email notification because it was April fool's day. But all thanks to Dr Marcus for his great work in my life. You too can reach him drmacusspellcaster@gmail.com or Whatsapp +2348110492028 Comments are closed.
|
The Coonie Team
Marybeth Brown Archives
April 2021
Categories
All
|