ya i understand the need for older training dogs.insted of try to buy a started or finshed dog.for under$500 hook up with others hunters in this area.and try to get ur pups going that way.as for me im running coon now,getting ready for spring bear then on to cats this fall.our black and tan was born in early april we also have a bluetick/redbone about the same age we bought two cameron blueticks in sept.what im doing is running with friends and training with there dogs but not all the time.if you would like to contact me maybe we can help you out.
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