In this episode, I’m answering some of the most common questions I’ve been getting about hunting and training young tree dogs.

We’re talking about dogs that tree but leave, pups that won’t leave your feet, when it’s the right time to take that young dog to the woods, when to start shooting game to them, and a few more things new and beginning handlers run into.

These are real questions from real hunters — and I’m just giving my honest take on what’s going on and how I’d handle it from what I've learned, been taught, or used myself!

In this episode of Thoughts of a Dog Man, I answer real questions sent in from real hunters running beagles!

From young dogs that just want to play, to solo runners that won’t pack, I break down what’s really going on and options on how to correct the issues in my opinion! This one’s all about practical, no-fluff advice for everyday handlers trying to build better rabbit dogs.

Here’s what we cover:

🐾 How to get your dog to come when you spot a hot rabbit

🐾 Fixing two young dogs that just want to play instead of hunt

🐾 What to do with a dog that runs solo but won’t pack up

🐾 Why some dogs keep coming out of the race — and how to stop it

🐾 How many dogs you should run a young one with when they’re starting out

🐾 The best way to start using a tracking collar with a young dog

If you’ve ever asked yourself these same questions, this episode’s for you. Stevie keeps it real, sharing what’s worked in his own kennels, what mistakes to avoid, and how to help your dogs build confidence, consistency, and that pack instinct every good rabbit dog needs.

🎧 Listen now and learn how to turn frustration into progress — one hunt at a time.

And don’t forget to grab the book Producing a Future Rabbit Dog for a deeper step-by-step guide to training your next hound the right way, link below!

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We’ve all hunted with that guy — you know, the one who can’t help himself. In this episode of Thoughts of a Dog Man, I break down the “Don’t Be That Guy” list — the hunters we all love to joke about (and sometimes have been ourselves).

From the Spot-Stealer who hits your honey hole without you, to the Know-It-All who’s been hunting six months but swears he’s an expert, and the “Let Me See” Guy who’s gotta touch every new gun, scope, and handheld in camp — it’s all here.

We’re keeping it real, keeping it funny, and keeping it respectful. Because at the end of the day, this sport’s about good dogs, good hunts, and good company — and the best way to keep it that way is to not be that guy.

🐶💬 Whether you’re around the tailgate, scrolling Facebook, or in the woods with your buddies, you’re gonna know exactly who we’re talking about.

🎧 Tune in, laugh a little, and tag that one buddy who might need to hear this one.

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Bawlin Out Kennel Gear

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Produce A Future Rabbit Dog Book

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