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SilverRockBeagles
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buddy has dogs running squirrels

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have a buddy who has dogs that tree squirrels , what do you guys think how do you break them of this , besides shock collars could you get a squirrel tail and tie around his collar like breaking scents, i dont know if it would work or not what do you think?

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coolbrze
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How old are the dogs? I let my pups run whatever they want until 5-6 mo. old, just to get them using their noses. At that time however, it calls for a dose of Vit. E if they run something other than a rabbit...

BBOARDING3
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Post by BBOARDING3 »

Cool, Like that black "rabbit" we ran.

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If he trees squirells right, just send him to me. :lol:
To old to cut the mustard, you can always run beagles

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